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Accenture Beats Q4, RAISES Dividend; Eyes 3-6% 2027 Growth

Oct 1, 2026, 11:25 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting

Solid beat, record bookings, and dividend bump create near-term upside; AI risk remains a structural overhang that could cap longer-term gains.

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Accenture topped Q4 estimates with EPS of $3.29 on $18.68B revenue, aided by record large-ticket bookings. The company raised its dividend 5% to $1.71 and issued a 2027 outlook of 3-6% revenue and EPS growth, signaling durable demand. Near-term upside appears likely, though AI-disruption fears remain an overhang on longer-term performance.

  • Accenture Q4 EPS $3.29 on revenue $18.68B, beating estimates.
  • Stock jumped 22% on results; largest one-day surge on record per FactSet.
  • FY2026 adj EPS $13.97, revenue $74.2B, up 8% and 6% respectively.
  • Dividend raised 5% to $1.71 per share; payable Nov 13.
  • FY2027 outlook: 3-6% YoY growth in revenue and adjusted EPS.

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