Accenture (ACN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$349.93 -7.80 (-2.18%)

As of 03:58 PM Eastern

Accenture - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 23 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
15

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Accenture in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 23 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 15 have given a buy rating for ACN.

Consensus Price Target

$385.04
10.03% Upside

According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Accenture, the average price target is $385.04. The highest price target for ACN is $455.00, while the lowest price target for ACN is $295.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.03% from the current price of $349.93.

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ACN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/11/24 to 1/10/25	1 Month Ago 12/12/23 to 12/11/24	3 Months Ago 10/13/23 to 10/12/24	1 Year Ago 1/11/23 to 1/11/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	15 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$385.04	$372.09	$371.18	$348.59
Forecasted Upside	10.03% Upside	2.26% Upside	2.89% Upside	0.17% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

ACN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ACN Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Accenture Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Accenture	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.65	2.68	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	10.03% Upside	264.44% Upside	16.68% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ACN News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/8/2025	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	D. Peller Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$425.00	+19.15%
12/20/2024	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$390.00 ➝ $425.00	+15.11%
12/20/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$355.00 ➝ $385.00	+5.44%
12/20/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Mcveigh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$450.00 ➝ $455.00	+21.39%
12/19/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Ramnani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$422.00 ➝ $429.00	+15.70%
12/16/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$370.00 ➝ $396.00	+10.47%
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12/6/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$370.00 ➝ $420.00	+17.28%
12/3/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$370.00 ➝ $370.00	+2.42%
10/30/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Slowinski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$375.00	+4.90%
9/30/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$350.00 ➝ $415.00	+17.77%
9/30/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Bergin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$321.00 ➝ $400.00	+14.38%
9/27/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$380.00 ➝ $395.00	+11.89%
9/27/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$377.00 ➝ $389.00	+9.76%
9/27/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$365.00 ➝ $388.00	+9.05%
9/27/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$350.00 ➝ $360.00	+1.18%
9/20/2024	Piper Sandler Companies Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$329.00	-1.86%
9/18/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$352.00 ➝ $365.00	+8.62%
9/17/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$350.00 ➝ $405.00	+19.35%
6/26/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$382.00 ➝ $300.00	-2.35%
6/12/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$400.00 ➝ $350.00	+19.58%
6/12/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$395.00 ➝ $340.00	+15.55%
5/15/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$409.00 ➝ $295.00	-3.86%
3/19/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$410.00 ➝ $445.00	+19.41%
7/7/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$314.00 ➝ $373.00	+21.10%
4/5/2023	Edward Jones Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
3/24/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	$289.00 ➝ $294.00	+8.22%
3/20/2023	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Nolan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform

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Should I Buy Accenture Stock? ACN Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Accenture pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Accenture
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Accenture:

Accenture's stock price is currently at $357.06, which reflects a strong market position and potential for growth, especially given recent price target increases from analysts.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. recently raised its price target for Accenture to $396.00, indicating confidence in the company's future performance and suggesting potential upside for investors.
The company has initiated a $4.00 billion share repurchase program, which is often a sign that management believes the stock is undervalued, potentially leading to increased shareholder value.
Accenture has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting strong market confidence in the company's growth prospects.
With a market capitalization of $223.22 billion and a solid P/E ratio of 31.36, Accenture demonstrates robust financial health and growth potential, making it an attractive investment option.

Accenture
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Accenture for these reasons:

Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock has seen fluctuations, with a twelve-month low of $278.69, indicating potential volatility that could concern risk-averse investors.
The payout ratio is currently at 51.79%, which means that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Insider selling has been observed, with the CEO selling 9,000 shares recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
While the company has a strong market presence, competition in the technology and consulting sectors is fierce, which could impact future growth and profitability.
Analysts have varying price targets, with some as low as $370.00, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance and potential for underperformance relative to expectations.

ACN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Accenture is $385.04, with a high forecast of $455.00 and a low forecast of $295.00.
: 23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Accenture in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ACN shares.
: According to analysts, Accenture's stock has a predicted upside of 10.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Accenture's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Accenture has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, BNP Paribas, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Accenture less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Accenture is 2.65 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how ACN compares to other companies.

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Accenture (ACN) Stock Forecast & Price Target