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Accenture Ltd. (ACN)

186.72

-6.40 (3.31%)

as of Sep 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Sep 5, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 10 opinions in the last 12 months.

Accenture Ltd. (ACN) has faced significant stock price declines amid market concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the consulting industry. Despite a rough financial performance recently, some analysts argue that the sell-off may be overdone, as the firm possesses a strong reputation and client base that remains sticky. The consensus is that while AI will affect their business model, it will also enhance ACN's operational effectiveness, allowing them to deliver consulting services more efficiently. There is a belief that ACN can leverage AI to drive growth despite the current fears regarding industry disruption. Overall, while the market remains cautious, opportunities for recovery and innovation continue to exist within the company's framework.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Undervalued

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 03/21, Up 11%) Happy with company's stock return given recent tech selloff. Strong financials and dividend. Will continue to hold stock. If share price decreases, will buy more.

BUY

Seldom goes on sale. Shareholder returns increase annually, plus share buybacks, and he likes those types of companies. The underlying theme of digitization isn't going way. At these levels, you may have to hold your nose and buy. May sell off after next Fed rate decision. If you see it going south, pick some up. He'd buy today for new clients.

TOP PICK

Has owned for years. It is a consulting company with clients all around the world and is a good way to invest in technology. They are consultants in cloud computing, security and ESG related platforms. Also more recently has become involved in the Metaverse and is growing that platform. One third of cash flow goes to acquiring niche companies in high growth areas, one third to dividend growth, and one third to stock buybacks. It is down 22% from its highs and is at 30X earnings, the lower end of the range.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 21/21, Up 39%) Took profit, trying to find space to buy again. Leading IT consulting powerhouse. Cloud integration and project management. Massive client base of top companies. Price target of $416, decent runway. Buy in thirds here at $353, 335, and 315-320. If it breaks a stop of 300, something nasty is happening. Yield is 1.4%.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

It reports Thursday. A great company, but it trades erratic in the wake of earnings before settling at the end of the day.

TOP PICK

Will support companies as they transition to a post-Covid world. Growing dividend, buys back shares. Best in breed in the space. Good company, further upside. Organic growth, with tuck-in acquisitions. Also good for a TFSA. Yield is 1.09%. (Analysts’ price target is $373.17)

COMMENT

They report Thursday. They're fine tech consultants. Listen to the conference call for information on how businesses can go digital to be more efficient.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jun 18/20, Up 43%) Good growth rate and dividend. They are also buying back shares. Has run up since recommending. Likes the company and continues to buy for new clients.

TOP PICK

Best of breed. Work from home will continue even after vaccines, and this will create opportunities for ACN. Organic growth plus tuck-in acquisitions. Spread across government and healthcare. Great story, dividend growth. Yield is 1.37%. (Analysts’ price target is $278.52)

TOP PICK

Kings of IT consulting. Client base includes more than 75% of the Fortune Global 500. Help transition companies to the cloud. On the software side of AI and machine learning. Price target of $280. Buy a third here at $260, another at $245, and then at $225 if you're lucky. Yield is 1.35%. (Analysts’ price target is $275.46)

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Top of his watchlist for a long time. He owns CGI instead. The sort of high quality stock you want to buy on the big dips. High quality and free cash flow. Don't trade around, just hold it.

TOP PICK

He likes it here. On the other side of COVID, companies will be looking to reduce costs and so outsourcing will be a good one. They buy back shares regularly and raise the dividend. (Analysts’ price target is $193.92)

COMMENT

Rather than GIB, he prefers ACN. If he wanted to expand into information services, he would add GIB.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 13/19, Up 15%) They perform global consulting to help companies integrate tech. It's a soft play on cloud computing. He has high hopes for this in the future. You can buy it now.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jun 06/19, Up 18%) One of the largest consulting companies in the world. He liked how they have evolved in areas like digital innovation, cloud applications and security. It is a lower multiple way of playing the space, although they are a little smaller than their competitors. They operate from government to financial services and communications. He is still very bullish.

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