Accenture (ACN) Primed for 10%+ Rally as Q3 Earnings Loom—Analysts Bullish
Wall Street's crystal-ball gazers are placing their bets: Accenture stock could surge double-digits post-earnings.
Why the optimism? The consulting giant's cloud and AI bets might finally be paying off—or at least that's what the suits want shareholders to believe.
Key factors to watch:
- Cloud revenue growth (because 'digital transformation' isn't just a buzzword anymore)
- Consulting pipeline strength (read: how many Fortune 500 CEOs they've terrified into signing contracts)
Remember kids, in the land of earnings season, hope springs eternal—until the CFO starts talking about 'macroeconomic headwinds.'
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What to Expect from Accenture’s Q3 Earnings
Wall Street analysts expect Accenture to report earnings of $3.32 per share for the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, up 6% from the year-ago quarter. Meanwhile, analysts project Q3 revenues at $17.32 billion, according to the TipRanks Analyst Forecasts Page. This marks a year-over-year increase of over 5%.
Analysts’ Views Ahead of Q3 Print
J.P. Morgan expects Accenture to deliver in-line revenue and a slight earnings boost in its upcoming Q3 results, helped by favorable currency movements. The firm also believes the company will likely maintain its Fiscal 2025 revenue guidance at the midpoint.
Similarly, Stifel analyst David Grossman kept a Buy rating on Accenture with a $355 price target. He expects Q3 results to be mostly in line, with full-year guidance likely unchanged. While industry demand remains weak, the analyst believes Accenture’s strong global presence and wide service range help limit risk. He also sees potential support from progress on tariffs and a weaker U.S. dollar, though these factors are expected to have only a small impact on earnings.
Is ACN a Good Stock to Buy Now?
Turning to Wall Street, ACN has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 13 Buys and six Hold ratings assigned in the last three months. At $353.44, the average ACN price target implies 13.27% upside potential.
