Accenture (NYSE:ACN) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance
by Sarita Garza · The Markets DailyAccenture (NYSE:ACN – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 13.650-13.900 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 13.870. The company issued revenue guidance of $71.8 billion-$73.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $73.9 billion. Accenture also updated its Q3 2026 guidance to EPS.
Accenture Price Performance
Shares of ACN stock traded down $9.85 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $183.99. The stock had a trading volume of 3,909,215 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,554,829. Accenture has a 12-month low of $182.38 and a 12-month high of $325.71. The company has a market cap of $122.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 1.24. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $212.48 and a 200 day simple moving average of $242.27. 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 (NYSE:ACN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, March 20th. The information technology services provider reported $2.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.09. Accenture had a return on equity of 26.33% and a net margin of 10.61%.The business had revenue of $18.04 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.80 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.82 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Accenture will post 12.73 earnings per share for the current year.
Accenture Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 9th will be given a $1.63 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 9th. This represents a $6.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.5%. Accenture’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 53.40%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on ACN shares. Citigroup dropped their price target on Accenture from $266.00 to $215.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Wolfe Research raised their price target on Accenture from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on Accenture from $330.00 to $265.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, March 20th. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on Accenture from $282.00 to $275.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn lifted their price objective on Accenture from $205.00 to $210.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $274.88.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other Accenture news, CEO John F. Walsh sold 3,986 shares of Accenture stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $276.38, for a total value of $1,101,650.68. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 27,221 shares in the company, valued at $7,523,339.98. The trade was a 12.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, General Counsel Joel Unruch sold 1,026 shares of Accenture stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $281.70, for a total value of $289,024.20. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 27,181 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,656,887.70. This trade represents a 3.64% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 20,256 shares of company stock worth $5,464,134 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.02% of the company’s stock.
Key Accenture News
Here are the key news stories impacting Accenture this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Accenture agreed to acquire Keepler Data Tech, adding ~240 cloud/AI specialists and strengthening its enterprise AI and data capabilities—a strategic move that supports long‑term growth in AI-enabled services. Accenture Acquires Keepler to Boost Its AI and Data Business in Spain
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks flagged ACN as a trending stock — increased attention can lift volume and volatility but doesn’t change the underlying guidance miss or the acquisition’s strategic benefit. Here is What to Know Beyond Why Accenture PLC (ACN) is a Trending Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Full‑year FY26 guidance came in below consensus: EPS 13.65–13.90 (vs. street ~13.87) and revenue $71.8B–$73.2B vs. consensus $73.9B — the revenue shortfall is the main catalyst for the share decline as it signals slower-than-expected growth.
- Negative Sentiment: Q3 revenue guidance of $18.4B–$19.0B versus consensus $18.7B puts the midpoint roughly in line but skewed to the low end; the absence of a clear Q3 EPS figure in the release increased near‑term uncertainty.
- Negative Sentiment: Recent commentary and analysis note a ~33% decline in the share price over the past year and heightened valuation concerns for large consulting/IT firms, which may amplify selling after guidance misses. Assessing Accenture (ACN) After A 33% Slide And Strong Valuation Signals
Institutional Trading of Accenture
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Compound Planning Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Accenture by 76.9% during the 4th quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 5,388 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $1,446,000 after purchasing an additional 2,343 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Accenture by 32.3% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,702,869 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $993,480,000 after purchasing an additional 904,842 shares during the period. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Accenture by 19.5% during the 4th quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC now owns 28,780 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $7,722,000 after purchasing an additional 4,697 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LLC lifted its position in Accenture by 22.6% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 931,626 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $229,713,000 after acquiring an additional 172,037 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in Accenture during the 4th quarter worth approximately $65,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 75.14% of the company’s stock.
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.