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ACN·Accenture plc

$215.01
+1.45 (+0.68%)
After Hours
High
$223.50
Open
$216.29
Market Cap
133.67B
52W High
$291.09
Low
$212.71
P. Close
$215.01
P/E
15.98
52W Low
$118.15
Fwd P/E
13.43
DailyIQ Est.
$230.55
Inst. Ownership
0.0%
Short Interest
3.17%
Days to Cover
3.3
Div. Yield
1.53%
Last Ex-Div
Jul 9, 2026
Div. Growth
5+ yrs
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Oct 1, 2026New outlook issued · tone -2.9 vs prior release · 100 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
12
BEARISH
News Sentiment
68
BULLISH
On Oct 13, Accenture announced a forward‑deployed engineering program with Workday to accelerate the deployment of agentic AI solutions in HR and finance workflows, aiming to demonstrate measurable ROI for clients. On the same day, the company broadened its AI and cybersecurity collaboration with Anthropic, targeting enterprise‑grade deployments of advanced models, and deepened its alliance with Dell Technologies to provide private and sovereign AI infrastructure for large corporate and public‑sector clients. Also on Oct 13, Accenture agreed to acquire Sagacity and launched a program with Workday to scale AI‑driven customer intelligence and agentic AI solutions, signaling a continued focus on expanding its AI capabilities and market reach. Earlier that day, analysts noted that Accenture’s shares had surged 60% over the past three months, driven by optimism around the firm’s expanding artificial intelligence capabilities and strong enterprise relationships, but cautioned that restrained discretionary spending, pricing competition, and modest organic revenue growth expectations could limit further upside. In the same report, the company’s fiscal 2027 earnings outlook showed a slight decline in earnings per share and modest revenue growth, adding to investor caution. Additionally, a separate analysis highlighted that Accenture’s AI initiatives and recent strategic acquisitions were boosting growth while strong cash flow supported continued investment, though client spending caution and pricing pressure posed margin risks.
LOW TARGET
$163 -24.2%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$224 +4.0%
20 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$275 +27.9%
12 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$163.00 - $275.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/13/13/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$230.55 (+7.3%)
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
Exchange
NYQ
Country
Ireland
Website
accenture.com
Symbol
ACN
Description
Accenture plc is a global professional services firm offering a comprehensive suite of solutions across various industries. The company's core business revolves around providing strategic consulting, technology, and operational services, including systems integration, cloud solutions, and data analytics. Accenture's value proposition lies in its ability to help clients optimize business processes, improve operational efficiency, and drive digital transformation. Operating across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, Accenture serves diverse sectors, from financial services and healthcare to consumer goods and technology. Through collaborations with companies like Amazon Web Services and OpenAI, Accenture enhances its offerings, providing clients with access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
12,586 shares
$2.1M
Hogan Catherine KiernanChief Operating Officer
Sell32 shares2026-10-12
Hogan Catherine KiernanChief Operating Officer
Sell206 shares2026-10-12
Hogan Catherine KiernanChief Operating Officer
Sell242 shares2026-10-12
Hogan Catherine KiernanChief Operating Officer
Sell219 shares2026-10-12
Hogan Catherine KiernanChief Operating Officer
Sell1 shares2026-10-12
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70/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
11.0%
Revenue CAGR
6.1%
Current Ratio
1.42x
Debt / Equity
0.17x
Return on Equity
24.6%
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Earnings Summary
Accenture plc is a global professional services firm that delivers strategic consulting, technology, and operational services across a broad spectrum of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and consumer goods. Operating in the technology sector, the company focuses on cloud solutions, data analytics, and system integration, leveraging partnerships with firms such as Amazon Web Services and OpenAI to enhance its digital transformation offerings. In the most recent fiscal year, Accenture reported revenue of $18.7421 billion in Q4 2026, up 7 percent in local currency and above the top of its guidance range, while operating margins remained steady, reflecting robust demand for its AI‑driven services. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) in Q4 2026 was $3.29, slightly above the $3.18 estimate, and the Q3 2026 EPS of $3.80 beat the $3.71 forecast, indicating consistent earnings strength. However, Q2 2026 EPS fell to $2.93, below the $3.75 estimate, and revenue dipped to $18.0441 billion from the $18.7338 billion forecast, marking a temporary slowdown in growth. Over the last four quarters, Accenture has posted EPS growth in three quarters and revenue growth in all but Q2 2026, demonstrating a resilient performance pattern despite the recent dip. Historically, the firm has maintained double‑digit revenue growth year over year, with EPS frequently beating analyst expectations, although occasional misses have occurred during periods of market volatility. Recent news highlights a strategic shift from a digital core focus to large client overhauls, ecosystem partnerships, and data & AI, as well as a deepened partnership with Dell to expand its AI service portfolio; these developments have reinforced investor confidence and contributed to a 41 percent share price rise over the past three months.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.78$3.11$3.44$3.77$4.10Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$3.95 - -
Q4'26$3.18$3.29+3.4%
Q3'26$3.71$3.80+2.5%
Q2'26$3.75$2.93-21.9%
Q1'26$3.78$3.94+4.3%
Q4'25$3.72$3.94+5.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$17.8B$18.3B$18.8B$19.3B$19.8BQ4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$19.6B - -
Q4'26$18.2B$18.7B+2.6%
Q3'26$18.9B$18.7B-1.1%
Q2'26$18.7B$18.0B-3.7%
Q1'26$18.7B$18.7B+0.2%
Q4'25 - $18.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

ACN Stock Snapshot

BEARISH12/100
$215.00−$0.01 (0.0%)
Market cap
133.67B
P/E ratio
16.0
Day range
$212.71 – $223.50
News sentiment
68/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$223.65 (+4.0%)
Consensus
Buy · 34 analysts
52-week range+82.0% off low · -26.1% from high
$118.15$291.09
Price $215.00 DailyIQ Est. $230.55

ACN's technical picture is under pressure, with momentum working against price. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into ACN?

CHEAP

At today's price, Accenture plc needs to grow free cash flow about -6.3% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 8.57% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 9.3% a year, so the market is asking for 15.6 percentage points below its own delivered rate. On that basis ACN looks priced below what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
-6.3%
Historical FCF CAGR
9.3%
Growth gap
-15.6 pts
Verdict
CHEAP
Discount rate (WACC)
8.57%
Beta
0.71

Behaviour On Record

What ACN's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
66.7% 98th pct
Below its peak
-48.3%
vs 200-day average
+11.0%
Up days (1y)
47%

Accenture plc is currently running 66.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against ACN's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 98th percentile — an extreme by its own standards, against a typical reading of 21.1%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

ACN is trading -48.3% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -14.7%, and the deepest was -41.5% in 2025. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits +11.0% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 74th percentile — a somewhat wider gap than its own norm. Over the past year ACN closed higher on 47% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, ACN finished the month higher 8 of 14 times, with a median return of +1.3% and an average of +1.1%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +5.0% on average, its weakest February at -3.2%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: ACN has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 88 of 3,267 sessions (2.7% of the time), with the largest gaps running +6.0% and -6.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 4 dated reports on file, ACN moved an average of 2.9% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 4 times, with a median move of -2.3% and a largest of -6.3%.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against ACN's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of ACN's sector?

Accenture plc sits in the Software sector, currently ranked 5th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (weakening).

Sector rank
#5 of 12
Sector state
Weakening
Sector rotation score
73

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for ACN?

CallsPuts

For Accenture plc's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is roughly balanced between puts and calls (put/call ratio of 1.03), with at-the-money implied volatility around 50.4%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.8% move by that expiry — a range of about $206.10–$222.20.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
1.03
ATM implied volatility
50.4%
Total open interest
32,934
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±3.8% ($206.10–$222.20)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on ACN?

Mizuho most recently reiterated its rating on Accenture plc to Outperform on Oct 6, 2026 with a price target of $241 (from $226). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 2 downgrades, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Mizuho — Outperform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
2
Net rating momentum
-2
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 6, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$226 → $241
Oct 2, 2026Goldman SachsMaintainedBuy$230 → $260
Oct 2, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedHold$150 → $220
Oct 2, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedEqual-Weight$194 → $210
Oct 2, 2026TD CowenMaintainedHold$173 → $193
Oct 2, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$175 → $240
Oct 2, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$180 → $250
Oct 2, 2026GuggenheimReiteratedNeutral-
Oct 2, 2026Argus ResearchMaintainedBuy$220 → $260
Oct 2, 2026SusquehannaMaintainedNeutral$153 → $210
Oct 2, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$175 → $195
Sep 28, 2026SusquehannaMaintainedNeutral$140 → $153

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Accenture plc's latest earnings release say?

Filed Oct 1, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

New outlook issued
Tone65.5/ 100-2.9 vs prior release
Hedging words0.46per 100 words-0.65 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–74

Most important lines

  1. 1

    GAAP diluted EPS for fiscal 2026 were $13.56, a 12% increase over $12.15 for fiscal 2025. • Adjusted EPS for fiscal 2026 were $13.97, an increase of 8% over adjusted EPS of $12.93 for fiscal 2025, which excludes $0.41 and $0.78 for business optimization costs in fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025, respectively.

    New this quarter
  2. 2

    “We exceeded our fourth-quarter revenue guidance range and capped off another year of broad-based growth across our business, grew adjusted EPS 8%, returned a record $11.5 billion to shareholders and reached a new high of 141 quarterly client bookings of $100 million or more.

    New this quarter
  3. 3

    New bookings of $22.2 billion, an increase of 4% in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency for the quarter, and $84.5 billion for the year • Revenues of $18.7 billion for the quarter, an increase of 6% in U.S. dollars and 7% in local currency; and $74.2 billion for the year, an increase of $4.5 billion or 6% in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency • Fourth quarter GAAP operating margin of 15.3%, an increase of 370 basis points, and an increase of 20 basis points over adjusted 1 operating margin in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 • Full year GAAP operating margin of 15.4%, an increase of 70 basis points; adjusted operating margin of 15.8%, an increase of 20 basis points • Fourth quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $3.29, a 46% increase, and a 9% increase over adjusted EPS in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 • Full year GAAP diluted EPS of $13.56, a 12% increase; adjusted EPS of $13.97, an 8% increase • Free cash flow of $2.8 billion for the quarter and $11.6 billion for the year • Total cash returned to shareholders of $11.5 billion for the year, an increase of 38%, reflecting $7.5 billion in repurchases or redemptions, including $2 billion in additional share repurchases in the fourth quarter

    New this quarter

Scores describe the release's wording. They are not a forecast.

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Peers & ETF holders

ACN peers & ETF holders

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News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

68/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Accenture (ACN) broadened its AI and cybersecurity collaboration with Anthropic, targeting enterprise‑grade deployments of advanced models. The firm also deepened its alliance with Dell Technologies to provide private and sovereign AI infrastructure for large corporate and public‑sector clients. Additionally, ACN agreed to acquire Sagacity and launched a forward‑deployed engineering program with Workday to scale AI‑driven customer intelligence and agentic AI solutions. These moves signal a continued focus on expanding its AI capabilities and market reach.
What did this article say?
Accenture (ACN) shares surged 60% over the past three months, outperforming the broader industry. The rally was driven by optimism around the firm’s expanding artificial intelligence capabilities and strong enterprise relationships. However, analysts noted restrained discretionary spending, pricing competition, and modest organic revenue growth expectations, suggesting that further upside may be limited. The company’s earnings outlook for fiscal 2027 shows a slight decline in earnings per share and modest revenue growth, adding to investor caution.
What did this article say?
Accenture reported that its AI initiatives and recent strategic acquisitions are driving growth, while the company’s cash flow remained robust. However, the firm noted that client spending is becoming more cautious and pricing pressures are tightening margins. These factors suggest a modest upside potential but also highlight risks that could temper earnings in the near term.
What did this article say?
Accenture (ACN) announced the acquisition of London‑based data firm Sagacity, adding more than 140 specialists to its Accenture Song unit in the UK and Ireland. The deal broadens ACN’s AI‑driven customer experience capabilities, particularly for utilities, retailers, banks and telecoms. Financial terms were not disclosed, and no immediate revenue impact was specified, but the move signals a strategic push into AI‑enhanced customer analytics. The acquisition positions ACN to capture growing demand for AI‑powered customer relationship management in key sectors.
What did this article say?
Accenture reported fourth‑quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, prompting a 17% increase in its share price. The company also refreshed its fiscal 2027 guidance, signaling stronger revenue growth and profitability. Analysts noted that the valuation remains heavily discounted relative to peers, suggesting further upside potential if the company continues to outperform.
What did this article say?
Accenture plc (ACN) was highlighted as potentially overvalued, with analysts noting its current price sits at 14 times FY2027 EPS guidance. The commentary suggested that despite fears of AI reducing demand for consulting, the firm’s financials remain robust, implying the valuation may not be fully justified. The piece argued that investors’ expectations of AI’s impact on consulting are overstated, casting doubt on the premium investors are paying. This assessment points to a moderate negative outlook for the stock based on valuation concerns rather than operational weakness.
What did this article say?
Accenture (ACN) was trading at 16.4x earnings, below the S&P 500's 21.5x. Management had shifted its growth narrative from a digital core to a focus on large client overhauls, ecosystem partners, and data & AI. The change was highlighted in the fiscal Q4 2026 earnings call on October 1, 2026. No material impact was reported.
What did this article say?
Accenture announced a deeper partnership with Dell to address AI disruption concerns, positioning the company as a leader in AI integration. The collaboration is expected to enhance Accenture’s service offerings and reinforce its competitive stance in the consulting market. Investors view the move as a positive signal for future growth, as it expands Accenture’s technology capabilities and client reach.
What did this article say?
Analyst noted a dividend increase for ACN, indicating a positive outlook for shareholders. The announcement was highlighted among a broader set of dividend hikes across 1,200 stocks. The increase reflects management’s confidence in cash flow and may enhance the company’s attractiveness to income‑focused investors. No other material events were disclosed that could offset this positive signal.

Technical Analysis

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12
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
4 tracked managers · $6.10M combined position · 2 adding, 2 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Ancora Advisors LLC▼ Sell34,8250.01%$4.33M2026-08-14
Graham Capital Management, L.P.▲ Buy8,9980.00%$1.12M2026-08-14
Brevan Howard Capital Management LP▲ Buy5,2070.00%$648.0K2026-08-14
Winton Group Ltd▼ Sold out00.00%$02026-08-07
Q2 2026 flow:2.0K sh bought ($248.4K)101.7K sh sold ($15.30M)net -99.7K sh (−$15.05M)
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Congressional Trading Activity
25 disclosed trades · ~$807.5K est. traded value · 9 buys, 16 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Scott Scott FranklinHouseFL18▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-08-262026-09-17
Kelly Louise MorrisonHouseMN03▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-08-112026-08-25
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-07-172026-09-04
Dan NewhouseHouseWA04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-07-102026-07-17
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-06-162026-07-02
John BoozmanSenateAR▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-05-152026-06-16
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-05-122026-06-12
Richard W. AllenHouseGA12▼ Sell$15K - $50K2026-05-082026-06-16
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-04-142026-05-08
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Jared MoskowitzHouseFL23▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-03-232026-04-30
Kevin HernHouseOK01▼ Sell$250K - $500K2026-03-162026-04-03
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-132026-04-07
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-02-102026-03-09
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-12-192026-01-12
Kevin HernHouseOK01▼ Sell$100K - $250K2025-10-272025-11-16
Kevin HernHouseOK01▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-09-262025-10-16
Richard W. AllenHouseGA12▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-122025-10-07
Richard W. AllenHouseGA12▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-08-192025-09-12
Kelly Louise MorrisonHouseMN03▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-08-192025-09-11
Julia LetlowHouseLA05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-07-242026-01-13
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-07-102025-08-13
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-06-242025-08-13
Julia LetlowHouseLA05▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-04-222026-01-13
Dan NewhouseHouseWA04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-112025-05-16
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