Accenture Q4 Beats Estimates, Shares Jump 11.8% on AI Resilience

Accenture reported fiscal Q4 net revenue of $18.7B and adjusted EPS of $3.29, both above consensus, easing fears that AI would disrupt consulting demand. The stock rose 11.8% pre-market, signaling investor relief and a potential positive read-through for the broader consulting and IT services sector.