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 in -4.73% downward trend, falling for three consecutive days on April 11, 2025
Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where ACN declined for three days, in of 269 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on April 04, 2025. 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 April 04, 2025. 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 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
The 50-day moving average for ACN moved below the 200-day moving average on April 10, 2025. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
The Aroon Indicator for ACN entered a downward trend on April 11, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
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 20 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 50 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 .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ACN advanced for three days, in of 346 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.
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 (6.086) is normal, around the industry mean (22.075). P/E Ratio (23.441) is within average values for comparable stocks, (41.665). ACN's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.408) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.330). Dividend Yield (0.020) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.685) is also within normal values, averaging (14.397).
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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. ACN’s price grows at a lower 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.
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