Here’s What Weighed on Accenture (ACN) Shares

Core Insights - Matrix Asset Advisors reported a recovery in the stock market with a gain of +8.12% in Q3 2025 and +14.83% year-to-date [1] - The Matrix Large Cap Value strategy outperformed both the S&P 500® and the Russell 1000 Value® Index in Q3 2025 [1] - The Matrix Dividend Income (MDI) portfolio showed robust performance over the nine months ending September 30, with gains in the low teens [1] Company Analysis: Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) - Accenture plc experienced a one-month return of -2.77% and a 52-week decline of 32.86%, closing at $240.79 with a market cap of $149.977 billion on November 20, 2025 [2] - The decline in Accenture's stock is attributed to a slowdown in client spending and reduced forward bookings, along with delays and cancellations in government contracts, which constitute about 8% of its revenue [3] - Despite current challenges, Accenture projects earnings growth of 5% to 8% for 2026 and has a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt, expecting to generate close to $10 billion in free cash flow this year [3] - Accenture raised its dividend by 10%, increasing its yield to 2.7%, and authorized a $5 billion share repurchase program [3] - In Q4 2025, Accenture reported revenues of $17.6 billion, reflecting a 7% increase in U.S. dollars and 4.5% in local currency [4]