GENERAL1 Oct 2026
Cognizant, IBM and Salesforce gain up to 13% after Accenture’s upbeat Q4 results lift sentiment | Stock Market News
Accenture posted $18.7 billion in quarterly revenue, beating forecasts, and guided 3% to 6% local currency growth for fiscal 2027. That lifted IT stocks on Wall Street: Cognizant jumped 12.70%, IBM rose 6.5%, and Salesforce gained 1.3%. Indian IT investors felt it too, with Infosys and Wipro ADRs (US-listed shares) climbing. Strong global IT spend is a good sign for our sector.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Accenture reported fourth-quarter revenue of $18.7 billion, beating analyst estimates of $18.04 billion.
- Cognizant shares rose 12.70% to a day's high of $64.74, while IBM gained 6.5% to $234.27.
- Accenture expects revenue growth of 3% to 6% in local currency for fiscal 2027.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you hold IT or tech shares, treat this one-day jump as market sentiment rather than proof of lasting earnings. Review your holdings with a certified advisor before making any investment decision.
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