Accenture cuts revenue outlook, stock crashes 11% in pre-market trading (opens original article in a new tab)

Accenture cut its revenue outlook and shares fell 11% in pre-market trading as it revised growth forecasts lower and announced cybersecurity acquisitions.

• Accenture lowered its annual revenue growth forecast to 3%-4% for FY26 from 3%-5%
• Fourth-quarter revenue forecast of $17.75 billion-$18.4 billion missed analyst estimates of $18.47 billion
• Accenture announced $4.18 billion in cybersecurity acquisitions, including runZero, NetRise, and Dragos