Accenture results meet expectations

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Key Takeaways

Accenture's Q4 fiscal 2020 revenues decreased by 2% to $10.84 billion compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2019.

For the full fiscal year 2020, Accenture reported revenues of $44.3 billion, a 3% increase from $43.2 billion in fiscal 2019, with a record $49.6 billion in new bookings.

CEO Julie Sweet emphasized the strength of Accenture's growth strategy and market position, indicating confidence in continued success for fiscal 2021.

Sitting at the midpoint of the company’s guided range of $10.6bn to 11bn, Accenture’s revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 decreased 2 percent to $10.84bn in comparison with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.

Operating income for Q4 was $1.54bn, or 14.3 percent of revenues, compared with $1.57bn for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.

Accenture also shared strong full year fiscal 2020 results, with the company reporting revenues of $44.3bn, up 3 percent in comparison to $43.2bn last year. Operating income was $6.51bn, or 14.7 percent of revenues, compared with $6.31bn in fiscal 2019, and the company achieved a record $49.6bn in new bookings for the full year.

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Julie Sweet, Accenture’s chief executive officer, said, “Accenture’s fiscal 2020 results demonstrate the relevance of our growth strategy, the resilience of our business and our people, and the power of our relationships with the world’s leading companies and ecosystem partners. As we turn the page to fiscal 2021, we are better positioned than ever to continue gaining market share and delivering tangible value for our clients.”