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ACN

Accenture plc

S&P 500
ACN|Technology|Information Technology Services|$193.54|P/E 16.5|MCap 123.6B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Accenture plc

Accenture plc is a leading global professional services company that helps enterprises reinvent their operations through strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song, and Industry X services. It builds digital cores powered by AI, data, cloud, security, and automation, enabling clients to accelerate transformations across industries including communications, media and technology; financial services; health and public service; products such as consumer goods, retail, industrial, and life sciences; and resources like energy, utilities, chemicals, and natural resources. Accenture plc offers business process outsourcing for functions like finance, accounting, supply chain, marketing, sales, and human resources, alongside industry-specific services in banking, insurance, and health. Its Song division crafts hyper-personalized customer experiences via design, marketing, commerce, and AI-driven service innovations. Industry X combines digital engineering with manufacturing expertise to redefine product design, production, and capital projects using robotics, digital twins, and advanced AI. Operations leverage the SynOps platform for AI-enabled, scalable enterprise processes. Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with a major office in New York, Accenture plc serves approximately 9,000 clients worldwide through its global footprint and ecosystem partnerships.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.97%

Annual Dividend

$5.92

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

50.17%

FCF Payout Ratio

32.87%

Stock Price

$193.54

52-Week Range

$187.00 $325.71

Dividend Health Score

87/ 100Very Safe

ACN's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 50.2% earnings payout ratio & 32.9% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 6.24% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
50.2%Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
32.9%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
34.0%Safe
Interest Coverage
45.9xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-5.0%Very Safe
Current Ratio
1.4xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
25.7Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
25.0%Very Safe
Operating Margin
17.0%Safe
Gross Margin
33.1%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
6.2%Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ACN annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ACN earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

January 13, 2026

Next Payment Date

February 13, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

3.28%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

6.24%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

7.67%

3-Year Total Growth

10.17%

5-Year Total Growth

35.37%

10-Year Total Growth

109.43%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$19,354.00

Annual Income

$592.00

Quarterly Income

$148.00

Monthly Income

$49.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ACN's current dividend yield?
Accenture plc (ACN) currently has a dividend yield of 2.97%, based on a stock price of $193.54 and an annual dividend of $5.92.
When is ACN's next dividend payment date?
ACN's next ex-dividend date is 2026-01-13 and the next payment date is 2026-02-13. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does ACN pay in dividends per year?
Accenture plc paid $4.44 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has ACN been increasing its dividend?
Accenture plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 6.24% and a 10-year CAGR of 7.67%.
Is ACN's dividend safe?
Accenture plc has a payout ratio of 50.17%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 32.87%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is ACN's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Accenture plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for technology companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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