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Accenture Reports Second-Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

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Accenture (NYSE: ACN) reported strong Q2 FY25 results with revenues reaching $16.7 billion, marking a 5% increase in U.S. dollars and 8.5% in local currency. The company achieved new bookings of $20.9 billion, including $1.4 billion in Generative AI bookings, with 32 clients having quarterly bookings exceeding $100 million.

Key financial metrics include an operating margin of 13.5% (up 50 basis points), diluted EPS of $2.82 (7% increase), and free cash flow of $2.68 billion. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.48 per share, representing a 15% increase, and repurchased 4.0 million shares for $1.4 billion.

For fiscal 2025, Accenture narrowed its full-year revenue growth forecast to 5-7% in local currency, maintaining expectations of a negative 0.5% foreign exchange impact. The company updated its operating margin guidance to 15.6-15.7% and now projects diluted EPS between $12.55 and $12.79.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) ha riportato risultati forti per il secondo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025, con ricavi che hanno raggiunto 16,7 miliardi di dollari, segnando un aumento del 5% in dollari americani e dell'8,5% in valuta locale. L'azienda ha ottenuto nuove prenotazioni di 20,9 miliardi di dollari, comprese 1,4 miliardi di dollari in prenotazioni di AI generativa, con 32 clienti che hanno registrato prenotazioni trimestrali superiori a 100 milioni di dollari.

I principali indicatori finanziari includono un margine operativo del 13,5% (in aumento di 50 punti base), EPS diluito di 2,82 dollari (aumento del 7%) e flusso di cassa libero di 2,68 miliardi di dollari. L'azienda ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 1,48 dollari per azione, rappresentando un aumento del 15%, e ha riacquistato 4,0 milioni di azioni per 1,4 miliardi di dollari.

Per l'anno fiscale 2025, Accenture ha ristretto la sua previsione di crescita dei ricavi per l'intero anno al 5-7% in valuta locale, mantenendo le aspettative di un impatto negativo del 0,5% sul cambio. L'azienda ha aggiornato le sue previsioni sul margine operativo a un intervallo del 15,6-15,7% e ora prevede un EPS diluito compreso tra 12,55 e 12,79 dollari.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) reportó resultados sólidos para el segundo trimestre del año fiscal 2025, con ingresos que alcanzaron 16.7 mil millones de dólares, marcando un aumento del 5% en dólares estadounidenses y del 8.5% en moneda local. La compañía logró nuevas reservas de 20.9 mil millones de dólares, incluyendo 1.4 mil millones de dólares en reservas de IA generativa, con 32 clientes que tuvieron reservas trimestrales superiores a 100 millones de dólares.

Los principales indicadores financieros incluyen un margen operativo del 13.5% (aumento de 50 puntos básicos), EPS diluido de 2.82 dólares (aumento del 7%) y flujo de caja libre de 2.68 mil millones de dólares. La compañía declaró un dividendo trimestral de 1.48 dólares por acción, lo que representa un aumento del 15%, y recompró 4.0 millones de acciones por 1.4 mil millones de dólares.

Para el año fiscal 2025, Accenture ajustó su pronóstico de crecimiento de ingresos para el año completo al 5-7% en moneda local, manteniendo expectativas de un impacto negativo del 0.5% por tipo de cambio. La compañía actualizó su guía de margen operativo a un rango del 15.6-15.7% y ahora proyecta un EPS diluido entre 12.55 y 12.79 dólares.

액센추어 (NYSE: ACN)는 2025 회계연도 2분기 실적을 발표하며, 수익이 167억 달러에 달해 미국 달러 기준으로 5%, 현지 통화 기준으로 8.5% 증가했다고 보고했습니다. 이 회사는 209억 달러의 신규 예약을 달성했으며, 여기에는 14억 달러의 생성 AI 예약이 포함되어 있고, 32명의 고객이 분기 예약 1억 달러를 초과했습니다.

주요 재무 지표로는 운영 마진 13.5% (50bp 증가), 희석 EPS 2.82 달러 (7% 증가), 자유 현금 흐름 26.8억 달러가 포함됩니다. 회사는 주당 1.48달러의 분기 배당금을 선언하며 15% 증가를 나타내고, 14억 달러에 400만 주를 재매입했습니다.

2025 회계연도에 대해 액센추어는 전체 연간 수익 성장 예측을 현지 통화 기준으로 5-7%로 좁혔고, 외환 영향으로 -0.5%의 부정적 영향을 유지할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다. 회사는 운영 마진 가이드를 15.6-15.7%로 업데이트했으며, 이제 희석 EPS를 12.55에서 12.79 달러 사이로 예상합니다.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) a rapporté des résultats solides pour le deuxième trimestre de l'exercice fiscal 2025, avec des revenus atteignant 16,7 milliards de dollars, marquant une augmentation de 5 % en dollars américains et de 8,5 % en monnaie locale. L'entreprise a réalisé de nouvelles réservations de 20,9 milliards de dollars, dont 1,4 milliard de dollars en réservations d'IA générative, avec 32 clients ayant des réservations trimestrielles dépassant 100 millions de dollars.

Les principaux indicateurs financiers comprennent une marge opérationnelle de 13,5 % (en hausse de 50 points de base), un EPS dilué de 2,82 dollars (augmentation de 7 %) et un flux de trésorerie libre de 2,68 milliards de dollars. L'entreprise a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 1,48 dollar par action, représentant une augmentation de 15 %, et a racheté 4,0 millions d'actions pour 1,4 milliard de dollars.

Pour l'exercice 2025, Accenture a affiné sa prévision de croissance des revenus pour l'année entière à 5-7 % en monnaie locale, maintenant des attentes d'un impact négatif de -0,5 % lié aux changes. L'entreprise a mis à jour ses prévisions de marge opérationnelle à un intervalle de 15,6-15,7 % et projette désormais un EPS dilué compris entre 12,55 et 12,79 dollars.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) hat starke Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 gemeldet, mit einem Umsatz von 16,7 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 5% in US-Dollar und 8,5% in lokaler Währung entspricht. Das Unternehmen erzielte neue Aufträge in Höhe von 20,9 Milliarden Dollar, darunter 1,4 Milliarden Dollar in Aufträgen für generative KI, wobei 32 Kunden vierteljährliche Buchungen von über 100 Millionen Dollar verzeichneten.

Wichtige Finanzkennzahlen umfassen eine Betriebsgewinnmarge von 13,5% (Steigerung um 50 Basispunkte), verwässertes EPS von 2,82 Dollar (7% Anstieg) und freien Cashflow von 2,68 Milliarden Dollar. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine vierteljährliche Dividende von 1,48 Dollar pro Aktie, was einem Anstieg von 15% entspricht, und hat 4,0 Millionen Aktien für 1,4 Milliarden Dollar zurückgekauft.

Für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 hat Accenture die Prognose für das Umsatzwachstum auf 5-7% in lokaler Währung eingegrenzt und erwartet weiterhin einen negativen Einfluss von -0,5% durch Wechselkurse. Das Unternehmen hat seine Prognose für die Betriebsgewinnmarge auf 15,6-15,7% aktualisiert und erwartet nun ein verwässertes EPS zwischen 12,55 und 12,79 Dollar.

Positive
  • Revenue growth of 8.5% in local currency to $16.7 billion
  • Operating margin increased 50 basis points to 13.5%
  • Diluted EPS grew 7% to $2.82
  • Strong free cash flow of $2.68 billion
  • 15% increase in quarterly dividend to $1.48 per share
  • $1.4 billion in Generative AI bookings
  • 32 clients with quarterly bookings over $100 million
Negative
  • New bookings declined 3% in U.S. dollars to $20.9 billion
  • 20 basis points decrease in operating margin compared to adjusted margin
  • Narrowed full-year revenue growth guidance to 5-7%

Insights

Accenture's Q2 FY25 earnings demonstrate solid performance with 8.5% local currency revenue growth to $16.7 billion, reflecting the company's strong execution across its diversified business. The operating margin of 13.5% represents a year-over-year expansion of 50 basis points, though it declined 20 basis points compared to adjusted figures, suggesting some mixed cost dynamics.

The standout metric is $1.4 billion in generative AI bookings, validating Accenture's strategic investments in next-generation technologies. With 32 clients booking quarterly engagements exceeding $100 million, the company is successfully capturing large-scale digital transformation initiatives that typically drive higher margins and multi-year revenue visibility.

While overall bookings were flat in local currency at $20.9 billion, the quality of these engagements appears strong. The company's narrowed revenue growth guidance of 5-7% for FY25 suggests increasing confidence in their forecast accuracy rather than fundamental concerns.

The 15% dividend increase to $1.48 per share and substantial share repurchases of $1.4 billion demonstrate management's confidence in future cash flow generation, which remained robust at $2.68 billion for the quarter. The updated EPS guidance range of $12.55-$12.79 maintains a growth trajectory while accounting for evolving market conditions.

Accenture's ability to deliver broad-based growth across geographic markets, industries, and service types positions it well to navigate the complex technology transition currently underway, particularly as enterprises shift spending toward AI implementation and business transformation initiatives.

Accenture’s strong Q2 FY25 results reflect broad-based revenue growth across geographic markets, industry groups and types of work; Company updates fiscal 2025 outlook

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accenture (NYSE: ACN) reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 ended February 28, 2025.

All comparisons are to the second quarter of fiscal 2024, unless noted otherwise.

Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet
“Our second quarter results demonstrate that we continue to deliver on our strategy to lead reinvention for our clients and return to strong growth in FY25, with broad-based growth across markets, industries, and the types of work our clients seek from us. The trust and confidence in our unique strengths and capabilities is reflected in 32 clients with quarterly bookings greater than $100 million and we are very pleased to have another milestone quarter in Gen AI with $1.4 billion in new bookings. Our continued growth is made possible by the extraordinary work of our more than 800,000 people around the world who focus on delivering value to our clients every day.”

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Key Metrics

  • New bookings of $20.9 billion, a decrease of 3% in U.S. dollars and flat in local currency
  • Generative AI new bookings of $1.4 billion
  • Revenues of $16.7 billion, an increase of 5% in U.S. dollars and 8.5% in local currency
  • Operating margin of 13.5%, an increase of 50 basis points, and a decrease of 20 basis points compared to adjusted1 operating margin
  • Diluted earnings per share of $2.82, a 7% increase, and a 2% increase over adjusted EPS
  • Free cash flow of $2.68 billion
  • Quarterly cash dividend of $1.48 per share, representing a 15% increase; repurchases or redemptions of 4.0 million shares for a total of $1.4 billion

Fiscal 2025 Business Outlook Highlights

  • Company narrows full-year revenue growth to 5% to 7% in local currency
  • Continues to expect foreign exchange impact of approximately negative 0.5%
  • Updates operating margin to 15.6% to 15.7%, an expansion of 10 to 20 basis points over adjusted operating margin
  • Now expects diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $12.55 to $12.79

1Adjusted financial measures presented in this release are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude business optimization costs recorded in fiscal 2024 as further described in this release.

Conference Call and Webcast Details
Accenture will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT today to discuss its second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results. To participate in the teleconference, please dial +1 (877) 883-0383 [+1 (412) 317-6061 outside the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada] and enter access code 2669177 approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the call.

The conference call will also be accessible live via webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Accenture website at accenture.com. A replay will be available on this website following the call.

About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.com.

Rachel Frey

Accenture Media Relations

+1 917 452 4421

rachel.frey@accenture.com



Katie O’Conor

Accenture Investor Relations

+1 973 301 3275

catherine.m.oconor@accenture.com

Source: Accenture

FAQ

What was Accenture's (ACN) revenue growth in Q2 2025?

Accenture's Q2 2025 revenue grew 5% in U.S. dollars to $16.7 billion, representing an 8.5% increase in local currency.

How much did Accenture (ACN) generate in Generative AI bookings for Q2 2025?

Accenture achieved $1.4 billion in new Generative AI bookings during Q2 2025.

What is Accenture's (ACN) dividend payment for Q2 2025?

Accenture announced a quarterly dividend of $1.48 per share, representing a 15% increase.

What is Accenture's (ACN) updated EPS guidance for fiscal 2025?

Accenture updated its diluted EPS guidance to range between $12.55 and $12.79 for fiscal 2025.

How many shares did Accenture (ACN) repurchase in Q2 2025?

Accenture repurchased 4.0 million shares for a total of $1.4 billion in Q2 2025.
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