Nov 4 close
Accenture shares have drawn attention this week for relative strength following fourth-quarter results that topped management guidance, with revenue of $18.7 billion growing 7% in local currency and bookings reaching $22.2 billion. Coverage has also framed Accenture against peers such as Oracle and Microsoft, noting its base of more than 9,000 clients and 317 "Diamond" relationships, while a separate report notes plans to reduce office space at Salesforce Tower starting in 2027. Other pieces have compared Accenture's AI-driven growth prospects with those of Innodata.
The stock closed at $264.27, up 3.8%, and sits above both its 50-day average of $207.18 and 200-day average of $191.05, with the shorter average above the longer one. The GekkoIndex reads 47.2, placing it in the Neutral zone, down 2.5 over the last five readings. Price stands 14.6% above Gekko Fair Value of $230.65, a gap the checklist flags as a headwind.
The next earnings date falls on 17 December 2026, 42 days out and beyond a typical 20-trading-day hold. Over the last 90 days, insiders made 3 open-market purchases totaling $3,200,889, and members of Congress reported 4 buys and 0 sales. Seasonally, the next 20 trading days have averaged a 6.6% gain across 5 years, rising in 4 of them. Analyst consensus among 23 firms includes 10 buy and 13 hold ratings, with a consensus target of $229.74.
Written by AI from the Nov 4, 2026 close and checked automatically against the figures on this page.
Accenture scores 4 supportive, 1 mixed and 1 headwind across the 6 checklist items with data.
Six things swing traders check before a 20-day hold, read from the latest data.
4 supportive1 mixed1 headwind
Above 50 and 200-day
Close $264.27 is above the 50-day ($207.18) and 200-day ($191.05) averages, and the 50-day is above the 200-day.
See the chart47.2, Neutral
Reading 47.2 is in the Neutral zone.
See the GekkoIndex14.6% above
Price is 14.6% above Gekko Fair Value (more than 5% above).
See fair valueLeans bullish
Last 90 days: 3 open-market insider purchases; Congress 4 buys / 0 sales.
See smart moneyReports in 42 days
Next report Dec 17, 2026, 42 days away — outside a typical 20-trading-day hold.
See earnings+6.6% on average
From this point in the calendar, the next 20 trading days averaged +6.6% over 5 years, rising in 4 of them.
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Accenture closed at $264.27 on Nov 4, 2026, +6.4% over the past year, inside a 52-week range of $118.15 to $291.09.
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Accenture works with organizations around the world on strategy, consulting, technology and operations, helping them plan and carry out large-scale change. Its work spans software and application development, automation and artificial intelligence, cloud and infrastructure setup, cybersecurity, and digital workplace tools. It is recognized for the breadth of these offerings, which touch nearly every function within a client's business.
The firm structures its work around specific business needs rather than a single product line, covering areas such as data governance, engineering and product development, supply chain and operations, customer experience, finance, and workforce development. It also advises on mergers and acquisitions, sustainability practices, and organizational planning, positioning itself as a partner for companies managing complex operational or digital shifts.
Accenture traces its founding to 1951 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Its shares are listed on the NYSE under the ticker ACN.
Accenture’s GekkoIndex — Gekko’s 0 to 100 smart money score — reads 47.2, in the Neutral zone, down 2.5 points over five sessions.
Down 2.5 points over five sessions.
Reading for Nov 4, 2026
| Zone | Readings | 5 days | 20 days | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buying | 66 | +0.3% | −0.6% | ||
| Accumulation | 261 | −0.9% | −1.5% | ||
| Neutral (current zone) | 344 | +0.4% | −0.3% | ||
| Distribution | 21 | −0.8% | +0.8% | ||
| Selling | 5 | Too few readings yet | |||
Average ACN share-price change over the trading days after each daily reading in its GekkoIndex history. Across every stock Gekko tracks, Neutral readings averaged +1.0% over 20 days. Past behaviour doesn’t guarantee future results.
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Accenture trades 14.6% above Gekko Fair Value of $230.65, so the shares are overvalued on Gekko’s estimate.
Gekko’s own estimate of what Accenture shares are worth, recalculated every trading day.
$230.65
Gekko Fair Value, Nov 4, 2026
14.6% Overvalued
At the end of Aug 2026 the price was 1.6% below the estimate.
Insiders filed 3 open-market purchases in Accenture worth $3.20M, and members of Congress disclosed 4 purchases and 0 sales, in the last 90 days.
Plus buybacks, unusual options and fund positions, each dated to when it became public.
$3.20Min 3 open-market purchases
| Filed | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28 | Sweet Julie Spellman director, officer: Chair and CEO | Purchase | $2.49M |
| Oct 28 | Sweet Julie Spellman director, officer: Chair and CEO | Purchase | $515K |
| Oct 28 | Price Paula A director | Purchase | $200K |
From Form 4 filings, dated to when each was filed.
4trades disclosed: 4 purchases and 0 sales.
| Member | Amount | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McCaul House, TX, purchase | $50,001 - $100,000 | Oct 16 traded Aug 28 |
| Scott Mr Franklin House, FL, purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sep 18 traded Aug 26 |
| Michael McCaul House, TX, purchase | $50,001 - $100,000 | Oct 16 traded Aug 25 |
| Ro Khanna House, CA, purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sep 7 traded Aug 10 |
From congressional disclosures, which report amounts as ranges.
Accenture has been buying back its own shares.
From company filings.
1of the funds Gekko tracks holds ACN.
Accenture reports on Dec 17, 2026, before the open (42 days away), and beat the EPS estimate in 8 of its last 8 reports.
Dec 17, 2026
Expected before the open, 42 days away
| Reported | EPS | Revenue | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | $3.29 est $3.18 | $18.68B est $18.03B | +8.5% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $3.80 est $3.71 | $18.72B est $18.78B | −20.0% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $2.93 est $2.84 | $18.04B est $17.84B | +2.5% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $3.94 est $3.74 | $18.74B est $18.53B | −0.5% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $3.03 est $2.98 | $17.60B est $17.38B | 0.0% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $3.49 est $3.35 | $17.73B est $17.32B | −3.7% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $2.82 est $2.81 | $16.66B est $16.62B | −5.9% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $3.59 est $3.42 | $17.69B est $17.15B | +5.4% |
“Move” is the close of the first session after the report compared with the close of the last session before it, so it reads the same whether the company reported before the open or after the close.
Analysts’ average 12-month price target for Accenture is $229.74, −13.1% from the last close, from 23 firms rating the stock in the last 90 days.
Each firm’s latest rating in the last 90 days: 23 firms.
| Date | Firm | Target | vs price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Wells Fargo | $252 | −4.6% |
| Oct 26 | UBS | $300 | +13.5% |
| Oct 21 | Robert W. Baird | $252 | −4.6% |
| Oct 15 | Susquehanna | $230 | −13.0% |
| Oct 15 | Morgan Stanley | $195 | −26.2% |
Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions. These are analyst targets and historical base rates, which don’t guarantee future results.
Over the next 20 trading days from Nov 4, Accenture averaged +6.6% across the last 5 years, rising in 4 of them.
| Window | Average | Years higher |
|---|---|---|
| Next 5 trading days | +3.3% | 3 of 5 |
| Next 10 trading days | +3.4% | 4 of 5 |
| Next 15 trading days | +4.3% | 4 of 5 |
| Next 20 trading days | +6.6% | 4 of 5 |
| Next 30 trading days | +6.3% | 4 of 5 |
For scale, ACN’s typical 20-trading-day move in either direction is about 6.1%.
Accenture’s market cap is $161.7B, with a P/E ratio of 19.2 and revenue of $74.18B over the last twelve months.
Coverage of Accenture this week reads positive: 6 positive, 2 neutral and 0 negative headlines.
Accenture’s 6 largest industry peers by market value, with today’s move, GekkoIndex zone and gap to Gekko Fair Value.
| Stock | GekkoIndex zone | vs Fair Value |
|---|---|---|
| IBMInternational Business Machines | Neutral | 8.4% below |
| NETCloudflare | Accumulation | 11.4% below |
| FTNTFortinet | Buying | 5.1% above |
| WDAYWorkday | Neutral | 15.9% above |
| CTSHCognizant Technology Solutions | Neutral | 18.7% below |
| HPQHP | Accumulation | 6.2% below |
A peer links to its own page where one exists.
Accenture’s market cap is $161.7B at the Nov 4, 2026 close of $264.27, with 611.9M shares outstanding. The shares trade on a P/E ratio of 19.2.
The consensus analyst 12-month price target for Accenture is $229.74, −13.1% from the last close. Of the 23 firms that rated the stock in the last 90 days, 10 rate it a buy, 13 a hold and 0 a sell. Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions of its own.
On Gekko’s estimate Accenture is overvalued: the Nov 4, 2026 close of $264.27 is 14.6% above Gekko Fair Value of $230.65. Gekko Fair Value is recalculated every trading day, and a gap inside 5% either way counts as about fair value.
Accenture is expected to report on Dec 17, 2026, before the market opens (42 days away). Analysts expect earnings of $3.95 per share on revenue of $19.39B. Accenture beat the earnings estimate in 8 of its last 8 reports, moving 5.8% on average across the report.
Accenture’s 52-week high is $291.09 and its 52-week low is $118.15; it closed at $264.27 on Nov 4, 2026, +6.4% over the past year. Over the last five years the shares peaked at $417.37 on Dec 29, 2021.
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