Accenture plc released its fiscal 2027 guidance during its Investor Day on October 14, 2026, highlighting strong momentum in bookings and a focus on disciplined capital allocation. The company projects revenue growth of mid-single digits for fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2028, with growth accelerating to mid-to-high single digits in fiscal 2029.
For fiscal 2027, Accenture anticipates revenue growth of mid-single digits in local currency. The company also targets an adjusted operating margin expansion of 10 to 30 basis points and free cash flow between $9.5 billion and $10.5 billion. On the capital return front, the firm expects to return at least $9.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, with a dividend payout ratio in the mid-40s of prior year net income.
Looking at the fiscal 2026 performance, the company reported actual results that exceeded its original guidance. Revenue grew by 2% to 5% in local currency, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reached $13.97 and adjusted operating margin stood at 15.8%. Free cash flow was reported at $11.6 billion, a 38% increase over fiscal 2025.
Accenture reported record quarterly bookings of approximately $84.5 billion for fiscal 2026, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1. The company also noted that it added $4.5 billion in incremental revenue from acquisitions. During the fiscal year, the firm deployed $8.1 billion in capital for acquisitions and returned $11.5 billion to shareholders, including $2 billion in additional share repurchases in the fourth quarter.
Employee metrics show a total workforce of 814,391 employees as of August 31, 2026, representing a 5% year-over-year increase.
