Accenture Plc (ACN)
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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$155.82 - $317.05
Previous CloseN/A
Volume674.68K
Average Volume (3M)5.52M
Market Cap
$104.54B
Enterprise Value$114.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.41B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Jun 18, 2026EPS Estimate
3.71Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.32
Shares Outstanding613,939,300
10 Day Avg. Volume4,639,069
30 Day Avg. Volume5,520,179
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 Cap1.09
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.58
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$239.65Price Target Upside21.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)13.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$74.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation StrengthSustained, high free cash flow gives Accenture durable financial flexibility: it funds reinvestment in AI and capabilities, supports large buybacks and dividends, and underpins M&A and working capital needs. Strong cash conversion reduces reliance on external financing over cycles.
Record Large Bookings And BacklogA steady stream of large, multi-year transformational contracts creates predictable revenue streams and backlog, improving visibility and cross-sell opportunities. High-ticket wins indicate competitive positioning in enterprise transformation and support durable revenue and margin profiles over multiple reporting periods.
Scale In AI Talent And CapabilitiesLarge, specialized talent pools and reskilling programs are strategic assets that enable premium pricing and faster delivery for AI-led work. This scale reduces hiring bottlenecks, accelerates client implementations, and supports a structural shift to higher-value, non-FTE offerings and recurring higher-margin services.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage TrendAlthough leverage remains conservative, the upward drift reduces balance-sheet optionality. If acquisition pace or buybacks continue, interest and covenant exposure could rise, constraining capital allocation flexibility and increasing sensitivity to macro shocks or tighter credit conditions over the medium term.
Acquisitions At Higher MultiplesPaying premium prices for strategic targets can compress near-term returns and delay ROIC recovery. Modest immediate inorganic revenue uplift increases reliance on integration success and cost synergies to generate value, risking dilution of margins and cash if deals underdeliver or take longer to scale.
Competitive Pricing And Margin PressureA crowded services market limits pricing power, especially on legacy lift-and-shift work. Combined with wage inflation and rising G&A, sustained competitive pressure can cap margin expansion. Maintaining margin targets will depend on successful shift to higher-value services and productivity gains.
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ACN FAQ
What was Accenture Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Accenture Plc lowest stock price was $155.81 and its highest was $317.05 in the past 12 months.
What is Accenture Plc’s market cap?
Accenture Plc’s market cap is $104.54B.
When is Accenture Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Accenture Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 18, 2026 which is tomorrow.
How were Accenture Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Accenture Plc released its earnings results on Dec 20, 2018. The company reported $1.96 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $1.96.
Is Accenture Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Accenture Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 3.71.
How many shares outstanding does Accenture Plc have?
Accenture Plc has 613,939,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Accenture Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Accenture Plc reported an EPS of $1.96 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.305%.
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:
$239.65 (21.25% Upside)
$239.65 (21.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-45.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
24.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.02%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong execution: record bookings, broad-based revenue growth, margin expansion, robust free cash flow, active capital returns and accelerated M&A to capture AI and non-FTE opportunities. Management highlighted significant AI and talent momentum and raised free cash flow guidance while providing a constructive full-year outlook. Notable headwinds include a Federal business drag, higher effective tax rate and G&A, a lower cash balance due to buybacks and acquisitions, and some deals at higher multiples that temper immediate inorganic uplift. Geopolitical risk and FX sensitivity were acknowledged but not currently material. On balance, the positives — particularly bookings, cash generation, AI/talent positioning and strategic investments — outweigh the listed 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
$239.65
▲(21.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
22.17% Mutual Funds
17.46% Other Institutional Investors
31.47% Public Companies and Individual Investors