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$258.24 +4.46% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $260.93
Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A) (ACN) earns a Roarable Rating of A (Strong Buy) with 88/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (32% profit margin, 24% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE A • STRONG BUY
Cap $165.32B
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As of 2026-11-02, Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A) (NYSE: ACN) is rated A (Strong Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 88/100 at a spot price of $258.24 (+4.46% 1D, market cap $165.32B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 19/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ACN ranks #1 in composite RQD confidence.
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Business Services), ACN carries a Roarable A (88/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.5x, gross margin of 31.9%, and ROIC of 23.6%. By comparison, UBER (Uber Technologies Inc.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 13.4x, ROIC 14.4%, cap $134.28B) and BABA (Alibaba Group Holding Limited American) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 16.1x, ROIC 7.6%, cap $241.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PDD leads on earnings multiple (8.1x) while ACN leads on capital efficiency (23.6% ROIC).
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Per ACN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31, CIK 0001467373), Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A) generated $69.67B in revenue (+7.4% YoY), $7.68B in net income, and $10.87B in free cash flow against $64.70B in total assets and $15.14B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (32% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $260.93 (+1.04%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 19/20 (A+) • 15.6% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A+ · Rk A-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+13.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ACN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (88/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ACN SCORES 88/100 (A) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+19/20 pts (22% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 15.6% FCF Margin ($10.87B FCF) & 31.9% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+19/20 pts (22% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±8.6% realized swing band)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit15/20 pts (-5 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (62.1) create a -5 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade A-$213.56+12% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade A$239.12-1.7% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade A$235.16+9.8% Next Q
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CurrentGrade A$258.24+9.5% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 88/100 (A) score, ACN faces multiple-compression risk if 21.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 29.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
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Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($205.21) or 200D SMA ($190.98) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($293.10) toward Bear Floor ($211.76).
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Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A) (ACN) surged +4.46% to $258.24, trading at 81% of its 52-week range ($118.15 – $291.09). High-quality cash engine (32% profit margin, 24% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 81% of its 52-week range ($118.15 – $291.09) with RSI-14 at 62.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±8.6% around $258.24 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable A (Strong Buy) backed by 31.9% gross margin and $10.9B annual free cash flow.
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ACN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +43.37%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $243.4H $258.2L $243.4C $258.2VOL 4.61M
RES: $261.6SUP: $191.7SMA50: $205.2SMA200: $191.0
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
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15.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +7.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (ACN vs. UBER, BABA, PDD, MELI)
Industry: Business Services (90 Tracked Issuers)Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A) (ACN) ranks #1 by composite RQD confidence (88/100, grade A) and #11 by equity capitalization ($165.32B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PDD leads on earnings valuation at 8.1x trailing P/E, while ACN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 23.6% ROIC and 31.9% gross margin. ACN currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 88/100 (A).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A) | A | 88/100 | 21.5x | 31.9% | 23.6% | +4.46% | $165.32B | Benchmark Subject |
| UBER Uber Technologies Inc. | C+ | 67/100 | 13.4x | — | 14.4% | -0.74% | $134.28B | /uber-vs-acn → |
| BABA Alibaba Group Holding Limited American | D | 50/100 | 16.1x | 39.8% | 7.6% | -1.51% | $241.13B | /baba-vs-acn → |
| PDD PDD Holdings Inc. | B- | 71/100 | 8.1x | 56.3% | 18.6% | -0.84% | $112.85B | /pdd-vs-acn → |
| MELI MercadoLibre Inc. | D+ | 54/100 | 42.1x | 63.2% | 13.9% | -2.14% | $84.16B | /meli-vs-acn → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-08-31 • CIK 0001467373In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31), Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A) (ACN) reported GAAP revenue of $69.67B (+7.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $64.90B , and +8.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $7.68B, operating cash flow of $11.47B, and free cash flow of $10.87B (+26.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, ACN closed FY2025 with $64.70B in total assets against $15.14B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.42, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-08-31 | $69.67B | $7.68B | $11.47B | $10.87B | $64.70B | $15.14B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-08-31 | $64.90B | $7.26B | $9.13B | $8.61B | $59.87B | $14.01B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-08-31 | $64.11B | $6.87B | $9.52B | $6.64B | $90.93B | $21.28B |
3. ACN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs ACN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A) (NYSE: ACN) is rated A (Strong Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 88/100 at a spot price of $258.24 (+4.46% 1D, market cap $165.32B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 19/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 19/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ACN ranks #1 in composite RQD confidence.
How does ACN compare to UBER and BABA in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Business Services), ACN carries a Roarable A (88/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.5x, gross margin of 31.9%, and ROIC of 23.6%. By comparison, UBER (Uber Technologies Inc.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 13.4x, ROIC 14.4%, cap $134.28B) and BABA (Alibaba Group Holding Limited American) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 16.1x, ROIC 7.6%, cap $241.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PDD leads on earnings multiple (8.1x) while ACN leads on capital efficiency (23.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ACN?
Per ACN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-31, CIK 0001467373), Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A) generated $69.67B in revenue (+7.4% YoY), $7.68B in net income, and $10.87B in free cash flow against $64.70B in total assets and $15.14B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (32% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is ACN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
ACN last traded at $258.24 (+4.46% on volume of 10,355,809 shares), positioning the stock +25.84% above its 50-day simple moving average ($205.21) and +35.22% above its 200-day simple moving average ($190.98). Across its 52-week range of $118.15 to $291.09, ACN sits at the 81.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.6% ($236.03 to $280.45).
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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 88/100 (A)
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ACN — Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, ACN carries an RQD Score of 88 and a letter grade of A, labeled "Roarable Strong Buy — Excellent Cash & Whale Support." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 19/20 (ROIC 23.6%; FCF yield 6.58%), supporting the case that the business converts capital efficiently into cash; Whale 13F Flow at 19/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), indicating strong large-holder interest per the rating; Insider Conviction at 17/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 15/20 (Beta 0.96; sector sensitivity), the weakest pillar, suggesting the stock's macro alignment is comparatively less favorable than its cash and ownership profile; and Forensic Balance Sheet at 18/20 (Altman Z 5.42; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.42), pointing to strong financial health. For a prospective investor, the upside drivers cited by the rating are cash generation and institutional support; the valuation tradeoff is that the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 21.5 and EV/EBITDA of 15.7 per the market data, with a 0% dividend yield, so returns depend on continued growth rather than income. The 15/20 macro pillar is the principal caveat to monitor. This is an analytical summary of the rating, not personalized advice.
Snapshot
Business
Accenture plc Class A Ordinary Shares (Ireland) (ACN) is listed on the NYSE and classified per the profile under Consumer Discretionary, Business Services. Per the profile, the company operates in Business Services. Not available in source data: the products or services sold, customer base, and revenue model.
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $69673.0M | $10225.7M | $7678.4M | N/A | $10874.4M | $9649.4M | $15139.4M |
| FY 2024 | $64896.5M | $9595.8M | $7264.8M | N/A | $8614.5M | $8306.1M | $14009.1M |
| FY 2023 | $64111.7M | $8809.9M | $6871.6M | N/A | $6639.2M | N/A | $21276.9M |
Per the market data, gross margin is 31.9%, operating margin 14.7%, and net margin 11%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 23.6%, the Altman Z-Score is 5.42, and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9. Debt/Equity is 0.42 per the rating's forensic pillar. Reported debt declined from $21276.9M (FY 2023) to $15139.4M (FY 2025) while cash rose from $8306.1M to $9649.4M over FY 2024–FY 2025.
Open Questions
- What products and services generate the reported revenue, and who are the customers?
- What were reported EPS figures for the financial periods, given EPS is listed as N/A in the SEC financials?
- What is the source and date of the 13F, insider Form 4, and Congressional PTR flows that underpin the 19/20 and 17/20 pillar scores?
- What drives the 15/20 Macro Regime Fit score, and how does sector sensitivity affect the stock?
- Why is FY 2023 cash not reported, and how does the reported debt trend reconcile with the Debt/Equity figure?
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🎯 Target: $291.72 (+18.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ACN (A • RQD 88/100) a Buy at $247.22?
Welcome to the ACN (Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 88/100 (Roarable Strong Buy — Excellent Cash & Whale Support) in Business Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (23.6% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $185.42 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $247.22 Pump the brakes on ACN — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ACN, but look at what you are paying: 21.5x trailing P/E with 31.9% gross margins. Unless Accenture plc (Ireland) (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $316.44 (+28.0%)
Spot @ $247.22 ACN cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ACN, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Business Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $247.22 (52-wk range $118.15 - $291.09), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.