The earnings call presented a strong start to FY 2025 with notable revenue growth, significant bookings, and EPS improvement. However, challenges such as flat operating margins and competitive pricing pressures were highlighted. Despite these challenges, the company's strategic positioning and workforce growth, alongside positive recognition and brand value increases, suggest a positive outlook.

Company Guidance

During Accenture's Q1 2025 earnings call, key guidance metrics were provided for the upcoming fiscal periods. For Q2, revenue is expected to range between $16.2 billion and $16.8 billion, reflecting a 5% to 9% growth in local currency, with a negative 2.5% impact from foreign exchange. For the full fiscal year 2025, revenue growth is projected at 4% to 7% in local currency, with an inorganic contribution exceeding 3%. Operating margin is anticipated to expand by 10 to 30 basis points, reaching 15.6% to 15.8%, while the effective tax rate is expected to range from 22.5% to 24.5%. Diluted earnings per share are forecasted between $12.43 and $12.79, representing a 4% to 7% increase. Free cash flow is projected to be between $8.8 billion and $9.5 billion, with at least $8.3 billion returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Strong Revenue Growth

Accenture delivered revenue of $17.7 billion in Q1, representing a 9% increase in U.S. dollars and 8% in local currency, exceeding the top end of their guided range by approximately $240 million.

Significant Bookings

The company achieved $18.7 billion in new bookings, including a milestone $1.2 billion in GenAI bookings and approximately $500 million in revenue.

EPS Growth

Earnings per share grew 10% over the adjusted EPS from Q1 FY '24, reaching $3.59.

Recognition and Brand Value

Accenture was recognized by Fortune as one of the world's best workplaces, moving from #10 to #6, and achieved its highest brand value to date on Interbrand's Best Global Brands List with a value of $21.9 billion, ranking #31.

Increase in Workforce

The data and AI workforce increased to approximately 69,000, with a target of 80,000 by the end of FY 2026. Accenture added about 24,000 people in Q1, reflecting business momentum.

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Accenture (ACN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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ACN Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Mar 20, 2025	2025 (Q2)	2.79 / -	2.77	―	―	―
Dec 19, 2024	2025 (Q1)	3.42 / 3.60	3.27	10.00% (+0.33)
Sep 26, 2024	2024 (Q4)	2.78 / 2.79	2.71	2.95% (+0.08)
Jun 20, 2024	2024 (Q3)	3.16 / 3.13	3.19	-1.88% (-0.06)
Mar 21, 2024	2024 (Q2)	2.66 / 2.77	2.69	2.97% (+0.08)
Dec 19, 2023	2024 (Q1)	3.14 / 3.27	3.08	6.17% (+0.19)
Sep 28, 2023	2023 (Q4)	2.65 / 2.71	2.6	4.23% (+0.11)
Jun 22, 2023	2023 (Q3)	3.02 / 3.19	2.79	14.34% (+0.40)
Mar 23, 2023	2023 (Q2)	2.52 / 2.69	2.54	5.91% (+0.15)
Dec 16, 2022	2023 (Q1)	2.92 / 3.08	2.78	10.79% (+0.30)

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ACN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Dec 19, 2024	$347.61	$372.16	+7.06%
Sep 26, 2024	$335.68	$354.37	+5.57%
Jun 20, 2024	$282.95	$303.59	+7.29%
Mar 21, 2024	$375.79	$340.81	-9.31%

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