Accenture (NYSE:ACN) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Susquehanna Analyst Says

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) had its price target hoisted by analysts at Susquehanna from $270.00 to $277.00 in a report issued on Friday, Marketbeat reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the information technology services provider’s stock. Susquehanna’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 1.63% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on ACN. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Accenture from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $300.00 price target on Accenture in a report on Thursday. Rothschild Redb cut Accenture from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 3rd. Dbs Bank upgraded shares of Accenture from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 27th. Finally, Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Accenture in a research note on Friday, September 26th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $298.29.

Accenture Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of Accenture stock opened at $272.57 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $179.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.26. Accenture has a 52-week low of $229.40 and a 52-week high of $398.35. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $252.81 and its 200-day simple moving average is $263.70. The company has a quick ratio of 1.42, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December 18th. The information technology services provider reported $3.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.73 by $0.21. Accenture had a return on equity of 26.65% and a net margin of 10.76%.The company had revenue of $18.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $18.51 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $3.59 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Accenture has set its FY 2026 guidance at 13.520-13.900 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Accenture will post 12.73 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Ryoji Sekido sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $249.47, for a total transaction of $623,675.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,390 shares in the company, valued at approximately $346,763.30. This represents a 64.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Julie Spellman Sweet sold 9,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $249.57, for a total value of $2,246,130.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 23,516 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,868,888.12. The trade was a 27.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 33,319 shares of company stock valued at $8,335,225 in the last quarter. 0.02% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Accenture

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Strategic Investment Advisors MI increased its position in Accenture by 6.8% during the third quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 2,168 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $535,000 after purchasing an additional 138 shares during the last quarter. Keel Point LLC grew its stake in shares of Accenture by 7.4% during the 3rd quarter. Keel Point LLC now owns 22,828 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $5,629,000 after buying an additional 1,581 shares during the period. Farmers National Bank increased its holdings in shares of Accenture by 20.8% during the 3rd quarter. Farmers National Bank now owns 21,769 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $5,368,000 after buying an additional 3,741 shares during the last quarter. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP raised its position in shares of Accenture by 121.6% in the 3rd quarter. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP now owns 2,804 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $691,000 after buying an additional 15,766 shares during the period. Finally, Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt boosted its holdings in Accenture by 13.3% in the third quarter. Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt now owns 630,000 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $155,371,000 after acquiring an additional 74,000 shares during the last quarter. 75.14% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Accenture News

Here are the key news stories impacting Accenture this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Beat on revenue and earnings; bookings strength. Accenture reported Q1 FY2026 revenue (~$18.7B) and EPS that topped consensus, and management said bookings rose in the double‑digits — a core reason analysts cite for confidence. Accenture Reports First-Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: AI momentum and client adoption. Management said roughly 100 incremental clients started AI projects over nine quarters and emphasized AI bookings as a growth driver — a positive catalyst for longer‑term revenue mix and margins. Accenture’s AI Momentum Impresses Analysts Despite Early-Stage Rollouts
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic government/AI partnerships. Accenture Federal Services announced work with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission — a high‑profile AI initiative that can expand federal revenue and credibility in cutting‑edge AI services. Accenture Partners With U.S. Department of Energy
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend and cash flow strength. Company declared a quarterly dividend ($1.63 per share) and reported stronger operating cash flow, supporting shareholder returns and the balance sheet. (Dividend announcement included in company filings.)
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional endorsement. The Aoris International Fund flagged a positive outlook on Accenture in its investor letter, signaling continued institutional interest. Aoris International Fund Has a Positive Outlook on Accenture
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst moves are mixed. TD Cowen raised its target to $300 (buy), Susquehanna nudged its target to $277 (neutral). These adjustments show differing views on upside but don’t move consensus decisively. TD Cowen Adjusts Price Target Susquehanna Adjusts Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term revenue guidance disappointed some. Management’s Q2 revenue range and FY revenue midpoint were viewed as slightly conservative versus Street expectations, prompting profit‑taking despite the beat. Accenture dips despite Q1 beat, Q2 revenue outlook below estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed investor concerns about AI’s long‑term impact and recent stock weakness. Some commentaries point to investor worry over how AI changes demand dynamics and note ACN’s price has pulled back from earlier highs — factors that can amplify volatility. Accenture stock price dropped after earnings

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.