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Accenture (ACN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$172.25 -0.10 (-0.06%)
As of 01:28 PM Eastern

Accenture - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
17

Based on 27 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 27 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, and 17 have given a buy rating for ACN.

Consensus Price Target

$274.50
59.36% Upside
According to the 27 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Accenture, the average price target is $274.50. The highest price target for ACN is $360.00, while the lowest price target for ACN is $210.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 59.36% from the current price of $172.25.
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
5/12/25 to 5/12/26
1 Month Ago
4/12/25 to 4/12/26
3 Months Ago
2/11/25 to 2/11/26
1 Year Ago
5/12/24 to 5/12/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 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$274.50$274.88$298.38$380.14
Forecasted Upside59.36% Upside53.28% Upside29.41% Upside17.94% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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

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.
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Accenture Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAccentureComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.63
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside59.22% Upside190.18% Upside16.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/14/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetHold$220.00 ➝ $210.00+9.44%
3/23/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Dan Dolev
1 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOutperform$309.00 ➝ $280.00+39.94%
3/20/2026Boost TargetOverweight$243.00 ➝ $247.00+24.15%
3/20/2026Lower TargetMarket Perform$300.00 ➝ $230.00+14.28%
3/20/2026Lower TargetOutperform$295.00 ➝ $253.00+24.49%
3/20/2026Lower TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $250.00+23.06%
3/20/2026Lower TargetOutperform$330.00 ➝ $265.00+30.44%
3/17/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
3/16/2026Lower TargetOverweight$320.00 ➝ $240.00+21.84%
3/16/2026Lower TargetBuy$282.00 ➝ $275.00+38.40%
3/10/2026Lower TargetBuy$317.00 ➝ $260.00+24.30%
3/6/2026Lower TargetHold$280.00 ➝ $230.00+7.50%
3/5/2026 Set Target$282.00+33.31%
2/25/2026Lower TargetNeutral$266.00 ➝ $215.00+9.53%
1/22/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$313.00+11.50%
1/14/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$251.00 ➝ $275.00-0.58%
1/8/2026 Boost TargetHold$270.00 ➝ $280.00-2.92%
1/5/2026Boost TargetNeutral$205.00 ➝ $210.00-19.16%
12/29/2025 Lower TargetBuy$370.00 ➝ $335.00+23.60%
12/19/2025Boost TargetNeutral$270.00 ➝ $277.00+2.65%
12/18/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform$300.00+11.19%
12/18/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$330.00+22.29%
12/11/2025 Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $330.00+21.19%
10/27/2025 UpgradeHoldModerate Buy
10/8/2025 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
9/24/2025 Lower TargetNeutral$300.00 ➝ $255.00+7.84%
9/16/2025Lower TargetBuy$355.00 ➝ $315.00+32.78%
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%
6/12/2024 Lower TargetOutperform$400.00 ➝ $350.00+19.58%

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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 Friday, May 8, 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 $195, which is significantly lower than its one-year high of $325.71, indicating potential for recovery and growth.
  • Accenture reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analysts' expectations with earnings per share of $2.93, showcasing its robust financial performance.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 26.33%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Accenture has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage and financial stability, which can be attractive to risk-averse investors.
  • The firm has a consistent dividend payout, with an annualized yield of 3.6%, 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:

  • Recent insider selling by the CEO, who reduced his holdings by approximately 27.6%, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects and investor confidence.
  • Accenture's stock has experienced a significant decline of about 38% over the past year, indicating potential valuation pressures that could deter new investors.
  • Analysts have recently downgraded target prices for Accenture, with some firms reducing their estimates significantly, reflecting a cautious outlook on the stock's performance.
  • The company's market performance has shown volatility, with short-term fluctuations influenced by broader market trends rather than company fundamentals, which can be unsettling for investors.
  • Despite strong earnings, the overall market sentiment remains cautious, which could limit stock price appreciation in the near term.

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 $274.50, with a high forecast of $360.00 and a low forecast of $210.00.

27 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Accenture in the last twelve months. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 17 buy ratings 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 59.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Accenture's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

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


This page (NYSE:ACN) was last updated on 5/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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