Accenture Layoffs 2023: What to Know About the Latest ACN Job Cuts

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) layoffs are a hot topic among traders on Thursday after the IT company announced a 2.5% cut to its workforce.

According to Accenture, those job cuts will have it laying off a total of 19,000 employees. The company points out that over half of these employees will be from its non-billable corporate functions.

The Accenture layoffs come as the company tightens its belt to deal with a worsening economy. This comes alongside rising inflation, which has caused a string of headcount reductions at various tech companies over the last few months.

Erik Bradley, the chief engagement strategist at Enterprise Technology Research, backed this idea up. He said that “a very difficult environment” is on the way for consulting firms. That opinion is based on a survey of 1,000 IT decision-makers by the research firm, Reuters notes.

Accenture Also Released Earnings

The company’s latest earnings report is positive with its adjusted earnings per share of $2.69 and revenue of $15.8 billion. For comparison, Wall Street was expecting adjusted EPS of $2.50 alongside revenue of $15.59 million.

While that’s good news, the company did lower its guidance for 2023. It now expects adjusted EPS of $10.84 to $11.06 and revenue growth of 8% and 10%. Previously, it had an outlook of $11.20 to $11.52 with revenue growth of 8% to 11%.

ACN stock is up 3.8% as of Thursday morning.

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On the date of publication, William White did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.

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