Accenture PLC Company Profile (NYSE:ACN)

Accenture PLC trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ACN."

Accenture PLC announced a semiannual dividend on Friday, March 24th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 13th will be paid a dividend of $1.21 per share on Monday, May 15th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.03%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 11th. This is an increase from Accenture PLC's previous semiannual dividend of $1.02. View Accenture PLC's Dividend History.

Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN) posted its earnings results on Thursday, June, 22nd. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $1.52. The business earned $8.87 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.82 billion. Accenture PLC had a net margin of 9.92% and a return on equity of 43.96%. The company's revenue was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.41 earnings per share. View Accenture PLC's Earnings History.

Accenture PLC is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, September, 28th 2017. View Earnings Estimates for Accenture PLC.

22 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Accenture PLC's shares. Their predictions range from $110.00 to $150.00. On average, they expect Accenture PLC's share price to reach $132.79 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Accenture PLC.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Accenture PLC stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Accenture offers management consultancy, technology and outsourcing services. Shares of the company have outperformed the industry over the past year. We are positive about Accenture’s latest product additions in the analytics application space, given the increasing demand for digital solutions. Moreover, Accenture’s strategy of growing through partnerships like Apple and acquisitions like IBB and VERAX are encouraging. The strategies have enabled Accenture to enter new markets, diversify and broaden its product portfolio, and maintain its leading position. Nonetheless, Accenture’s recent announcement of creating 15K new jobs by 2020 and investment plan of $1.4 billion for employee training and opening of 10 innovation centers across the U.S. cities may dent its bottom-line results in our opinion. Furthermore, increasing competition from peers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment may deter its growth to some extent." (9/19/2017)
• 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, "The initial Digital phase involving customers is maturing. (Click Here for Our Most Recent ACN Note). Digital began with a focus on customers and servicing or interfacing with the customer. Consumers drove the demand. The customer phase continues, but is evolving from the basic servicing of the customer to the full experience. Accenture has acquired capabilities to help them enhance the client experience, which is the next stage of focus for consumers on the Digital front. Digital engagements differ from the traditional Accenture engagements in that they start small and grow rather than being one large project." (5/29/2017)
• 3. Cowen and Company analysts commented, "A mostly in-line quarter and increases to the low-end of revenue/EPS guides were not enough to satisfy elevated Street expectations. However, an optimistic 2H17 outlook, with broad-based momentum across its business and an expected recovery in 2 of 3 pressured verticals supports sustainable and balanced growth. With leading strength in Digital, Accenture remains a long-term top pick." (3/27/2017)

Some companies that are related to Accenture PLC include International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Vmware (VMW), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH), NetEase (NTES), Infosys Limited (INFY), Wipro Limited (WIT), CGI Group (GIB), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), Total System Services (TSS), Gartner (IT), VeriSign (VRSN), CDW Corporation (CDW), Amdocs Limited (DOX), Akamai Technologies (AKAM), Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY), F5 Networks (FFIV) and Fortinet (FTNT).

Accenture PLC's management team includes the folowing people:

• Pierre Nanterme, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
• David P. Rowland, Chief Financial Officer
• Gianfranco Casati, Group Chief Executive - Growth Markets
• Daniel T. London, Group Chief Executive - Health & Public Service Operating Group
• Richard A. Lumb, Group Chief Executive - Financial Services Operating Group
• Jean-Marc Ollagnier, Group Chief Executive - Resources Operating Group
• Robert E. Sell, Group Chief Executive - Communications, Media & Technology Operating Group
• Julie Spellman Sweet, Group Chief Executive - North America
• Alexander M. van't Noordende, Group Chief Executive - Products Operating Group
• Johan G. Deblaere, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive - Europe

Accenture PLC's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (7.84%), BlackRock Inc. (6.58%), Capital Research Global Investors (4.61%), State Street Corp (3.99%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.93%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.53%). Company insiders that own Accenture PLC stock include Chad T Jerdee, Daniel T London, David Rowland, Ellyn Shook, Gianfranco Casati, Johan Deblaere, Julie Spellman Sweet, Marjorie Magner, Pierre Nanterme, Richard Lumb, Richard P Clark, Robert E Sell, 'T Noordende Alexander M Van and Wulf Von Schimmelmann. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Accenture PLC.

Accenture PLC's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Westpac Banking Corp, Wells Fargo & Company MN, PNC Financial Services Group Inc., State Street Corp, Marshall Wace North America L.P. and Bank of Nova Scotia. Company insiders that have sold Accenture PLC stock in the last year include Chad T Jerdee, Daniel T London, David Rowland, Ellyn Shook, Gianfranco Casati, Johan Deblaere, Julie Spellman Sweet, Pierre Nanterme, Richard Lumb, Richard P Clark and Robert E Sell. View Insider Buying and Selling for Accenture PLC.

Accenture PLC's stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Janus Henderson Group PLC, BT Investment Management Ltd, BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., Independent Franchise Partners LLP, Capital Research Global Investors, Cooke & Bieler LP and Capital International Investors. View Insider Buying and Selling for Accenture PLC.

Shares of Accenture PLC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of Accenture PLC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $138.01.