ACN · ACCENTURE PLC A

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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

+50.80%

Held by 1 AI ETF

PQUS0.620%

as of Oct 23

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.

Buy signals15

Win rate100% (15/15)

Avg buy return+46.72%

PQUSnow 0.620% of fund16 signals

PQUS · Weight increase · 3d

weight 0.520% → 0.580% (+0.060 pp)·stock up 28.5% in the 30 days before

Oct 20·entry $239.12·now $249.37Drifting

+4.29%

since Oct 20

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.520% → 0.560% (+0.040 pp)·stock up 20.7% in the 30 days before

Oct 16·entry $229.68·now $249.37Drifting

+8.57%

since Oct 16

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.570% → 0.470% (-0.100 pp)·stock up 1.0% in the 30 days before

Oct 5·entry $195.05·now $249.37

+27.85%

since Oct 5

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 $249.37Chased

+31.41%

since Aug 30

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 $249.37

+31.52%

since Aug 28

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 $249.37Chased

+34.59%

since Aug 21

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 $249.37

+46.71%

since Aug 15

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 $249.37Chased

+39.71%

since Aug 13

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 $249.37

+41.91%

since Aug 7

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 $249.37

+50.44%

since Aug 1

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 $249.37

+50.30%

since Jul 31

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

stock up 13.8% in the 30 days before

Jul 24·entry $146.99·now $249.37

+69.65%

since Jul 24

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

stock down 13.3% in the 30 days before

Jul 19·entry $144.73·now $249.37Chased

+72.30%

since Jul 19

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 26.2% in the 30 days before

Jul 2·entry $137.35·now $249.37

+81.56%

since Jul 2

PQUS · Weight increase · 2d

stock down 26.9% in the 30 days before

Jun 26·entry $128.98·now $249.37Chased

+93.34%

since Jun 26

PQUS · Weight decrease · 2d

stock down 27.6% in the 30 days before

Jun 20·entry $124.83·now $249.37

+99.77%

since Jun 20

LQAIno longer held13 signals

LQAI · Exit · 1d

weight 0.200% → 0 (exited)·stock down 6.6% in the 30 days before

Sep 29·entry $177.12·now $249.37

+40.79%

since Sep 29

LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.230% → 0.210% (-0.020 pp)·stock down 1.0% in the 30 days before

Sep 18·entry $181.29·now $249.37

+37.55%

since Sep 18

LQAI · Weight increase · 3d

weight 0.200% → 0.230% (+0.030 pp)·stock up 9.2% in the 30 days before

Sep 14·entry $195.00·now $249.37Chased

+27.88%

since Sep 14

LQAI · Weight increase · 2d

weight 0.200% → 0.220% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 2.1% in the 30 days before

Sep 11·entry $183.90·now $249.37Chased

+35.60%

since Sep 11

LQAI · Weight decrease · 3d

weight 0.230% → 0.200% (-0.030 pp)·stock down 1.4% in the 30 days before

Sep 9·entry $175.80·now $249.37

+41.85%

since Sep 9

LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d

weight 0.230% → 0.210% (-0.020 pp)·stock up 1.9% in the 30 days before

Sep 8·entry $179.03·now $249.37

+39.29%

since Sep 8

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 $249.37Chased

+36.14%

since Aug 19

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 $249.37

+45.74%

since Aug 6

LQAI · Weight increase · 3d

stock up 38.8% in the 30 days before

Jul 29·entry $173.17·now $249.37Chased

+44.00%

since Jul 29

LQAI · Weight increase · 2d

stock up 27.7% in the 30 days before

Jul 28·entry $164.66·now $249.37Chased

+51.45%

since Jul 28

LQAI · Weight increase · 3d

stock down 13.3% in the 30 days before

Jul 17·entry $143.57·now $249.37Chased

+73.69%

since Jul 17

LQAI · Weight increase · 2d

stock down 12.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 16·entry $144.61·now $249.37Chased

+72.44%

since Jul 16

LQAI · New entry · 1d

stock down 20.5% in the 30 days before

Jul 7·entry $142.14·now $249.37Chased

+75.44%

since Jul 7

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

Fails the frameworkas of Aug 30

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.