NYSE$ACN
Accenture Plc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Accenture reported a 4% increase in revenues and adjusted EPS increased by 4%.
Accenture's Q4 2023 revenues reached $16.0 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year. Adjusted EPS grew by 4% to $2.71. The company's new bookings were $16.6 billion. Looking ahead, Accenture anticipates revenue growth of 2% to 5% in local currency for fiscal year 2024.
- Revenues for the fourth quarter were $16.0 billion, an increase of 4% in both U.S. dollars and local currency.
- GAAP EPS were $2.15, compared to $2.60 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022; adjusted EPS were $2.71, a 4% increase.
- New bookings were $16.6 billion for the quarter.
- Free cash flow was $3.2 billion for the quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Accenture · Revenue · Quarterly
$16B
Forward guidance
Accenture expects revenue growth of 2% to 5% in local currency for fiscal year 2024. GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be $11.41 to $11.76, and adjusted EPS is expected to be $11.97 to $12.32.
Tailwinds
- Revenue growth of 2% to 5% in local currency
- GAAP operating margin to be in the range of 14.8% to 15.0%
- Adjusted operating margin to be in the range of 15.5% to 15.7%
- GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of $11.41 to $11.76
- Adjusted EPS to be in the range of $11.97 to $12.32
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023
-0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.0%
Avg return
30 days after
46%
33 / 72 earnings
Positive
+8.8%
Q4 2012
Best reaction
-19.0%
Q3 2026
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -19.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2026 | +0.4% | -1.3% | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -3.0% | -1.1% | +4.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.8% | +3.1% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.4% | +0.9% | -12.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | -7.3% | -4.8% | -13.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.4% | +4.0% | +1.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.8% | +4.4% | +7.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +8.3% | +7.6% | +15.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -11.3% | -11.6% | -16.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.7% | +3.7% | +5.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.3% | -2.6% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | -4.7% | -4.0% | +0.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | +7.4% | +8.6% | +9.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -9.1% | -4.3% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.0% | -3.4% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.5% | -0.9% | +0.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.3% | +0.8% | -1.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +5.6% | +4.7% | -5.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.4% | -3.1% | +5.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.1% | +3.8% | +11.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.2% | +0.7% | +8.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +7.6% | +4.9% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -6.9% | -2.8% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +5.3% | +6.4% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | -0.8% | +3.8% | +15.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.6% | +2.8% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.3% | -0.7% | -4.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.8% | +2.9% | +7.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +5.7% | +5.3% | +8.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | -9.1% | -11.5% | -0.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.6% | +0.1% | -10.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.3% | +5.1% | +4.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | -9.1% | -8.1% | -5.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.4% | +0.8% | +6.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.1% | -1.7% | +4.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.4% | -3.9% | +1.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.9% | -4.1% | -5.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.1% | -5.3% | -7.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.7% | +1.4% | -0.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -6.4% | -7.1% | -5.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -9.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +8.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -2.5% | — | — |
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