# Accenture plc

Type: Company (ACN)

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-18**: Accenture reports Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings — Non-GAAP EPS of $3.80 beats estimates of $3.72–$3.75, but revenue of $18.7B misses $18.9B consensus; full-year revenue growth guidance cut to 3–4% local currency.
- **2026-06-18**: Accenture announces $4.18 billion cybersecurity acquisition spree — Acquires Dragos (OT/ICS threat detection), runZero (asset attack surface management), and NetRise (XIoT security) to expand cybersecurity services portfolio.
- **2026-06-18**: Accenture shares fall 16% in pre-market trading — Share price drops to $131.00 from June 17 close of $156.01, reflecting investor disappointment over revenue miss and guidance cut.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Berenberg Slashes Accenture PT 19% to $220, Still Sees 17% Upside on AI Pivot
2026-06-22 09:19:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Berenberg cut Accenture's price target by 19% to $220 while reiterating a Buy rating, highlighting the firm's ability to monetize AI and withstand sector de-rating. The new target implies a 17% upside from current levels, making ACN a notable falling stock to watch for value and resilience.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/berenberg-slashes-accenture-price-target-220-buy

### Accenture’s $4.18B cyber deal eclipsed by 16% stock slide on revenue miss
2026-06-19 00:24:04 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Accenture’s $4.18 billion cybersecurity acquisition spree was overshadowed by a 16% pre-market share plunge after the company reported a revenue miss and cut full-year growth guidance. The market’s reaction underscores deep investor skepticism about near-term execution risks even as the consulting giant doubles down on high-growth security services.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/accenture-stock-drop-4-18b-cyber-acquisition-earnings-miss

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