Discontinued — last reported Q4 '22
Operating
Change in Deferred Revenue
Accenture Change in Deferred Revenue decreased by 17.8% to -$369.03M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 17.8%, from -$313.40M to -$369.03M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2022
How to read this metric
An increase signals strong future revenue potential and customer commitment, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of prior obligations.
Detailed definition
Reflects the change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or earned. Th...
Peer comparison
Common in technology and equipment sectors with long lead-time contracts.
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cf_change_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$150.69M | -$270.99M | -$510.39M | -$313.40M | -$369.03M |
| QoQ Change | — | -79.8% | -88.3% | +38.6% | -17.8% |
| YoY Change | — | -79.8% | -88.3% | +38.6% | -17.8% |
Range-$510.39M – -$150.69M
CAGR+144.9%
Avg YoY Growth-36.8%
Median YoY Growth-48.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Accenture's change in deferred revenue?
- Accenture (ACN) reported change in deferred revenue of -$369.03M in Q4 2025.
- How has Accenture's change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Accenture's change in deferred revenue decreased by 17.8% year-over-year, from -$313.40M to -$369.03M.
- What does change in deferred revenue mean?
- The change in payments received from customers for work not yet completed.