Accenture has increased its fiscal 2026 share repurchase program by $2 billion, bringing the total planned buyback to $7.5 billion, a 62% rise year-over-year. All repurchases will be completed by August 31, 2026, under the existing Board authorization. The additional $2 billion is incremental to the $300 million already planned for this quarter, lifting total expected fourth-quarter repurchases to $2.3 billion. Chair and CEO Julie Sweet said the company's strong liquidity and cash generation allow it to act decisively, adding that Accenture's share price does not reflect its financial strength or long-term growth opportunity. Including this increase, total planned shareholder returns for fiscal 2026 are expected to reach $11.5 billion, a more than 38% increase year-over-year.
Accenture plcAccenture boosts share buyback by $2B to $7.5B, signaling financial strength and undervaluation.