Accenture (NYSE:ACN) Stock Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN). In a filing disclosed on March 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Accenture stock on February 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Thermon Group (NYSE:THR) on 3/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) on 3/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) on 2/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) on 2/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 2/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) on 2/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Champion Homes (NYSE:SKY) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tri Pointe Homes (NYSE:TPH) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/20/2026.

Accenture Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE ACN traded down $5.56 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $195.93. 6,944,968 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,132,468. Accenture PLC has a 1-year low of $188.73 and a 1-year high of $326.73. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $244.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $249.57. The firm has a market cap of $120.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The information technology services provider reported $3.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.73 by $0.21. Accenture had a net margin of 10.76% and a return on equity of 26.65%. The business had revenue of $18.74 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.51 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $3.59 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Accenture has set its FY 2026 guidance at 13.520-13.900 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Accenture PLC will post 12.73 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Accenture Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 13th were paid a dividend of $1.63 per share. This represents a $6.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, January 13th. Accenture’s dividend payout ratio is 53.88%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently issued reports on ACN. Argus decreased their target price on shares of Accenture from $370.00 to $335.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Accenture from $251.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $300.00 price objective on shares of Accenture in a report on Thursday, December 18th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $330.00 target price on shares of Accenture in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Susquehanna increased their price target on shares of Accenture from $270.00 to $277.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Accenture presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $288.35.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Meadowbrook Advisors Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Accenture during the 4th quarter worth $742,000. Advisortrust Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Accenture in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $329,000. Corient Private Wealth LLC increased its holdings in shares of Accenture by 13.0% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 858,372 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $230,341,000 after purchasing an additional 98,783 shares during the period. Union Savings Bank acquired a new position in Accenture in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $974,000. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its position in shares of Accenture by 77.1% during the fourth quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 843,356 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $226,790,000 after purchasing an additional 367,163 shares during the period. 75.14% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Accenture

Here are the key news stories impacting Accenture this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Udacity (part of Accenture) launched an accredited AI-focused MBA to train AI product leaders — strengthens Accenture’s talent pipeline and positions the company to monetize AI services growth. Udacity, Part of Accenture, Launches Accredited MBA to Train the Next Generation of AI Product Leaders
• Positive Sentiment: Accenture expanded cloud security offerings with Google Cloud — an enterprise partnership that can drive consulting and implementation revenue in a high-growth market. Accenture Helps Organizations Strengthen Cloud Security with Google Cloud
• Positive Sentiment: Investor letter highlights Accenture as well positioned to capture AI implementation contracts — supports a longer-term revenue upside thesis from enterprise AI adoption. Accenture (ACN) is Poised to Benefit from AI Implementation Contracts
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks previews upcoming earnings and says ACN may not have the ideal setup for an earnings beat — signals caution into the report but not a clear directional call. Accenture (ACN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces note heavy investor interest and ask whether the recent pullback is an opportunity — useful for sentiment but not new fundamental news. Accenture PLC (ACN) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
• Negative Sentiment: Truist trimmed its price target to $260 (from $317), warned about pressure on long‑term estimates tied to enterprise AI adoption — a notable analyst cut weighing on sentiment. Truist Lowers Accenture (ACN) Target to $260, Warns of Pressure on Long-Term Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank lowered its target to $230 and kept a Hold — another downward revision that contributes to selling pressure ahead of results. Deutsche Bank Lowers Accenture (ACN) Target as it Maintains Hold View
• Negative Sentiment: Other shops (Guggenheim) also trimmed targets — multiple cuts this week are driving the stock lower despite retained buy/hold ratings. Benzinga coverage of target changes
• Positive Sentiment: Long-form bullish analysis argues Accenture is undervalued after a period of relative overvaluation — supports a contrarian buy thesis for value-oriented investors. Accenture: Undervalued After Years Of Overvaluation

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Julie Spellman Sweet sold 6,057 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $241.23, for a total value of $1,461,130.11. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 15,255 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,679,963.65. The trade was a 28.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, COO Catherine Kiernan Hogan sold 660 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, January 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $280.93, for a total transaction of $185,413.80. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 12,688 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,564,439.84. This trade represents a 4.94% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 22,088 shares of company stock valued at $5,970,434. 0.02% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Accenture

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.