Accenture (ACN) official guidance

| Property & Equipment Additions | $0.7B | $0.7B |

For the full fiscal 2026, we now expect operating cash flow to be in the range of $11.5 billion-$12.2 billion, property and equipment additions to now be approximately $700 million.

Property & Equipment Additions * | $0.7B

For the full fiscal 26, we continue to expect operating cash flow to be in the range of $10.8 billion-$11.5 billion, property and equipment additions to be approximately $1 billion, and free cash flow to be in the range of $9.8 billion-$10.5 billion.

| Property & Equipment Additions | $1.0B | $1.0B |

For the full fiscal 2026, we expect operating cash flow to be in the range of $10.8 billion to $11.5 billion, property and equipment additions to be approximately $1 billion, and free cash flow to be in the range of $9.8 billion to $10.5 billion.

| Property & Equipment Additions | $1.0B |

| Capital Return \* | at least $9.5B | at least $9.3B |

We continue to expect to return at least $9.3 billion through dividends and share repurchases, an increase of $1 billion or 12% from fiscal 2025 as we remain committed to returning a substantial portion of our cash generated to our shareholders.

Capital Return | at least $9.3B

We continue to expect to return at least $9.3 billion through dividends and share repurchases, an increase of $1 billion, or 12%, from fiscal 25.

| Capital Return | at least $9.3B | at least $9.3B |

We expect to return at least $9.3 billion through dividends and share repurchases, an increase of $1 billion, or 12% from fiscal 2025.

| Capital Return | at least $9.3B |

| Annual Effective Tax Rate (GAAP and Adjusted) \* | 24.0% – 25.0% | 23.5% – 25.5% |

We continue to expect our annual adjusted effective tax rate to be in the range of 23.5%-25.5%.

Annual Effective Tax Rate (GAAP and Adjusted) | 23.5% – 25.5%

We continue to expect our annual adjusted effective tax rate to be in the range of 23.5%-25.5%.

| Annual Effective Tax Rate (GAAP and Adjusted) | 23.5% – 25.5% | 23.5% – 25.5% |

We expect our annual adjusted tax rate, effective tax rate, to be in the range of 23.5% to 25.5%. This compares to an adjusted effective tax rate of 23.6% in fiscal 2025.

| Annual Effective Tax Rate (GAAP and Adjusted) | 23.5% – 25.5% |

| Adjusted EPS \* | $13.78 – $13.90 7% – 8% increase over FY25, excluding $0.40 and $0.78 for business optimization costs in Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY25, respectively | $13.65 – $13.90 6% – 8% increase over FY25, excluding $0.40 and $0.78 for business optimization costs in Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY25, respectively |

We now expect our full year adjusted diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2026 to be in the range of $13.65-$13.90, or 6%-8% growth over adjusted fiscal 2025 results.

Adjusted EPS * | $13.65 – $13.90 6% – 8% increase over FY25, excluding $0.40 and $0.78 for business optimization costs in Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY25, respectively

We continue to expect our full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share for fiscal 26 to be in the range of $13.52-$13.90, or 5%-8% growth over adjusted fiscal 25 results.

| Adjusted EPS | $13.52 – $13.90 5% – 8% increase over FY25, excluding $0.40 and $0.78 for business optimization costs in Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY25, respectively | $13.52 – $13.90 5% – 8% increase over FY25, excluding an estimated $0.33 per share for business optimization costs in Q1 FY26 |

We expect our full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2026 to be in the range of $13.52 to $13.90, or 5% to 8% growth over adjusted fiscal 2025 results.

| Adjusted EPS | $13.52 – $13.90 5% – 8% increase over adjusted FY25, excluding an estimated $0.33 per share for business optimization costs in Q1 |

| Foreign-Exchange Impact on Results | approx. +2% | approx. +2% |

For the full fiscal 2026, based upon how rates have been trending over the last few weeks, we continue to assume the impact of FX on our results in US dollars will be approximately +2% compared to fiscal 2025.

Foreign-Exchange Impact on Results | approx. +2%

| Foreign-Exchange Impact on Results | approx. +2% | approx. +2% |

| Foreign-Exchange Impact on Results | approx. +2% |

| Foreign-Exchange Impact on Results | approx. (0.5) % |

| Free Cash Flow | $10.8B – $11.5B | $10.8B – $11.5B |

We are raising our free cash flow guidance by $1 billion and now expect free cash flow to be in the range of $10.8 billion-$11.5 billion.

Free Cash Flow * | $10.8B – $11.5B

For the full fiscal 26, we continue to expect operating cash flow to be in the range of $10.8 billion-$11.5 billion, property and equipment additions to be approximately $1 billion, and free cash flow to be in the range of $9.8 billion-$10.5 billion.

| Free Cash Flow | $9.8B – $10.5B | $9.8B – $10.5B |

For the full fiscal 2026, we expect operating cash flow to be in the range of $10.8 billion to $11.5 billion, property and equipment additions to be approximately $1 billion, and free cash flow to be in the range of $9.8 billion to $10.5 billion.

| Free Cash Flow | $9.8B – $10.5B |

This year, we continue to expect an inorganic contribution of about 1.5%.

This year, we continue to expect an inorganic contribution of about 1.5%, and we continue to expect to invest about $3 billion in acquisitions this fiscal year, with the potential to do more.

This year, we expect an inorganic contribution of about 1.5%, and we expect to invest about $3 billion in acquisitions this fiscal year.

| Operating Cash Flow | $11.5B – $12.2B | $11.5B – $12.2B |

For the full fiscal 2026, we now expect operating cash flow to be in the range of $11.5 billion-$12.2 billion, property and equipment additions to now be approximately $700 million.

Operating Cash Flow * | $11.5B – $12.2B

For the full fiscal 26, we continue to expect operating cash flow to be in the range of $10.8 billion-$11.5 billion, property and equipment additions to be approximately $1 billion, and free cash flow to be in the range of $9.8 billion-$10.5 billion.

| Operating Cash Flow | $10.8B – $11.5B | $10.8B – $11.5B |

For the full fiscal 2026, we expect operating cash flow to be in the range of $10.8 billion to $11.5 billion, property and equipment additions to be approximately $1 billion, and free cash flow to be in the range of $9.8 billion to $10.5 billion.

| Operating Cash Flow | $10.8B – $11.5B |

| Adjusted Operating Margin \* | 15.8% 20 bps expansion over FY25, excluding $308 million and $615 million for business optimization costs in Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY25, respectively | 15.7% – 15.9% 10 bps – 30 bps expansion over FY25, excluding $308 million and $615 million for business optimization costs in Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY25, respectively |

For adjusted operating margin, we continue to expect fiscal year 2026 to be 15.7%-15.9%, a 10-30 basis point expansion over adjusted fiscal 2025 results.

Adjusted Operating Margin | 15.7% – 15.9% 10 bps – 30 bps expansion over FY25, excluding $308 million and $615 million for business optimization costs in Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY25, respectively

For adjusted operating margin, we continue to expect fiscal year 26 to be 15.7%-15.9%, a 10-30 basis point expansion over adjusted fiscal 25 results.

| Adjusted Operating Margin | 15.7% – 15.9% 10 bps – 30 bps expansion over FY25, excluding $308 million and $615 million for business optimization costs in Q1 FY26 and Q4 FY25, respectively | 15.7% – 15.9% 10 bps – 30 bps expansion over FY25, excluding an estimated $250 million for business optimization costs in Q1 FY26 |

For adjusted operating margin, we expect fiscal year 2026 to be 15.7% to 15.9%, a 10 to 30 basis point expansion over adjusted fiscal 2025 results.

| Adjusted Operating Margin | 15.7% – 15.9% 10 bps – 30 bps expansion over adjusted FY25, excluding an estimated $250 million for business optimization costs in Q1 |

| Revenues | $17.75B – $18.4B |

For the full fiscal 2026, we now expect revenues to be in the range of 3%-5% growth in local currency over fiscal 2025, including an estimated 1% impact from our federal business.

Revenue Growth (Local Currency) * | 3% – 5% approx. 4% – 6% excluding an estimated 1% impact from its U.S. federal business

For the full fiscal 2026, we continue to expect revenue to be in the range of 2%-5% growth in local currency over fiscal 2025, including an estimated 1% impact from our federal business.

| Revenue Growth (Local Currency) | 2% – 5% approx. 3% – 6% excluding an estimated 1% impact from its U.S. federal business | 2% – 5% approx. 3% – 6% excluding an estimated 1% to 1.5% impact from its U.S. federal business |

For the full fiscal 2026, we expect revenue to be in the range of 2% to 5% growth in local currency over fiscal 2025, including an estimated 1% to 1.5% impact from our federal business.

| Revenue Growth (Local Currency) | 2% – 5% approx. 3% – 6% excluding an estimated 1% to 1.5% impact from its U.S. federal business |

| Revenue Growth (Local Currency) | 1% – 5% |

Excluding an estimated 1% impact from its U.S. federal business, company now expects revenue growth to be 4% to 5% in local currency

Excluding the impact of federal, our revenue is expected to be an estimated 4%-6%.

Revenue Growth (Local Currency) * | 3% – 5% approx. 4% – 6% excluding an estimated 1% impact from its U.S. federal business

Excluding the impact of federal, our revenue is expected to be an estimated 3%-6%.

| Revenue Growth (Local Currency) | 2% – 5% approx. 3% – 6% excluding an estimated 1% impact from its U.S. federal business | 2% – 5% approx. 3% – 6% excluding an estimated 1% to 1.5% impact from its U.S. federal business |

Excluding the impact of federal, our revenue is expected to be an estimated 3% to 6%.

| Revenue Growth (Local Currency) | 2% – 5% approx. 3% – 6% excluding an estimated 1% to 1.5% impact from its U.S. federal business |

Annual Effective Tax Rate (GAAP and Adjusted) | 23.5% – 25.5%

| Annual Effective Tax Rate (GAAP and Adjusted) | 23.5% – 25.5% | 23.5% – 25.5% |

| Annual Effective Tax Rate (GAAP and Adjusted) | 23.5% – 25.5% |

GAAP Diluted EPS * | $13.25 – $13.50 9% – 11% increase over FY25

Due to slightly higher business optimization costs in the quarter, which were $58 million above our original Q1 estimates, we now expect GAAP EPS of $13.12-$13.50.

| GAAP Diluted EPS \* | $13.12 – $13.50 8% – 11% increase over FY25 | $13.19 – $13.57 9% – 12% increase over FY25 |

| GAAP Diluted EPS | $13.19 – $13.57 9% – 12% increase over FY25 |

GAAP Operating Margin | 15.2% – 15.4% 50 bps – 70 bps expansion over FY25

| GAAP Operating Margin \* | 15.2% – 15.4% 50 bps – 70 bps expansion over FY25 | 15.3% – 15.5% 60 bps – 80 bps expansion over FY25 |

| GAAP Operating Margin | 15.3% – 15.5% 60 bps – 80 bps expansion over FY25 |

Foreign-Exchange Impact on Results | approx. +2.5%

Revenues | $18.35B – $19.0B

Revenue Growth (Local Currency) | 1% – 5%

Foreign-Exchange Impact on Results | Approximately positive 3.5%

Revenues | $17.35B – $18.0B

Revenue Growth (Local Currency) | 1% – 5%

The company expects to increase its overall number of employees in FY26 across its markets, including in the US and countries in Europe, reflecting the demand it sees in its business.

The company also expects to record approximately $250 million in Q1 FY26 for a total of approximately $865 million over the six-month period.

The company also expects to record approximately $250 million in Q1 FY26 for a total of approximately $865 million over the six-month period.

| Revenues | $18.1B – $18.75B |