Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is a global professional services company that provides a range of services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company operates in over 120 countries and serves clients across various industries. Accenture competes with other major consulting firms like IBM, Deloitte, and Capgemini.
On February 10, 2026, Sweet Julie Spellman, Accenture's director, officer, Chair, and CEO, sold 217 shares of Class A ordinary shares at $236.11 each. This transaction left her with 21,095 shares. The sale comes at a time when Accenture's stock performance has been under pressure, as highlighted by Zacks.
Accenture's stock recently closed at $236.76, a 1.6% decline from its previous close. This contrasts with the broader market's positive performance, where the S&P 500 rose by 0.47%, the Dow by 0.04%, and the Nasdaq by 0.9%. Accenture's shares have decreased by 14.27% prior to this session, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500.
Investors are looking forward to Accenture's upcoming earnings report. The expected earnings per share (EPS) is $2.87, a 1.77% increase from the same quarter last year. Revenue is projected to reach $17.74 billion, a 6.51% rise compared to the previous year. For the full year, earnings are anticipated to be $13.87 per share with revenue of $73 billion.
Accenture's financial metrics provide insights into its valuation. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 19.60 and a price-to-sales ratio of about 2.11. Its enterprise value to sales ratio is around 2.09, and the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 12.21. The earnings yield is about 5.10%, and the debt-to-equity ratio is approximately 0.27, indicating moderate debt levels. The current ratio of about 1.41 suggests Accenture can cover its short-term liabilities with short-term assets.
