ACN
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Accenture plc (ACN) closed at $199.99 as of 2026-03-20, trading 32.2% below its 200-week moving average of $294.99. This places ACN in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -33.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 25, ACN is in oversold territory.
A big jump in activity this week — 3.6x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1239 weeks of data, ACN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ACN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.8%.
With a market cap of $124.0 billion, ACN is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.8%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 24.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 3.9x book value.
ACN passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 23.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ACN would have grown to $1506, compared to $1016 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.1% vs 10.2% for the index — confirming ACN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 7.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ACN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ACN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying ACN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.4% after 12 months (median +14.0%), compared to +16.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +48.0% vs +37.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ACN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ACN has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +17.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Jul 2003 | 54 | 38.8% | -6.0% | +1405.9% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | 12 | 11.4% | +37.3% | +857.4% |
| Jan 2009 | Jun 2009 | 22 | 17.0% | +37.0% | +767.9% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 1.3% | +24.0% | +732.9% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 2 | 2.0% | +51.8% | -17.6% |
| May 2024 | Jun 2024 | 3 | 3.6% | +14.2% | -27.5% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 10 | 8.8% | -33.8% | -33.8% |
| Jun 2025 | Ongoing | 40+ | 33.4% | Ongoing | -29.6% |
| Average | 18 | — | +17.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Accenture plc (ACN) is trading 32.2% below its 200-week moving average of $294.99. The current price is $199.99.
What is ACN's 200-week moving average price?
Accenture plc's 200-week moving average is $294.99 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ACN drops below its 200-week moving average?
ACN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +17.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is ACN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ACN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 25 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 9.8%. Return on equity is 24.8%. Price-to-book is 3.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ACN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 23.8 years, $100 invested in ACN would have grown to $1506, compared to $1016 for the S&P 500. That's 12.1% annualized vs 10.2% for the index. ACN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ACN pay a dividend?
Yes. Accenture plc currently pays a dividend yield of 326.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20