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Accenture plc
ACN - NYSE - $260.50 (as of ) ▼ -1.76%
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Earnings Thu 17 Dec

Accenture opens the
books on Thursday evening.

The median of 23 price targets is $2351, stock is $261, -9.8% vs the analyst consensus median.

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Quick Take - in 40 seconds ·
A
Council 2/6 - Historical V1 score 43

A — FMP rating1.

Quick Answer

ACN Q1 consensus: revenue $19.4B1, EPS $3.951. Angie Park guided Consulting to 2-6% (previous 7%) in the Q4 earnings call2. 8 consecutive quarters of beat1.

Detailed analysis below ↓
$3.95 EPS Estimate Last year $3.94 - +0% YoY
6% Consulting Guidance Previous quarter was 7%
8 Beat Streak Expectations beaten consecutively for the last 8 quarters

Q4 FY26 EPS $3.29 vs $3.18 estimate: beat (+3.5%)1. Stock move on the next trading day: -6.3%1.

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What to watch in Q1 FY27 (Dec 17, 2026)

  • EPS: consensus $3.95, against $3.94 in the same quarter a year ago (+0%).
  • Revenue: consensus $19.4B.

Watchlist

6 metrics stand out this quarter.

15.9% Risk Indicator

Fy27 Operating Margin

The company guides FY27 operating margin of 15.9% to 16.1%, a 10 to 30 basis point expansion over adjusted FY26.

Angie Park, CFO - Q4 FY26 Earnings Call - October 1, 2026
3% Expectation / Guide

Fy27 Revenue Guidance

Accenture expects FY27 revenue growth of 3% to 6% in local currency.

"For the full fiscal '27, we expect our revenue to be in the range of 3% to 6% growth in local currency over fiscal '26."

- Angie Park, CFO - Q4 FY26 Earnings Call - October 1, 2026
$18.7 billion Investor Focus

Q4 Revenue Beat

Accenture reported Q4 revenue of $18.7 billion, up 7% in local currency and above the top end of its guided range.

Julie T. Sweet, Chair and CEO - Q4 FY26 Earnings Call - October 1, 2026
100 Investor Focus

Advanced Ai Client Adoption

Nearly 100 additional clients started their first advanced AI work in Q4, bringing the FY26 total to more than 400.

"Nearly 100 additional clients initiated their first advanced AI work with us this quarter, bringing the fiscal 2026 total to more than 400."

- Julie T. Sweet, Chair and CEO - Q4 FY26 Earnings Call - October 1, 2026
$22.2 billion Investor Focus

Q4 Bookings

Q4 new bookings reached $22.2 billion with an overall book-to-bill of 1.2.

"New bookings were $22.2 billion for the quarter, a 4% increase in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency with an overall book-to-bill of 1.2."

- Angie Park, CFO - Q4 FY26 Earnings Call - October 1, 2026
$5 billion Investor Focus

Fy27 Acquisition Spend

Accenture plans to deploy approximately $5 billion in additional acquisitions in FY27 to accelerate its growth strategy.

Angie Park, CFO - Q4 FY26 Earnings Call - October 1, 2026

Stock Expert AI - Methodology

Do our scoring pillars, 6 perspectives, and Munger lens point in the same direction?

Historical V1 score 43 / 100

Historical V1 earnings-model score (archived, Nov 7, 2026) — not the current MoonshotScore. Current MoonshotScore: ACN stock page

multi-pillar methodology. Cash Runway and Price Momentum strong. Revenue Growth weak.

How is it calculated? ->
Revenue Growth0.0Q4 vs Q1: growth negative (-0.3%, contraction)
Gross Margin3.0Q4: average margin (32.0%)
Operating Leverage2.0op margin healthy (15.3%)
Cash Runway10.0FCF very strong ($2.8B, 11.4x CapEx)
R&D Intensity3.0low R&D investment (0.0%, weak innovation)
Insider Activity5.0Q4 FY26: micro net sell (-$862K)
Price Momentum7.0RSI 66.0 positive momentum, 50d above
News Sentiment4.0mixed (37% buy)
Council Score 2 / 6 Bullish

6 investor frameworks. 2 bullish (Ken Griffin, Buffett), 2 bearish (Klarman, Munger), 2 neutral (Ray Dalio, Jim Simons).

How is it calculated? ->
Ray Dalio macro - target upside -9.8%
Ken Griffin flow - 50d MA above
Jim Simons quant - RSI 66
Klarman value - target upside -9.8%
Buffett quality - ROE score 5/5
Munger valuation - target upside -9.8%
Munger's Mindset character & balance sheet lens
Overvalued

Quality business, but price is high.

How is it calculated? ->
Financial HealthStrong
Margin of SafetyWeak
Interest CoverageAdequate
ROIC vs WACCHealthy
Technical Levels - Pre-earnings positioning

What levels is the stock being tested at?

RSI(14)
66.0 RSI 66.0 positive momentum, 50d above
MACD
+23.90 price above 50d - support positive
50d MA
$210 stock 23.9% above - short-term support
200d MA
$191 stock 36.5% above - long-term support
Volume (10d)
-30% decrease - low participation
Resistance
$235
Analyst median target - upgrade trigger if broken
Current
$261
Pre-earnings position
Support
$162
Invalidation - close below this is a technical breakdown
Pattern
Range
$162-$235 band - earnings breakout/breakdown trigger

Past Performance

4 quarters shown.

BEAT
Q1 FY26
$3.94 vs $3.74 est · Next-day price move: +0.8%
BEAT
Q2 FY26
$2.93 vs $2.86 est · Next-day price move: -1.7%
BEAT
Q3 FY26
$3.80 vs $3.70 est · Next-day price move: -2.5%
BEAT
Q4 FY26
$3.29 vs $3.18 est · Next-day price move: -6.3%

Three scenarios: what could happen?

Consulting below 35%

"This assumes the impact of FX will be about negative 1% compared to the first quarter of fiscal '26 and reflects an estimated 2% to 6% growth in local currency."

- Angie Park, CFO - Q4 FY26 Earnings Call - October 1, 2026
Backlog concentration

No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q4 earnings call.

Insider trading signal

Form 4 Q4 FY26: 6 transactions, net -$862.4K1.

Executive Action Amount Date
Egawa Atsushi Co-CEO Asia Pacific Sale -$2.70M 2026-11-05
Sweet Julie Spellman director, Chair and CEO Purchase +$2.49M 2026-10-28
Sweet Julie Spellman director, Chair and CEO Purchase +$514.7K 2026-10-28
Price Paula A director Purchase +$199.8K 2026-10-28
Burgum Melissa A Chief Accounting Officer Sale -$202.8K 2026-10-22
Sekido Ryoji Co-CEO Asia Pacific Sale -$1.16M 2026-10-22
Net 6 transactions (3 sales, 3 purchases) -$862.4K Q4 FY26

6 transactions · 3 sales / 3 purchases = net negative flow. Not large in absolute terms against a $159.4B market cap.

CapEx shock

Q4 CapEx $250.3M1. Q4 op margin 15.3%1 - this level in Q1 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.

"Free cash flow for the quarter was $2.8 billion, resulting from cash generated by operating activities of $3.1 billion, net of property and equipment additions of $250 million."

- Angie Park, CFO - Q4 FY26 Earnings Call - October 1, 2026
Framework - Position discipline

After the data arrives: 3 scenarios, 3 windows

Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.

Scenario A - Beat
Q1 EPS > $3.95 + Consulting >= 6%
Threshold: EPS > $3.951 and Consulting >= 6%2.
Target: Break above median target $2351; high target $2781 upper bound.
Scenario B - In-Line
EPS approx $3.95 + Consulting 2-6%
Threshold: EPS approx $3.951, Consulting 2-6%, Q1 CapEx < $250.3M1.
Target: Consolidation in the band between current $2611 and median $2351.
Scenario C - Miss
EPS < $3.83 or Consulting < 35% or CapEx >= $250.3M
Threshold: EPS < $3.831 or Consulting < 35%2.
Current price $261 — above SMA200 $1911.

Market Outlook

What do analysts say? 23 price targets · 27 ratings

Wall Street Consensus
$235
12-month median target price (-9.8% gap to the analyst consensus median)
10
BUY
17
HOLD
0
SELL
Risk Management
$162
Invalidation level - critical support threshold
$210 - 50-day MA (above, +23.9%)
$191 - 200-day MA (above, +36.5%)
IV Crush risk (sudden drop in inflated option premiums before earnings): Option premiums are inflated before earnings.
Verdict - ACN Q1 FY27
A

You read it in 5 minutes. When the numbers come out on Thursday evening - you know what you're looking at.

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Data arrives on Thursday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q1 EPS threshold $3.951, Consulting guidance 2-6%2, CapEx threshold "below $250.3M". Three anchors, three scenarios.

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Calendar

Catalyst Calendar - 90-day forward look

Dec 17, 2026EARNINGSQ1 FY27 results (after market close) + earnings call
Dec 18, 2026PRICEFirst trading day after earnings - 200dMA test + IV crush
Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027FILING10-Q due within 40–45 days of quarter end (by Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027); the exact deadline depends on filer status
~Mar 19, 2027EARNINGSQ2 FY27 (next quarter, date not yet scheduled in FMP)

DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ACN Q1 FY27 earnings preview cover?

This Accenture plc (ACN) Q1 FY27 earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.

What should investors watch for in ACN Q1 FY27 earnings?

Accenture plc (ACN): Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.

Where do the numbers on this page come from?

Accenture plc (ACN): Figures are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) fundamentals and consensus data plus official earnings-call transcripts; derived metrics are labeled with their source next to each figure.

Is this a buy or sell recommendation?

Accenture plc (ACN): No. This page is educational research, not investment advice. It summarizes analyst consensus and company data; consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.

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