Accenture (ACN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$351.20

-2.28 (-0.65%)

(As of 01:07 PM ET)

Accenture - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
14

Based on 22 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 22 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for ACN.

Consensus Price Target

$371.18
5.76% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Accenture, the average price target is $371.18. The highest price target for ACN is $445.00, while the lowest price target for ACN is $275.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.76% from the current price of $351.20.

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ACN Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/2/23 to 10/1/24	1 Month Ago 9/2/23 to 9/1/24	3 Months Ago 7/4/23 to 7/3/24	1 Year Ago 10/2/22 to 10/2/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$371.18	$352.33	$352.74	$333.24
Forecasted Upside	5.76% Upside	3.04% Upside	15.37% Upside	8.10% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.64	2.65	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	5.05% Upside	1,695.68% Upside	6.15% 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
9/30/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$350.00 ➝ $415.00	+17.77%
9/30/2024	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars	B. Bergin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$321.00 ➝ $400.00	+14.38%
9/27/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	K. Mcveigh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$400.00 ➝ $415.00	+18.03%
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	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$380.00 ➝ $390.00	+10.05%
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9/27/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$350.00 ➝ $370.00	+3.99%
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%
9/26/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Ramnani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$329.00 ➝ $395.00	+11.79%
9/24/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$376.00 ➝ $370.00	+9.46%
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%
6/24/2024	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	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$335.00	+8.42%
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%
6/5/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$340.00 ➝ $275.00	-4.86%
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%
1/17/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$440.00	+24.10%
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
12/19/2022	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$295.00 ➝ $300.00	+13.43%

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Should I Buy Accenture Stock? ACN Pros and Cons Explained

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Accenture
Bull Case

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

Accenture declared a quarterly dividend increase to $1.48 per share, indicating a strong commitment to rewarding shareholders with consistent payouts. A higher dividend can provide investors with a stable income stream, especially in uncertain market conditions.
Recent earnings report showed Accenture beating analyst estimates with $2.79 earnings per share for the quarter, demonstrating strong financial performance and potential for growth. This positive earnings trend can attract more investors seeking profitable opportunities.
Analysts anticipate Accenture posting 11.95 EPS for the current fiscal year, suggesting a positive outlook for the company's future earnings potential. Higher earnings per share can lead to increased stock value and returns for investors.
Accenture has a history of consistently increasing its dividend payment by an average of 12.3% annually over the last three years, showcasing financial stability and a shareholder-friendly approach. This consistent dividend growth can attract income-focused investors looking for reliable returns.
Despite a recent trading dip, Accenture's stock price has shown resilience with a 52-week high of $387.51, indicating strong market performance and potential for capital appreciation. A higher stock price can lead to increased wealth for investors holding Accenture shares.

Accenture
Bear Case

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

Accenture's stock traded down 1.7% recently, reaching $349.70, which may indicate short-term volatility and market uncertainty. Fluctuations in stock price can lead to potential losses for investors in the short term.

ACN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Accenture is $371.18, with a high forecast of $445.00 and a low forecast of $275.00.
: 22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Accenture in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 14 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 5.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Accenture's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Accenture has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Piper Sandler, Piper Sandler Companies, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Accenture less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Accenture is 2.64 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how ACN compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:ACN) was last updated on 10/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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