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Intuit Shares Tumble on Weak Fiscal 2027 Outlook
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Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) shares fell over 9% in after-hours trading Tuesday following the release of a subdued fiscal 2027 earnings outlook. The decline comes despite the company reporting fourth-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue. The guidance miss overshadowed an otherwise strong performance in the most recent fiscal period.
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Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) saw its shares drop sharply in after-hours trading on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after issuing a weaker-than-anticipated earnings forecast for fiscal year 2027. The company's adjusted earnings per share are projected to be between $22.88 and $23.12, falling short of the $27.34 consensus estimate. Revenue growth for the fiscal year, which began August 1, is expected to be between 9% and 10%, with projections ranging from $23.28 billion to $23.51 billion, also below the $23.70 billion Street forecast.
These forward-looking concerns overshadowed a better-than-expected fourth quarter. Intuit reported adjusted earnings of $4.03 per share, surpassing the $3.58 consensus view. Revenue for the quarter climbed 14% year-over-year to $4.35 billion, exceeding the $4.27 billion analyst estimate. Growth was driven by a 20% increase in QuickBooks online accounting sales within the global business solutions segment, which advanced 14% overall. The consumer division's revenue grew 14%, with Credit Karma up 16% and TurboTax sales increasing 3%.
For the current fiscal first quarter, Intuit anticipates adjusted earnings between $2.44 and $2.48, with revenue growth projected at 11%. This compares to market forecasts of non-GAAP EPS of $4.04 and 12% sales growth.
### Story Arc / How We Got Here
Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) has been focused on expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities, as evidenced by the launch of Intuit Intelligence Chat in August 2026, aimed at providing finance leaders with conversational access to real-time performance data. The company's enterprise offerings have been enhanced with these AI features, potentially influencing adoption trends for AI-native enterprise resource planning solutions.
Previously, Intuit's efforts to integrate AI into its financial management tools were highlighted, suggesting a strategic push towards leveraging the technology for customer engagement and operational efficiency. This strategic direction was discussed in relation to the company's broader enterprise solutions.
More context on Intuit's AI strategy can be found in prior coverage: [/explore/intuit-expands-ai-capabilities-launches-intelligence-chat].
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Intuit made more money than expected recently, but warned that the next few years might be slower than people hoped, causing its stock price to drop. Financial experts care because this can be a warning sign about how much small businesses are willing to spend on software.
What changed
Intuit issued a fiscal 2027 earnings forecast that fell well short of Wall Street consensus estimates.
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Intuit and software peers face sentiment pressure, while conservative investors shifting to safer tech ETFs or defensive software gain relative comfort.
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Big technology companies like Microsoft might also see their stocks twitch if investors worry businesses are spending less on software.
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- Intuit raises guidance in subsequent quarterly updates.
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