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      What Is Driving Accenture (ACN) Stock Higher Today?

      By Fahim Awan

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      June 20, 2024

      1:52 PM UTC

      What Is Driving Accenture (ACN) Stock Higher Today?

      After the release of its financial results, shares of Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN) are gaining traction during the current-market session today. As of the last check, ACN stock was climbing 5.31% on the US stock charts to $300.51.

      Outstanding Financial Achievements

      Accenture (ACN) had strong growth in new bookings of nearly $21 billion, up 22% from the prior year. The firm has secured 23 more clients with quarterly bookings over $100 million, increasing the total to 92 clients as it continues to accelerate its ambition to become the chosen reinvention partner.

      This quarter, Accenture achieved two noteworthy benchmarks: $2 billion in sales of Generative AI and $500 million in revenue so far this year. These accomplishments highlight the business’s pioneering leadership in this vital technology. Accenture has made significant investments in its company at the same time, executing 35 acquisitions and allocating $5.2 billion in capital so far this year.

      Financial Highlights

      Compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2023, revenues for the period were $16.5 billion, a 1.4% gain in local currency and a 1% drop in US dollars. The company’s adjusted EPS was $3.13, down 2% from $3.19, and its diluted earnings per share were $3.04, down 3% from $3.15.

      Fibermind: A Strategic Purchase

      Accenture has also this week decided to purchase Fibermind, an Italian network services firm that specializes in the construction of mobile and fiber 5G networks as well as infrastructure engineering services, in a calculated strategic move. Through this purchase, Accenture will expand its reach into new areas, such as utilities, transportation, and telecommunications, and improve its expertise in network services.

      Strengthening Skills And Pursuing Strategic Expansion

      Accenture’s commitment to investing in strategic acquisitions that facilitate and expedite customers’ transitions across crucial industrial areas in Italy is reaffirmed by the purchase of Fibermind. Accenture will be able to grow with this shift and provide clients with end-to-end network engineering services that are more innovative, of higher quality, and more cost-effective.

      Accenture’s expansion in a crucial industry is enhanced by this purchase, which considerably strengthens the company’s competence in telecommunications network engineering services. Accenture will be able to establish a center of excellence in engineering services where data and technology are used to enhance human abilities and knowledge thanks to the synergies with Fibermind.

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