ACN Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ACN - Accenture PLC
$163.99
4.35 (2.72%)
▲
5d:
-8.99%
30d:
-15.47%
90d:
-26.15%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 14, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jun 18, 2026
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Strength: 6.9/10
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2 traders called ACN this week
50% bullish • 1 bearish
50% bullish • 1 bearish
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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
$304.75
Based on 5.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$189.23
13.3% Margin of Safety
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 15.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ACN is currently trading at $163.99, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $173.11 to $193.33. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 11.0) compared to its historical average (15.5). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 10.7% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 4.0% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ACN is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $155.81, while resistance sits at $183.90.
Market Sentiment: ACN has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $249.19 (+52.0%). 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. Immediate support is located at $155.81, while resistance sits at $183.90.
Market Sentiment: ACN has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $249.19 (+52.0%). 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
Historical Trading Range
$173.11 -
$193.33
Company Quality Score
50/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 52.0% below Wall St target ($249.19)
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-9.0%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$173.11 -
$193.33
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$155.82
Resistance Level
$183.90
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
May 14, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.00
Wall Street Target
$249.19
(+52.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
8.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
4.0%
Profit Margin
10.6%
Valuation Discount vs History
-10.7% cheaper
PE vs Historical
11.0 vs 15.5
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-10.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$147.59
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$132.83
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$119.55
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 11→16)
$168.44
(+3%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.0, Growth: 7.4%)
$407.17
(+148%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.0, Growth: 7.4%)
$203.24
(+24%)
Bear:
(PE: 9.4, Growth: 7.4%)
$172.75
(+5%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (14x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 14.13 | Current EPS (TTM): $12.20
Bull Case
$231.64
(+41%)
Analyst growth 22.2%, PE expands to 15.5
Base Case
$210.59
(+28%)
Market implied 22.2%, PE stable at 14.1
Bear Case
$117.20
(-29%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 12.0
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 11.0 to 15.5
Stabilization Target:
$231.05
(+40.9%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+40.9%
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3
Buys
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Sells
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