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News Topical, Digital Desk : Accenture has reported its fourth-quarter results. The company's results exceeded market expectations. The company reported a 7% increase in quarterly revenue. This growth was driven by increased client demand for AI-based consulting and services. Full-year revenue also increased by 7%, with new bookings for the quarter exceeding $21 billion. The company also announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.48 per share.
According to the company, new bookings for the quarter were $21.3 billion, while for the full year, they were $80.6 billion. New bookings for generative AI were $1.8 billion in the quarter and $5.9 billion for the full year. Revenue for the quarter was $17.6 billion, a 7% increase. For the full year, revenue also increased 7%, reaching $69.7 billion. Fourth-quarter GAAP operating margin was 11.6%, a 270 basis point decline. Adjusted operating margin was 15.1%, a 10 basis point increase. Full-year GAAP operating margin was 14.7%, a 10 basis point decline; adjusted operating margin was 15.6%, a 10 basis point increase. Fourth quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $2.25, a decline of 15%. Adjusted EPS was $3.03. Full-year GAAP diluted EPS was $12.15, while adjusted EPS was $12.93. Free cash flow for the quarter was $3.8 billion and for the full year was $10.9 billion.
Fiscal 2026 Business Outlook: The company expects full-year revenue growth between 2% and 5%. Full-year GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be between $13.19 and $13.57. Adjusted EPS is expected to be between $13.52 and $13.90. The company expects to return at least $9.3 billion in cash to shareholders in fiscal 2026.
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