Accenture (ACN) stock
Information Technology · IT Consulting & Other Services
Accenture (ACN) is an IT Consulting & Other Services company in the Information Technology sector, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. As of October 23, 2026, ACN closed at $249.37, a market capitalization of $152.60 billion, the 81st largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $74.18 billion in revenue (+6% year over year) and $12.58 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 18.4x trailing earnings and 15.7x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +2.7% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -5.1% a year
- 52-week range: $118.15 – $291.09
- Gross margin 32.0%, operating margin 17.8%
- Dividend yield: 2.74%, 5 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: B- across 10 metrics
- 27th largest of 75 Information Technology stocks in the S&P 500
ACN price chart
1Y price change: -0.2% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACN | +37.0% | -4.4% | +2.7% | -3.6% | -5.1% | +9.8% | +13.4% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 2001.
ACN key statistics
- Market cap
- $152.6B
- #81 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 18.4x
- Forward P/E
- 15.7x
- EPS (TTM)
- $13.56
- Revenue (TTM)
- $74.2B
- +6%
- Free cash flow
- $12.6B
- Gross margin
- 32.0%
- Operating margin
- 17.8%
- Return on equity
- 26.0%
- Dividend yield
- 2.74%
- 52-week range
- $118.15 – $291.09
- Beta
- 1.10
- Price / sales
- 2.1x
- EV / EBITDA
- 11.1x
- Debt / equity
- 0.40x
- Employees
- 814,000
ACN report card
B-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth6.2%C
- Gross margin32.0%C
- Operating margin17.8%C
- FCF margin17.0%B
- Return on equity26.0%A
- Net debt / EBITDA0.0xB
- Forward P/E15.7xB
- PEG ratio2.4xD
- Shareholder yield7.7%A
- Share count change / yr-0.9%B
Accenture financials
Revenue went from $36.2B in fiscal 2017 to $74.2B in fiscal 2026, growing 8.3% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $36.2B | $41.0B | $43.2B | $44.3B | $50.5B | $61.6B | $64.1B | $64.9B | $69.7B | $74.2B |
| Gross profit | $11.1B | $12.5B | $13.3B | $14.0B | $16.4B | $19.7B | $20.7B | $21.2B | $22.2B | $23.8B |
| Operating income | $5.2B | $5.9B | $6.3B | $6.5B | $7.6B | $9.4B | $8.8B | $9.6B | $10.2B | $11.4B |
| Net income | $3.4B | $4.1B | $4.8B | $5.1B | $5.9B | $6.9B | $6.9B | $7.3B | $7.7B | $8.4B |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.44 | $6.34 | $7.36 | $7.89 | $9.16 | $10.71 | $10.77 | $11.44 | $12.15 | $13.56 |
| Free cash flow | $4.5B | $5.4B | $6.0B | $7.6B | $8.4B | $8.8B | $9.0B | $8.6B | $10.9B | $11.6B |
| Buybacks | $2.6B | $2.6B | $2.7B | $2.9B | $3.7B | $4.1B | $4.3B | $4.5B | $4.6B | $7.5B |
| Dividends paid | $1.6B | $1.7B | $1.9B | $2.0B | $2.2B | $2.5B | — | — | — | — |
| Diluted shares | 660.5M | 655.3M | 650.2M | 647.8M | 645.9M | 642.8M | 638.6M | 635.9M | 632.4M | 617.5M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into ACN?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $153.2B and $12.6B of trailing free cash flow, Accenture needs to grow free cash flow about -1.6% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 6.7% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 20.5x vs. median 22.1x (10th–90th percentile 15.7x–32.6x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
ACN dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.74%
- Annual dividend
- $6.84
- Years of increases
- 5
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 6.2%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 48%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
ACN analyst price targets
24 analysts' average 12-month target is $227.99 (-9% vs. $249.37). Targets range from $163.00 to $300.00. 37% rate it a buy.
ACN earnings
Next report: December 17, 2026. Accenture has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | $3.18 | $3.29 | +3.4% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $3.71 | $3.80 | +2.5% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $2.84 | $2.93 | +3.3% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $3.72 | $3.94 | +5.9% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $2.97 | $3.03 | +2.0% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $3.32 | $3.49 | +5.0% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $2.81 | $2.82 | +0.3% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $3.42 | $3.59 | +5.1% |
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ACN news
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ACN stock FAQ
What is ACN's market cap?
Accenture's market capitalization is $152.60 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 81st in the S&P 500.
What is ACN's P/E ratio?
ACN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 18.4x and a forward P/E of 15.7x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 22.1x.
Does ACN pay a dividend?
Yes. Accenture pays $6.84 per share a year, a 2.74% yield. It has raised its dividend 5 years in a row. Dividends grew 6.2% a year over the last five years.
How much has ACN stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, ACN returned +2.7% over one year, -5.1% a year over five years, +9.8% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is ACN stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Accenture must grow free cash flow about -2% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 7% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the ACN price target?
24 analysts cover ACN with an average 12-month price target of $227.99, -9% from the current price. 37% of them rate it a buy.
When does ACN report earnings?
Accenture is expected to report earnings on December 17, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Accenture have?
Accenture has about 814,000 full-time employees, or $91,134 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology