Accenture (NYSE:ACN) Releases Earnings Results

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The information technology services provider reported $3.80 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.70 by $0.10, FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $18.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $18.78 billion. Accenture had a return on equity of 26.33% and a net margin of 10.61%. Accenture updated its FY 2026 guidance to 13.780-13.900 EPS.

Accenture Trading Down 5.6%

ACN stock opened at $156.21 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. Accenture has a 12-month low of $155.82 and a 12-month high of $314.20. The stock has a market cap of $103.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.79, a PEG ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.08. The business’s 50-day moving average is $179.51 and its 200 day moving average is $219.86.

Accenture News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Accenture this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Accenture reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 EPS of $3.80, beating analyst estimates of $3.70, which supports the case for stronger-than-expected profitability. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company is expanding its cybersecurity and AI-related offerings through a majority stake in Dragos and acquisitions of runZero and NetRise, reinforcing growth in a high-demand area. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Accenture also announced new deals and acquisitions in AI and industrial software, including a multi-year Unilever AI collaboration and purchases of IndX and Alfahealth, which could add to future revenue opportunities. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue came in at $18.72 billion versus $18.78 billion expected, a slight miss that may temper enthusiasm despite the EPS beat.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street commentary was mixed ahead of earnings, with Jefferies rating the stock Hold and Susquehanna lowering its price target, suggesting investors were already cautious. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Some market commentary has focused on slower growth and AI competition concerns, which may be contributing to pressure on the shares. Article Title

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on Accenture from $295.00 to $253.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 20th. HSBC reduced their price objective on Accenture from $220.00 to $210.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. BMO Capital Markets dropped their target price on Accenture from $300.00 to $230.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on Accenture from $275.00 to $248.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on Accenture from $300.00 to $270.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $242.41.

Insider Transactions at Accenture

In related news, CEO Atsushi Egawa sold 4,872 shares of Accenture stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $177.14, for a total value of $863,026.08. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 12,802 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,267,746.28. The trade was a 27.57% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.02% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ACN. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of Accenture during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new position in shares of Accenture during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. McMillan Office Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Accenture during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new position in shares of Accenture during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $53,000. Finally, Alvarez & Marsal Private Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Accenture during the 4th quarter worth approximately $53,000. 75.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Accenture Company Profile

Accenture is a global professional services company that provides a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. The firm works with organizations across industries to design and implement business transformation programs, deploy and manage enterprise technology, optimize operations, and develop customer and digital experiences. Its offerings encompass management and technology consulting, systems integration, application and infrastructure services, cloud migration and managed services, as well as security and analytics capabilities.

The company delivers industry- and function-specific solutions, combining consulting expertise with proprietary tools, platforms and partnerships with major technology vendors.