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Accenture Stock Crashes To 52-Week Low On Weak Outlook, Fed Jitters

Anusuya Lahiri — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:15:57 +0000

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) stock tumbled in Thursday’s trading after the consulting and technology services company reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results that beat earnings estimates but missed revenue expectations and issued a weaker-than-expected revenue outlook.

The stock came under pressure as investors focused on the company’s softer guidance, a hawkish Federal Reserve stance that has pressured IT stocks, and its planned $4.18 billion cybersecurity acquisition spree.

Accenture Third-Quarter Earnings

Accenture reported third-quarter earnings of $3.80 per share, exceeding analysts’ estimates of $3.69. Revenue rose 6% year over year in U.S. dollars, or 3% in local currency, to $18.72 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $18.75 billion.

Segment Performance

Consulting revenue increased 4% in U.S. dollars, or 1% in local currency, to $9.33 billion. Managed Services revenue climbed 8% in U.S. dollars, or 5% in local currency, to $9.39 billion.

Among industry groups, Products revenue rose 6% to $5.67 billion. Health & Public Service revenue increased 2% to $3.85 billion. Financial Services revenue grew 6% to $3.49 ...

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