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Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.

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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US consumer and economic concerns.

On Tuesday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/infrastructure" rel="noreferrer noopener">infrastructure services company</a> Infroneer Holdings and Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) announced an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV), Infroneer Strategy &amp; Innovation, to resolve key issues and promote innovation for the safe and efficient construction and operation of <a target="_blank" href="https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/2025/infroneer-holdings-and-accenture-to-establish-a-joint-venture-to-address-critical-construction-and-infrastructure-management-issues" rel="noreferrer noopener">infrastructure in Japan</a>.
Infroneer HD owns 81% of the JV, and Accenture has 19%. The companies will establish the JV on April 1, 2025, with ~100 employees.
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The JV plans to lead in addressing Japan&#8217;s aging infrastructure—including roads, airports, water supply and sewage systems, public facilities, and labor shortages—by applying advanced digital technologies, including AI, across the Infroneer group.
It will accelerate the adoption of data-driven models – from optimizing IT operating costs and making strategic IT investments at the management level – to improving productivity at construction and infrastructure operation sites.
Accenture&#8217;s other endeavors in Japan: Last May, Accenture <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38892790/accenture-expands-in-japan-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener">agreed to acquire</a> Openstream Holdings&nbsp;and its subsidiaries,&nbsp;Open&nbsp;Stream&nbsp;and&nbsp;Neutral, in Japan, adding ~1,000 cloud and other digital experts to Accenture&#8217;s cloud and digital engineering and manufacturing teams.&nbsp;
The development will also bring a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;client portfolio and automation solutions for Accenture&#8217;s entire product value chain, from procurement and manufacturing processes to logistics and after-sales service.
In 2023, Accenture acquired an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/10/35029507/it-company-accenture-strengthens-foothold-in-japan-buys-integrated-marketing-firm" rel="noreferrer noopener">integrated marketing firm</a>, SIGNAL, and added 100 industry experts to its marketing operations team in Japan to enhance the experience across all channels and boost marketing investments.
Price Action: ACN stock is up by 0.50% to $389.50 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Accenture and Infroneer Launch AI-Powered JV to Transform Japan's Infrastructure

New joint venture aims to enhance productivity, increase revenue and accelerate the adoption of data-driven models through the use of advanced digital technologies

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Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) shares are trading relatively flat on Friday.
The tech behemoth reportedly announced it will be scrapping its global diversity and inclusion goals, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">marking a significant shift in its policies</a>.
CEO Julie Sweet informed staff in a memo that the company will begin &#8220;sunsetting&#8221; its diversity goals set in 2017, along with career development programs aimed at specific demographic groups, Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/0c0c720f-4292-403b-b4e4-f3c83e58596b" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
This move follows an evaluation of the company&#8217;s internal policies in light of the evolving political climate in the U.S., including recent Executive Orders that Accenture must comply with.
Accrding to the report, Accenture joins other major corporations, including Meta Platforms, Inc., McDonald&#8217;s Corporation, and Target Corporation, in reevaluating or abandoning their D&amp;I targets since the election of former President Donald Trump.
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This change in direction has sparked conversations about corporate culture, especially in light of remarks made by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. In a recent podcast appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Zuckerberg expressed concerns about corporate environments distancing themselves from &#8220;masculine energy,&#8221; stressing the importance of creating workplaces where<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42931941/mark-zuckerberg-critiques-culturally-neutered-companies-advocates-for-masculine-energy-as-meta-cuts-dei-programs-post-joe-rogan-appearance" rel="noreferrer noopener"> both women and men can thrive.</a>
In addition to this shift in diversity policy, Accenture has announced its acquisition of Staufen AG, a German management consulting firm specializing in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43559355/accenture-to-acquire-staufen-ag-expanding-capabilities-for-operational-excellence-in-manufacturing" rel="noreferrer noopener">manufacturing and supply chains</a>.
The deal will expand Accenture&#8217;s capabilities, particularly for clients in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment, allowing the company to drive operational excellence and improve competitiveness in discrete manufacturing sectors.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, ACN stock has gained 6% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Trust for Professional Managers Jensen Quality Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JGRW#NYSE">JGRW</a>).
Price Action: ACN shares are trading lower by 0.19% to $386.60 at last check Friday.
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What's Going On With Accenture Stock Today?

Accenture To Acquire Staufen AG; Terms Not Disclosed

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<li>Repsol continues to advance its Digital Program by incorporating AI agent systems, designed and deployed with the help of Accenture and built on the NVIDIA AI platform. This will enable the firm to accelerate and reinvent key business processes end to end in all areas of the company.</li>
<li>The multi-energy company deepens and boosts one of the key facets of its Digital Program and expands the objectives of its Generative AI Competence Center with the introduction of agentification.</li>
<li>With this agreement, Repsol reinforces its strategic positioning with the use of the next generation of artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, decarbonization, its relationship with customers and the promotion of new ways of working.</li>
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Repsol Expands Digital Strategy With Accenture To Integrate AI Agents

Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) has been analyzed by 10 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $403.7, a high estimate of $455.00, and a low estimate of $355.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 5.08% increase from the previous average price target of $384.20.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738332027_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The perception of Accenture by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Faucette</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Surinder Thind</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Surinder Thind</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Mcveigh</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$455.00</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$429.00</td>
<td>$422.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$422.00</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Schneider</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Accenture. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Accenture compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Accenture's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Accenture's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Accenture analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Accenture's Background</h2>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
<h3>Key Indicators: Accenture's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Accenture displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 November, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 9.03%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Accenture's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 12.88% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Accenture's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 7.93%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Accenture's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.94%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.28.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Forecasting The Future: 10 Analyst Projections For Accenture

Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $335 to $380.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Accenture, Raises Price Target to $380

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Shares of Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) soared by more than 10% yesterday. But now they are overbought and at resistance. This means there is a good chance they reverse and head lower. It is our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-of-the-day">Stock of the Day</a>.
There was no news specifically related to Accenture yesterday. Some analysts attribute the move higher due to the selloff in Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
NVIDIA dropped by almost 17%. There is a chance that people who were selling it were taking their money from the sales and buying Accenture. This drove it higher.
The rally may be over. At least for now. The stock is overbought and at a resistance level. These dynamics tend to put a ceiling on the market.
Most of the time, a stock trades within a typical zone or range. But sometimes people who wish to buy become aggressive and emotional. They push the price above the range.
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This gets the attention of people who want to sell. Many Wall Street strategies are based on the concept of reversion to the mean. These sellers will be anticipating a move back into the normal range.
Their selling could put pressure on the stock and force it lower.
The red line on the chart below is a Bollinger Band. If a stock trades above it, it&#8217;s overbought. That's the case now.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="552" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/28105008/19-1-1024x552.png" alt="" class="wp-image-753880" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/28105008/19-1-1024x552.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/28105008/19-1-300x162.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/28105008/19-1-768x414.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/28105008/19-1.png 1525w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Accenture is also at a resistance level. Resistance is a large number of shares being offered at or close to the same level.
If a stock is trending higher there isn't enough supply, or sell orders, to satisfy all of the demand. But at resistance levels there is. This is why rallies tend to end or at least pause when they reach them.
As you can see on the chart, there has been resistance for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN">Accenture</a> around $372.
The combination of being overbought while at resistance could put an end to Accenture's rally. This is what occurred the last two times the stock reached this level while being overbought.
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Stock Of The Day: Time For Some Profit-Taking In Accenture?

The investment underscores Workera's leadership in verified skills intelligence and highlights Accenture's commitment to empowering organizations with skills-based training in technology, data, and AI
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4345653-2&amp;h=1278876812&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fworkera.ai%2F&amp;a=Workera">Workera</a>, the leading AI-powered skills intelligence platform, today announced a strategic investment from <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4345653-2&amp;h=527734505&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.accenture.com%2Fus-en&amp;a=Accenture">Accenture</a>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) marking a significant milestone in their strategic alliance. This multi-faceted alliance includes a strategic investment by Accenture, a reseller collaboration enabling Accenture to deliver Workera's solutions to clients globally, and a technology integration establishing Workera as the official skills intelligence layer within Accenture's LearnVantage platform. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the adoption of skills-first strategies, helping organizations navigate the complexities of today's talent landscape.
The partnership comes at a pivotal time. <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4345653-2&amp;h=4183151085&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.accenture.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Faccenture%2Ffinal%2Faccenture-com%2Fdocument-2%2FAccenture-Work-Can-Become-Era-Generative-AI.pdf%23zoom%3D40&amp;a=Accenture+research">Accenture research</a>&nbsp;reveals that 61% of workers worldwide will require retraining by 2027. While 94% of employees express readiness to learn new skills, only 5% of organizations are effectively reskilling their workforce at scale. The challenge is particularly pronounced in high-demand fields like AI, machine learning, and cloud computing, where skill requirements continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace.
This collaboration builds on <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4345653-2&amp;h=3998221285&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fworkera.ai%2Fblog%2Fworkera-selected-as-skills-intelligence-partner-for-accenture-learnvantage&amp;a=Accenture%27s+April+2024+selection+of+Workera+as+a+skills+intelligence+partner+for+LearnVantage">Accenture's April 2024 selection of Workera as a skills intelligence partner for LearnVantage</a>, a comprehensive learning platform designed to address the rapidly shortening half-life of technical skills. Where technical expertise once remained relevant for a decade or more, many skills now require reskilling and/or upskilling within just four years—and even sooner in cutting-edge areas like generative AI and machine learning.

Accenture's Strategic Investment in Workera to Boost Global Skills Training in AI and Technology; Partnership Enhances Workera's Role as Skills Intelligence Layer in Accenture's LearnVantage Platform; Says Research Reveals 61% Of Workers Will Need Retraining by 2027; No Financial Terms Disclosed

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ACN, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Accenture.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 11% bullish and 66%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $106,400, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $1,091,761.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $357.5 to $420.0 for Accenture over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Accenture's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Accenture's whale trades within a strike price range from $357.5 to $420.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Accenture 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737491433_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$360.7K</td>
<td align="right">663</td>
<td align="right">135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$7.7</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$267.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">378</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$19.5</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$263.2K</td>
<td align="right">663</td>
<td align="right">135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$54.4</td>
<td>$51.7</td>
<td>$53.2</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$106.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.7</td>
<td>$34.6</td>
<td>$34.83</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$59.1K</td>
<td align="right">185</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Accenture, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Accenture</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,502,143, with ACN's price up by 0.96%, positioned at $355.98.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 58 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Accenture</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $355.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Accenture, which currently sits at a price target of $355. 
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Jefferies analyst Surinder Thind maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $385 to $355.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on Accenture, Lowers Price Target to $355

Thanks to profound advancements such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, leading tech enterprises such as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. Even better for their proponents, evidence exists that the northbound ride may continue unabated.
Broadly speaking, innovations such as generative AI can spark a radical acceleration in productivity. Last year, a report by Cognizant Impact revealed that machine intelligence<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36588991/study-forecasts-staggering-1-trillion-boost-to-us-economy-with-generative-ai-but-warns-of-job-disrup"> could boost the U.S. economy</a> to the tune of $1 trillion within the next ten years. Granted, this development entails significant social upheaval. Nevertheless, AI could propel a new phase of unprecedented growth.
In addition, companies not primarily known as AI powerhouses are rapidly adopting next-generation solutions. Earlier this year, Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) noted in its research report that society is embarking on a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42844053/accentures-new-research-predicts-how-ai-will-reshape-business-by-2025-details"> new era of AI-driven digitization</a>. Under this framework, machines continuously learn and drive greater autonomy across organizations.
While the promises of tomorrow capture the imagination, headwinds have also materialized that cast some doubt on the sustainability of bullishness. Perhaps most notably, the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report"> geopolitical realm</a> represents a key sticking point for even the biggest tech powerhouses. For example, Nvidia stock has gotten off to a slow start in the new year due to the threat of sanctions tied to AI chip exports to China.
Beyond the political implications of the technology itself, tensions have also sprouted over<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/23/07/33233340/rare-earth-elements-explained"> access to rare earth elements</a> (REEs) and other key industrial commodities. Given the unique properties of REEs, supply chain disruptions can create chaos for myriad tech stocks downstream.
The Direxion ETFs: To put it simply, traders on both ends of the aisle may have reason to target the tech industry. For a convenient mechanism of speculation, they may consider leveraged exchange-traded funds. Among the optimists, the Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECL#NYSE">TECL</a>) may resonate. With exposure to top names like NVDA and MSFT but with the power of 3X leverage, traders can potentially scalp big gains quickly.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECS#NYSE">TECS</a>) delivers 300% of the inverse performance of the underlying Technology Select Sector Index. Essentially, exposure to TECS is similar to trading put options but without the complexity. With either the TECL or TECS, investors can buy and trade these ETF units similar to a publicly traded security.
Although the everyday convenience is an obvious draw for these specialized financial products, investors should be aware that leveraged ETFs should only be held for periods lasting no longer than one day. Otherwise, the daily compounding of volatility could lead to positional decay.
The TECL ETF: While the Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X fund has gotten off to a slow start to 2025, over the past 52 weeks, TECL has gained almost 34%.
<ul>
<li>Currently, the bulls are attempting to secure a baseline at the $88 level, which effectively bifurcates support and resistance zones.</li>
<li>The most immediate technical target is the $90 level. Once that's secured, the next obvious target is the psychologically critical $100 milestone price.</li>
</ul>
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The TECS ETF: Unlike its bullish counterpart, the Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X fund managed to gain over 2% this year. However, over the trailing one-year period, it lost more than 51% of value.
<ul>
<li>While the narrative for TECS has undoubtedly been ugly, a return of over 10% in the past month suggests a sentiment reversal is coming.</li>
<li>The first order of business is to establish a high level of horizontal support to arrest the earlier downtrend. With that out of the way, the next target would be $50, followed by $55.</li>
</ul>
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Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.62% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.08%. Currently, Accenture has a market capitalization of $218.92 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ACN: If an investor had bought $1000 of ACN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $14,100.80 today based on a price of $350.00 for ACN at the time of writing.
<h3>Accenture's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737060314_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In Accenture 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider expects fourth-quarter 2024 reports to reflect gradual demand improvement in 2025 guidance. Based on intra-quarter management commentary and Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>)
Schneider expects modest beats for his <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/information-technology-services-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">IT Services coverage</a> in the quarter.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The analyst noted that 2025 guidance will reflect modest revenue acceleration that mirrors a gradually improving customer demand environment and monitored Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFY#NYSE">INFY</a>) reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Despite the bottoming in fundamentals, Schneider noted investor expectations have modestly deteriorated in recent weeks, given stiffer FX headwinds across the coverage.
As the analyst continues to see cyclical headwinds moderate, he now prefers applications-focused names like International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Globant (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLOB#NYSE">GLOB</a>), and EPAM Systems, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPAM#NYSE">EPAM</a>).
He also noted that IBM remains well-positioned for growth as software growth continues to reflect accelerating trends versus history. The analyst&#8217;s estimates for the fourth quarter remain broadly in line with the Street&#8217;s but he expects 2025 guidance to reflect higher revenues from Red Hat&#8217;s outperformance and the upcoming mainframe refresh in the second quarter of 2025.
Investors will likely focus on software growth and portfolio mix as key metrics, with consulting trends under greater scrutiny.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Schneider noted IBM can pivot its software portfolio to mid- to high-single-digit growth while taking share in consulting, with room for multiple expansions. Investor Day is the next catalyst for the stock.
Schneider projected fourth-quarter revenue of $17.62 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.76.
He noted that Globant expects a solid growth outlook with solid margin expansion in 2025. The analyst expects Globant to deliver a largely in-line quarter but thinks 2025 guidance will reflect revenue acceleration and steady margin expansion supported by its unique positioning in high-growth verticals amid a gradual cyclical recovery. Schneider expects investors to focus on revenue growth trends to gauge the rate of potential revenue re-acceleration in 2025.
The analyst projected fourth-quarter revenue of $649 million and adjusted EPS of $1.74.
EPAM&#8217;s 2025 outlook is likely to reflect modest organic growth, as per Schneider. The analyst expects an in-line fourth quarter with 2025 guidance that reflects stabilizing to improving discretionary trends, as he noted the company is set to capture recovering demand for new technology builds and other high-end engineering services. Schneider noted investors will be focused on the pace of EPAM&#8217;s organic re-acceleration given improving fundamentals in 2025.
Schneider projected fourth-quarter revenue of $1.21 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.78.
Price Actions: IBM stock is down 0.47% at $216.38 at last check Tuesday. GLOB is down 1.14% and EPAM is up 0.03%.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Accenture. Our analysis of options history for Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 70% of traders were bullish, while 0% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $1,208,500, and 5 were calls, valued at $387,240.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $290.0 to $380.0 for Accenture during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Accenture's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Accenture's whale activity within a strike price range from $290.0 to $380.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Accenture 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736539224_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.6</td>
<td>$18.6</td>
<td>$19.35</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$967.5K</td>
<td align="right">720</td>
<td align="right">503</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.4</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$269.1K</td>
<td align="right">214</td>
<td align="right">78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$31.8</td>
<td>$29.8</td>
<td>$30.8</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td align="right">145</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$15.7</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$73.6K</td>
<td align="right">263</td>
<td align="right">47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$59.5K</td>
<td align="right">175</td>
<td align="right">70</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Accenture, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Accenture's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,257,354, the price of ACN is down by -2.33%, reaching $349.39.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 69 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Accenture</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $425.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Market Perform rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $425. 
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $422. 
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