Accenture Slumps 1.3%, 20.8% Monthly Decline Contrasts With 7.3% EPS Growth Forecast
Accenture shares fell 1.34% and have slumped 20.83% over the past month, far underperforming the Computer & Technology sector’s 5.15% loss. Analysts project Q1 EPS of $2.87 (up 1.8%) on $17.74B sales and full-year EPS of $13.87 (up 7.3%), with a forward P/E of 15.05 versus industry 12.75.
1. Share Performance
Accenture shares closed down 1.34% in the latest session and have declined 20.83% over the past month, significantly underperforming the Computer & Technology sector’s 5.15% loss as well as broader market benchmarks.
2. Earnings and Revenue Projections
Analysts forecast first-quarter EPS of $2.87, up 1.8% year-over-year, on projected revenues of $17.74 billion, and full-year EPS of $13.87, a 7.3% increase, with total revenues expected to reach $73.9 billion.
3. Analyst Ratings and Estimate Revisions
The company holds a consensus buy rating (2 on a 1–5 scale) after the EPS estimate moved 0.02% higher over the past month, reflecting modest optimism about near-term profitability trends.
4. Valuation Metrics
Accenture trades at a forward P/E of 15.05, a premium to the industry average of 12.75, and carries a PEG ratio of 2.01 versus the sector’s 1.20, indicating elevated valuation relative to expected growth.