India, June 20 -- Professional services company Accenture plc. (ACN) on Friday reported higher third-quarter earnings and revenues above market estimates, but net bookings declined. Further, the company issued fourth-quarter revenue view, expecting year-over-year growth, and lifted fiscal 2025 earnings and revenue outlook, but trimmed margin forecast.

In the pre-market activity on the NYSE, Accenture shares were losing around 4.8 percent, to trade at $291.70.

Further, Accenture has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.48 per share for shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10. The dividend, which is payable on August 15, represents a 15 percent increase over the quarterly dividend rate of $1.29 per share in fiscal 202...