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AccentureB
NYSE / Software & Services
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Current thesis
Q3 results showed broad-based growth, 20 basis points of operating-margin expansion, 9% EPS growth, $3.6 billion of free cash flow and strong large-client bookings. AI transformation demand and cybersecurity expansion provide credible growth avenues.
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +10.2.
What can break
AI programs may take longer to translate into recognized revenue and margin expansion.
Momentum
70
Value
68
Sentiment
59
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $176.00 · Bull $188.00 · Bear $150.00Analysis 2026-08-18; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
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Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-10 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-08-18 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-10

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-10. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade B · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $181.18
Why
Momentum70 · Δ7d -20.0
Value68 · Δ7d +0.0
Sentiment59 · Δ7d +10.2
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.

Confirming evidence

  • • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +10.2.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • • AI programs may take longer to translate into recognized revenue and margin expansion.
  • • An officer reported multiple open-market sales on July 30, 2026; insider activity is a secondary signal only. [#SEC-FORM4-2026-07-31]
  • • Local-currency growth remains modest, bookings declined year over year, and management cited a U.S.

Catalyst clock

2026-11-16

June 18, 2026 cybersecurity platform expansion announcement

Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
70
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-20.0
Δ21d
+3.4
Value
68
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.0
Δ21d
-0.2
Sentiment
59
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+10.2
Δ21d
+4.3
Why this grade

Composite grade B. Momentum 70.5 / Value 67.8 / Sentiment 59.4

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-08-18. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$188.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-18 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Most likely
B
Base case
55%
Probability
Target price
$176.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-18 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
20%
Probability
Target price
$150.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-18 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$104.02B
Beta
1.24
Shares Out
611.94M
P/E (TTM)
21.8
P/S (TTM)
2.30
P/FCF (TTM)
21.02
Rev YoY
+5.6%
EPS YoY
+9.0%
Gross Margin
+31.7%
Op Margin
+15.5%
Net Debt
-$3.3B
Current Ratio
1.34
As of 2026-09-10 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data