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Accenture plc reports developments tied to its global professional services business, including consulting, technology, operations and business process services for enterprise and public-sector clients. Recurring news themes include AI-enabled business reinvention, cloud and data partnerships, cybersecurity capabilities, digital platform modernization and customer experience transformation.
Company updates also cover strategic investments made through Accenture Ventures, collaborations with technology platforms and industry partners, and applied innovation in areas such as agentic AI, compliance-focused enterprise AI, warehouse robotics and sector-specific digital ecosystems. These announcements reflect Accenture’s role in designing, implementing and operating technology-led change programs across industries.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $18.7 billion, up 6% in U.S. dollars and 3% in local currency, with operating margin of 17.0% and diluted EPS of $3.80, up 9%.
New bookings were $19.3 billion. Free cash flow reached $3.6 billion. Accenture returned $2.2 billion to shareholders through $1.2 billion of share repurchases/redemptions and $1.0 billion in dividends, or $1.63 per share, a 10% increase.
For fiscal 2026, the company expects local-currency revenue growth of 3%–4% (or 4%–5% excluding an estimated 1% impact from its U.S. federal business), GAAP EPS of $13.38–$13.50 (up 10%–11%) and adjusted EPS of $13.78–$13.90 (up 7%–8%), with free cash flow of $10.8–$11.5 billion. Accenture also agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dragos and all of runZero and NetRise in OT security.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dragos and all of runZero and NetRise, creating an end-to-end xOT cybersecurity platform for critical infrastructure. The combined businesses are estimated to generate $208 million ARR with 53% year-over-year growth.
The deals, valued at about $4.175 billion enterprise value, are expected to close in August or September 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Accenture’s cybersecurity revenue reached $10 billion in fiscal 2025, growing at a 35% CAGR since 2016.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) agreed to acquire Industries eXcellence Group (IndX), a Siemens Digital Industries partner and division of Engineering Group. The deal aims to enhance software, data and AI-enabled solutions for manufacturers and support growth of the Accenture Siemens Business Group.
IndX adds 650+ professionals across Europe, US, India and Mexico and will underpin new Siemens DI Centers of Excellence in Italy and India, subject to customary closing conditions. Terms were not disclosed.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) agreed to acquire Alfahealth, a subsidiary of Engineering Group, to expand digital health capabilities in Italy. Alfahealth adds a service-led digital health platform that modernizes clinical processes, connects data across the care continuum, and supports improved patient access, experience and outcomes.
The deal brings about 1,200 specialized professionals and strengthens Accenture Italy’s Health practice with technology for integrated, data-driven care in a regulated environment. Terms were not disclosed; closing is subject to customary conditions.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is partnering with Unilever to scale AI-enabled digital twins across Unilever’s global manufacturing network. The multi-year program plans more than 40 new digital twins in 18 months, targeting higher quality, efficiency, and faster response to demand while supporting energy and waste reduction.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) agreed to acquire creator and social agency Whalar from Whalar Group. Whalar will join Accenture Song, adding scaled creator and influencer engagement across global, multi-market campaigns and always-on programs.
Whalar brings experience from over $600 million in creator campaigns, tens of thousands of collaborations in 40+ countries, and a 170+ person team. Whalar Group will retain its other businesses and enter a three-year strategic partnership with Accenture Song. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute launched an AI Adoption Maturity Model to help organizations move from AI experimentation to scalable, measurable outcomes.
The research-based framework assesses AI readiness across eight dimensions, offering an assessment tool, benchmarking, and a roadmap for responsible, value-driven AI adoption.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and TEPCO Solution Advance announced a five‑year AI‑led reinvention program to transform TEPCO Solution Advance’s operating model from labor‑intensive work to AI‑driven services.
The collaboration targets cumulative value creation of over JPY 10 billion through digital foundations, productivity gains and governance improvements.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is making a strategic investment in AlphaSense through Accenture Ventures and forming a partnership to embed AlphaSense’s AI market-intelligence platform into agentic workflows at enterprise clients.
The collaboration targets faster, more trusted, data-driven decisions across sectors, leveraging AlphaSense’s 500M+ document library and real-time, cited insights. AlphaSense serves 7,000+ enterprises, recently surpassed $600 million ARR, and closed a $350 million funding round at a $7.5 billion valuation.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will host a third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, June 18, 2026. An earnings release will be issued before the call, with live access via teleconference and webcast on the Investor Relations section of accenture.com.