Accenture Shares Rise Following Fiscal Q4 Pace, Outlook Amid Worries Over AI Disruption

Accenture shares rose sharply on Thursday after the global technology services company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that beat estimates, while its fiscal 2027 outlook came in better than expected as the company grapples with the disruption of artificial intelligence in its business. Accenture’s profit for the quarter ended August 31 rose 46% to $3.29 on an adjusted basis, the Dublin-based consultancy said…