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Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.

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Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider expects fourth-quarter 2024 reports to reflect gradual demand improvement in 2025 guidance. Based on intra-quarter management commentary and Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>)
Schneider expects modest beats for his <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/information-technology-services-industry" rel="noreferrer noopener">IT Services coverage</a> in the quarter.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The analyst noted that 2025 guidance will reflect modest revenue acceleration that mirrors a gradually improving customer demand environment and monitored Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INFY#NYSE">INFY</a>) reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Despite the bottoming in fundamentals, Schneider noted investor expectations have modestly deteriorated in recent weeks, given stiffer FX headwinds across the coverage.
As the analyst continues to see cyclical headwinds moderate, he now prefers applications-focused names like International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), Globant (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLOB#NYSE">GLOB</a>), and EPAM Systems, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPAM#NYSE">EPAM</a>).
He also noted that IBM remains well-positioned for growth as software growth continues to reflect accelerating trends versus history. The analyst&#8217;s estimates for the fourth quarter remain broadly in line with the Street&#8217;s but he expects 2025 guidance to reflect higher revenues from Red Hat&#8217;s outperformance and the upcoming mainframe refresh in the second quarter of 2025.
Investors will likely focus on software growth and portfolio mix as key metrics, with consulting trends under greater scrutiny.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Schneider noted IBM can pivot its software portfolio to mid- to high-single-digit growth while taking share in consulting, with room for multiple expansions. Investor Day is the next catalyst for the stock.
Schneider projected fourth-quarter revenue of $17.62 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.76.
He noted that Globant expects a solid growth outlook with solid margin expansion in 2025. The analyst expects Globant to deliver a largely in-line quarter but thinks 2025 guidance will reflect revenue acceleration and steady margin expansion supported by its unique positioning in high-growth verticals amid a gradual cyclical recovery. Schneider expects investors to focus on revenue growth trends to gauge the rate of potential revenue re-acceleration in 2025.
The analyst projected fourth-quarter revenue of $649 million and adjusted EPS of $1.74.
EPAM&#8217;s 2025 outlook is likely to reflect modest organic growth, as per Schneider. The analyst expects an in-line fourth quarter with 2025 guidance that reflects stabilizing to improving discretionary trends, as he noted the company is set to capture recovering demand for new technology builds and other high-end engineering services. Schneider noted investors will be focused on the pace of EPAM&#8217;s organic re-acceleration given improving fundamentals in 2025.
Schneider projected fourth-quarter revenue of $1.21 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.78.
Price Actions: IBM stock is down 0.47% at $216.38 at last check Tuesday. GLOB is down 1.14% and EPAM is up 0.03%.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Accenture. Our analysis of options history for Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 70% of traders were bullish, while 0% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $1,208,500, and 5 were calls, valued at $387,240.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $290.0 to $380.0 for Accenture during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Accenture's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Accenture's whale activity within a strike price range from $290.0 to $380.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Accenture 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
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<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<td>06/20/25</td>
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<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.4</td>
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<td>01/16/26</td>
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<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Accenture, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Accenture's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 1,257,354, the price of ACN is down by -2.33%, reaching $349.39.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 69 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on Accenture</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $425.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Piper Sandler keeps a Overweight rating on Accenture with a target price of $429. 
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&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Market Perform rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $425. 
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Overweight rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $422. 
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NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) introduced a new AI-powered digital twin solution at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836673/toyotas-next-gen-vehicles-to-use-nvidia-supercomputer-operating-system" rel="noreferrer noopener">CES 2025</a>, aimed at transforming the <a target="_blank" href="https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/mega-omniverse-blueprint/" rel="noreferrer noopener">operations of warehouses and factories</a>.
Known as the "Mega Omniverse Blueprint," this tool allows enterprises to test robots' decision-making processes, sensor data, and route planning, all within a digital twin of their facility.
This is expected to help businesses improve operational efficiency by simulating environments where robots can interact, learn, and optimize their tasks.
The solution is built on NVIDIA's advanced computing technologies, including Isaac and Omniverse, which power the robots and other automated systems.
The announcement comes as part of an ongoing effort to bring software-defined solutions to physical industrial sectors, which have long struggled to modernize their operations.
KION Group, a supply chain solutions company, has partnered with Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) and NVIDIA to be the first to adopt Mega in order to enhance operations across retail, logistics, and consumer goods.
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During a demonstration at CES, Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, showcased how this new tool can help enterprises navigate complex decision-making processes, improving productivity and reducing operational friction.
The effort aims to make warehouses smarter and more adaptable by incorporating AI-driven solutions. For instance, KION can now use the Omniverse digital twin to simulate warehouse conditions, creating highly detailed virtual environments for testing robotic systems.
These robots can independently carry out tasks such as moving loads and making decisions based on real-time feedback within the simulation.
In addition, Accenture is adopting the Mega blueprint as part of its AI Refinery for Simulation and Robotics initiative to deliver services that improve the design and efficiency of manufacturing and logistics systems.
Huang said that self-driving vehicles would become "the first multi-trillion dollar robotics industry," sparking debate about the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/42836461/nvidias-ces-2025-vision-sparks-mixed-reactions-ross-gerber-hails-incredible-things-to-come-while-analysts-debate-ai-and-autonomous-driving-ambitions" rel="noreferrer noopener">future of transportation</a>.
In his keynote address at CES, Huang also unveiled the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42835923/jensen-huang-unveils-monster-gpus-nvidias-rtx-5000-series-starting-at-549" rel="noreferrer noopener">latest&nbsp;GeForce</a> RTX 5000 graphics card series, which includes the $1,999 RTX 5090, $999 RTX 5080, $749 RTX 5070 Ti, and $549 RTX 5070.
Price Action: NVDA shares traded lower by 5.80% to $140.77 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) shares remained relatively flat in premarket trading on Tuesday. The company released new findings from its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42836178/accenture-technology-vision-2025-new-age-of-ai-to-bring-unprecedented-autonomy-to-business" rel="noreferrer noopener">Accenture Technology Vision 2025 report.</a>
The research highlights a new era of AI-driven digitization, in which artificial intelligence continuously learns and drives greater autonomy across organizations.
According to the report, trust in AI&#8217;s performance has emerged as the most important factor in unlocking its potential.
The 25th edition of the report reveals how AI will evolve into a technology development partner, personal brand ambassador, and power physical robotic systems, creating a new symbiotic relationship with people.
As AI adoption accelerates across enterprises, 69% of executives agree that it brings an urgent need to redesign technology systems and processes.
However, 77% of executives emphasize that AI&#8217;s true benefits will only be realized when it is built on a foundation of trust, ensuring systems are accurate, consistent, and traceable.
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According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, ACN stock has gained over 3% in the last year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Trust for Professional Managers Jensen Quality Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JGRW#NYSE">JGRW</a>).
Accenture&#8217;s research predicts that generative AI will lead to significant shifts in technology development and customer experience. AI coding assistants are already transforming software development by elevating developers to systems engineers.
As AI evolves, organizations will move from static applications to intention-based frameworks powered by AI agents, optimizing operations from inventory management to travel, the company said.
In the physical world, general-purpose robots are becoming more autonomous, per Accenture.
KION Group, in collaboration with Accenture and NVIDIA Corporation, is using AI-driven robots to enhance warehouse operations, improving speed, safety, and cost efficiency.
Additionally, as AI becomes a new customer touchpoint, brands are focusing on creating unique, personified AI experiences to differentiate themselves.
The report also emphasizes the growing relationship between people and AI. As people use AI, it improves, creating a virtuous loop that benefits both individuals and organizations.
Accenture&#8217;s Generative AI Scholars Program with Stanford Online aims to equip clients with essential AI knowledge to foster positive perceptions and greater adoption across businesses.
The Accenture Technology Vision 2025 findings will be showcased at CES 2025 on January 7, the company said.
Price Action: ACN shares are trading higher by 0.79% to $354.03 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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<li>The three companies jointly showcase the warehouse of the future at CES 2025</li>
<li>Rob Smith, CEO of KION GROUP AG: "We're leveraging physical AI—making supply chains smarter, faster, and ready for the future."</li>
<li>Building physical AI-powered digital twins used to improve productivity and functional design of warehouses with NVIDIA software</li>
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Reported Earlier, KION, NVIDIA, And Accenture Transform Warehousing With AI-Powered Robots And Digital Twin Technology

Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 5.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.91%. Currently, Accenture has a market capitalization of $221.43 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ACN: If an investor had bought $1000 of ACN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $13,414.55 today based on a price of $354.01 for ACN at the time of writing.
<h3>Accenture's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) will be one of the many companies highlighted at the upcoming CES 2025 conference, with CEO Jensen Huang giving a keynote <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/10/41234323/jensen-huang-to-keynote-ces-2025-as-true-visionary-in-the-tech-industry-how-much-did-nvidia-stock-ri">on Monday, Jan. 6.</a>
Here's a look at the companies, trends and stocks to watch for next week's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ces">technology conference</a>, which runs from Jan. 6 to Jan. 10. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Companies to Watch:</h3>
Nvidia: The technology giant will see Huang give a keynote on Monday. The company will likely use the event to show off the latest RTX 50-series products. Nvidia has often used the annual technology conference to highlight upcoming products. A new product demonstration and showcase could kickstart Nvidia stock to start the 2025 year after a stellar performance that saw the company as one of the top-performing S&amp;P 500 stocks in 2024.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>): Not to be outdone by Nvidia, <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/02/ces-2025-what-to-expect-from-the-years-first-and-biggest-tech-show/">TechCrunch</a> reports that semiconductor company AMD will hold an event on Monday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. ET. The event could include AMD showing off its newest GPUs to better compete with Nvidia.
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>): To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Delta will have a large presence at CES 2025, which includes a keynote <a href="https://news.delta.com/delta-host-first-its-kind-ces-keynote-experience-sphere-las-vegas">experience </a>featuring CEO Ed Bastian. The company will use the Las Vegas Sphere for an immersive keynote on Jan. 7. This marks Delta's third appearance at CES and second main stage keynote since its debut in 2020, which featured Bastian giving the first CES keynote for an airline company.
Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPHR#NYSE">SPHR</a>): Speaking of Sphere, with CES taking part in Las Vegas and Delta utilizing the venue for its keynote, this immersive venue that has hosted sporting events and concerts could become a hot topic next week.
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>): The automotive company will hold a press conference at 7 p.m. ET Monday Jan. 6. The event could include more details on Toyota's Woven City living laboratory, according to TechCrunch.
Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>): Another keynote at CES 2025 will be Accenture CEO Julie Sweet on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Sweet is <a href="https://www.ces.tech/press-releases/accenture-chair-ceo-julie-sweet-to-deliver-keynote-at-ces-2025/">expected </a>to highlight how Accenture can help businesses leverage emerging technologies like AI. Accenture will highlight how companies can increase operational efficiency and enhance customer experiences.
SiriusXM Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIRI#NASDAQ">SIRI</a>): SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz will <a href="https://www.ces.tech/schedule/c-space-keynote-siriusxm/">deliver </a>a keynote alongside Crime Junkie's podcast host Ashley Flowers. The keynote is expected to highlight how SiriusXM can help with storytelling via audio.
Samsung (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>): The tech giant often attends and presents at CES and 2025 will be no different. The company will likely highlight new televisions and connected appliances. The company's Jan. 6 presentation includes the tagline of "AI for All: Everyday, Everywhere."
Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>): The technology company will have a press conference at CES and its incoming Entertainment CEO Ravi Ahuja will also be part of a Headliner conversation at the event. Ahuja could highlight the company's upcoming movie and television slate and how the company will innovate in technology. Sony will share more details on Afeela, its electric vehicle collaboration with Honda Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>).
Snap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>): Snap CEO Evan Spiegel will take part in a Headliner Conversation on Jan. 8. The conversation could see Spiegel talking about the company's product growth and what a potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. could mean. With a new White House administration taking over in January, Spiegel could also discuss regulation and safety features.
X Corporation: The company formerly known as Twitter is no longer public, but a keynote from CEO Linda Yaccarino could be one of the most anticipated at CES 2025. Yaccarino could share more details on the company's ambitions for 2025 including more video tools and X Payments. Comments on X Payments could put cryptocurrency, including Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) in the spotlight. Yaccarino's comments on how the company will integrate payments could be closely watched by the cryptocurrency community.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Themes</h3>
Artificial intelligence could be one of the biggest themes at CES 2025 and the event could quickly show how large technologies and startups are utilizing the technology to make things easier for consumers and using the technology to help scale ideas and business concepts.
Electric vehicles could be another key theme with several companies in the sector there including Blink Charging (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLNK#NASDAQ">BLNK</a>). Aptera Motors, which is working on solar-powered electric vehicles, will also be present at CES and show off its vehicle. The company will also conduct select media demos of the vehicle, which could put the company and technology in the spotlight.
Another theme could be Korea with a record number of Korean companies participating, as <a href="https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2025/01/129_389607.html">reported </a>by The Korea Times. CES 2025 will see 1,031 Korean companies take part, up from 772 last year. The country ranks third for number of participating companies trailing only the United States (1,509) and China (1,339), according to the report. The large number of participating companies from the region, including many startups, could highlight the country's strong role in technology advancements.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Accenture. Our analysis of options history for Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 38% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $127,780, and 14 were calls, valued at $962,800.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $320.0 to $410.0 for Accenture over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Accenture stands at 381.53, with a total volume reaching 1,372.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Accenture, situated within the strike price corridor from $320.0 to $410.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Accenture Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735329631_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$23.06</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$196.0K</td>
<td align="right">566</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$49.3</td>
<td>$48.1</td>
<td>$48.58</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$194.3K</td>
<td align="right">181</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td align="right">233</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.49</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$76.9K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">93</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
In light of the recent options history for Accenture, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Accenture</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 515,604, the ACN's price is down by -1.08%, now at $356.54. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Accenture</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $413.2.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Goldman Sachs has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $420. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $370. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $455. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Accenture with a target price of $425. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $396. 
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BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $390 to $425.

Price Target

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Accenture, Raises Price Target to $425

Jefferies analyst Surinder Thind maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $355 to $385.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on Accenture, Raises Price Target to $385

UBS analyst Kevin Mcveigh maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $450 to $455.

UBS Maintains Buy on Accenture, Raises Price Target to $455

In the last three months, 16 analysts have published ratings on Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $395.25, a high estimate of $429.00, and a low estimate of $360.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 7.1% from the previous average price target of $369.06.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734642033_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A clear picture of Accenture's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$429.00</td>
<td>$422.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$422.00</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Schneider</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Bergin</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$321.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Mcveigh</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Lee</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$389.00</td>
<td>$377.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$388.00</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$329.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$376.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Accenture. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Accenture compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Accenture's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Accenture's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Accenture analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Accenture: A Closer Look</h2>
Accenture is a leading global IT-services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
<h3>Accenture's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Accenture's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 August, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 2.63%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 10.27%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 6.01%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Accenture's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.06%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Accenture's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.15, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Piper Sandler analyst Arvind Ramnani maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $422 to $429.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Accenture, Raises Price Target to $429

The day after a volatile Federal Reserve meeting, Wall Street grappled with the stark reality of Fed Chair <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jerome-powell">Jerome Powell</a>&#8216;s cautious tone on cutting interest rates in 2024. The message left investors weighing the impact of higher-for-longer interest rates amid<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42585715/us-gdp-upwardly-revised-to-31-in-q3-jobless-claims-drop-more-than-expected-treasury-yields-hit-7-month-highs"> a still-resilient economy.</a>
Despite the hawkish undertones, stocks managed to stabilize, with major indices posting modest gains as dip-buyers emerged.
The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.5%, recovering from a steep 3% selloff on Wednesday—its worst one-day drop since September 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4%, attempting to break a staggering 10-day losing streak, its longest since 1974, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 edged 0.3% higher. 
While equities regained some ground, market conviction remains tepid as investors brace for Friday's release of the November inflation report, a critical data point for the Federal Reserve&#8217;s future policy decisions. The report could either reaffirm the Fed's hawkish stance or inject hope for an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42598354/wall-street-pins-hopes-on-fridays-crucial-fed-inflation-report-yet-a-miracle-is-needed-to-shift-the-narrative">lower-than-expected data.</a>
Thursday's economic data continued to underscore the resilience of the U.S. economy. Third-quarter GDP growth was upwardly revised from 2.8% to 3.1%, amid strong consumer spending. Weekly jobless claims fell to 220,000 last week, below forecasts of 230,000, signaling a still-tight labor market.
The bond market extended its selloff, with longer-dated Treasuries taking the biggest hit. Fixed-income investors remain under pressure, exacerbated by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42594797/trump-wants-to-get-rid-of-the-debt-ceiling-30-year-treasury-bonds-fall-to-2024-lows-stocks-cut-gains">recent comments from Donald Trump,</a> who floated the idea of eliminating the U.S. debt ceiling entirely—a development that could upend Treasury market dynamics.
In currency markets, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.2%, hitting its highest level since November 2022, supported by robust economic data.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained flat at $100,000, following Wednesday&#8217;s 5.6% plunge.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,903.81</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,511.46</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,278.46</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,228.69</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET </figcaption></figure>
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<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.5% to $589.79.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $426.40.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.3% up to $517.89.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) stalled at $220.70. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up by 1%; the&nbsp;Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 0.6%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) plummeted over 16% after a weaker-than-expected guidance for fiscal 2025, eyeing the worst 1-day drop since March 2020. </li>
<li>Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) rallied over 6% in reaction to stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>) up 15%, Cintas Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) down 10%, Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>), up 2.5%, ConAgra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>), down 2%, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>) up 3.3%, CarMax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>), up 4.3%, and Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>), down 23%. </li>
<li>Major companies slated to report their earnings after the close include FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) and Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>). </li>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ACN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Accenture. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 35% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $169,344, and 11 are calls, amounting to $648,826.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $280.0 to $400.0 for Accenture over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Accenture's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Accenture's whale trades within a strike price range from $280.0 to $400.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Accenture 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734624986_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$28.7</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$246.4K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$38.4</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$37.2</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$74.4K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$65.9K</td>
<td align="right">218</td>
<td align="right">115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$63.3K</td>
<td align="right">823</td>
<td align="right">107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td align="right">247</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT-services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
<h3>Accenture's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,423,049, the price of ACN is up 6.56% at $370.41. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 0 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Accenture</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $402.0.
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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 150 points on Thursday.
Shares of Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) rose sharply in today's session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised FY25 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42586612/accenture-delivers-q1-revenue-growth-bolstered-by-consulting-and-managed-services">revenue growth outlook</a>.
On Thursday, Accenture reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 sales of $17.69 billion compared with the analyst consensus estimate of $17.12 billion, up 9% year-over-year in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency.
Accenture shares jumped 7% to $372.09 on Wednesday.
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On Thursday, Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) reported&nbsp;first-quarter fiscal 2025&nbsp;sales of $17.69 billion compared with the analyst consensus estimate of $17.12 billion, up 9% year-over-year in U.S. dollars&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42572094/accenture-reports-first-quarter-fiscal-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">and 5% in local currency</a>.&nbsp;
Revenues were approximately $240 million above the top end of the company's guided range of $16.85 billion to $17.45 billion.&nbsp;The adjusted EPS of $3.59 topped the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $3.39</a>.
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Consulting revenues for the quarter were $9.05 billion, an increase of 7% in U.S. dollars and 6% in local currency. Managed Services revenues reached $8.64 billion, an increase of 11% in both U.S. dollars and local currency.
New bookings for the quarter were $18.7 billion, with consulting bookings of $9.2 billion and managed services bookings of $9.5 billion.
Adjusted operating income for the quarter was $2.70 billion, or 16.7% of revenues.
Products revenues reached $5.43 billion, up 12% in U.S. dollars and 10% in local currency. Health &amp; Public Service revenues increased by 13% in U.S. dollars and 12% in local currency to $3.81 billion.
Financial Services revenue reached $3.17 billion, up 4% in U.S. dollars and local currency. Resources revenue was $2.42 billion, up 6% in U.S. dollars and local currency.
Communications, Media &amp; Technology revenue was $2.86 billion, up 7% in U.S. dollars and local currency.
The company clocked Generative AI new bookings of $1.2 billion.
Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture, said, "Our strategy to lead reinvention for clients while continuing to invest in our business has given us a strong start to fiscal 2025. We delivered broad-based revenue growth across both consulting and managed services, and across each market and industry group, gaining market share."
Outlook: Accenture's business outlook for fiscal 2025 now assumes that the foreign-exchange impact on its results in U.S. dollars will be approximately negative 0.5% compared with fiscal 2024; the company previously expected the impact to be positive 1.5%.
Accenture expects second-quarter revenues of $16.2 billion–$16.8 billion (versus&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $16.63 billion</a>).
For fiscal 2025, the company raised revenue growth of 4% to 7% in local currency, compared <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41044051/accenture-q4-earnings-revenue-and-profit-beat-20b-in-new-bookings-dividend-and-buyback-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">to 3% to 6% previously</a>.
Price Action: ACN stock is up 4.72% at $364.01 premarket at the last check on Thursday.
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U.S. stock futures climbed on Thursday in premarket hours after the indices declined in the previous session following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/12/42561549/fed-slashes-interest-rates-by-0-25-as-predicted-december-dot-plot-flags-only-2-potential-cuts-in-2025">hawkish cut</a> from the Federal Reserve. The futures of all four major indices were trading higher.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.54% and 4.32%, respectively.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve did reduce interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 4.25%-4.5%, as expected. However, the revised economic projections indicate only two possible rate cuts in 2025—down from the four predicted in September and fewer than the three that markets had anticipated before the meeting.
The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025 decision was at 91.4%, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according</a> to CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.
GDP revisions slated to be released later today will reveal whether the economy maintained the previously estimated 2.8% growth rate for the third quarter.
Investors will receive another critical economic data point on Friday with the release of the November personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation index. This release follows other inflation indicators that suggest price increases accelerated in November.
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<td>0.28%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.37%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.39%</td>
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In premarket trading on Thursday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.52% to $589.35 and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.48% to $518.94, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42569953/dow-dips-over-1100-points-falling-for-10th-session-as-powell-adopts-hawkish-stance-greed-index-moves-to-fear-zone">Dow Jones dropping for the tenth consecutive session</a>, falling by more than 1,100 points.
On the economic front, the U.S. posted a current account deficit of $310.9 billion in the third quarter, up from a revised deficit of $275.0 billion in the previous quarter and exceeding market expectations of a $284 billion gap. Meanwhile, U.S. housing starts declined by 1.8%, reaching an annualized rate of 1.289 million units in November, down from 1.312 million in October.
All sectors of the S&amp;P 500 ended the day in the red, with consumer discretionary, real estate, and communication services stocks seeing the largest losses.
&#8220;It&#8217;s been a very mild year with just 17 declines of 1% or more,&#8221; said Charlie Bilello, chief market strategist at Creative Planning Investor.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The S&amp;P 500 fell 2.95% today, the worst day for stocks since August 5 (Nikkei black Monday crash). Overall, it&#39;s been a very mild year with just 17 declines of 1% or more (vs. 29 in the average year). History of large down days since 1928&#8230; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPX</a><a href="https://t.co/l5IYmkf6Ih">https://t.co/l5IYmkf6Ih</a> <a href="https://t.co/XSAGBsgiIY">pic.twitter.com/XSAGBsgiIY</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1869527952851116382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Insights From Analysts
Talking about her 2025 projections after the Fed&#8217;s rate cut, Julia Khandoshko, the CEO of Mind Money in a conversation with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a> said, &#8220;In 2025, investors should focus on three key strategies: monitoring the impact of political and economic changes on markets, investing in promising sectors such as AI and biotechnology without excessive dependence on technology, and actively diversifying the portfolio with traditional industries and new opportunities in emerging markets.&#8221;
Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer for Northlight Asset Management, said that markets are forward-looking and reacted to the Fed&#8217;s 2025 projection and not the quarter-point cut that it delivered.
&#8220;Santa came early and dropped a 25-bps rate cut in the market&#8217;s stocking but accompanied it with a note saying that there would be coal next year,&#8221; Zaccarelli said.
Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, described the stock market's recent downturn as a "healthy" reaction to the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to future interest rate cuts.
&#8220;The market was overly optimistic…so I am not surprised at the sell-off,&#8221; he said.
He suggested that the Fed might reduce rates only once or twice next year, with the possibility of no cuts at all due to inflation concerns. Siegel also mentioned potential tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump could impact inflation, though he believes the actual tariffs may not be as significant as feared.
Bill Adams, chief economist for Comerica Bank, said the Fed is reacting to the incoming Trump administration&#8217;s policies, which it sees as most likely to boost growth and inflation, as well as tighten the job market.
Trump does not have much control over the pace of rate cuts in the near term, Adams said, but &#8220;that could change in 2026 if President-elect Trump gets the Senate to confirm a new Fed chair who is more sympathetic to his policy goals.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Important data is slated to be released in the rest of the week that will help investors determine the future course of action.
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<li>On Thursday, the data for initial jobless claims till Dec. 14, GDP&#8217;s second revision for the third quarter, and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey data for December will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>Existing home sales data and U.S. leading economic indicators for November will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>On Friday, personal income and spending data along with core and headline PCE index data for November will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>Consumer sentiment data for December will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>Carnival Corporation and Winnebago Industries will report earnings.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Accenture Plc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) was up 3.56% ahead of its Q1 earnings call scheduled before the opening bell. Wall Street expects quarterly earnings at $3.40 per share on revenue of $17.12 billion.</li>
<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) was down 15.52% after it posted better-than-expected earnings but sales missed expectations in the first quarter.</li>
<li>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) was just up 0.4% in premarket a analysts expect it to post quarterly earnings at 64 cents per share on revenue of $12.13 billion after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) was 8.85% lower in premarket trading after it reported worse-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter.</li>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) was up 22.55% after it inked an agreement with Astellas Pharma allowing the latter to leverage Sangamo&#8217;s novel proprietary neurotropic adeno-associated virus capsid. Sangamo will receive a $20 million upfront license fee and is eligible to earn up to $1.3 billion in additional licensed target fees.</li>
<li>KULR Technology Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#NYSE">KULR</a>) was up 27.88% after it announced plans to launch the KULR ONE Space battery via launch integrator Exolaunch on a SpaceX rideshare mission scheduled for 2026.</li>
<li>Mesoblast Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MESO#NASDAQ">MESO</a>) rose 42.61% in pre-market trading after Mesoblast's RYONCIL became the first FDA-approved mesenchymal stromal cell therapy in the U.S.</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were lower in the early New York session by 0.94% to hover around $69.92 per barrel.
The gold spot index fell by 0.82% to $2,631.59 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.12% to 107.893 level.
Asian markets declined on Thursday, as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, South Korea&#8217;s Kospi, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, India&#8217;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, and Australia&#8217;s ASX 200 index fell, while China&#8217;s CSI 300 index ended marginally higher.
Most European markets were also trading lower.
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