Accenture Q1 revenue up 6% to $18.7 billion; GAAP EPS falls 1% to $3.54
Accenture reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $18.7 billion, up 6% in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency, at the top of its guided range. GAAP diluted EPS fell 1% to $3.54 after $308 million in business optimization costs, while adjusted EPS rose 10% to $3.94; the company lowered its GAAP EPS and GAAP operating margin outlook for fiscal 2026 but kept its adjusted outlook.
Key points
- Revenue of $18.74 billion, up 6% in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency; new bookings of $20.94 billion, up 12%
- GAAP operating margin of 15.3%, down from 16.7%; adjusted operating margin of 17.0%
- Fiscal 2026 GAAP diluted EPS outlook now $13.12 to $13.50, down from $13.19 to $13.57; adjusted EPS outlook of $13.52 to $13.90 unchanged
- Quarterly dividend of $1.63 per share declared for January 13, 2026 record date, a 10% increase
The filing
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