Accenture lifted Q4 revenue to $18.7 billion, a 6% jump YoY, exceeding the high end of its forecast. GAAP operating margin hit 15.3%, up 370 basis points from 12.6% in Q3, marking the sharpest margin expansion in the company’s history.
Bookings rose 4% in USD terms to $22.2 billion, while free cash flow climbed to $2.8 billion. The firm returned a record $11.5 billion to shareholders, of which $7.5 billion came from share repurchases or redemptions.
CEO Julie Sweet said the year delivered broad‑based growth across regions and service lines, noting record client bookings of $100 million or more. She highlighted the firm’s ability to keep pricing power while expanding its managed services portfolio.
In the broader IT‑services sector, Accenture’s margin gain outpaced peers: Infosys averaged 11% and TCS 10% in the same quarter. The company’s stronger cost management and higher‑margin consulting mix gave it a competitive edge.
For FY27, Accenture now sees GAAP diluted EPS of $14.39–$14.81, a 6–9% rise from this year’s $13.56. The firm also plans to return at least $9.5 billion in cash to shareholders, with the next earnings call scheduled for June 15, 2026.