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ACN Stock Chart & Stats
$197.65
$1.11(0.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$197.65
$1.11(0.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$125.60 - $307.77
Previous CloseN/A
Volume674.68K
Average Volume (3M)6.79M
Market Cap
$78.93B
Enterprise Value$94.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$10.17B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.9
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
Oct 01, 2026EPS Estimate
3.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.62
Shares Outstanding611,942,140
10 Day Avg. Volume8,428,642
30 Day Avg. Volume6,785,469
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.40
Price to Book (P/B)5.21
Price to Sales (P/S)2.33
P/FCF Ratio14.94
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.20
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.06
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.72
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$187.30Price Target Upside-5.24% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)13.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$73.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthAccenture’s trailing twelve‑month free cash flow near $12.6B and FCF closely tracking net income indicate durable cash conversion. This level of predictable cash generation funds acquisitions, capex, dividends and buybacks, supporting long‑term strategic flexibility and capital returns.
Recurring Revenue MixA sizeable and growing managed‑services base provides contracted, recurring revenue that smooths cyclicality and supports steady margins. Combined with scale in consulting and strong bookings in large clients, this mix enhances cross‑sell, multi‑year engagements and margin sustainability over time.
TAM Expansion & Strategic M&AThe Accenture Edge mid‑market initiative and targeted acquisitions (OT security assets) represent structural expansion of addressable markets. Repeatable, partner‑centric solutions for mid‑market firms and OT/security products can scale revenue, diversify clients and extend growth beyond enterprise segments.
Bears Say
Growth DecelerationRevenue growth slowing to low‑single digits versus prior post‑2021 step‑up reduces leverage on fixed cost base and limits organic upside. Over the medium term this makes margin expansion and EPS gains more dependent on buybacks, M&A and operational efficiency rather than pure top‑line traction.
Rising Financial LeverageAn upward drift in leverage narrows balance‑sheet flexibility: higher debt levels alongside planned ~$9B acquisition spend and larger repurchases increases sensitivity to downturns. While still moderate and investment‑grade, rising leverage constrains optionality for opportunistic investments and cushions.
Deal Timing & Bookings VolatilityThe push‑out of sizeable managed‑services deals and a modest bookings decline reduce revenue visibility and create timing risk. Persistent conversion delays increase near‑term volatility in revenue and margins, making sustained growth dependent on execution and the pace of large contract closures.
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ACN FAQ
What was Accenture Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Accenture Plc lowest stock price was $125.60 and its highest was $307.77 in the past 12 months.
What is Accenture Plc’s market cap?
Accenture Plc’s market cap is $78.93B.
When is Accenture Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Accenture Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 01, 2026 which is in 92 days.
How were Accenture Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Accenture Plc released its earnings results on Jun 18, 2026. The company reported $3.8 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.71 by $0.09.
Is Accenture Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Accenture Plc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Accenture Plc pay dividends?
Accenture Plc pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.63 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.25%. See more information on Accenture Plc dividends here
What is Accenture Plc’s EPS estimate?
Accenture Plc’s EPS estimate is 3.18.
How many shares outstanding does Accenture Plc have?
Accenture Plc has 611,942,140 shares outstanding.
What happened to Accenture Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Accenture Plc reported an EPS of $3.8 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.71. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17.967%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Accenture Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ACN
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Accenture Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$187.30 (-5.24% Downside)
$187.30 (-5.24% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACN Sentiment 89%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 56%
Bearish news 44%
Bearish news 44%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-56.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
24.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Accenture Plc
Accenture plc is a global professional services firm that delivers a wide array of strategy, consulting, interactive, technology, and operations services worldwide. Its comprehensive offerings include application services such as agile transformation, DevOps implementation, application modernization, enterprise architecture, software and quality engineering, and data management. It also specializes in intelligent automation, incorporating robotic process automation, natural language processing, and virtual agents, alongside liquid application management and various program, project, and service management solutions. The company provides strategic consulting, focusing on critical data elements, data governance, platform architecture, and enabling product-centric organizations to ensure business adoption and value realization. Accenture supports the digitization of engineering and research & development, designs and develops smart connected products, modernizes product platforms, and facilitates product-as-a-service models. It also offers solutions for production and operations, autonomous robotics systems, digital transformation of capital projects, and digital industrial workforce solutions. Further services encompass data-enabled operating models, technology consulting, and artificial intelligence expertise. Accenture assists with talent and organizational development (human potential), digital commerce, and robust infrastructure services covering hybrid cloud, networking, digital workplace and collaboration, service and experience management, infrastructure as code, and managed edge and IoT devices. Its cybersecurity portfolio includes cyber defense, applied and managed security, operational technology (OT) security, security strategy and risk management, and industry-specific security products. The company also drives technology innovation and intelligent automation initiatives. Additionally, Accenture provides cloud solutions, ecosystem development, marketing strategies, supply chain management, zero-based budgeting, customer experience enhancement, finance consulting, mergers and acquisitions support, and sustainability services. Established in 1951, Accenture plc is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
ACN Company Deck
ACN Earnings Call
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple strong financial and operational positives — revenue and EPS growth, margin expansion, robust free cash flow, active capital returns, strategic acquisitions to expand TAM (notably in OT cybersecurity), and clear AI-driven demand signals — while acknowledging near-term headwinds from the Middle East conflict, a modest bookings decline, the push-out of some large managed services deals into FY2027, and guidance uncertainty for Q4. Overall, the company emphasized durable demand for AI and cybersecurity capabilities and reiterated growth strategy execution despite short-term macro and timing challenges.View all ACN earnings summariesACN Revenue Breakdown
47.37% North America
35.16% Europe
17.47% Growth Markets
ACN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$187.30
▼(-5.24% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
20.74% Mutual Funds
17.52% Other Institutional Investors
31.80% Public Companies and Individual Investors