Accenture (ACN)
NYSEInformation TechnologyInformation Technology ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$186.72-3.31%
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NYSEInformation TechnologyInformation Technology ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · ACN
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -10.8% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 5.1% |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 15.8 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 39 industry peers
ACN — debt issuance
Dated 2026-07-10
Other Events On July 10, 2026, Accenture Capital Inc. (“Accenture Capital”), a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture plc (“Accenture”), closed the sale of $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its floating rate notes (the “Floating Rate Notes”) due 2029, $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.750% senior notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.000% senior notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”), $1,100,000,000…
Why it matters: This guidance will show if the company can maintain growth momentum amid challenges.
Watch forAccenture reports Q4 revenue growth in local currency between 1% and 5%.
Also watch forQ4 revenue growth guidance falls below 1% in local currency.
Why it matters: A decline in new bookings could signal reduced demand for services and impact future growth.
Worry ifNew bookings for Q4 fall below $19 billion, declining year over year.
Less concerning ifNew bookings for Q4 remain above $19 billion, growing year over year.
Why it matters: Strong free cash flow supports ongoing investments and shareholder returns.
Supportive ifAccenture reports free cash flow between $10.8 billion and $11.5 billion for fiscal 2026.
Worry ifFree cash flow falls below $10.8 billion.
Why it matters: This guidance shows that the company can grow earnings and control costs well.
Supportive ifAccenture confirms adjusted EPS guidance of $13.65 to $13.90 for fiscal 2026.
Worry ifAdjusted EPS guidance drops below $13.65.
Why it matters: Hitting this range shows Accenture is on track with its profitability goals for fiscal 2026.
Supportive ifAdjusted EPS reported within the range of $13.65 to $13.90.
Worry ifAdjusted EPS falls below $13.65.
Why it matters: Completing the buyback signals confidence in financial strength and may support share price.
Supportive ifAccenture will finish its $7.5 billion share buyback by August 31, 2026.
Worry ifThe company fails to complete the planned share repurchases by the deadline.
Why it matters: Completing the buyback shows Accenture cares about giving cash to shareholders. It shows they believe in the company's value.
Supportive ifAll $7.5 billion in share repurchases completed by the deadline.
Worry ifRepurchase program is not completed by August 31, 2026.
Why it matters: This EPS target shows Accenture wants to make more money. Hitting this target shows they are doing well.
Supportive ifAdjusted EPS lands within the $13.65 to $13.90 range.
Worry ifAdjusted EPS falls below $13.65.
Why it matters: Strong free cash flow helps Accenture invest and give back to shareholders. It shows they are financially healthy.
Supportive ifFree cash flow reported within the $10.8 billion to $11.5 billion range.
Worry ifFree cash flow falls below $10.8 billion.
Why it matters: This guidance indicates how well Accenture is managing growth amid market challenges. It will show if growth is slowing.
Watch forQ4 revenue growth guidance falls within the 1% to 5% range in local currency.
Also watch forQ4 revenue growth guidance is below 1% in local currency.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$176 on $10,000 · ±1.8% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $397 loss on $10,000 · 4.0% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $5,649 loss on $10,000 · 56.5% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.