Accenture plc (ACN) is currently trading at $140.09. Based on 25 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $178.89, implying a 27.7% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

ACN

Accenture plc

ITOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$140.09

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$130.00$270.00
Current $140.09
Median: $189.50Mean: $195.00Current: $140.09

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • Wells FargoJul 20, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $200.00 → $194.00

  • TD CowenJun 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $150.00 → $151.00

  • MizuhoJun 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $280.00 → $226.00

  • Truist SecuritiesJun 22, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $210.00 → $150.00

  • TD CowenJun 22, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $258.00 → $150.00

  • SusquehannaJun 22, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $186.00 → $140.00

  • RBC CapitalJun 22, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $253.00 → $175.00

  • GuggenheimJun 22, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $225.00 → $185.00

  • Morgan StanleyJun 22, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $177.00 → $130.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupJun 18, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $250.00 → $180.00

  • Morgan StanleyJun 15, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $240.00 → $177.00

  • JP MorganJun 8, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $247.00 → $201.00

  • TD CowenJun 8, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $282.00 → $258.00

  • Wells FargoJun 4, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $275.00 → $248.00

  • Goldman SachsJun 3, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $300.00 → $270.00

  • StifelJun 3, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $315.00 → $270.00

  • CitigroupJun 1, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $215.00 → $195.00

  • Truist SecuritiesJun 1, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $260.00 → $210.00

  • MizuhoMar 23, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $309.00 → $280.00

  • JP MorganMar 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $243.00 → $247.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$178.89

Based on 25 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (14)Hold (13)Sell (0)

Upside

+27.70%

Market Cap

$85.73B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Jun 18, 2026D+34
P/E Ratio (TTM)11.19
Forward P/E9.54
P/B Ratio2.69
Dividend Yield4.63%
Return on Equity (ROE)24.41%
Operating Margin16.96%
Debt to Equity25.04
Beta (Volatility)1.12
52 Week Range$118.15 - $291.09
LowCurrent: $140.09High

Latest News

Daily editorial mentioning ACN

Price target moves

Financials Rally as Truist Adjusts Targets; NKE Faces Multiple Cuts

The latest round of target-price revisions as of June 29, 2026, shows a concentrated effort by analysts to recalibrate expectations across the financial sector. Most notably, Truist Securities issued a flurry of upward adjustments on June 26, impacting six major banking institutions. This wave of revisions includes a lift for JPMorgan Chase (JPM) from $332 to $344, Citigroup (C) from $147 to $158, and Wells Fargo (WFC) from $90 to $94. Bank of America (BAC) also saw its target raised to $64, while regional players USB and PNC received bumps to $66 and $257, respectively.

Revisions this week

Outside of the financial group, activity remained heavy in the consumer staples and discretionary sectors. UBS and Deutsche Bank both signaled confidence in Darden Restaurants (DRI), lifting targets to $240 and $236. Meanwhile, consumer staples faced a mixed bag; Jefferies pushed Target (TGT) to $161, yet McCormick & Company (MKC) saw conflicting signals, with an upgrade from UBS countered by downward revisions from TD Cowen and Bernstein.

Ticker Firm Dir Prior → Current
NKE Oppenheimer Down 120 → 60
FDX Truist Down 425 → 365
AMAT Wells Fargo Up 715 → 740
ZTS Stifel Down 95 → 85

What to notice

The most aggressive reassessment occurred in the retail space for Nike (NKE). Oppenheimer slashed its target from $120 to $60, a move echoed by Deutsche Bank’s reduction to $43. These revisions represent a significant departure from the broader market consensus, underscoring a sharp shift in sentiment for the footwear giant. Such deep cuts often signal a fundamental change in how analysts model growth prospects compared to previous quarters.

Sector-wide dispersion

The data highlights a clear divergence between the financial sector's synchronized optimism and the more fragmented outlook for industrials and healthcare. Firms like FedEx (FDX) and Northrop Grumman (NOC) saw meaningful downward target adjustments, suggesting a cooling of expectations for heavy industrial output. For a full view of these shifting consensus figures, visit the latest price target moves. By tracking these revisions, it becomes evident that while banks are currently benefiting from upward momentum, other sectors are undergoing a more cautious re-evaluation of valuation models.

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Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
4/30/2026EGAWA ATSUSHIOfficerSale at price 174.53 - 178.58 per share.4,872
2/10/2026SWEET JULIE SPELLMANChief Executive OfficerSale at price 236.11 - 243.15 per share.6,057
2/4/2026WALSH JOHN FOfficerSale at price 235.76 - 244.48 per share.14
2/3/2026SWEET JULIE SPELLMANChief Executive OfficerSale at price 238.93 - 249.75 per share.5,500
2/3/2026BURGUM MELISSA AOfficerSale at price 250.43 per share.15
2/3/2026SHARMA MANISHOfficerSale at price 250.36 per share.98
1/27/2026WALSH JOHN FOfficerSale at price 275.28 - 280.00 per share.3,986
1/26/2026CLIFFORD KATHERINE LEEOfficerSale at price 276.62 - 283.25 per share.787
1/26/2026HOGAN CATHERINE KIERNANChief Operating OfficerSale at price 277.76 - 283.25 per share.660
1/26/2026BURGUM MELISSA AOfficerSale at price 278.34 - 282.38 per share.3,588

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for ACN?

A. The current target price for Accenture plc is $178.89, which implies a 27.7% upside from the current price of $140.09. This is based on the consensus of 25 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for ACN?

A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 11 Buy, 13 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying ACN stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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