RBC Capital Rates Accenture (ACN) buy, $175 Price Target

RBC Capital has reiterated its buy rating on Accenture plc with a price target raised to $175, a 35.56% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 22, 2026, 12:02 PM EDT · Updated Jun 25, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT

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RBC Capital rated Accenture plc ($ACN) "buy" with a $175 price target on June 22, 2026.

Since the rating, $ACN is down 0.1% after 1 week, up 13.6% after 1 month and up 87.7% to date (from the $122.37 close on Jun 22, 2026).

ACN Accenture plc

$229.68 -9.10% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On June 22, 2026, RBC Capital reiterated its buy rating on Accenture (ACN), setting a new price target of $175, up from a prior target of $175.
Accenture's stock is currently trading at $129.09, significantly below its 52-week high of $291.09, indicating potential upside based on the new target.
Analysts have a consensus buy rating on Accenture, with an average price target of $224.95 from 24 analyst opinions.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Buy Rating

On June 22, 2026, RBC Capital reiterated its buy rating on Accenture plc (ACN) on the NYSE, setting a price target of $175. This new target reflects a positive outlook for the company, especially as it trades at $129.09, below its 52-week high of $291.09.

Analyst rating track record

RBC Capital vs. the S&P 500

YTD return +2.78% hypothetical

All-time return +6.41% S&P 500 +30.45%

vs. S&P 500 -24.04% behind the index

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Target Change Signals Confidence

RBC Capital's latest move raises the price target from a previous figure of $175, although it did not specify a new target prior. This suggests the firm remains confident in Accenture's growth potential despite current market conditions.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Accenture has received a generally favorable reception from analysts. Recently, TD Cowen maintained a hold rating with a price target of $201 on October 15, 2026. Susquehanna also kept a neutral rating but adjusted its target to $230 on the same date. Goldman Sachs maintained its buy rating, raising the target to $260 on October 2, 2026, while Truist Securities and Wells Fargo have hold ratings with targets of $220 and $210, respectively. The average price target among analysts is $224.95, indicating a strong consensus on the company's potential.

Stock Performance Context

Currently, Accenture's stock is trading at $129.09, which is well below its 52-week high of $291.09. The stock's performance could be seen as undervalued, especially in light of the bullish target set by RBC Capital. The company's P/E ratio stands at 16.6, suggesting it is reasonably priced compared to its earnings.

12-month forecast

$ACN price target

Accenture plc daily closes and this analyst's $175 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

In its latest quarter, Accenture reported revenue of approximately $74.2 billion with a revenue growth rate of 6.2%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) was $13.56, supported by a net margin of 11.3% and a return on equity (ROE) of 26%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for December 17, 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.

What Accenture plc Does

Accenture plc, based in Dublin, Ireland, offers a wide range of consulting and technology services. It operates across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and technology. The firm collaborates with major companies like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft to drive innovation and growth.

What's Ahead for Accenture plc

Investors will be watching for Accenture's next earnings report on December 17, 2026. The reaffirmed buy rating from RBC Capital, along with its new price target, indicates a positive outlook for the company. As always, remember that analyst ratings reflect past performance and may not represent current market conditions.