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<p class="has-drop-cap">Amidst economic fluctuations, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has reported its <a aria-label="second-quarter fiscal 2024 results (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321256762/en/Accenture-Reports-Second-Quarter-Fiscal-2024-Results#:~:text=Revenues%20for%20the%20second%20quarter,%2415.40%20billion%20to%20%2416.00%20billion." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" class="deco-link">second-quarter fiscal 2024 results</a>, showcasing resilience but lackluster growth. </p> 
<p>Interestingly, <a href="https://tokenist.com/3-ai-stocks-that-nvidia-nvda-is-buying/" rel="dofollow" class="deco-link">generative AI</a> has been a significant growth driver, with new bookings of over $600 million in the quarter, accumulating $1.1 billion through the first half of the fiscal year. Revenue was $15.8 billion, remaining flat in U.S. dollars and local currency.</p> 
<h3 id="accenture-s-gaap-eps-of-2-63-falls-short-of-expectations-revenue-at-15-84-billion-for-fiscal-q2">Accenture’s GAAP EPS of $2.63 Falls Short of Expectations, Revenue at $15.84 Billion for Fiscal Q2</h3> 
<p>When compared against market expectations, Accenture’s performance presents a mixed picture. Analysts had projected an earnings per share (<a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/fundamental-analysis-stocks/" target="_blank" aria-label="EPS (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="deco-link">EPS</a>) of $2.66 and revenue of $15.84 billion for the quarter.</p> 
<p>Accenture’s reported revenue closely aligns with these expectations, showcasing the company’s ability to meet market forecasts amid challenging conditions. <br><br>However, the GAAP EPS of $2.63 slightly missed the mark, albeit showing a commendable 10% increase over the second quarter of fiscal 2023. This minor discrepancy may reflect the continuously evolving market dynamics and Accenture’s investment in future growth areas, particularly in generative AI.</p> 
<p>In contrast, the adjusted EPS of $2.77, surpassing the expectation, indicates more robust underlying operational performance and financial health than initially anticipated. <br><br>This suggests that Accenture’s strategic adjustments and focus areas, especially innovative technologies, yield positive financial outcomes. The company’s consistent dividend growth, with a quarterly cash dividend increase of 15%, further signifies confidence in its economic stability and commitment to shareholder returns.</p> 
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<h3 id="accenture-expects-full-year-revenue-growth-of-1-to-3-in-local-currency">Accenture Expects Full-Year Revenue Growth of 1% to 3% in Local Currency</h3> 
<p>Looking forward, Accenture has updated its business outlook for fiscal 2024, signaling cautious optimism. The company now expects full-year revenue growth of 1% to 3% in local currency, an adjustment aligning with the current economic outlook and market conditions. <br><br>The projected GAAP operating margin of 14.8% and adjusted operating margin of 15.5% reflects Accenture’s focus on enhancing efficiency and optimizing operations further. The earnings guidance is for a GAAP EPS range of $11.41 to $11.64 and an adjusted EPS of $11.97 to $12.20. </p> 
<p>Accenture’s second-quarter fiscal 2024 results show a company navigating the complexities of the global market with strategic foresight and operational efficiency. While slightly missing the EPS expectations, the company’s revenue performance and focus on innovative technologies like generative AI indicate a solid foundation for future growth. </p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> 
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p> 
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