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ACN Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Accenture · Technology · Information Technology Services
ACN live signal snapshot
ACN last traded at $253.66, down 1.88% on the session, trading 12.9% below its 52-week high of $291.09 and 114.7% above its 52-week low of $118.15. The model's verdict for ACN right now: HOLD (69% confidence). The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. Short-term momentum is constructive: the 5-, 10- and 20-day moving averages are stacked upward and price is holding above the 50-day average. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $247.53 (-2.4% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, ACN reads 52.8, close to the midpoint, so momentum gives neither side an edge. Its MACD line is below its signal line with a negative histogram (-1.54) — downward momentum is accelerating. Its 50-day average ($214.30) is holding 12.5% above the 200-day ($190.49), the pattern chartists call a golden cross.
The average 12-month target from 24 Wall Street analysts is $233.21 (range $163.00–$300.00) — 8.1% downside from where ACN trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 10 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 0 Sell/Strong Sell (and 17 Hold).
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About Accenture
Accenture plc (ACN) is an information technology services company in the technology sector, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Accenture plc provides consulting and managed services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It has a market value of about $149.8 billion and roughly 814,000 full-time employees. Its beta of 1 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
ACN performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has fallen 5.5%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 3.7%, 7.8 points worse than the S&P 500. The last month (+18.8%) continues the three-month advance (+42.1%).
| Period | ACN | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +18.8% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +42.1% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | −5.5% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +3.7% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
Accenture financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Aug 31, 2026, Accenture reported revenue of $18.7 billion and net income of $2.0 billion (a 10.7% net margin). Revenue was up 6.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.7 on trailing earnings of $13.56 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $10.7 billion, and total debt equals 40% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | $18.7B | $2.0B |
| May 31, 2026 | $18.7B | $2.3B |
| Feb 28, 2026 | $18.0B | $1.8B |
| Nov 30, 2025 | $18.7B | $2.2B |
ACN vs. its peers
Against 5 of its largest technology peers, ACN's −5.5% year-to-date return beats 4 of them. The strongest of the group this year is Apple (AAPL, +30.8%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture (ACN) | $253.66 | −5.5% | 18.7 | HOLD |
| International Business Machines (IBM) | $248.22 | −16.2% | 21.2 | HOLD |
| Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) | $30.21 | −54.5% | 4.5 | SELL |
| Cipher Digital (CIFR) | $7.11 | −51.8% | — | HOLD |
| Apple (AAPL) | $355.63 | +30.8% | 39.6 | BUY |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $173.73 | −6.8% | 22.0 | SELL |
ACN stock: common questions
What is the ACN stock price target?
24 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $233.21, in a range of $163.00–$300.00, versus a recent price of $253.66. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $247.53 over the next month.
Is ACN a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates ACN a HOLD at 69% confidence. Among analysts, 10 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 17 Hold and 0 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has ACN stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has fallen 5.5%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 3.7%, 7.8 points worse than the S&P 500. The last month (+18.8%) continues the three-month advance (+42.1%).
What is ACN's 52-week high and low?
ACN has traded between $118.15 and $291.09 over the past 52 weeks; at $253.66 it is 12.9% below its 52-week high of $291.09 and 114.7% above its 52-week low of $118.15.
What sector is ACN in, and who are its peers?
ACN is in the technology sector (information technology services). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include International Business Machines (IBM), Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), Cipher Digital (CIFR), Apple (AAPL).
How accurate is the ACN forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines ACN's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.