Accenture announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, highlighting broad-based revenue growth, higher earnings, and strong cash flow, Business Wire reports.
The global professional services firm reported revenues of $17.7 billion for the quarter ended May 31, 2025—an increase of 8% in U.S. dollars (7% in local currency) compared to the same period last year.
The company’s operating margin expanded to 16.8%, up 80 basis points year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share rose to $3.49, a 15% increase. Accenture’s free cash flow for the quarter totaled $3.5 billion. The board also approved a quarterly dividend of $1.48 per share, representing a 15% increase, and the company repurchased or redeemed 6 million shares for a total of $1.8 billion.
Accenture reported new bookings of $19.7 billion in the quarter, which was a decrease of 6% in U.S. dollars (7% in local currency) compared to last year. Notably, generative AI bookings reached $1.5 billion, reflecting ongoing demand for artificial intelligence solutions.
Chair and CEO Julie Sweet credited the company’s results to broad-based growth and the ability to deliver measurable value for clients, particularly in generative AI.
“Companies need resilience and results, and we are laser-focused on delivering measurable value for our clients, which is fueling our growth and making a difference for us in the market,” Sweet said.
Accenture updated its full-year guidance, now expecting revenue growth of 6% to 7% in local currency and an operating margin of 15.6%. The company projects diluted earnings per share between $12.77 and $12.89, and raised its free cash flow forecast to a range of $9.0 billion to $9.7 billion.
Accenture’s global workforce numbers approximately 791,000 employees, serving clients in more than 120 countries. The company is known for its expertise in technology, cloud, data, and AI, as well as strategy, consulting, and operations.
Accenture will host a conference call to discuss the results, with details available on its investor relations website.
