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Accenture CEO Julie Sweet says AI transformation will 'take some time' as stock price takes another hit
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet says the company's AI strategy will pay off in the longterm.
TL;DR
- Accenture's stock has fallen nearly 20% in a day and about 50% year-over-year.
- The company reported a 2% drop in new bookings and revenue below expectations in its third-quarter earnings.
- CEO Julie Sweet attributes the stock performance to investors missing the AI tailwind and emphasizes the long-term potential of AI integration.
- Accenture has consolidated services into 'reinvention services' to facilitate AI scaling and client transformation.
- Sweet notes an increase in consulting sales and significant managed services revenue, indicating client demand for reinvention.
- The company sees promise as clients move AI projects from pilots to production.