How does Accenture (ACN) make money?

Accenture (ACN) primarily makes money through Outsourcing Revenue, which accounts for 50.1% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Accenture generated $72.11B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 10.7%.

What is Accenture (ACN) gross profit margin?

Accenture (ACN) reported a gross profit margin of 32% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $23.06B in gross profit. This means Accenture retains 32% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is Accenture (ACN) operating profit margin?

Accenture (ACN) reported an operating profit margin of 14.8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $10.68B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is Accenture (ACN) net profit margin?

Accenture (ACN) reported a net profit margin of 10.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $7.68B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does Accenture (ACN) invest in R&D?

Accenture (ACN) invested $817.30M in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (1.1% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.

How much does Accenture (ACN) spend on capital expenditures?

Accenture (ACN) spent $583.29M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (0.8% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is Accenture (ACN) free cash flow?

Accenture (ACN) generated $12.50B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (17.3% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is Accenture (ACN) effective tax rate?

Accenture (ACN) had an effective tax rate of 25.4% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How Accenture (ACN) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

Accenture (ACN) generated $72.11B in revenue, earning $7.68B in net profit (10.7% margin). Its largest revenue source is Outsourcing Revenue (50.1% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

Accenture (ACN) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending February 28, 2026 (reported March 19, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does Accenture (ACN) make money?: Accenture (ACN) primarily makes money through Outsourcing Revenue, which accounts for 50.1% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Accenture generated $72.11B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 10.7%.
What is Accenture (ACN) gross profit margin?: Accenture (ACN) reported a gross profit margin of 32% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $23.06B in gross profit. This means Accenture retains 32% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Accenture (ACN) operating profit margin?: Accenture (ACN) reported an operating profit margin of 14.8% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $10.68B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Accenture (ACN) net profit margin?: Accenture (ACN) reported a net profit margin of 10.7% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $7.68B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Accenture (ACN) invest in R&D?: Accenture (ACN) invested $817.30M in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (1.1% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
How much does Accenture (ACN) spend on capital expenditures?: Accenture (ACN) spent $583.29M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (0.8% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Accenture (ACN) free cash flow?: Accenture (ACN) generated $12.50B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (17.3% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is Accenture (ACN) effective tax rate?: Accenture (ACN) had an effective tax rate of 25.4% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.