Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Accenture PLC, net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Accenture plc1 | ÷ | Revenues1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | 11.02% | = | 100 | × | 7,678,433) | ÷ | 69,672,977) |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 11.19% | = | 100 | × | 7,264,787) | ÷ | 64,896,464) |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 10.72% | = | 100 | × | 6,871,557) | ÷ | 64,111,745) |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 11.17% | = | 100 | × | 6,877,169) | ÷ | 61,594,305) |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 11.69% | = | 100 | × | 5,906,809) | ÷ | 50,533,389) |
| Aug 31, 2020 | 11.52% | = | 100 | × | 5,107,839) | ÷ | 44,327,039) |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 11.06% | = | 100 | × | 4,779,112) | ÷ | 43,215,013) |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 9.76% | = | 100 | × | 4,059,907) | ÷ | 41,603,428) |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 9.37% | = | 100 | × | 3,445,149) | ÷ | 36,765,478) |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 11.82% | = | 100 | × | 4,111,892) | ÷ | 34,797,661) |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 9.28% | = | 100 | × | 3,053,581) | ÷ | 32,914,424) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.23% | = | 100 | × | 2,941,498) | ÷ | 31,874,678) |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 10.80% | = | 100 | × | 3,281,878) | ÷ | 30,394,285) |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 8.58% | = | 100 | × | 2,553,510) | ÷ | 29,777,985) |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 8.33% | = | 100 | × | 2,277,677) | ÷ | 27,352,914) |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 7.71% | = | 100 | × | 1,780,656) | ÷ | 23,094,078) |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 6.86% | = | 100 | × | 1,589,963) | ÷ | 23,170,968) |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 6.68% | = | 100 | × | 1,691,751) | ÷ | 25,313,826) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 5.79% | = | 100 | × | 1,243,148) | ÷ | 21,452,747) |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 5.34% | = | 100 | × | 973,329) | ÷ | 18,228,366) |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 5.50% | = | 100 | × | 940,474) | ÷ | 17,094,420) |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
1 US$ in thousands
- Revenue Trends
- The company's revenues demonstrated a generally strong upward trajectory from 2005 to 2025. Beginning at approximately 17.1 billion US dollars in 2005, revenues increased with some fluctuations, notably dipping in 2009 compared to the previous year, likely influenced by broader economic conditions. From 2010 onward, revenues resumed growth steadily, reaching nearly 69.7 billion US dollars by 2025. This indicates sustained expansion and successful scaling of operations over the two-decade period.
- Net Income Progression
- Net income attributable to the company exhibited a robust increase across the years analyzed. Starting at around 940 million US dollars in 2005, there was consistent growth with occasional variation in growth rates. The net income peaked at approximately 7.68 billion US dollars in 2025, reflecting effective profitability management alongside revenue expansion. Notably, there was a substantial jump beginning around 2012, with net income increasing markedly through to 2016, followed by continued growth, albeit with some year-to-year fluctuations.
- Net Profit Margin Analysis
- The net profit margin ratio showed improvement over the period while experiencing minor fluctuations. Beginning at 5.5% in 2005, the margin increased steadily, reaching a peak above 11% in the 2010s. Although the margin fluctuated slightly between about 9% and 11.8% during this period, the overall trend reflects enhanced profitability relative to revenues. From 2017 onwards, the margin remained relatively stable, consistently around 11%, indicating a mature, efficient profit generation model.
- Overall Financial Performance Insights
- The simultaneous growth in revenues and net income, coupled with an improving net profit margin, suggests effective operational strategies and cost management. Despite macroeconomic challenges impacting some years, the company exhibited resilience and maintained profitability improvements. The ability to increase income at a faster rate than revenues indicates improved efficiency and value capture in the business model. Stability in profit margins in recent years suggests a strong competitive position and controlled expenses relative to earnings.
Comparison to Competitors
Accenture PLC, net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | AppLovin Corp. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | 11.02% | — | — | — | -0.49% | — | — | 20.55% | 36.15% | 21.68% | — | 12.30% | 16.35% | — | — | 6.23% |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 11.19% | 25.85% | 33.55% | 22.74% | 2.92% | 6.85% | 9.60% | 18.19% | 35.96% | 19.76% | 16.13% | 32.11% | 11.87% | 12.97% | 36.94% | 19.02% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 10.72% | 27.97% | 10.87% | 25.46% | -8.18% | 2.28% | 12.13% | 16.59% | 34.15% | 17.02% | 9.43% | 6.38% | 0.66% | 19.30% | 21.05% | -5.90% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 11.17% | 27.01% | -6.84% | 23.84% | -16.18% | -2.99% | 2.71% | 16.23% | 36.69% | 15.83% | -19.61% | -4.85% | 5.45% | 4.49% | 19.38% | 0.57% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 11.69% | 30.55% | 1.27% | 23.29% | -10.59% | -2.02% | 10.01% | 21.41% | 36.45% | 33.96% | -33.75% | -11.72% | 19.16% | 3.90% | 18.02% | -6.54% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | 11.52% | 40.88% | — | 22.02% | -29.45% | -4.07% | 7.59% | 23.78% | 30.96% | 25.94% | -106.75% | -7.83% | 0.74% | 2.62% | 18.03% | -13.25% |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 11.06% | 26.42% | — | 42.33% | — | -4.61% | 12.22% | 22.95% | 31.18% | 28.05% | — | -2.82% | 8.36% | 18.11% | 15.84% | -14.82% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 9.76% | 28.69% | — | 16.17% | — | — | 10.97% | 20.31% | 15.02% | 9.60% | — | -6.51% | 1.22% | -1.02% | 13.86% | -14.99% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 9.37% | 23.20% | — | 10.50% | — | — | 7.27% | 18.76% | 23.57% | 24.74% | — | -12.30% | 2.14% | -7.71% | 5.01% | -26.01% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 11.82% | 19.96% | — | 11.18% | — | — | 14.86% | 20.86% | 19.69% | 24.03% | — | -16.39% | -0.71% | -32.49% | 11.01% | -24.94% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 9.28% | 13.13% | — | 14.83% | — | — | 16.14% | 8.71% | 13.03% | 26.00% | — | -17.78% | -4.89% | -19.73% | 10.08% | -31.48% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.23% | 6.47% | — | 10.05% | — | — | 12.96% | 20.13% | 25.42% | 28.62% | — | -37.86% | -5.70% | -26.28% | 12.59% | -36.79% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 10.80% | 7.15% | — | 11.25% | — | — | 16.52% | 20.57% | 28.08% | 29.38% | — | -7.38% | -8.87% | -17.36% | 12.63% | -43.55% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 8.58% | 18.91% | — | 33.17% | — | — | 15.89% | 19.08% | 23.03% | 26.89% | — | 0.29% | -0.51% | -15.32% | 10.39% | — |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 8.33% | 19.75% | — | 6.28% | — | — | 14.83% | 16.46% | 33.10% | 23.99% | — | — | 3.89% | — | 14.42% | — |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 7.71% | 20.39% | — | 13.52% | — | — | 14.85% | 16.61% | 30.02% | 22.87% | — | — | 6.18% | — | 17.17% | — |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 6.86% | 13.12% | — | -17.58% | — | — | 14.02% | 14.05% | 24.93% | 24.05% | — | — | 4.03% | — | 12.33% | — |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 6.68% | 24.35% | — | -178.51% | — | — | 11.90% | 15.52% | 29.26% | 24.61% | — | — | 2.45% | — | 14.21% | — |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 5.79% | 22.92% | — | 18.34% | — | — | 10.55% | 16.46% | 27.51% | 23.75% | — | — | 0.10% | — | 10.76% | — |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 5.34% | 19.64% | — | 9.61% | — | — | 10.38% | 17.80% | 28.45% | 23.51% | — | — | 9.19% | — | 2.26% | — |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 5.50% | 30.66% | — | 3.71% | — | — | 8.71% | 18.73% | 30.80% | 24.46% | — | — | 4.16% | — | -1.56% | — |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Accenture PLC, net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Accenture PLC | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | 11.02% | — |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 11.19% | 24.71% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 10.72% | 21.78% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 11.17% | 21.43% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 11.69% | 25.04% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | 11.52% | 20.02% |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 11.06% | 21.61% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 9.76% | 12.10% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 9.37% | 15.36% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 11.82% | 16.49% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 9.28% | 14.57% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.23% | 18.21% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 10.80% | 20.55% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 8.58% | 18.62% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 8.33% | 20.48% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 7.71% | 19.41% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 6.86% | 17.17% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 6.68% | 16.67% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 5.79% | 15.91% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 5.34% | 15.65% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 5.50% | 15.06% |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Accenture PLC, net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Accenture PLC | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2025 | 11.02% | — |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 11.19% | 20.64% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 10.72% | 20.33% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 11.17% | 22.35% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 11.69% | 23.54% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | 11.52% | 19.65% |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 11.06% | 19.85% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 9.76% | 18.58% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 9.37% | 17.86% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 11.82% | 17.79% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 9.28% | 18.38% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.23% | 19.38% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 10.80% | 20.21% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 8.58% | 20.08% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 8.33% | 20.68% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 7.71% | 20.24% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 6.86% | 14.53% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 6.68% | 15.21% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 5.79% | 15.81% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 5.34% | 16.24% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 5.50% | 16.66% |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).