Accenture flags IT industry spending gloom with fiscal 2024 forecast cut


Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of Accenture logo in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

(Reuters) - IT services provider Accenture cut its fiscal-year 2024 revenue forecast on Thursday as economic uncertainty prompts clients to curb spending on its consulting services, sending its shares plunging around 7% in morning trading.

Accenture now expects full-year revenue growth in the range of 1% to 3%, from its earlier growth forecast of 2% to 5%.

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