Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Off Shares of Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN)

Representative Julie Johnson (Democratic-Texas) recently sold shares of Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN). In a filing disclosed on June 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Accenture stock on May 12th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MERRILL LYNCH TAX EFFICIENT CORE” account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) on 5/12/2026.

Accenture Stock Performance

NYSE ACN traded down $2.67 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $126.48. 11,228,898 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,832,594. The business’s 50 day moving average is $173.22 and its 200-day moving average is $215.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a quick ratio of 1.34 and a current ratio of 1.34. Accenture PLC has a 1 year low of $118.15 and a 1 year high of $307.77. The company has a market capitalization of $84.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.09, a P/E/G ratio of 1.26 and a beta of 1.08.

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, June 18th. The information technology services provider reported $3.80 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.70 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $18.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.78 billion. Accenture had a return on equity of 26.47% and a net margin of 10.66%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.49 EPS. Accenture has set its FY 2026 guidance at 13.780-13.900 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Accenture PLC will post 13.84 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Accenture announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Tuesday, June 23rd that permits the company to buyback $2.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the information technology services provider to repurchase up to 2.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Accenture Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 9th will be paid a $1.63 dividend. This represents a $6.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 9th. Accenture’s payout ratio is currently 52.08%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Accenture

In related news, CEO Atsushi Egawa sold 4,872 shares of Accenture stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $177.14, for a total value of $863,026.08. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 12,802 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,267,746.28. This trade represents a 27.57% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.02% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on ACN. DA Davidson decreased their target price on Accenture from $275.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of Accenture from $215.00 to $195.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, June 1st. Berenberg Bank set a $220.00 target price on shares of Accenture in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Argus decreased their price target on shares of Accenture from $335.00 to $220.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on Accenture from $177.00 to $130.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and fifteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $196.85.

Key Stories Impacting Accenture

Here are the key news stories impacting Accenture this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Accenture announced a $2.0 billion share buyback, a sign management sees the stock as undervalued and a potential support for per-share earnings. RTT News – Stock Buybacks
• Positive Sentiment: The company is expanding its cybersecurity business through deals tied to Dragos, runZero and NetRise, which could strengthen long-term growth and AI/security positioning. Accenture (ACN) to Acquire Stake in Dragos and Buy runZero and NetRise for $4.175B
• Positive Sentiment: Several articles highlighted Accenture as a potential value or stability play, with bullish hedge fund ownership and discounted valuation estimates suggesting some investors still see upside. GuruFocus – Is ACN Undervalued?
• Neutral Sentiment: Accenture has been a heavily watched stock on Zacks, but those headlines mainly reflect trading interest rather than a new fundamental catalyst. Zacks – Trending Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Accenture also received coverage around international revenue trends and a “buying opportunity” thesis, which may support longer-term sentiment but does not change the near-term story much. Zacks – International Revenue Trends
• Negative Sentiment: Mizuho cut its price target on Accenture after the company’s fiscal 2026 outlook disappointed, reinforcing concerns that growth could slow more than investors expected. Mizuho Trims PT On Accenture
• Negative Sentiment: DBS Bank downgraded Accenture to “hold,” adding to the cautious tone around the stock after the softer guidance. Zacks – DBS Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: News of a potential securities fraud investigation could create headline risk and weigh on investor sentiment. Accenture Investor Alert

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Pacer Advisors Inc. raised its position in Accenture by 27.7% in the first quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 1,794,695 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $355,870,000 after purchasing an additional 389,483 shares during the period. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd raised its holdings in Accenture by 27.2% in the 1st quarter. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd now owns 20,673 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $4,099,000 after buying an additional 4,423 shares during the period. Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co lifted its position in Accenture by 0.7% in the first quarter. Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co now owns 15,516 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $3,077,000 after buying an additional 102 shares during the last quarter. Farmers National Bank boosted its stake in Accenture by 6.0% during the first quarter. Farmers National Bank now owns 22,580 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $4,477,000 after buying an additional 1,270 shares during the period. Finally, Financial Solutions Advisory Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Accenture during the first quarter valued at about $939,000. 75.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

Accenture Company Profile

Accenture is a global professional services company that provides a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. The firm works with organizations across industries to design and implement business transformation programs, deploy and manage enterprise technology, optimize operations, and develop customer and digital experiences. Its offerings encompass management and technology consulting, systems integration, application and infrastructure services, cloud migration and managed services, as well as security and analytics capabilities.

The company delivers industry- and function-specific solutions, combining consulting expertise with proprietary tools, platforms and partnerships with major technology vendors.