Accenture plc

Company facts

Industry

Services-Business Services, NEC

Headquarters

Dublin

Most recent report

10-K, filed Oct 16, 2026

Filings on record

1,009+ filings

On EDGAR

CIK 1467373

Fiscal year ends

August

Filer status

Large accelerated filer

What to read: FY2026 10-K

SECSift found 5 of 27 sections worth reading, with 9 positive, 14 notable, and 4 negative flags.

• Business (Item 1)

  Key metrics: $74.2B revenue, 814k employees, 65% revenue from 18 partners, 7% from US govt.
  Positive

  • Revenue reached $74.2B in FY2026, up from $64.9B in FY2024, showing strong growth.
  • Invested $4.9B in 17 strategic acquisitions in FY2026, fueling growth in high-opportunity areas.
  • Nearly 110,000 skilled AI and data practitioners by end of FY2026, exceeding a three-year goal to double.
  Notable

  • 18 key ecosystem partners represented about 65% of FY2026 revenue, growing faster than Accenture overall.
  • R&D spending was $1.0B in FY2026, down from $1.2B in FY2024, a notable decrease in innovation investment.
  Negative

  • US federal government work was 7% of total FY2026 revenue, a concentration that carries contracting risks.

• Risk Factors (Item 1A)

  Company-specific risks quantified: 814k employees, India/Philippines concentration, AI investment, tax disputes, government contract audits.
  Notable

  • Government clients audit contract costs; negative findings could prevent billing or require refunds.
  • Irish incorporation limits shareholder protections; U.S. judgments may not be enforceable in Ireland.
  Negative

  • Pillar Two global minimum tax applies from FY2025; increases complexity and uncertainty around income taxes.
  • 814,000 employees globally; largest delivery centers in India and Philippines, creating concentration risk from geopolitical tensions.
  • DOJ civil and criminal investigation at AFS over inaccurate security submissions; could lead to penalties or debarment.

• Market for the Stock (Item 5)

  Large buyback activity and new $6B authorization; dividend declared; share count details.
  Positive

  • Q4 2026: 17.5 million shares repurchased for $2.3 billion under the open-market program.
  • Board approved $6.0 billion in new share repurchase authority on Sep 30, 2026, raising total to $6.9 billion.
  Notable

  • As of Oct 2, 2026: 354 holders of record of Class A shares; 13 holders of Class X shares.
  • Quarterly dividend of $1.71 per share declared on Sep 30, 2026, payable Nov 13, 2026.
  • Irish DWT at 25% may apply to dividends; exemptions for US and EU residents.

• Management's Discussion (Item 7)

  Full MD&A with detailed revenue, margin, bookings, and cash flow data for FY2026.
  Positive

  • New bookings of $84.5B in FY2026, up 5% in USD and 3% in local currency.
  • Adjusted operating margin improved to 15.8% in FY2026 from 15.6% in FY2025.
  • Diluted EPS rose 12% to $13.56 in FY2026; adjusted EPS up 8% to $13.97.
  • Cash returned to shareholders $11.5B in FY2026, including $7.5B buybacks and $4.0B dividends.
  Notable

  • Asia Pacific led local currency revenue growth at 8% in FY2026; Americas and EMEA each grew 4%.
  • Effective tax rate rose to 25.1% in FY2026 from 23.7% in FY2025, due to lower tax benefits from share-based payments.
  • Cash and equivalents $12.8B as of Aug 2026, up from $11.5B a year earlier.
  • Outstanding long-term debt $10B, maturing 2027-2036, fully guaranteed by Accenture plc.
  • Commitments of $2.9B for cloud, software, and IT services as of Aug 2026, with $1.1B due within a year.

• Form 10-K Summary (Item 16)

  Full financial statements, notes, and audit report with critical audit matters.
  Notable

  • Issued $5B in senior notes in July 2026, doubling long-term debt to $10B.
  • Board approved $6B in additional share repurchase authority on Sept 30, 2026.

What changed: FY2026 vs. FY2025

About 8% of ACN's FY2026 10-K is new information. 67 paragraphs were added, 344 changed, and 137 removed. Below are the most important lines SECSift identified.

• Form 10-K Summary (Item 16) 112
• Risk Factors (Item 1A) 67
• Management's Discussion (Item 7) 55
• Business (Item 1) 50
• Exhibits (Item 15) 40
• Market for the Stock (Item 5) 8
• Cybersecurity (Item 1C) 7
• Market Risk (Item 7A) 5
• Directors and Officers (Item 10) 2
• Other Information (Item 9B) 1
• Controls and Procedures (Item 9A) 1
• Executive Compensation (Item 11) 1
• Related Party Transactions (Item 13) 1
• Accountant Fees (Item 14) 1