Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN)

The financial performance over the observed periods reveals notable trends in operating income, revenues, and operating profit margin.

Operating Income

Operating income exhibited overall growth across the years, beginning at approximately 2.11 billion USD in 2005 and reaching nearly 9.60 billion USD by 2024. There were some fluctuations, such as a dip in 2006 to around 1.84 billion USD and periodic declines around 2009 and 2017. However, from 2011 onward, the trajectory showed a general upward momentum with particularly marked increases from 2016 through 2022, peaking at over 9.36 billion USD in 2022 before a slight dip in 2023 and a recovery in 2024.

Revenues

Revenues also followed an upward trend, starting at roughly 17.1 billion USD in 2005 and growing steadily to about 64.9 billion USD in 2024. Minor decreases occur around 2009 and 2010, with revenues falling slightly below 24 billion USD but rebounding in subsequent years. Consistent expansion is clear from 2011 forward, with particularly strong growth apparent after 2016, culminating in a peak near 64.9 billion USD in 2024.

Operating Profit Margin

The operating profit margin shows a generally positive progression, starting at 12.35% in 2005 with a dip to 10.1% in 2006. From then on, margins improved with fluctuations but maintained a generally rising trend, reaching as high as 15.21% by 2022. After a slight decline to 13.74% in 2023, the margin increased again to 14.79% in 2024. This indicates improved efficiency and profitability in operations over the long term, despite some year-to-year variability.

Overall, the data suggest strong financial growth characterized by rising operating incomes and revenues, accompanied by improving operational efficiency as reflected in the increasing operating profit margins. Some short-term fluctuations are evident but do not obscure the long-term positive trend in financial performance.