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.
Momentum Indicator for ACN turns positive, indicating new upward trend
ACN saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on March 09, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 72 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 72 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where ACN's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 27 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ACN just turned positive on March 03, 2026. Looking at past instances where ACN's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ACN advanced for three days, in of 327 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 Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 58 cases where ACN's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The 10-day moving average for ACN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on February 04, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
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 March 06, 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.
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 (4.174) is normal, around the industry mean (9.539). P/E Ratio (17.302) is within average values for comparable stocks, (45.212). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.623) is also within normal values, averaging (1.302). Dividend Yield (0.030) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.866) is also within normal values, averaging (26.695).
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 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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