• Accenture (NYSE: ACN) exceeded analyst expectations with strong earnings per share and revenue growth, leading to a sharp stock price increase.
• The company provided an optimistic fiscal 2027 outlook, projecting revenue growth of 3% to 6% in local currency and easing concerns about AI disruption.
• Accenture reported strong new bookings and solid cash generation, supporting its positive growth outlook.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is a global professional services company focused on technology, consulting, operations, and digital transformation. On October 1, 2026, the company reported its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 earnings before the market opened.

The company announced GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.29, above analyst expectations of about $3.18 to $3.19. EPS rose 46% from $2.25 in the prior-year quarter. GAAP net income increased to $2.03 billion from $1.45 billion a year earlier, according to Accenture’s fiscal Q4 2026 earnings release.

Accenture also reported revenue of $18.68 billion, above analyst expectations of about $18.03 billion. Revenue increased 6% in U.S. dollars and 7% in local currency. New bookings reached $22.17 billion, up 4% year over year, showing continued client demand for consulting and managed services.

Following the report, Accenture shares rose more than 17% in premarket trading, as investors reacted positively to the earnings beat and stronger-than-expected outlook, according to Reuters.

For fiscal 2027, Accenture expects revenue growth of 3% to 6% in local currency and diluted EPS of $14.39 to $14.81. This outlook helped ease investor concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt demand for consulting services.