Accenture (ACN, $174.78) beats fiscal Q2 earnings estimates, and boost full-year guidance
Thanks in large part to its cloud and digital services expansion, Accenture crushed earnings estimates for its fiscal second quarter, in addition to raising its full-year outlook.
For the three months ended February, the global consulting company’s diluted earnings came in at $1.73 per share, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $1.57. The earnings-per-share was also +26.3% higher from the same quarter of the prior year. The group's gross margin increased 30 basis points to 29.2%.
Accenture’s total revenues increased +5.44% year-over-year to $10.45 billion, also exceeding analysts' estimates of $10.3 billion. The group’s digital and cloud services accounted for around 60% of its total sales.
Bookings for the quarter peaked at $11.8 billion, with $6.7 billion from consultancy and $5.1 billion from outsourcing (according to Accenture).
For the full year, the company expects its earnings per share to range between $7.18 and $7.32, up from its previous forecast of $7.01 to $7.25.
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ACN in downward trend: price expected to drop as it breaks its higher Bollinger Band on October 01, 2026
ACN broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 01, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 33 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In 25 of the 33 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at 76%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for ACN moved out of overbought territory on October 02, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 38 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 23 of the 38 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 61%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ACN declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 64%.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 40 of 58 cases where ACN's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 69%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 01, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on ACN as a result. In 52 of 76 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 68%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ACN just turned positive on October 01, 2026. Looking at past instances where ACN's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 35 of 50 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 70%.
ACN moved above its 50-day moving average on September 29, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +6.32% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ACN advanced for three days, in 188 of 304 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 135 of 187 cases where ACN Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 72%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 7 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.348) is normal, around the industry mean (7.552). P/E Ratio (13.935) is within average values for comparable stocks, (68.701). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.268) is also within normal values, averaging (2.284). ACN has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.037) as compared to the industry average of (0.010). P/S Ratio (1.618) is also within normal values, averaging (143.599).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 37 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. ACN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 38 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 79 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 85 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. ACN’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 93, placing this stock worse than average.
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