Revenue growth guidance narrowed to 3%-4% local currency (from 3%-5%) reflects modest deceleration in top-line momentum, though EPS guidance was also narrowed to the higher end. The Q4 revenue outlook of $17.75B-$18.4B implies a sequential decline from Q3, which may weigh on near-term sentiment. Monitor Q4 results for demand trends in consulting vs managed services.
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Executive Summary
Accenture reported Q3 FY2026 results with revenues of $18.72B (6% YoY growth in USD, 3% in local currency) and GAAP diluted EPS of $3.80 (9% YoY increase). Full-year FY2026 revenue growth guidance was narrowed to 3%-4% in local currency (from 3%-5% previously), while GAAP EPS guidance was narrowed to $13.38-$13.50 (from $13.25-$13.50). The results were slightly above the midpoint of guided revenue range, with operating margin expanding 20bps to 17.0%.
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Key Facts
- Q3 FY2026 revenues of $18.72B, +6% USD / +3% local currency vs Q3 FY2025
- GAAP diluted EPS of $3.80, +9% YoY from $3.49
- New bookings of $19.32B, -2% USD / -3% local currency vs Q3 FY2025
- Full-year FY2026 revenue growth guidance narrowed to 3%-4% in local currency (from 3%-5%)
- Full-year GAAP EPS guidance narrowed to $13.38-$13.50 (from $13.25-$13.50)
- Free cash flow of $3.6B in Q3; full-year FCF guidance maintained at $10.8B-$11.5B
- Operating margin expanded 20bps to 17.0%
- Share repurchase of 6.0M shares for $1.2B in Q3; remaining authority ~$3.2B
Financial Impact
Q3 revenue of $18.72B vs guided range $18.35B-$19.0B (slightly above midpoint); EPS $3.80 vs $3.49 YoY (+9%)
Risk Factors
- Narrowed full-year revenue guidance (3%-4% vs prior 3%-5%) signals slower growth
- New bookings declined YoY (-2% USD, -3% local currency) for the first time in recent quarters
- Q4 revenue guidance midpoint ($18.075B) is below Q3 actual ($18.72B), implying seasonal slowdown
- Foreign exchange impact expected to turn negative (-0.5%) in Q4
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This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001467373-26-000031 |
| Document: acn-20260618.htm | 0001467373-26-000031 |
| Document: 0001467373-26-000031-index-headers.html | 0001467373-26-000031 |
| Document: 0001467373-26-000031-index.html | 0001467373-26-000031 |
| Document: 0001467373-26-000031.txt | 0001467373-26-000031 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001467373-26-000031 |
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