ACNTechnology · Information Technology ServicesThe 27 Wall Street analysts covering Accenture Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $233 — -12.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Accenture Plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (42): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (2): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ACN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −12.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $210 → $252 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Baird | Downgrade | Neutral | $245 → $252 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $210 → $230 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 15 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $193 → $201 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $226 → $241 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | $220 → $260 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $180 → $250 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | $230 → $260 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Guggenheim | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $175 → $195 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Oct 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $175 → $240 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Accenture Plc returned +12.0% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
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Higher than 84% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Accenture Plc has a market value of $159.7B and an enterprise value of $156.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $73.1B. The latest quarter grew 6.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $7.9B, a 10.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $12.52.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $12.6B, after $600.4M of capital spending.
Accenture Plc spent $5.7B on share buybacks and $3.9B on dividends in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.
Trailing P/E: 19.2×; forward P/E: 16.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.62%, paying out 48% of earnings.
Accenture Plc employs 814,000 people — $90K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| ACNAccenture Plc | $159.7B | 63 |
| IBMInternational Business Machines Corp. | $233.7B | 61 |
| CTSHCognizant Technology Solutions Corp. | $28.8B | 46 |
| BRBroadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | $21.4B | 63 |
| FISFidelity National Information Services, Inc. | $20.2B | 54 |
| CDWCDW Corp. | $18.7B | 67 |
| LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc. | $16.9B | 59 |
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Zacks reports that Accenture, along with Lockheed Martin and Nucor, showed strong relative strength over the past month, attributed to strong quarterly results.
Why it matters — The report highlights Accenture’s recent relative strength and links it to strong quarterly results.
The Motley Fool compares Accenture and Oracle, highlighting Accenture’s broad client base and Oracle’s cloud revenue growth. Accenture serves more than 9,000 clients, including roughly three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500 and every G7 government.
Why it matters — Accenture’s client reach provides context for investors tracking its scale and customer relationships alongside Oracle’s cloud business.
Seeking Alpha used a quantitative screen to rank 25 dividend stocks with forward yields above 2% and potential returns of at least 12%, incorporating business quality, dividend growth, payout ratios and valuation. Comcast was the top high-yield pick, while Texas Instruments ranked highest on expected return.
Why it matters — The excerpt does not identify Accenture among the highlighted stocks, but the screen’s dividend and valuation criteria may be relevant to investors comparing income-oriented stocks.
The Motley Fool compares Accenture and Microsoft, noting Accenture’s position in professional services and its ties to G7 governments, while Microsoft’s growth is driven by Azure and its OpenAI partnership.
Why it matters — The comparison highlights Accenture’s market position alongside Microsoft’s cloud growth as context for ACN watchers.
Accenture closed at $247.22, up 1.57% from the previous trading session, despite a decline in the broader market.
Why it matters — ACN watchers may note the stock’s gain during a session when the market slipped.
The 27 Wall Street analysts covering Accenture Plc have a median 12-month price target of $233, with estimates ranging from $163 to $300. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 27 analysts covering Accenture Plc, 10 rate it a Buy, 17 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Accenture Plc 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, Accenture Plc ranks 63 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 27 analysts implies -12.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Accenture Plc 63 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Accenture Plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ACN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $163 to $300 over the next 12 months.
Accenture Plc returned +12.0% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Accenture plc is a global professional services company that helps organizations modernize operations, adopt digital technologies, and improve business performance. Its current services span strategy and consulting, technology, operations, Industry X, and Song, combining management advice with implementation, managed services, engineering, and customer experience expertise.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Nov 2026): "3 Stocks Showing Impressive Relative Strength: LMT, ACN, NUE". Zacks reports that Accenture, along with Lockheed Martin and Nucor, showed strong relative strength over the past month, attributed to strong quarterly results.
Accenture plc is a global professional services company that helps organizations modernize operations, adopt digital technologies, and improve business performance. Its current services span strategy and consulting, technology, operations, Industry X, and Song, combining management advice with implementation, managed services, engineering, and customer experience expertise. Accenture works with clients across industries including financial services, health, public service, communications, media, technology, consumer goods, resources, and industrial markets. Its capabilities include cloud transformation, artificial intelligence, data and analytics, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, software development, supply-chain operations, intelligent manufacturing, and marketing and customer engagement. The company serves corporations, governments, and other institutions through a globally integrated professional-services model. Accenture plc plays a significant role in the business-services market by helping organizations connect strategic priorities with technology execution, operational delivery, and industry-specific innovation. Its broad portfolio positions it as a major provider of consulting and outsourced services for organizations navigating complex digital and operational requirements.
CEO Ms. Julie T. Spellman Sweet J.D. · 814,000 employees · Ireland · https://www.accenture.com
