Accenture (ACN) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Accenture (ACN) reported $18.04 billion in revenue for the quarter ended February 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 8.3%. EPS of $2.93 for the same period compares to $2.82 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.23% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $17.83 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.86, the EPS surprise was +2.39%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Accenture performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:New Bookings - Total: $22.11 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $21.72 billion.New Bookings - Managed Services: $10.78 billion compared to the $11.25 billion average estimate based on two analysts.New Bookings - Consulting: $11.33 billion versus $10.46 billion estimated by two analysts on average.Geographic Revenue- Americas: $8.9 billion versus $9.21 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4% change.Geographic Revenue- Asia Pacific: $2.58 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $2.26 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +12%.Geographic Revenue- EMEA: $6.57 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $6.39 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +13.2%.Revenues- Type of Work- Consulting: $8.86 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $8.75 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +7%.Revenues- Type of Work- Managed Services: $9.18 billion compared to the $9.07 billion average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9.6% year over year.Revenues- Industry Groups- Product: $5.48 billion versus $5.42 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +8.4% change.Revenues- Industry Groups- Health & Public Service: $3.67 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.8 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +1.7%.Revenues- Industry Groups- Financial services: $3.4 billion versus $3.28 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +12.8% change.Revenues- Industry Groups- Communications, Media & Technology: $3.09 billion compared to the $2.94 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +13.2% year over year.View all Key Company Metrics for Accenture here>>>Shares of Accenture have returned -12.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -3.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Quantum Computing Stocks Set To SoarArtificial intelligence has already reshaped the investment landscape, and its convergence with quantum computing could lead to the most significant wealth-building opportunities of our time.Today, you have a chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this technological revolution. In our urgent special report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power, you'll discover the little-known stocks we believe will win the quantum computing race and deliver massive gains to early investors.Access the Report Free Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Accenture PLC (ACN): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks