as of Sep 1
ACN
GrowthACCENTURE PLC A
Accenture plc provides strategy and consulting, industry X, song, and technology and operation services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It offers systems integration and application management; security; intelligent platform; infrastructure; software engineering; data, AI, cloud; and automation and global delivery services. The company also operates business processes for specific enterprise functions, including finance and accounting, sourcing and procurement, supply chain, marketing and sales, and human resources, as well as industry-specific services, such as platform trust and safety, banking, insurance, network and health services; and designs, manufactures, and assembles automation equipment, robotics, and other commercial hardware products.
Close · 3M
+8.28%
Held by 2 AI ETFs
as of Sep 2
Signal performance
Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.550% → 0.570% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 16.1% in the 30 days before
Aug 30·entry $189.76·now $193.12Fresh
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.570% → 0.550% (-0.020 pp)·stock up 16.1% in the 30 days before
Aug 28·entry $189.61·now $193.12
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.530% → 0.550% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 33.5% in the 30 days before
Aug 21·entry $185.28·now $193.12Drifting
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.630% → 0.550% (-0.080 pp)·stock up 22.3% in the 30 days before
Aug 15·entry $169.98·now $193.12
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.610% → 0.630% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 30.3% in the 30 days before
Aug 13·entry $178.49·now $193.12Drifting
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.730% → 0.600% (-0.130 pp)·stock up 26.4% in the 30 days before
Aug 7·entry $175.72·now $193.12
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.140% → 0.720% (-0.420 pp)·stock up 26.5% in the 30 days before
Aug 1·entry $165.76·now $193.12
PQUS · Sudden change · 1d
weight 1.140% → 0.780% (-0.360 pp)·stock up 26.5% in the 30 days before
Jul 31·entry $165.92·now $193.12
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.160% → 1.110% (-0.050 pp)·stock up 13.8% in the 30 days before
Jul 24·entry $146.99·now $193.12
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.080% → 1.150% (+0.070 pp)·stock down 13.3% in the 30 days before
Jul 19·entry $144.73·now $193.12Chased
PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.130% → 1.050% (-0.080 pp)·stock down 26.2% in the 30 days before
Jul 2·entry $137.35·now $193.12
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.820% → 1.130% (+0.310 pp)·stock down 26.9% in the 30 days before
Jun 26·entry $128.98·now $193.12Chased
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
stock down 13.0% in the 30 days before
May 17·entry $177.55·now $193.12Drifting
PQUS · Weight increase · 2d
stock down 9.9% in the 30 days before
Apr 30·entry $178.71·now $193.12Drifting
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.220% → 0.240% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 30.0% in the 30 days before
Aug 19·entry $183.17·now $193.12Drifting
LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 0.800% → 0.230% (-0.570 pp)·stock up 24.7% in the 30 days before
Aug 6·entry $171.11·now $193.12
LQAI · Weight increase · 3d
weight 0.660% → 0.860% (+0.200 pp)·stock up 38.8% in the 30 days before
Jul 29·entry $173.17·now $193.12Chased
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.660% → 0.800% (+0.140 pp)·stock up 27.7% in the 30 days before
Jul 28·entry $164.66·now $193.12Chased
LQAI · Weight increase · 3d
weight 0.630% → 0.690% (+0.060 pp)·stock down 13.3% in the 30 days before
Jul 17·entry $143.57·now $193.12Chased
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.630% → 0.680% (+0.050 pp)·stock down 12.5% in the 30 days before
Jul 16·entry $144.61·now $193.12Chased
LQAI · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 0.670% (new)·stock down 20.5% in the 30 days before
Jul 7·entry $142.14·now $193.12Chased
Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.
Buffett-style framework
The AI ETFs, PQUS and LQAI, show recent trends of increasing their holdings in Accenture, indicating a positive sentiment or an accumulation strategy based on their algorithms. In contrast, a Buffett-style value investing framework cannot conclude a "Pass" for ACN due to insufficient data to assess management, full financial health, and a crucial margin of safety.
- Circle of CompetenceAs a leading IT consulting firm, Accenture's business model and recurring client relationships offer sufficient predictability for long-term cash flow projections.
- Economic MoatAccenture benefits from a strong brand reputation, significant switching costs for its enterprise clients, and scale advantages that protect its excellent returns on invested capital.
- ManagementThe provided financial snippets do not contain sufficient information to assess management's integrity, capital allocation discipline, or alignment with shareholder interests.
- Financial HealthWhile current ROE is strong, comprehensive data for 10-year average ROE, stable operating margins, manageable debt, and owner earnings are not available to fully meet the financial health criteria.
- Margin of SafetyWithout detailed financial projections or a clear intrinsic value estimate, it is not possible to determine if the current market price offers a defensible margin of safety.
Accenture's business model and market position align with the framework's requirements for a predictable circle of competence and a durable economic moat. However, a complete value assessment is hindered by a lack of critical information regarding management quality, comprehensive financial health over time, and a discernible margin of safety. Consequently, the framework cannot recommend an investment in ACN at this time, resulting in a "Fail" verdict.
Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.