Accenture(US:ACN) ZACKS·2025-09-02 22:51Company Performance - Accenture's stock closed at $256.17, down 1.46% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.69% [1] - Over the past month, Accenture's shares gained 0.46%, lagging behind the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 3.71% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.79% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Accenture's earnings report is expected on September 25, 2025, with projected EPS of $2.98, indicating a 6.81% increase year-over-year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $17.33 billion, reflecting a 5.6% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, earnings are projected at $12.88 per share, showing a 7.78% increase, while revenue is expected to remain flat at $69.41 billion [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable business outlook [3] Valuation Metrics - Accenture has a Forward P/E ratio of 19.04, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 16.76 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.23, aligning with the average PEG ratio of the Computers - IT Services industry [6] Industry Context - The Computers - IT Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, placing it in the top 41% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]