Accenture's 2025 Form 10-K reveals several key financial and operational insights. The company plans to utilize a significant portion of its cash generated from operations for share repurchases during fiscal 2026. The amount of shares repurchased will depend on various factors including share price, market conditions, capital allocation planning, cash and debt balances, acquisition activity, economic conditions, and management discretion. The share repurchase program may be accelerated, suspended, delayed, or discontinued at any time without notice.
As of August 31, 2025, Accenture had commitments of $3 billion related to cloud hosting arrangements, software subscriptions, information technology services, and other obligations. The payments under these commitments are estimated to be made as follows: less than 1 year * $1,154 million, 1-3 years * $1,275 million, 3-5 years * $513 million, and more than 5 years * $38 million.
The company is exposed to foreign currency risk in the ordinary course of business and hedges material cash flow exposures using forward contracts. The most significant hedge positions are intended to offset remeasurement of underlying assets and liabilities and are recorded in Other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Income Statements. Additionally, Accenture has hedge positions designated as cash flow hedges of certain intercompany charges relating to its global delivery model.
As of August 31, 2025, it was anticipated that approximately $115 million of net losses, net of tax, currently recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss will be reclassified into Cost of services within the next 12 months.
Accenture's interest rate risk associated with its borrowing and investing activities as of August 31, 2025, is not considered material in relation to its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The company has not used derivative financial instruments to alter the interest rate characteristics of its investment holdings or debt instruments.
Moreover, the Form 10-K highlights that Accenture's non-marketable equity securities are subject to a wide variety of market-related risks that could substantially reduce or increase the fair value of its investments. The company's non-marketable equity securities are investments in privately held companies, often in start-up or development stages, and evaluations are based on information not subject to the same disclosure regulations as publicly traded companies.
These specific facts and figures from Accenture's 10-K provide a detailed understanding of the company's financial condition, operations, and risk management strategies. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -0.37% to a price of $252.04. For the full picture, make sure to review Accenture's 10-K report.
