Accenture beat profit and sales estimates, bookings grew 4%, and it plans to return at least $9.5 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2027. Its sales forecast is slightly above estimates, but its profit range crosses the estimate and AI could disrupt service areas that make up nearly half its sales.
That points to continuing customer demand, with large client bookings adding support. The planned shareholder return also sends cash back to owners. The concern is that AI could disrupt systems integration and application development, which together account for nearly half of sales. The 2027 profit range crosses the analyst estimate, so the quarter and sales forecast provide the clearest support.
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