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Cash flow hedges

Accenture Cash flow hedges decreased by 236.6% to -$181.45M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 59.7%, from -$113.62M to -$181.45M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash flow hedges shows a downward trend with a 25.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ2 2026Mar 19, 2026

How to read this metric

Positive values indicate effective hedging of future cash flows against market volatility.

Detailed definition

The total gains or losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges that are recognized in other comprehe...

Peer comparison

Standard for multinational corporations managing currency or interest rate risk.

Metric ID: other_other_comprehensive_income_loss_cash_flow_hedge_ga_aa440c

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Value$118.72M$59.19M-$33.11M$39.16M-$37.98M-$59.88M-$32.84M$25.72M$0.00$23.61M$73.76M-$47.58M$14.60M-$113.62M$77.00M-$243.14M-$53.91M-$181.45M
QoQ Change-50.1%-155.9%+218.3%-197.0%-57.7%+45.2%+178.3%-100.0%+212.4%-164.5%+130.7%-878.3%+167.8%-415.8%+77.8%-236.6%
YoY Change-132.0%-80.9%-183.8%+167.7%+139.4%+324.6%-285.0%-38.2%-254.0%+261.8%-469.3%-59.7%
Range-$243.14M$118.72M
CAGR+10.5%
Avg YoY Growth-50.8%
Median YoY Growth-70.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accenture's cash flow hedges?
Accenture (ACN) reported cash flow hedges of -$181.45M in Q4 2025.
How has Accenture's cash flow hedges changed year-over-year?
Accenture's cash flow hedges decreased by 59.7% year-over-year, from -$113.62M to -$181.45M.
What is the long-term trend for Accenture's cash flow hedges?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's cash flow hedges has grown at a 25.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $168.24M to -$265.16M.
What does cash flow hedges mean?
The unrealized gains or losses on financial hedges recorded in equity.