Accenture raises fiscal 2026 buyback by $2 billion to $7.5 billion
Accenture said it increased its fiscal 2026 share repurchase program by $2 billion, to $7.5 billion in expected repurchases, with all purchases to be completed by August 31, 2026. The company said total planned fiscal 2026 shareholder returns, including dividends, are expected to reach $11.5 billion, and that roughly $1 billion of repurchase capacity would remain under the existing authorization afterward.
Key points
- Total expected fiscal 2026 share repurchases rise to $7.5 billion, a 62% increase year-over-year
- Expected fourth-quarter repurchases total $2.3 billion, including the $2 billion increase and $300 million previously planned
- Year-to-date shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks were $8.2 billion; planned fiscal 2026 total is $11.5 billion
- Repurchases are to be completed by August 31, 2026; the company will request new Board authorization in September 2026
The filing
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