ACN
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Accenture plc (ACN) closed at $143.57 as of 2026-07-17, trading 48.7% below its 200-week moving average of $280.08. This places ACN in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -51.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.22 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1256 weeks of data, ACN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ACN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.5%.
With a market cap of $87.9 billion, ACN is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 13.8%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 24.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.8x book value.
ACN passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 24.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ACN would have grown to $1103, compared to $1164 for the S&P 500. ACN has returned 10.4% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 7.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +1.5% after 12 months (median +14.0%), compared to +17.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +34.7% vs +38.8% 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.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices ACN would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where ACN's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report (date TBD — last report: 2026-05-31).
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $131.86 | Unusually cheap — potential buy zone |
| Value | +1σ | $145.89 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $163.24 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $185.29 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $214.22 | Unusually expensive — potential trim zone |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are reference points for identifying potential swing trade opportunities, not buy/sell signals. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from ACN's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. They are starting points for research, not buy or sell signals. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
ACN has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +17.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Jul 2003 | 54 | 38.8% | -6.0% | +1003.3% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | 12 | 11.4% | +35.2% | +590.5% |
| Jan 2009 | Jun 2009 | 22 | 17.0% | +37.0% | +535.9% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 1.3% | +24.0% | +510.2% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 2 | 2.0% | +51.8% | -39.6% |
| May 2024 | Jun 2024 | 3 | 3.6% | +14.2% | -46.9% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 10 | 8.8% | -33.8% | -51.5% |
| Jun 2025 | Ongoing | 57+ | 55.3% | Ongoing | -48.4% |
| Average | 20 | — | +17.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-07-17, Accenture plc (ACN) is trading 48.7% below its 200-week moving average of $280.08. The current price is $143.57.
What is ACN's 200-week moving average price?
Accenture plc's 200-week moving average is $280.08 as of 2026-07-17. 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 +17.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is ACN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ACN as of 2026-07-17: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 38. Free cash flow yield is 13.8%. Return on equity is 24.4%. Price-to-book is 2.8x. 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 24.2 years, $100 invested in ACN would have grown to $1103, compared to $1164 for the S&P 500. That's 10.4% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. ACN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ACN pay a dividend?
Yes. Accenture plc currently pays a dividend yield of 451.00%.
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 2026-07-17