Accenture Q4 Earnings Preview: GenAI to Drive Growth
ByAinvest
Monday, Sep 22, 2025 2:59 pm ET1min read
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The company has seen a decline in stock performance, with shares down around 40% from their February highs, reflecting broader economic and geopolitical uncertainties [1]. Accenture's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 index, trading near levels last seen five years ago. However, the company's AI-focused growth strategy positions it to tap into emerging opportunities, potentially making the current downturn temporary.
In Q3 2025, Accenture reported revenues of $17.7 billion, a 7% increase in local currency, and net income of $2.20 billion or $3.49 per share, beating Wall Street's expectations [1]. New bookings, the value of new contracts or projects, declined 6% annually to $19.7 billion, but GenAI bookings and revenues exceeded $700 million, indicating growing demand from clients.
Accenture plans to expand its AI workforce to 75,000 by the end of fiscal 2026, further underscoring its commitment to the AI sector. The company is navigating a complex business environment marked by technological shifts and evolving customer preferences, while also benefiting from stable demand [1].
Analysts predict a lower chance of an earnings beat due to a 0.00% Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) and a Zacks Rank of 3, indicating a "Hold" rating [2]. However, Accenture's strong AI focus and growing GenAI bookings suggest potential upside in the coming quarters.
Accenture is set to report Q4 fiscal 2025 earnings on Sept. 25. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is $2.98 per share, a 6.8% YoY growth. Revenues are expected to be $17.3 billion, a 5.6% YoY growth. Analysts predict a lower chance of an earnings beat due to a 0.00% Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3. However, GenAI bookings and revenues exceeded $700 million in Q3 and are expected to surge in Q4, driven by growing demand from clients. Accenture plans to expand its AI workforce to 75,000 by the end of fiscal 2026.
Accenture (ACN) is set to release its Q4 2025 earnings on September 25, with analysts projecting a 6.8% year-over-year (YoY) growth in earnings per share (EPS) to $2.98. Revenue is expected to reach $17.3 billion, marking a 5.6% YoY increase. Despite these projections, the likelihood of an earnings beat is low due to a 0.00% Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) and a Zacks Rank of 3, indicating a "Hold" rating [2].The company has seen a decline in stock performance, with shares down around 40% from their February highs, reflecting broader economic and geopolitical uncertainties [1]. Accenture's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 index, trading near levels last seen five years ago. However, the company's AI-focused growth strategy positions it to tap into emerging opportunities, potentially making the current downturn temporary.
In Q3 2025, Accenture reported revenues of $17.7 billion, a 7% increase in local currency, and net income of $2.20 billion or $3.49 per share, beating Wall Street's expectations [1]. New bookings, the value of new contracts or projects, declined 6% annually to $19.7 billion, but GenAI bookings and revenues exceeded $700 million, indicating growing demand from clients.
Accenture plans to expand its AI workforce to 75,000 by the end of fiscal 2026, further underscoring its commitment to the AI sector. The company is navigating a complex business environment marked by technological shifts and evolving customer preferences, while also benefiting from stable demand [1].
Analysts predict a lower chance of an earnings beat due to a 0.00% Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) and a Zacks Rank of 3, indicating a "Hold" rating [2]. However, Accenture's strong AI focus and growing GenAI bookings suggest potential upside in the coming quarters.

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