Accenture has entered a multi-year relationship with the Seattle Seahawks, becoming the organization’s first-ever global partner to modernize the business of football through technology consulting, data, and AI. The collaboration focuses on foundational transformation work to strengthen the Seahawks’ data infrastructure strategy and platform design, unlocking opportunities across fan engagement, business operations, and future innovation. This partnership is designed to accelerate global growth and deepen community impact in Seattle.

The alliance begins with strategic technology initiatives, combining Accenture’s expertise in technology, data, and AI with one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises. Unlike traditional sponsorships focused primarily on branding, this collaboration is rooted in business transformation. Accenture will support the Seahawks with strategic technology initiatives while activating the partnership through storytelling, fan engagement, and business relationship opportunities in priority markets.

Key Partnership Initiatives

The partnership includes several key components aimed at driving growth and innovation:

• Data Infrastructure: Foundational transformation work to strengthen data infrastructure strategy and platform design.
• Global Engagement: Creation of new opportunities to engage fans in key international markets.
• Community Impact: Initiatives focused on scholarship support, volunteer engagement, and expanding access and opportunity in the local community.

International Trophy Tour

Kicking off the collaboration is the Accenture-presented Seahawks Trophy Tour, an international roadshow bringing the Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX championship hardware to key cities. The tour will visit Germany, Australia, and Canada, creating fan experiences in markets where NFL fever is growing. This initiative connects global audiences directly to Seattle’s football legacy and supports the team's expansion into international markets.

Strategic Objectives

The following table outlines the primary focus areas of the partnership:

"This partnership reflects a shared belief that the future of sport will be built through innovation and is being reinvented with technology," said Erica Tapper, director of operations, Communications, Media and High-Tech, Accenture. "Together with the Seahawks, we’re combining tech, data and AI to create new growth opportunities and deliver meaningful impact for fans both globally and in the Seattle community."

Isabelle Van Coevorden, Seahawks managing director of Global Markets, highlighted the strategic fit. "This partnership brings together two organizations committed to innovation and global engagement, and is an exciting step forward for the Seahawks as we continue to expand our international efforts. Accenture’s expertise and worldwide presence make them an ideal partner as we look to grow a love for the game around the world."

The partnership adds to Accenture’s portfolio of business-led sports collaborations, which includes work with the NFL, women’s tennis, and golf. The company aims to help sports organizations modernize operations, accelerate growth, and reinvent the future of sport through technology, data, and AI.

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Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Key Metrics

The following table summarizes Accenture's key financial metrics for the third quarter of fiscal 2026:

Total cash returned to shareholders amounted to $2.2 billion, reflecting share repurchases or redemptions of 6.0 million shares and cash dividend payments of $1.0 billion, or $1.63 per share. The dividend per share represented a 10% increase. Accenture ended the quarter with $10.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents.

Fiscal 2026 Business Outlook

Accenture narrowed its revenue growth expectations to 3% to 4% in local currency. The company narrowed its revenue guidance range to $71.763 billion to $72.460 billion from its previous range of $71.763 billion to $73.157 billion. The updated outlook fell below analysts' estimate of $74.006 billion. Excluding an estimated 1% impact from its U.S. federal business, the company anticipates revenue growth of 4% to 5% in local currency. The following table outlines the updated full-year guidance:

The company increased its adjusted earnings forecast to $13.78 to $13.90 per share from $13.65 to $13.90. Accenture also increased its expected fiscal 2026 capital return to at least $9.5 billion, up from its previous forecast of at least $9.3 billion. For the fourth quarter, Accenture projects sales of $17.750 billion to $18.400 billion, compared to an analyst estimate of $18.474 billion.