Global professional services company Accenture (NYSE:ACN) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 5.6% year on year to $18.72 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $18.08 billion was less impressive, coming in 2.3% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $3.80 per share was 2.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Jun, 19 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.8% and Nasdaq-100 futures ahead roughly 1.5%, as investors digest a mix of firm economic data and a tougher tone from global central banks. The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady but signalled that several policymakers still see one more hike by the end of 2026. This means borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards and...
Accenture aims to deliver a unified security platform for critical infrastructure, including power, manufacturing, pipelines, and data centres.
The IT consulting firm’s stock nosedived 18% Thursday after Accenture reported weaker-than-expected fiscal third-quarter revenue.
India's Nifty IT index slumped 5.6% on Friday after industry bellwether Accenture forecast quarterly sales below Wall Street view and lowered the upper end of its annual revenue outlook due to weakness in its Middle East business. Shares of Indian IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and HCL Tech fell between 5% and 8%. India's $315 billion IT sector has faced investor concerns that AI could disrupt its traditional, labour-intensive business model.
BENGALURU, June 19 (Reuters) - India's Nifty IT index slumped 5.8% on Friday after industry bellwether Accenture forecast quarterly sales below Wall Street view and lowered the upper end of its
The consulting giant posted solid results, yet a cautious outlook and a multibillion-dollar acquisition bet sent its stock to the lowest level in years.
June 19 (Reuters) - Indian shares are set to open lower on Friday, snapping a five-session winning streak, as renewed concerns over Middle East tensions and a weak read-through from Accenture's
Accenture plc (ACN) confirmed a $4.18 billion cybersecurity acquisition spree on Thursday, June 18, the same morning it reported quarterly earnings. The two pieces of news were supposed to reinforce each other. Instead, the market picked a side, and it wasn't the deal. Shares fell sharply in ...
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Accenture (NYSE:ACN) plans to spend about US$4.2b to expand its cybersecurity presence. The company intends to acquire a majority stake in Dragos and fully acquire runZero and NetRise. The deals target operational technology and critical infrastructure security as AI-driven threats increase. For investors watching Accenture, this US$4.2b cybersecurity push centers on operational technology and critical infrastructure, areas that sit at the intersection of IT, industrial systems, and...
Accenture PLC (ACN) reports a 6% revenue increase and 9% EPS growth, while navigating geopolitical impacts and macroeconomic uncertainties.
The consulting firm now expects full-year revenue growth of 3% to 4%, down from a prior forecast of 3% to 5%, citing weakness in its U.S. federal business
Accenture (ACN) lowered its fiscal 2026 revenue growth outlook and forecast Q4 revenue below market
Consulting giant forecasts $17.75 billion to $18.4 billion in quarterly revenue as bookings decline 2%.
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Accenture stock is plunging today in a decline that would be its worst on record if it holds through market close. The professional services firm warned Thursday that it could bring in less revenue than expected, dogged by turmoil in the Middle East and investor worries about its AI future.
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Shares fall 17% as CEO says the IT consulting firm will bring in less revenue than expected in the coming months
Accenture Stock Performance Snapshot After Recent Weakness Accenture (ACN) has drawn fresh attention after an extended period of share price weakness, with the stock down 12% over the past month and 23% over the past 3 months. Over longer horizons, Accenture’s share price has also declined, including a 40% drop year to date and a 48% decline over the past year. This performance has prompted some investors to reassess how the company’s fundamentals line up with the current valuation. See our...
Accenture beat earnings estimates but still got crushed. Here's what management is betting on for the long term.
Accenture's Q3 earnings beat estimates as managed services' revenues grow, margins improve and cash flow remains strong.
Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN) shares fell almost 15% on Thursday after the consulting and technology services company lowered its fiscal 2026 revenue growth outlook, overshadowing third-quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations. The company now expects fiscal 2026 revenue growth of 3% to...