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Accenture (ACN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$299.00 +0.53 (+0.18%)
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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

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
16

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, 7 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ACN.

Consensus Price Target

$377.82
26.36% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Accenture, the average price target is $377.82. The highest price target for ACN is $425.00, while the lowest price target for ACN is $295.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.36% from the current price of $299.00.
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ACN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/30/24 to 4/30/25
1 Month Ago
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
3 Months Ago
1/31/24 to 1/30/25
1 Year Ago
5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 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$377.82$378.23$383.74$387.00
Forecasted Upside26.36% Upside20.92% Upside0.78% Upside28.61% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

ACN Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ACN Price Targets by Month

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Accenture Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAccentureComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.74
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside27.51% Upside138.65% Upside21.58% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/16/2025Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Arvind Ramnani
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$364.00 ➝ $355.00+22.41%
3/26/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetHold$355.00+13.76%
3/24/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Ramsey El-Assal
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$415.00 ➝ $390.00+27.80%
3/21/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Daniel Perlin
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$399.00 ➝ $392.00+29.36%
3/21/2025UBS Group
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Kevin Mcveigh
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$455.00 ➝ $387.00+28.87%
3/21/2025Guggenheim
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Jonathan Lee
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$400.00 ➝ $395.00+33.47%
3/19/2025Mizuho
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Dan Dolev
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$428.00 ➝ $398.00+22.76%
3/17/2025Baird R W
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D. Koning
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/17/2025Morgan Stanley
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James Faucette
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$380.00 ➝ $372.00+16.88%
3/17/2025Robert W. Baird
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David Koning
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$390.00 ➝ $390.00+22.53%
2/26/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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David Grossman
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$390.00 ➝ $380.00+4.62%
1/21/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Surinder Thind
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$385.00 ➝ $355.00+0.22%
1/8/2025Wolfe Research
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D. Peller
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$425.00+19.15%
12/16/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$370.00 ➝ $396.00+10.47%
12/6/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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J. Schneider
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$370.00 ➝ $420.00+17.28%
10/30/2024BNP Paribas
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S. Slowinski
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$375.00+4.90%
9/30/2024TD Cowen
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B. Bergin
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$321.00 ➝ $400.00+14.38%
9/27/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$365.00 ➝ $388.00+9.05%
9/27/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$350.00 ➝ $360.00+1.18%
9/20/2024Piper Sandler Companies
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral$329.00-1.86%
9/17/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$350.00 ➝ $405.00+19.35%
6/12/2024Wedbush
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$400.00 ➝ $350.00+19.58%
5/15/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$409.00 ➝ $295.00-3.86%
3/19/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$410.00 ➝ $445.00+19.41%
7/7/2023Societe Generale
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 Boost TargetBuy$314.00 ➝ $373.00+21.10%

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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, April 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Accenture pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Accenture
Bull Case

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

  • Accenture recently reported earnings per share of $2.82, slightly exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The company has a robust return on equity of 26.91%, suggesting efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits.
  • With a net margin of 11.41%, Accenture demonstrates its ability to convert revenue into actual profit, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
  • The current stock price is around $362, reflecting a stable valuation in the market, which may attract investors looking for solid investment opportunities.
  • Accenture has announced a quarterly dividend of $1.48, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 2.03%, providing a steady income stream for investors.

Accenture
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling has been notable, with significant shares sold recently, which may raise concerns about the confidence of executives in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have recently adjusted their price targets downward, indicating a potential lack of growth momentum in the near term.
  • The company's revenue growth of 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year, while positive, may not meet the higher growth expectations of some investors.
  • Accenture's payout ratio is currently at 48.89%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Accenture's performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

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 $377.82, with a high forecast of $425.00 and a low forecast of $295.00.

23 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Accenture in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ACN shares.

According to analysts, Accenture's stock has a predicted upside of 26.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Accenture's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Accenture has been rated by research analysts at Baird R W, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Guggenheim, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Accenture more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Accenture is 2.74 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how ACN compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ACN) was last updated on 4/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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