Accenture plc
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Accenture plc is a global professional services company that helps enterprises reinvent through digital transformation and AI-powered solutions. It provides integrated strategy, consulting, technology, operations, customer experience (Song), and engineering (Industry X) services across five industry groups: Communications/Media/Technology, Financial Services, Health & Public Service, Products, and Resources. The company operates through three geographic segments—Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific—serving approximately 9,000 clients including three-quarters of the Fortune Global 100 and 500, with a workforce of 779,000 people.
Summary from 10-K filed 2025-10-10
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-08-31 | FY 2024 2024-08-31 | FY 2023 2023-08-31 | FY 2022 2022-08-31 | FY 2021 2021-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 69,673 | 64,896 | 64,112 | 61,594 | 50,533 | |
| Cost of services | 47,438 | 43,734 | 43,380 | 41,893 | 34,169 | |
| Sales and marketing | 7,043 | 6,847 | 6,583 | 6,108 | 5,288 | |
| General and administrative costs | 4,351 | 4,281 | 4,276 | 4,226 | 3,454 | |
| Business optimization costs | 615 | 438 | 1,063 | — | — | |
| Total operating expenses | 59,447 | 55,301 | 55,302 | 52,227 | 42,912 | |
| OPERATING INCOME | 10,226 | 9,596 | 8,810 | 9,367 | 7,622 | |
| Interest income | 336 | 272 | 280 | 45 | 33 | |
| Interest expense | −229 | −59 | −48 | −47 | −59 | |
| Other income (expense), net | −63 | −110 | 97 | −73 | 166 | |
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 10,270 | 9,699 | 9,139 | 9,196 | 7,761 | |
| Income tax expense | 2,438 | 2,280 | 2,136 | 2,207 | 1,771 | |
| NET INCOME | 7,832 | 7,419 | 7,004 | 6,989 | 5,991 | |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. | −7 | −7 | −7 | −7 | −7 | |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests other | −147 | −147 | −125 | −104 | −77 | |
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ACCENTURE PLC | 7,678 | 7,265 | 6,872 | 6,877 | 5,907 | |
| Basic (in shares) | 625 | 628 | 631 | 633 | 635 | |
| Diluted (in shares) | 632 | 636 | 639 | 643 | 646 | |
| Basic (in dollars per share) | 12.29 | 11.57 | 10.9 | 10.87 | 9.31 | |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | 12.15 | 11.44 | 10.77 | 10.71 | 9.16 | |
| Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share) | 5.92 | 5.16 | 4.48 | 3.88 | 3.52 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-08-31 | FY 2024 2024-08-31 | FY 2023 2023-08-31 | FY 2022 2022-08-31 | FY 2021 2021-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 11,479 | 5,004 | 9,045 | 7,890 | 8,168 | |
| Short-term investments | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
| Receivables and contract assets | 14,985 | 13,665 | 12,227 | 11,777 | 9,728 | |
| Other current assets | 2,431 | 2,183 | 2,105 | 1,940 | 1,766 | |
| Total current assets | 28,901 | 20,858 | 23,382 | 21,611 | 19,667 | |
| Contract assets | 180 | 120 | 107 | 47 | 38 | |
| Investments | 721 | 335 | 197 | 318 | 330 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,566 | 1,521 | 1,530 | 1,659 | 1,639 | |
| Lease assets | 2,740 | 2,757 | 2,637 | 3,019 | 3,183 | |
| Goodwill | 22,536 | 21,120 | 15,573 | 13,133 | 11,126 | |
| Deferred contract costs | 1,025 | 862 | 852 | 808 | 731 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 3,791 | 4,147 | 4,155 | 4,001 | 4,007 | |
| Intangibles | 2,411 | 2,904 | 2,073 | — | — | |
| Other non-current assets | 1,522 | 1,307 | 739 | 2,668 | 2,455 | |
| Total non-current assets | 36,494 | 35,075 | 27,863 | 25,653 | 23,509 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 65,395 | 55,932 | 51,245 | 47,263 | 43,176 | |
| Current portion of long-term debt and bank borrowings | 114 | 946 | 105 | 9 | 12 | |
| Accounts payable | 2,696 | 2,744 | 2,491 | 2,559 | 2,274 | |
| Deferred revenues | 6,073 | 5,175 | 4,907 | 4,478 | 4,229 | |
| Accrued payroll and related benefits | 8,084 | 7,051 | 7,506 | 7,612 | 6,748 | |
| Income taxes payable | 701 | 719 | 721 | 646 | 423 | |
| Lease liabilities | 729 | 726 | 690 | 708 | 744 | |
| Other accrued liabilities | 1,954 | 1,615 | 1,589 | 1,511 | 1,278 | |
| Total current liabilities | 20,352 | 18,976 | 18,009 | 17,523 | 15,709 | |
| Long-term debt | 5,034 | 79 | 43 | 46 | 53 | |
| Deferred revenues | 642 | 641 | 654 | 713 | 700 | |
| Retirement obligation | 1,858 | 1,816 | 1,596 | 1,692 | 2,016 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 472 | 429 | 395 | 319 | 244 | |
| Income taxes payable | 1,292 | 1,515 | 1,314 | 1,198 | 1,106 | |
| Lease liabilities | 2,305 | 2,369 | 2,311 | 2,563 | 2,697 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 1,198 | 939 | 465 | 462 | 554 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 12,802 | 7,788 | 6,778 | 6,993 | 7,370 | |
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Restricted share units | 2,791 | 2,615 | — | — | — | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 16,603 | 14,711 | 12,779 | 10,679 | 8,618 | |
| Treasury shares, at cost: Ordinary, 40,000 shares as of August 31, 2025 and August 31, 2024; Class A ordinary, 36,108,842 and 47,204,565 shares as of August 31, 2025 and August 31, 2024, respectively | −7,752 | −10,565 | −7,063 | −6,678 | −3,408 | |
| Retained earnings | 21,019 | 23,082 | 19,316 | 18,204 | 13,989 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | −1,465 | −1,555 | −1,743 | −2,190 | −1,419 | |
| Total Accenture plc shareholders equity | 31,195 | 28,289 | 25,693 | 22,106 | 19,529 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 1,046 | 880 | 766 | 641 | 568 | |
| Total shareholders equity | 32,241 | 29,168 | 26,459 | 22,747 | 20,097 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | 65,395 | 55,932 | 51,245 | 47,263 | 43,176 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-08-31 | FY 2024 2024-08-31 | FY 2023 2023-08-31 | FY 2022 2022-08-31 | FY 2021 2021-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation, amortization and other | 2,442 | 2,168 | 2,281 | 2,088 | 1,891 | |
| Share-based compensation expense | 2,094 | 1,942 | 1,913 | 1,680 | 1,343 | |
| Deferred tax expense (benefit) | 357 | −94 | −269 | −213 | 61 | |
| Other, net | −200 | −145 | −219 | −196 | −343 | |
| Receivables and contract assets, current and non-current | −1,021 | −602 | 88 | −2,412 | −1,472 | |
| Other current and non-current assets | −1,068 | −853 | −526 | −717 | −592 | |
| Accounts payable | −111 | 47 | −171 | 374 | 825 | |
| Deferred revenues, current and non-current | 707 | 28 | 160 | 649 | 555 | |
| Accrued payroll and related benefits | 904 | −615 | −262 | 1,272 | 1,445 | |
| Income taxes payable, current and non-current | −300 | 114 | 113 | 473 | 112 | |
| Other current and non-current liabilities | −162 | −278 | −587 | −446 | −841 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 11,474 | 9,131 | 9,524 | 9,541 | 8,975 | |
| Purchases of property and equipment | −600 | −517 | −528 | −718 | −580 | |
| Purchases of businesses and investments, net of cash acquired | −1,471 | −6,583 | −2,531 | −3,448 | −4,171 | |
| Proceeds from the sale of businesses and investments, net of cash transferred | 37 | 29 | 424 | −108 | 414 | |
| Other investing, net | 15 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 28 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | −2,020 | −7,062 | −2,622 | −4,261 | −4,310 | |
| Proceeds from issuance of shares | 1,354 | 1,418 | 1,501 | 1,349 | 1,066 | |
| Purchases of shares | −4,619 | −4,525 | −4,330 | −4,116 | −3,703 | |
| Proceeds from debt | 5,061 | 1,599 | 100 | 0 | — | |
| Repayments of debt | −932 | −771 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Cash dividends paid | −3,700 | −3,241 | −2,827 | −2,457 | −2,236 | |
| Other financing, net | −112 | −543 | −89 | −86 | −45 | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | −2,948 | −6,064 | −5,645 | −5,311 | −4,926 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | −32 | −46 | −101 | −248 | 14 | |
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 6,474 | −4,041 | 1,155 | −278 | −247 | |
| Interest paid | 155 | 37 | 47 | 46 | 36 | |
| Income taxes paid, net | 2,472 | 2,387 | 2,316 | 1,779 | 1,567 |
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Institutional Holders
Holdings (13F)
Portfolio as of 2026-01-14 · 1 positions
Top sectors
| Sector | Value | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized | $466.10M | 100.0% |
Top holdings
| Issuer | Ticker | Shares | Value | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Creek Technologies, Inc. | — | 21.07M | $466.10M | 100.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Accenture plc's CIK number?
Accenture plc's SEC CIK number is 0001467373 (1467373). The CIK (Central Index Key) is the permanent identifier the SEC assigns to every EDGAR filer — unlike a ticker symbol, it never changes.
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When did Accenture plc last report earnings?
Accenture plc (ACN) most recently filed an earnings 8-K with the SEC on Jun 18, 2026, furnishing its results under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). The earnings press release is attached to that filing (accession 0001467373-26-000031). This is Accenture plc's most recent earnings filing of record — not a forecast of its next earnings date.
What is Accenture plc's most recent earnings 8-K?
Accenture plc's latest earnings 8-K (Item 2.02) was filed Jun 18, 2026 under accession 0001467373-26-000031. It carries the quarterly or annual earnings press release — the earliest official, SEC-filed version of the results.
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