Accenture Q2 FY26 revenue rises 8% to $18.0 billion; free cash flow outlook raised
Accenture reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $18.0 billion, up 8% in U.S. dollars and 4% in local currency, and diluted earnings per share of $2.93, up 4% from $2.82 a year earlier. The company raised its full-year free cash flow outlook to $10.8 billion to $11.5 billion and raised the low end of its revenue growth and GAAP earnings per share ranges, which matters to shareholders because it points to higher expected cash generation and profit.
Key points
- Revenue of $18.04 billion, up 8% in U.S. dollars and 4% in local currency; new bookings of $22.11 billion, up 6% in U.S. dollars.
- Diluted EPS of $2.93 versus $2.82 a year earlier; operating margin of 13.8% versus 13.5%.
- Full-year fiscal 2026 local-currency revenue growth now expected at 3% to 5%, up from 2% to 5%; free cash flow now $10.8 billion to $11.5 billion, up from $9.8 billion to $10.5 billion.
- Quarterly dividend of $1.63 per share, up 10%, payable May 15, 2026; $1.7 billion spent on share repurchases in the quarter.
The filing
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