EY adds nearly 10,000 staff globally as its AI business booms

What happened: EY added nearly 10,000 jobs globally in its 2026 financial year as revenue from AI-related services surged almost 50%, bringing its workforce to 415,000. Key numbers: AI-related revenue up almost 50%, from 30% the prior year. Global revenue rose 4.7% to $57 billion. Americas head count fell about 4,500, or 5%. EY-Parthenon revenue rose 7.4% to $6.8 billion. Why it matters: The AI sales jump suggests EY's "All-In" bet is paying off, even as AI pressures time-based pricing. Rival results are mixed: Accenture shares fell 26.7% in 2026, while Deloitte's growth slowed.

EY added nearly 10,000 jobs globally in its 2026 financial year as revenue from AI-related services surged almost 50%, bringing its workforce to 415,000.

The AI sales jump suggests EY's "All-In" bet is paying off, even as AI pressures time-based pricing. Rival results are mixed: Accenture shares fell 26.7% in 2026, while Deloitte's growth slowed.