Accenture is a high-quality IT services leader (ROE 26%, Piotroski 8/9, 128% FCF/NI) with strong momentum and a 2.6% dividend, but its price is 19.9% above the analyst target and it is overbought. Hold the quality; adding at this price is not compelling.
Thesis pillars
- Fair Valuation Moderate Growth↓Deteriorating
- Excellent Returns Cash Conversion→Stable
- Dividend Aristocrat Income↓Deteriorating
- +2 more pillars — see the Why tab for full reasoning
Pillars as of Nov 1, 2026, based on the 10-K filed Oct 16, 2026
Accenture plc (ACN) Stock Analysis
Breakout setup
Technology · Information Technology Services
Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $264.27 — A.R:R is negative (-1.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8.
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Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $264.27 — A.R:R is negative (-1.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 70, MACD bullish. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 42d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.
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updated Nov 5, 2026Recent Developments — Accenture plc
Latest news
- NEWS Accenture Named as Sponsor for 2026 ISG AI Impact Summit Paris — fiscal.ai Nov 5, 2026 positive
- NEWS Accenture PLC (ACN) Shares Surge 3.5% -- What GF Score of 87 Tells Investors - gurufocus.com — gurufocus.com Sep 30, 2026 positive
- NEWS Accenture PLC (ACN) Shares Surge 3.5% -- What GF Score of 87 Tells Investors - GuruFocus — GuruFocus Sep 30, 2026 positive
- NEWS Dear Accenture Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 1 - Barchart.com — Barchart.com Sep 30, 2026 positive
- NEWS Dear Accenture Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 1 - barchart.com — barchart.com Sep 30, 2026 positive
Latest item Nov 5, 2026 · Generated 2026-11-05T11:34:06Z.
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Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $264.27 — A.R:R is negative (-1.4) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 70, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $245.77. Score 6.2/10, moderate confidence.
Analyst target $206.76 reached (−21.8% from $264.27); no take-profit level is published. Prior stop was $245.77. Stop-loss: $245.77.
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Technology): -0.8.
Accenture plc trades at a P/E of 19.5 (forward 16.6). TrendMatrix value score: 5.6/10. Verdict: Sell.
32 analysts rate ACN, with a consensus score of 3.8/5. 24 analysts publish price targets averaging $230.
What does Accenture plc do?Accenture is a business reinvention and technology company. Our ambition is to be the reinvention partner of choice for...
Accenture is a business reinvention and technology company. Our ambition is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. Our people bring deep insights across industries and functions, with capabilities spanning strategy, process, operating model, change management, talent, data, technology and AI.