ACN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACN - Accenture PLC
$263.64
2.42 (0.93%)
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HOLD
LOW Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Mar 19, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: ACN shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: ACN shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$375.81
Based on 5.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$233.35
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 19.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ACN is currently trading at $263.64, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $267.07 to $282.65. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 17.5) is in line with its historical norms (19.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.6% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACN is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $257.37. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $291.98 (+11.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACN is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $257.37. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $291.98 (+11.8%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Fair Price Range
$267.07 -
$282.65
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
77.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($291.98)
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -6.2% 5-day decline
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$267.07 -
$282.65
Current vs Fair Value
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$257.37
Resistance Level
$289.16
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
17.54
Wall Street Target
$291.98
(+11.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-1.6%
Profit Margin
10.8%
Valuation Discount vs History
-2.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical
17.5 vs 19.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-2.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$254.43
(-3%)
2-Year Target
$247.81
(-5%)
3-Year Target
$241.37
(-8%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 18→19)
$261.43
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.3, Growth: 7.7%)
$415.34
(+59%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 17.5, Growth: 7.7%)
$326.73
(+25%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.9, Growth: 7.7%)
$277.72
(+6%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (23x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (18x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 22.79 | Current EPS (TTM): $12.10
Bull Case
$373.36
(+43%)
Analyst growth 23.1%, PE expands to 25.1
Base Case
$339.41
(+30%)
Market implied 23.1%, PE stable at 22.8
Bear Case
$187.54
(-28%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 19.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 17.5 to 19.0
Stabilization Target:
$282.93
(+8.3%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+8.3%
Last updated: January 30, 2026 4:11 PM ET
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2
Buys
13
Sells
Net
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