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Accenture (ACN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$176.60 -1.89 (-1.06%)
Closing price 08/14/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$176.83 +0.23 (+0.13%)
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Accenture - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
14
Buy
12

Based on 27 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Accenture in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 27 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 14 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for ACN.

Consensus Price Target

$192.96
9.26% Upside
According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Accenture, the average price target is $192.96. The highest price target for ACN is $282.00, while the lowest price target for ACN is $130.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.26% from the current price of $176.60.
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.
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ACN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Month Ago
7/16/25 to 7/16/26
3 Months Ago
5/17/25 to 5/17/26
1 Year Ago
8/15/24 to 8/15/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
14 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$192.96$193.19$274.50$361.57
Forecasted Upside9.26% Upside33.52% Upside62.48% Upside46.36% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyModerate 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.
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ACN Price Targets by Month

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Accenture Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAccentureTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.41
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.26% Upside402.11% Upside11.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/20/2026Lower TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $194.00+35.14%
7/10/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$136.00-2.11%
7/9/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
7/8/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$275.00+96.87%
6/26/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$180.00 ➝ $130.00+2.11%
6/23/2026 DowngradeModerate BuyHold
6/23/2026Lower TargetOutperform$280.00 ➝ $226.00+79.08%
6/23/2026 Lower TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $175.00+38.66%
6/22/2026Lower TargetNeutral$186.00 ➝ $140.00+14.51%
6/22/2026Lower TargetHold$210.00 ➝ $150.00+19.79%
6/22/2026Lower TargetOutperform$253.00 ➝ $175.00+38.07%
6/22/2026Lower TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $185.00+45.96%
6/22/2026DowngradeBuyHold$258.00 ➝ $150.00+18.35%
6/22/2026 Lower TargetBuy$335.00 ➝ $220.00+73.58%
6/22/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$177.00 ➝ $130.00+2.57%
6/19/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$150.00+18.35%
6/18/2026Set Target$190.00+49.91%
6/18/2026 Set Target$180.00+40.99%
6/18/2026Lower TargetNeutral$270.00 ➝ $230.00+81.47%
6/18/2026 DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
6/17/2026 Lower TargetBuy$273.00 ➝ $220.00+32.66%
6/16/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$200.00+20.93%
6/15/2026 Lower TargetHold$210.00 ➝ $185.00+10.32%
6/8/2026 Set Target$201.00+12.63%
6/8/2026Lower TargetOverweight$247.00 ➝ $201.00+13.32%
6/3/2026Lower TargetBuy$315.00 ➝ $270.00+44.95%
6/1/2026Lower TargetNeutral$215.00 ➝ $195.00+1.80%
4/14/2026 Lower TargetHold$220.00 ➝ $210.00+9.44%
3/5/2026 Set Target$282.00+33.31%
1/5/2026Boost TargetNeutral$205.00 ➝ $210.00-19.16%
6/23/2025Lower TargetOverweight$390.00 ➝ $360.00+24.14%
6/20/2025 Reiterated RatingMixed
9/27/2024 Boost TargetBuy$365.00 ➝ $388.00+9.05%

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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 Sunday, August 9, 2026. 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:

  • The current stock price is around $320, reflecting a strong market position and investor confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • Accenture has a robust return on equity of 26.47%, indicating effective management and a strong ability to generate profits from shareholders' investments.
  • The company recently announced a share buyback program worth $2.00 billion, suggesting that the board believes the stock is undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value.
  • Accenture's revenue growth of 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year demonstrates its ability to expand and adapt in a competitive market.
  • The firm has a solid dividend payout ratio of 52.08%, providing a reliable income stream for investors through its quarterly dividends.

Accenture
Bear Case

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

  • Accenture's recent revenue of $18.72 billion fell slightly short of analyst estimates, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • The net margin of 10.66% indicates that while the company is profitable, there may be pressures on profitability that could affect future earnings.
  • With a dividend yield of 3.7%, while attractive, it may not be sufficient to attract income-focused investors in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Accenture's consulting and technology services demand, posing risks to its revenue stability.
  • As a global professional services company, Accenture is exposed to geopolitical risks and regulatory changes that could affect its operations and profitability.

ACN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 27 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Accenture is $192.96, with a high forecast of $282.00 and a low forecast of $130.00.

27 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Accenture in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 14 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" ACN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ACN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Accenture's stock has a predicted upside of 9.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Accenture's stock had 5 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Accenture more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Accenture is 2.41 while the average consensus rating score for "technology" companies is 2.24. Learn more on how ACN compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ACN) was last updated on 8/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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