Name: Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN) | Income Statement
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Income Statement

The income statement presents information on the financial results of a company business activities over a period of time. The income statement communicates how much revenue the company generated during a period and what cost it incurred in connection with generating that revenue.

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Accenture PLC, consolidated income statement

US$ in thousands

12 months ended:	Aug 31, 2026	Aug 31, 2025	Aug 31, 2024	Aug 31, 2023	Aug 31, 2022	Aug 31, 2021
Revenues	74,183,445)	69,672,977)	64,896,464)	64,111,745)	61,594,305)	50,533,389)
Cost of services	(50,407,847)	(47,437,576)	(43,734,147)	(43,380,138)	(41,892,766)	(34,169,261)
Gross profit	23,775,598)	22,235,401)	21,162,317)	20,731,607)	19,701,539)	16,364,128)
Sales and marketing	(7,243,476)	(7,043,445)	(6,846,714)	(6,582,629)	(6,108,401)	(5,288,237)
General and administrative costs	(4,818,621)	(4,350,968)	(4,281,316)	(4,275,943)	(4,225,957)	(3,454,362)
Business optimization costs	(307,541)	(615,324)	(438,440)	(1,063,146)	—)	—)
Operating income	11,405,960)	10,225,664)	9,595,847)	8,809,889)	9,367,181)	7,621,529)
Interest income	363,205)	336,324)	272,256)	280,409)	45,133)	33,365)
Interest expense	(303,397)	(228,555)	(58,969)	(47,525)	(47,320)	(59,492)
Other income (expense), net	(93,553)	(63,040)	(109,811)	96,559)	(72,533)	165,714)
Loss on disposition of Russia business	—)	—)	—)	—)	(96,294)	—)
Income before income taxes	11,372,215)	10,270,393)	9,699,323)	9,139,332)	9,196,167)	7,761,116)
Income tax expense	(2,849,333)	(2,437,993)	(2,280,126)	(2,135,802)	(2,207,207)	(1,770,571)
Net income	8,522,882)	7,832,400)	7,419,197)	7,003,530)	6,988,960)	5,990,545)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(155,826)	(153,967)	(154,410)	(131,973)	(111,791)	(83,736)
Net income attributable to Accenture plc	8,367,056)	7,678,433)	7,264,787)	6,871,557)	6,877,169)	5,906,809)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31).

A consistent upward trajectory in top-line and bottom-line performance is observed from 2021 through 2026. Revenues grew from 50.5 billion US$ in 2021 to a projected 74.2 billion US$ by 2026, reflecting a sustained expansion in market reach and service delivery. This growth is mirrored in gross profit, which increased from 16.4 billion US$ to 23.8 billion US$ over the same period, maintaining a stable gross margin percentage.

Revenue and Gross Profit Dynamics: Revenue growth exhibits a steady climb, with the most significant year-over-year increase occurring between 2021 and 2022. While the cost of services rose proportionally to revenue, the ability to maintain a consistent gross profit margin suggests an effective pricing strategy and a controlled cost of delivery structure.
Operating Expense Management: Sales and marketing expenses increased steadily from 5.3 billion US$ in 2021 to 7.2 billion US$ in 2026, indicating continued investment in client acquisition. General and administrative costs remained relatively stable, growing at a slower rate than total revenues, which points to operational leverage. A notable introduction of business optimization costs occurred in 2023, peaking at 1.1 billion US$ before trending downward toward 307 million US$ by 2026, suggesting a temporary strategic realignment or restructuring phase.
Operating Income and Profitability: Operating income rose from 7.6 billion US$ in 2021 to 11.4 billion US$ in 2026. A slight deceleration in operating income growth was noted in 2023, coinciding with the peak of business optimization costs. Despite this, the long-term trend remains positive, supported by disciplined expense management.
Net Income and Bottom-Line Results: Net income attributable to Accenture plc grew from 5.9 billion US$ in 2021 to 8.4 billion US$ in 2026. While interest expenses increased significantly in the final two years, reaching 303 million US$ in 2026, the impact was offset by the growth in operating income. The net profit margin has remained remarkably resilient, demonstrating a capacity to scale the business without compromising overall profitability.

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