Accenture’s stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results and forecast for continued growth in fiscal 2027 sent its shares up nearly 16% on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
The consulting and technology-services company reported quarterly revenue of $18.68 billion, up 6% from a year earlier and above analysts’ $18.03 billion estimate. Adjusted earnings reached $3.29 per share, beating the $3.18 consensus forecast. New bookings, a key indicator of future revenue, totaled $22.2 billion, rising 4% in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency.
Accenture also recorded 141 client bookings worth at least $100 million during the quarter, a company record. For fiscal 2027, management forecast revenue growth of 3% to 6% in local currency and adjusted earnings-per-share growth within the same range. The outlook helped calm investor concerns that artificial intelligence could reduce demand for traditional consulting work, as Accenture said AI-related projects are creating new business opportunities.
Chief Executive Julie Sweet said AI partnerships, data-center investments and large transformation projects were driving demand. Accenture finished fiscal 2026 with $74.2 billion in revenue and returned $11.5 billion to shareholders, including buybacks and dividends.