Accenture beats revenue estimates, plans $865 million restructuring amid AI shift

Accenture beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates and unveiled a six-month, $865 million restructuring to realign its workforce and operations for rising demand in digital and AI services.

The restructuring program highlights the broader trend of companies adapting their workforce and operations to meet growing demand for digital and AI services, while using restructuring to cut costs and funnel savings into training and operational efficiency.

The plan includes severance and selected divestitures, with savings redirected to staff training and…