Accenture plc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Revenue Growth and Performance: Accenture reported Q1 FY2025 revenue of $17.7 billion, achieving an 8% growth in local currency, surpassing the guidance range by approximately $240 million. This strong performance is attributed to a strategy shift toward large-scale transformation deals, highlighted by bookings of $18.7 billion, including 30 clients with quarterly bookings above $100 million.

Earnings Per Share (EPS) Increase: The diluted EPS for the quarter was $3.59, reflecting a 10% growth compared to adjusted EPS of $3.27 in the same quarter last fiscal year. This growth underlines the company's robust financial health amid a challenging market.

Forecast Revision: For Q2 FY2025, Accenture expects revenue between $16.2 billion and $16.8 billion, indicating a potential growth rate of 5% to 9% in local currency. The full fiscal year 2025 revenue outlook is revised to a growth range of 4% to 7% in local currency, partly driven by an inorganic contribution of over 3%.