Accenture Hugging Its 52-Week Moving Average
Information Technology consulting firm Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been trending steadily higher over the last nine and a half years. The stock hasn’t suffered any major corrections since the end of the financial crisis in 2009 and has only challenged the support of its 52-week moving average on a few occasions during this incredible run.
We see on the weekly chart that the recent downturn in the stock has brought it down to its 52-week moving average. The stock has hovered right around the trendline for the last two months, but has only closed below the trendline on two occasions.
We see that the stock reached oversold territory back in October based on the weekly stochastic readings. The stock did bounce slightly after that, but slipped again last week. Even with the drop last week, it closed right on the 52-week moving average. If you look at the 104-week moving average, it hasn’t been near that trendline since early 2016.
Accenture has some solid fundamental indicators. The company boasts a return on equity of 42.2% and a profit margin of 14%. The stock is trading at a modest P/E ratio of 25 and the forward P/E is 20. It is also worth mentioning that the company doesn’t have any long-term debt.
ACN sees its Stochastic Oscillator ascending out of oversold territory
On July 02, 2026, the Stochastic Oscillator for ACN moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 59 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In of the 59 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where ACN's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 33 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a +1 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ACN advanced for three days, in of 310 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
ACN may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on June 08, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on ACN as a result. In of 73 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for ACN turned negative on June 09, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
ACN moved below its 50-day moving average on June 03, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
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 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for ACN entered a downward trend on July 01, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (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 (2.395) is normal, around the industry mean (7.302). P/E Ratio (9.970) is within average values for comparable stocks, (67.822). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.907) is also within normal values, averaging (0.982). ACN has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.051) as compared to the industry average of (0.030). P/S Ratio (1.065) is also within normal values, averaging (20.763).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (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 Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (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 PE Growth Rating for this company is (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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (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 92, placing this stock worse than average.
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an investment holding company with interest in providing management consulting, technology and outsourcing services
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