Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) stock tumbled in Thursday's trading after the consulting and technology services company reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results that beat earnings estimates but missed revenue expectations and issued a weaker-than-expected revenue outlook.
The stock came under pressure as investors focused on the company's softer guidance, a hawkish Federal Reserve stance that has pressured IT stocks, and its planned $4.18 billion cybersecurity acquisition spree.
Accenture Third-Quarter Earnings Accenture reported third-quarter earnings of $3.80 per share, exceeding analysts' estimates of $3.69.
Revenue rose 6% year over year in U.S. dollars, or 3% in local currency, to $18.72 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $18.75 billion.
Segment Performance Consulting revenue increased 4% in U.S. dollars, or 1% in local currency, to $9.33 billion.
