Accenture just wrapped up Q1 with revenue hitting $18.7 billion, beating analysts' initial $18.5 billion call. The consulting giant showed solid performance across the board—adjusted EPS came in at $3.94, above the expected $3.75, while basic EPS landed at $3.54.

Looking ahead, management's keeping a measured tone. Full-year revenue is projected to grow between 2-5%, with FY EPS guidance sitting at $13.12-$13.5. When you factor in adjustments, they're forecasting adjusted EPS of $13.52-$13.9 for the year.

One bright spot worth flagging: new bookings climbed to $20.9 billion in the quarter, signaling decent demand pipeline. This tells you enterprises aren't entirely pulling back on consulting spend despite macro headwinds. The numbers suggest the market's holding its breath—growth is there, just not explosive.