Rep. Kelly Morrison Sells Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN) Shares

Posted by Geri Gentry on Aug 28th, 2026

Representative Kelly Morrison (Democratic-Minnesota) recently sold shares of Accenture PLC (NYSE:ACN). In a filing disclosed on August 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Accenture stock on August 11th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “TRUST 1” account.

Representative Kelly Morrison also recently made the following trade(s):

Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Accenture (NYSE:ACN) on 8/11/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mobility Global (NYSE:MBGL) on 8/11/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Solstice Advanced Mat (NASDAQ:SOLS) on 8/11/2026.

Accenture Price Performance

Accenture stock opened at $187.18 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $125.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.95, a P/E/G ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 1.09. Accenture PLC has a 12-month low of $118.15 and a 12-month high of $291.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15, a current ratio of 1.34 and a quick ratio of 1.34. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $154.46 and its two-hundred day moving average is $178.24.

Accenture (NYSE:ACN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, June 19th. The information technology services provider reported $3.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.70 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $18.72 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $18.78 billion. Accenture had a net margin of 10.66% and a return on equity of 26.47%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.49 earnings per share. Equities analysts predict that Accenture PLC will post 13.85 earnings per share for the current year.

Accenture declared that its board has initiated a share buyback plan on Tuesday, June 23rd that permits the company to repurchase $2.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the information technology services provider to purchase up to 2.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Accenture Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 9th were paid a $1.63 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, July 9th. This represents a $6.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. Accenture’s payout ratio is presently 52.08%.

Key Stories Impacting Accenture

Here are the key news stories impacting Accenture this week:

Positive Sentiment: Accenture agreed to acquire COMWARE, a Tokyo technology-services provider serving mid-market companies. The deal adds more than 180 professionals and expertise in SAP, customer relationship management and manufacturing, potentially expanding Accenture’s AI-led services and digital-core transformation business in Japan. Financial terms were not disclosed. Accenture to Acquire COMWARE to Strengthen Accenture Edge and Accelerate Digital Core Reinvention for Mid-Market Companies in Japan
Positive Sentiment: The acquisition supports Accenture’s strategy of using acquisitions to build industry and regional capabilities, particularly among Japan’s mid-market businesses. Investors may view the transaction as a catalyst for longer-term growth in AI implementation and enterprise modernization services. Accenture to Acquire Japan-Based Comware to Boost Mid-Market AI Services
Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its Accenture price target from $151 to $173 but maintained a “Hold” rating. The revised target remains below the stock’s current trading level, signaling that the analyst sees limited near-term upside despite the higher valuation estimate. Benzinga
Negative Sentiment: Accenture recently underperformed the broader market, closing a session at $181.38 after a 2.97% decline. The move indicates continuing sensitivity to valuation, technology-sector sentiment and concerns about the pace at which AI investments translate into revenue and earnings. Accenture Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently commented on ACN shares. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Accenture in a research note on Wednesday. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Accenture from $151.00 to $173.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday. Berenberg Bank dropped their price target on shares of Accenture from $273.00 to $220.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price target on shares of Accenture from $315.00 to $270.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Truist Financial lowered their price objective on shares of Accenture from $210.00 to $150.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $194.19.

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Insider Transactions at Accenture

In other news, General Counsel Joel Unruch sold 10,498 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.98, for a total transaction of $1,710,964.04. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel owned 17,735 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,890,450.30. The trade was a 37.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 0.02% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Accenture

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of Accenture in the third quarter worth about $26,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Accenture during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Accenture by 147.1% in the 2nd quarter. Dogwood Wealth Management LLC now owns 215 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares during the last quarter. McMillan Office Inc. acquired a new position in Accenture in the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Finally, University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. bought a new stake in shares of Accenture during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. 75.14% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Morrison

Kelly Morrison (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Morrison (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kelly Morrison was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and lives in Deephaven. Morrison earned a B.A. in history from Yale University and an M.D. from Case Western Reserve University. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University. Morrison’s career experience includes working as a physician.

About Accenture

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Accenture is a global professional services company that provides a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. The firm works with organizations across industries to design and implement business transformation programs, deploy and manage enterprise technology, optimize operations, and develop customer and digital experiences. Its offerings encompass management and technology consulting, systems integration, application and infrastructure services, cloud migration and managed services, as well as security and analytics capabilities.

The company delivers industry- and function-specific solutions, combining consulting expertise with proprietary tools, platforms and partnerships with major technology vendors.