tiprankstipranks
Trending News
More News >
Advertisement
Advertisement

Accenture Shareholders Approve Expanded Equity Plan and Governance

Story Highlights
Accenture Shareholders Approve Expanded Equity Plan and Governance

Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium

The latest announcement is out from Accenture ( (ACN) ).

At its annual general meeting on January 28, 2026, Accenture plc obtained shareholder approval to amend and restate its 2010 Share Incentive Plan, adding authorization for an additional 7 million shares and extending the plan’s term to December 12, 2035, thereby reinforcing the company’s capacity to use equity-based compensation as a tool for talent retention and long-term incentive alignment. At the same meeting, shareholders also approved the full slate of director nominees, endorsed on a non-binding basis the compensation of named executive officers, ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor and authorized the audit committee to set its remuneration, and granted the board various authorities under Irish law to issue shares, opt out of pre-emption rights, and determine the price range for re-allotment of treasury shares, collectively strengthening the board’s financial and capital management flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (ACN) stock is a Buy with a $313.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Accenture stock, see the ACN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on ACN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ACN is a Outperform.

Accenture’s overall stock score reflects its strong financial performance and positive earnings call, which highlight robust growth in advanced AI and strategic partnerships. Technical analysis supports a bullish trend, though the stock faces some resistance. Valuation is fair, with a reasonable P/E ratio and moderate dividend yield. The company’s strategic focus and operational efficiency position it well for continued growth, despite some sector-specific challenges.

To see Spark’s full report on ACN stock, click here.

More about Accenture

Accenture plc is a global professional services company operating in the consulting and technology services industry, providing strategy, digital, technology and operations services to clients worldwide, with a focus on large enterprises and public sector organizations seeking transformation, outsourcing and technology solutions.

Average Trading Volume: 3,958,214

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $172.7B

Learn more about ACN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

Looking for investment ideas? Subscribe to our Smart Investor newsletter for weekly expert stock picks!
Get real-time notifications on news & analysis, curated for your stock watchlist. Download the TipRanks app today! Get the App
1