Accenture's (ACN: NYSE) Q3FY26 revenue growth came in below consensus estimates, while bookings were weaker than anticipated due to delayed closure of large deals amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Management highlighted a ~US$100mn revenue impact in Q3FY26 from the Middle East conflict, with continued disruption expected in Q4FY26, leading to a 100bps reduction in the upper end of its FY26 revenue growth guidance. The impact was also visible in bookings, particularly within Managed Services, where several large deals were deferred into FY27, highlighting elongated decision-making cycles. The company also...