Mizuho Rates Accenture (ACN) buy, $226 Price Target

Mizuho maintains its buy rating on Accenture, setting a $226 price target, a 77.14% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 23, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT · Updated Jun 26, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT

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Mizuho rated Accenture plc ($ACN) "buy" with a $226 price target on June 23, 2026.

Since the rating, $ACN is down 2.0% after 1 week, up 10.6% after 1 month and up 84.5% to date (from the $124.50 close on Jun 23, 2026).

ACN Accenture plc

$229.68 -9.10% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Mizuho reiterated its buy rating on Accenture, setting a price target of $226 on June 23, 2026.
Mizuho's $226 price target implies 77.14% upside from Accenture plc's ($ACN) current $127.58 share price.
Accenture shares traded at $121.38 on Tuesday, with a market cap of $76.4 billion, a P/E ratio of 10, and a beta of 1.07.
Insiders including CEO Julie Spellman Sweet bought shares in early June, while analysts like RBC Capital maintain a buy rating.

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Mizuho has reiterated its buy rating on Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) with a price target of $226. This update was made on June 23, 2026, by analyst Dan Dolev. The firm continues to see value in Accenture's stock, which traded at $121.38 on Tuesday.

Analyst rating track record

Mizuho vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -22.53% hypothetical

All-time return -35.59% S&P 500 +14.50%

vs. S&P 500 -50.09% behind the index

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Accenture plc Stock Down 40.6%

Shares of NYSE:ACN traded near $121.38 on Tuesday. Accenture has a market cap of approximately $76.4 billion, with a P/E ratio of 9.97 and a forward P/E of 8.50. The company's beta is 1.07, indicating slightly higher volatility than the market. Over the past 52 weeks, Accenture's stock has ranged from a low of $118.15 to a high of $307.77. The stock's 50-day moving average is $177.80, and the 200-day moving average is $226.11.

12-month forecast

$ACN price target

Accenture plc daily closes and this analyst's $226 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Accenture reported revenue of $73.1 billion with a growth rate of 5.6%. The company achieved a net margin of 10.66% and a return on equity of 24.41%. Its earnings per share were $12.52. Investors can expect the next earnings report on September 24, 2026.

Earnings drift grade

Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.

F 28/100

Reported Jun 18, 2026

Forward outlook
8 analysts cut price targets. 0 raised targets after the report.
EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 1.4%. Revenue missed estimates by 1.1%.
Profit surprise
EBITDA came in 17% below estimates. Operating income met estimates.
Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average going in.
Analyst signal
2 analyst downgrades after the report. 8 price target cuts after the report.
Earnings quality
Free cash flow was positive.

Earnings Call Summary

Accenture delivered a strong quarter with $18.7 billion in revenue, up four percent year over year, and record bookings of $22.1 billion. The company now has 85,000 artificial intelligence and data professionals, exceeding its goal. Management highlighted major demand from clients across artificial intelligence transformation, cybersecurity, and core business process modernization, with significant momentum in large enterprise programs and growing opportunities in emerging markets.

Guidance Accenture raised full year guidance and now expects between $127.25 billion and $128.75 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026. They also increased earnings per share guidance to between $13.65 and $13.90. Management expects three percent to five percent revenue growth, with free cash flow expected to reach $10.8 billion to $11.5 billion, and plans to deploy about $5 billion in acquisitions.

Severe negative reset. The report materially damaged the forward outlook and likely forces major downward revisions.

Dividend

Accenture offers an annual dividend rate of $6.52, resulting in a yield of 5.09%. The company's dividend payout ratio stands at 50.88%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Accenture plc

In early June, several insiders at Accenture, including CEO Julie Spellman Sweet, purchased shares. Sweet acquired 216 shares at an average price of $179.76. Other executives such as John Walsh, Joel Unruch, Melissa Burgum, Katherine Lee Clifford, and Manish Sharma also bought shares around the same price.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 23, 2026, Mizuho maintained its buy rating on Accenture with a price target of $226. On June 22, Truist Securities and TD Cowen both maintained a hold rating with a target of $150. Susquehanna also maintained a hold rating, setting a target of $140. RBC Capital and Guggenheim both maintained buy ratings with targets of $175 and $185, respectively.

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a global professional services company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It provides a range of services including strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company serves clients in various sectors such as communications, media, technology, financial services, health, public service, and more. Led by CEO Julie T. Spellman Sweet, Accenture employs approximately 799,000 people worldwide.

Bottom Line

Accenture's reaffirmed buy rating from Mizuho with a $226 target reflects continued confidence in the company's value. Shares recently traded at $121.38, providing a potentially attractive entry point for investors. As a leading player in the technology services sector, Accenture's ongoing growth and innovation are closely watched by market participants. Remember, this analysis is based on past data and does not predict future performance.