We delivered revenue of $18.7 billion, growing 5% in local currency at the top of our guided range with broad-based growth across markets and both types of work.
— Julie Sweet, Chair & CEO
03Detailed Report
ACN
Accenture plc
Period
Q1 2026
CurrencyUSD
Report TypeQuarterly Earnings
GeneratedJun 26, 2026
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Executive Summary
Accenture reported revenue of $18.742 billion in Q1 FY2026, up 5% in local currency and at the top end of guidance. Adjusted operating margin expanded ~30 bps year‑over‑year to 17.0% and adjusted diluted EPS grew ~10% to $3.94. Bookings were strong at $20.9 billion (book-to-bill 1.1) with 33 deals > $100 million. The company generated free cash flow of $1.51 billion in the quarter, returned $3.3 billion to shareholders (share repurchases and dividends) and closed several strategic acquisitions. Accenture remains net cash on a reported basis (net debt: -$1.45 billion). Management reiterated FY2026 guidance for mid-single-digit local‑currency revenue growth (2%–5% LC, excluding federal impact) and adjusted diluted EPS of $13.52–$13.90.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Increasing
18.74B
QoQ: 6.51% | YoY: 5.95%
Gross Profit
Increasing
6.17B
32.91% margin
QoQ: 9.92% | YoY: 5.92%
Operating Income
Increasing
3.15B
QoQ: 53.77% | YoY: 6.90%
Net Income
Decreasing
2.21B
QoQ: 56.41% | YoY: -2.95%
EPS
Decreasing
3.57
QoQ: 57.27% | YoY: -1.92%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $18.742B (Q1 FY2026); Revenue growth: +5% L.C. (top of guided range). Gross profit: $6.168B (gross margin 33.1%). Operating income (GAAP): $3.152B; Adjusted operating margin: 17.0% (expanded 30 bps y/y). Income before tax: $2.968B; Net income (GAAP): $2.212B; Adjusted diluted EPS: $3.94 (10% y/y). Bookings: $20.9B (book-to-bill 1.1). Free cash flow: $1.51B; Operating cash flow: $1.664B. Cash and short-term investments: $9.655B. Total assets: $64.699B; Total liabilities: $32.776B; Total stockholders' equity: $30.868B. Total debt: $8.202B; Net debt: -$1.447B (net cash). Days sales outstanding: 51 days. Returned capital in quarter: ~$3.3B (repurchases ~$2.33B; dividends ~$1.01B).
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
18.74B
5.95%
6.51%
Gross Profit
6.17B
5.92%
9.92%
Operating Income
3.15B
6.90%
53.77%
Net Income
2.21B
-2.95%
56.41%
EPS
3.57
-1.92%
57.27%
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