Is ACN a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Accenture plc (ACN) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 44.0/100. It is ranked #2,606 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 48/100, Momentum 23/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for ACN?

Accenture plc (ACN) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 44.0 ranks it #2,606 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is ACN in?

Accenture plc operates in the Industrials sector (Business Services industry) with a market cap of $120.98 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does ACN pay a dividend?

ACN does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is ACN's P/E ratio?

ACN has a trailing P/E ratio of 15.10x. The Industrials sector average is 28.3x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is ACN?

ACN's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 31.5%. ROE: 24.8% vs sector average 8.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is ACN valued compared to peers?

ACN's value factor score is 48/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 15.1x, EV/EBITDA 11.4x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is ACN's debt level?

ACN's debt-to-equity ratio is 108%. Sector average: 70%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

ACN has a beta of 0.84, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 64/100.

Does ACN have high short interest?

ACN's short interest factor score is 64/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

ACN Stock Analysis: Reduce (Score 44.0/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
ACN	-3.49%	-10.83%	-10.96%	-33.09%	-37.06%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-3.43%	-14.43%	-11.30%	-32.73%	-66.58%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-3.10%	-15.56%	-11.84%	-43.66%	-75.95%	-	-	-

Metric	ACN	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	15.1x	-47%
EV/EBITDA	11.4x	+101%
Price / Book	3.8x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.4x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.6x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	22.0x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS
ACN Accenture plc	44	50	48	23	15.1x	24.8%	31.5%	11.3%	2.0%	108.0x	$121.0B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	3.0%	-	-	-	-	-	16.6%	17.2%	13.9%	13.0%	12.3%
ROE %	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
ROIC %	30.1%	6.1%	25.1%	26.0%	26.3%	32.5%	52.7%	59.5%	60.0%	86.6%	84.6%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.1%

FCF Margin %

3.0%

16.6%

17.2%

13.9%

13.0%

12.3%

ROE %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.3%

0.4%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

ROIC %

30.1%

6.1%

25.1%

26.0%

26.3%

32.5%

52.7%

59.5%

60.0%

86.6%

84.6%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$71.2B	$69.7B	$64.9B	$64.1B	$61.6B	$50.5B	$44.3B	$43.2B	$41.6B	$36.2B	$34.8B	$32.9B
	—	$47.4B	$43.7B	$43.4B	$41.9B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$22.5B	$22.2B	$21.2B	$20.7B	$19.7B	$16.4B	$14.0B	$13.3B	$12.4B	$11.1B	$10.3B	$9.8B
Gross Margin	31.5%	31.9%	32.6%	32.3%	32.0%	32.4%	31.5%	30.8%	30.5%	30.6%	29.5%	29.8%
	—	$817M	$1.2B	$1.3B	$1.1B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	$1.9B	$1.8B	$893M	$927M	$802M	$729M	$646M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$12.0B	$11.6B	$11.9B	$10.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$10.6B	$10.2B	$9.6B	$8.8B	$9.4B	$7.6B	$6.5B	$6.3B	$5.8B	$5.2B	$4.8B	$4.4B
EBIT	$10.6B	$10.2B	$9.6B	$8.8B	$9.4B	$7.6B	$6.5B	$6.3B	$5.8B	$5.2B	$4.8B	$4.4B
EBITDA	$10.6B	$10.2B	$9.6B	$8.8B	$9.4B	$9.7B	$8.5B	$7.1B	$6.7B	$5.4B	$6.3B	$4.4B
Operating Margin	14.9%	14.7%	14.8%	13.7%	15.2%	15.1%	14.7%	14.6%	14.4%	14.3%	13.8%	13.5%
EBITDA Margin	14.9%	14.7%	14.8%	13.7%	15.2%	19.2%	19.2%	16.4%	16.1%	14.9%	18.2%	13.3%
	—	$229M	$59M	$48M	$47M	$59M	$33M	$23M	$20M	$16M	$16M	$15M
	—	$10.3B	$9.7B	$9.1B	$9.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$2.4B	$2.3B	$2.1B	$2.2B	$1.8B	$1.6B	$1.4B	$1.6B	$981M	$1.3B	$1.1B
	$8.0B	$7.7B	$7.3B	$6.9B	$6.9B	$6.0B	$5.2B	$4.8B	$4.2B	$3.6B	$4.3B	$3.3B
Net Margin	11.3%	11.0%	11.2%	10.7%	11.2%	11.8%	11.7%	11.2%	10.3%	10.1%	12.5%	10.0%
	$2.96	$12.29	$11.57	$10.90	$10.87	$9.31	$8.03	$7.49	$6.46	$5.56	$6.58	$4.87
Diluted EPS	$2.96	$12.15	$11.44	$10.77	$10.71	$9.31	$8.03	$7.49	$6.46	$5.56	$6.58	$4.87
Weighted Avg Basic	—	625M	628M	631M	633M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	632M	636M	639M	643M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$71.2B

$69.7B

$64.9B

$64.1B

$61.6B

$50.5B

$44.3B

$43.2B

$41.6B

$36.2B

$34.8B

$32.9B

—

$47.4B

$43.7B

$43.4B

$41.9B

—

$22.5B

$22.2B

$21.2B

$20.7B

$19.7B

$16.4B

$14.0B

$13.3B

$12.4B

$11.1B

$10.3B

$9.8B

Gross Margin

31.5%

31.9%

32.6%

32.3%

32.0%

32.4%

31.5%

30.8%

30.5%

30.6%

29.5%

29.8%

—

$817M

$1.2B

$1.3B

$1.1B

—

Depreciation

—

$1.9B

$1.8B

$893M

$927M

$802M

$729M

$646M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$12.0B

$11.6B

$11.9B

$10.3B

—

$10.6B

$10.2B

$9.6B

$8.8B

$9.4B

$7.6B

$6.5B

$6.3B

$5.8B

$5.2B

$4.8B

$4.4B

EBIT

$10.6B

$10.2B

$9.6B

$8.8B

$9.4B

$7.6B

$6.5B

$6.3B

$5.8B

$5.2B

$4.8B

$4.4B

EBITDA

$10.6B

$10.2B

$9.6B

$8.8B

$9.4B

$9.7B

$8.5B

$7.1B

$6.7B

$5.4B

$6.3B

$4.4B

Operating Margin

14.9%

14.7%

14.8%

13.7%

15.2%

15.1%

14.7%

14.6%

14.4%

14.3%

13.8%

13.5%

EBITDA Margin

14.9%

14.7%

14.8%

13.7%

15.2%

19.2%

16.4%

16.1%

14.9%

18.2%

13.3%

—

$229M

$59M

$48M

$47M

$59M

$33M

$23M

$20M

$16M

$15M

—

$10.3B

$9.7B

$9.1B

$9.2B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$2.4B

$2.3B

$2.1B

$2.2B

$1.8B

$1.6B

$1.4B

$1.6B

$981M

$1.3B

$1.1B

$8.0B

$7.7B

$7.3B

$6.9B

$6.0B

$5.2B

$4.8B

$4.2B

$3.6B

$4.3B

$3.3B

Net Margin

11.3%

11.0%

11.2%

10.7%

11.2%

11.8%

11.7%

11.2%

10.3%

10.1%

12.5%

10.0%

$2.96

$12.29

$11.57

$10.90

$10.87

$9.31

$8.03

$7.49

$6.46

$5.56

$6.58

$4.87

Diluted EPS

$2.96

$12.15

$11.44

$10.77

$10.71

$9.31

$8.03

$7.49

$6.46

$5.56

$6.58

$4.87

Weighted Avg Basic

—

625M

628M

631M

633M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

632M

636M

639M

643M

—

Accenture plc (ACN) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Accenture plc Do?

Accenture plc, a professional services company, provides strategy and consulting, interactive, and technology and operations services worldwide. The company offers application services, including agile transformation, DevOps, application modernization, enterprise architecture, software and quality engineering, data management, intelligent automation comprises robotic process automation, natural language processing, and virtual agents, and liquid application management services, as well as program, project, and service management services; strategy consulting services; critical data elements, data management and governance, data platform and architecture, product-based organization and skills, business adoption, and value realization services; engineering, and research and development digitization; smart connected product design and development; product platform engineering and modernization; product as-a-service enablement; products related to production and operations; autonomous robotics systems; the digital transformation of capital projects; and digital industrial workforce solutions. It also provides data-enabled operating models; technology consulting and artificial intelligence services; services related to talent and organization/human potential; digital commerce; infrastructure services, such as hybrid cloud, network, digital workplace and collaboration, service and experience management, infrastructure as code, and managed edge and IoT devices; cyber defense, applied cybersecurity, managed security, OT security, security strategy and risk, and industry security products; services related to technology innovation; and intelligent automation services. In addition, the company offers cloud, ecosystem, marketing, supply chain management, zero-based budgeting, customer experience, finance consulting, mergers and acquisitions, and sustainability services. Accenture plc was founded in 1951 and is based in Dublin, Ireland. Accenture plc (ACN) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Business Services industry. The company is led by CEO Julie S. Sweet and employs approximately 721,000 people. With a market capitalization of $121.0B, ACN is one of the prominent companies in the Industrials sector.

Accenture plc (ACN) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Accenture plc receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 44.0/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.ACN ranks #2,606 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, Accenture plc ranks #419 of 752 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

ACN Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Accenture plc (ACN) currently trades at $179.60. The stock lost $6.43 (3.5%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for ACN is $325.71, which means the stock is currently trading -44.9% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $188.73, putting the stock -4.8% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 7.3M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is ACN Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Accenture plc (ACN) carries a value factor score of 48/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 15.10x, compared to the Industrials sector average of 28.33x — a discount of 47%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 3.75x, versus the sector average of 2.23x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.70x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, ACN trades at 11.43x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, ACN's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Accenture plc Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Accenture plc (ACN) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 24.8%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 8.9%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 12.0% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, Accenture plc reports gross margins of 31.5%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 14.9% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 11.3%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Revenue growth is running at 2.0% on a trailing basis, compared to 6.4% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

ACN Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Accenture plc has a debt-to-equity ratio of 108.0%, compared to the Industrials sector average of 70.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 1.34x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $5.15B. Cash and equivalents stand at $9.65B.

ACN has a beta of 0.84, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Accenture plc is 64/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Accenture plc Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Accenture plc reported revenue of $71.17B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.96. Net income for the quarter was $8.02B. Gross margin was 31.5%. Operating income came in at $10.59B.

In Q2 2026, Accenture plc reported revenue of $18.04B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.96. Net income for the quarter was $1.83B. Gross margin was 30.3%. Revenue grew 8.3% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $2.49B.

In Q1 2026, Accenture plc reported revenue of $18.74B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.57. Net income for the quarter was $2.21B. Gross margin was 33.1%. Revenue grew 6.0% year-over-year compared to Q1 2025. Operating income came in at $2.87B.

In FY 2025, Accenture plc reported revenue of $69.67B and earnings per share (EPS) of $12.29. Net income for the quarter was $7.68B. Gross margin was 31.9%. Revenue grew 7.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $10.23B.

Over the past 8 quarters, Accenture plc has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $64.90B to $71.17B. Investors analyzing ACN stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

ACN Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Accenture plc (ACN) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among growth-oriented companies in the Business Services industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Industrials dividend stocks may want to explore other Industrials stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

ACN Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Accenture plc (ACN) has a momentum factor score of 23/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 33/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 64/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

ACN vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, Accenture plc (ACN) ranks #419 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places ACN in the lower half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing ACN against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full ACN vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Accenture plc stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

ACN Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Accenture plc (ACN) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy ACN? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for Accenture plc suggests caution. Momentum is weak at 23/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 64/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Accenture plc (ACN) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 44.0/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on ACN stock.

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