Accenture's Upcoming Dividend Payment: A Comprehensive Analysis
Accenture (ACN) has recently announced that it will pay its next round of dividends on August 15, 2023. The consulting, IT services, and professional services behemoth continues its tradition of returning value to its shareholders, with each share poised to receive $1.12. As has been the company's practice, this announcement comes with some important dates that investors should note.
Key Dates for Investors
The dividend record date is set for August 15, 2023. This is the date when Accenture determines its list of shareholders to whom the dividend will be paid. If you are an Accenture shareholder by this date, you are entitled to the upcoming dividend.
The ex-dividend date is another crucial day for investors to watch. For this upcoming dividend payout, it is set for July 12, 2023. This is the cut-off day for being registered as an owner of Accenture shares. If you purchase Accenture shares on or after this date, you won't be eligible to receive the next dividend payment.
As such, investors considering initiating or increasing a position in Accenture should aim to finalize their purchase before the ex-dividend date. Otherwise, any dividends declared in this cycle will go to the seller from whom the shares were bought.
Earnings Analysis
Accenture's upcoming dividend of $1.12 per share matches the previous payment, which was made on May 15, 2023. This consistency suggests a stable and sustainable dividend policy, a positive sign for income-focused investors.
While the specific earnings report for the current period is not given in the announcement, the steady dividend payment indicates a likely robust financial performance by the company. Companies only tend to maintain or increase dividends when they are confident in their earnings and cash flows.
It's also worth noting that Accenture's dividend policy might have a significant impact on the stock's price, particularly around the ex-dividend date. If historical patterns hold, it's common to see the stock price fall roughly by the amount of the dividend after the ex-dividend date, although many factors can influence this.
Accenture's announcement of its upcoming dividend payment of $1.12 per share, to be paid on August 15, 2023, underscores its commitment to returning value to its shareholders. As we approach the ex-dividend date on July 12, 2023, investors considering buying Accenture shares should be aware of this timeline to ensure they are eligible to receive dividends.
The steady dividend payments signal Accenture's continued financial health and stability, key considerations for investors when choosing a dividend stock. Investors should closely watch Accenture's upcoming earnings reports and other business developments, as these will undoubtedly influence the company's future dividend payments and overall investment attractiveness.
ACN sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for ACN moved above the 200-day moving average on September 23, 2024. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 01, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on ACN as a result. In of 71 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ACN just turned positive on September 30, 2024. Looking at past instances where ACN's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 46 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 344 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 321 cases where ACN Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 9 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
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 .
ACN broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 16, 2024. 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 Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock better than average.
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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (7.825) is normal, around the industry mean (11.156). P/E Ratio (30.899) is within average values for comparable stocks, (47.102). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.209) is also within normal values, averaging (1.602). Dividend Yield (0.015) settles around the average of (0.024) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.464) is also within normal values, averaging (44.977).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent 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 (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.
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an investment holding company with interest in providing management consulting, technology and outsourcing services
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