Accenture plc stock research
FY2026 Q3
Accenture (ACN) Gross Margin & Quarterly History
Explore Accenture plc (ACN) gross margin from 2023 through the latest reported quarter, using SEC-sourced revenue, gross profit, and direct costs.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended May 31, 2026 · FY2026 Q3
Revenue and gross profit both increased compared to the prior quarter, while cost of revenue remained stable, leading to an improved gross margin. Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue and gross profit were higher, but gross margin was slightly lower.
- The strongest observable margin driver is the increase in gross profit relative to revenue growth, as cost of revenue did not rise proportionally. This suggests improved efficiency in converting revenue into gross profit.
- Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, gross margin improved. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, gross margin weakened slightly.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
32.8%
Gross profit
$6.1B
Revenue
$18.7B
Cost of revenue
$12.6B
Quarter-over-quarter change
+2.5 pts
Year-over-year change
-0.1 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | $17.7B | $5.8B | $11.9B | 32.9% |
| Nov 30, 2025 | $18.7B | $6.2B | $12.5B | 33.1% |
| Feb 28, 2026 | $18.0B | $5.5B | $12.6B | 30.3% |
| May 31, 2026 | $18.7B | $6.1B | $12.6B | 32.8% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Feb 28, 2026
+2.5 pts
Year-over-year change
May 31, 2025
-0.1 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The strongest observable margin driver is the increase in gross profit relative to revenue growth, as cost of revenue did not rise proportionally. This suggests improved efficiency in converting revenue into gross profit.
Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, gross margin improved. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, gross margin weakened slightly.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue, as it remained unchanged from the prior quarter despite higher revenue.
Peer context
Latest available gross margins for related public companies.
| Company | Gross margin |
|---|---|
| Accenture plc (ACN) | 32.8% |