Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN) Shares

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN). In a filing disclosed on March 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Accenture stock on February 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Thermon Group (NYSE:THR) on 3/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) on 3/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) on 2/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) on 2/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 2/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) on 2/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Champion Homes (NYSE:SKY) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tri Pointe Homes (NYSE:TPH) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/20/2026.

Accenture Price Performance

NYSE:ACN traded down $5.56 on Thursday, reaching $195.93. 7,049,080 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,136,384. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $244.68 and a 200-day simple moving average of $249.57. Accenture PLC has a 12 month low of $188.73 and a 12 month high of $326.73. The firm has a market cap of $120.61 billion, a PE ratio of 16.19, a P/E/G ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) last released its earnings results on Thursday, December 18th. The information technology services provider reported $3.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.73 by $0.21. Accenture had a return on equity of 26.65% and a net margin of 10.76%.The firm had revenue of $18.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.51 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.59 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. Accenture has set its FY 2026 guidance at 13.520-13.900 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Accenture PLC will post 12.73 earnings per share for the current year.

Accenture Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 13th were issued a dividend of $1.63 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, January 13th. This represents a $6.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.3%. Accenture’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 53.88%.

Accenture News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Accenture this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Udacity (part of Accenture) launched an accredited MBA focused on training AI product leaders, reinforcing Accenture’s ability to monetize AI/talent services and deepen client relationships. Udacity, Part of Accenture, Launches Accredited MBA to Train the Next Generation of AI Product Leaders
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and investor notes highlight Accenture as a primary beneficiary of AI implementation contracts — supporting medium/long‑term revenue growth from enterprise AI projects. Accenture (ACN) is Poised to Benefit from AI Implementation Contracts
• Positive Sentiment: Accenture expanded cloud/security offerings with a Google Cloud collaboration to bolster customers’ cloud security posture — a deal that can drive consulting and managed‑services revenue. Accenture Helps Organizations Strengthen Cloud Security with Google Cloud
• Positive Sentiment: At least one valuation view (Seeking Alpha) argues Accenture is undervalued after prior overvaluation, suggesting upside for longer‑term investors if execution continues. Accenture: Undervalued After Years Of Overvaluation
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets note heavy investor attention and provide mixed previews ahead of earnings — interest is high, but near‑term beat odds are unclear. Accenture (ACN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Firm coverage changes include a Guggenheim price‑target cut (still a Buy), and commentary that highlights both opportunity after the pullback and ongoing execution risks. Benzinga coverage of Guggenheim PT change
• Negative Sentiment: Truist lowered its ACN target to $260 (from $317) and warned that enterprise AI adoption checks are pressuring long‑term estimates — contributing to near‑term downside. Truist Lowers Accenture (ACN) Target to $260, Warns of Pressure on Long-Term Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank trimmed its target to $230 and kept a Hold rating, signaling reduced upside expectations and adding selling pressure ahead of results. Deutsche Bank Lowers Accenture (ACN) Target as it Maintains Hold View

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Piper Sandler set a $282.00 price objective on shares of Accenture in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Accenture from $251.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price target on shares of Accenture from $280.00 to $230.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, March 6th. Argus dropped their price objective on shares of Accenture from $370.00 to $335.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on Accenture from $270.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $288.35.

Insider Activity at Accenture

In other news, CEO Julie Spellman Sweet sold 6,057 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $241.23, for a total transaction of $1,461,130.11. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 15,255 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,679,963.65. This represents a 28.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, General Counsel Joel Unruch sold 1,332 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $275.00, for a total value of $366,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel owned 28,207 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,756,925. The trade was a 4.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 22,088 shares of company stock worth $5,970,434 in the last three months. 0.02% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Accenture

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Running Oak Capital LLC increased its position in shares of Accenture by 14.3% during the 3rd quarter. Running Oak Capital LLC now owns 57,541 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $14,190,000 after purchasing an additional 7,190 shares during the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC purchased a new position in Accenture during the second quarter worth $2,658,000. Weitz Investment Management Inc. increased its position in Accenture by 28.8% during the third quarter. Weitz Investment Management Inc. now owns 160,550 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $39,592,000 after acquiring an additional 35,900 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Accenture in the second quarter valued at $2,216,850,000. Finally, D.A. Davidson & CO. lifted its holdings in shares of Accenture by 17.4% in the 3rd quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 258,599 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $63,771,000 after acquiring an additional 38,325 shares during the last quarter. 75.14% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company that provides a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. The firm works with organizations across industries to design and implement business transformation programs, deploy and manage enterprise technology, optimize operations, and develop customer and digital experiences. Its offerings encompass management and technology consulting, systems integration, application and infrastructure services, cloud migration and managed services, as well as security and analytics capabilities.

The company delivers industry- and function-specific solutions, combining consulting expertise with proprietary tools, platforms and partnerships with major technology vendors.