Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) shares fell Thursday after the company's fiscal second-quarter 2026 results, as a cautious outlook overshadowed an earnings and revenue beat.

Accenture issued a softer-than-expected full-year earnings forecast and a cautious revenue outlook for the third quarter.

The company reported quarterly earnings of $2.93 per share, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $2.84.

The company reported sales of $18.04 billion, slightly exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $17.84 billion.

Sales increased 8% in U.S. dollars and 4% in local currency.

Segment Performance

Consulting revenues were $8.86 billion, representing a 7% increase in U.S. dollars and a 3% increase in local currency. Managed Services revenues reached $9.18 billion, an increase of 10% in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency.

Within industry groups, Products revenues reached $5.48 billion, up 8% in U.S. dollars and 3% local currency.

Health & Public Service revenues rose 2% in U.S. dollars and declined 1% local currency to $3.67 billion.

Financial Services revenue reached $3.40 billion, up 13% in U.S. dollars and 7% local currency.

Resources revenue was $2.41 billion, up 7% in U.S. dollars and ...