ACN - Accenture plc
| Previous close | 154.93 |
| Open | 155.00 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 4000 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 1400 |
| Day's range | 154.62 - 155.93 |
| 52-week range | 119.10 - 165.58 |
| Volume | 1,517,375 |
| Avg. volume | 2,273,893 |
| Market cap | 99.878B |
| Beta | 1.07 |
| PE ratio (TTM) | 27.30 |
| EPS (TTM) | 5.69 |
| Earnings date | 20 Jun 2018 - 25 Jun 2018 |
| Forward dividend & yield | 2.66 (1.75%) |
| Ex-dividend date | 2018-04-11 |
| 1y target est | 168.35 |
- Coindesk•3 days ago
Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Turns to Blockchain for New Lending Platform
Accenture and Intel are to help develop a Hyperledger-based securities lending platform for the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
- Business Wire•5 days ago
Disconnect Between C-Suite and Supply Chain Resulting in Missed Digital Growth Opportunities for Companies, According to New Research from Accenture
While most companies recognize the value of a digitally enabled supply chain – empowered by new technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data and analytics – many chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are not leveraging their C-suite counterparts to help reinvent the supply chain function and transform it into an engine of new growth models and customer experiences, according to new research from Accenture (ACN). The research report, Drive Your Own Disruption: Is your supply chain in sleep mode?, reveals that the 900 supply chain executives surveyed were more likely to say that they see their function in two years as a cost efficiency driver (60 percent) or a support function (68 percent) than as a competitive differentiator (48 percent) or a growth enabler (53 percent) within their organizations, which can leave significant value on the table.
- Business Wire•5 days ago
Accenture Positioned as a Leader in IDC’s MarketScape Worldwide Cloud Professional Services 2018 Vendor Assessment for Fourth Consecutive Report
Accenture (ACN) has been recognized as a Leader by IDC in cloud professional services globally for the fourth consecutive time, according to the recently published “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cloud Professional Services 2018 Vendor Assessment” (IDC #US42545318, April 2018) report. Accenture received high marks from buyers for its growth strategy execution, pricing flexibility and global presence.
- Business Wire•6 days ago
Accenture Is a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group Procurement Outsourcing Market Report for 2018
Accenture has been recognized as a Leader and Star Performer in the Everest Group Procurement Outsourcing BPO Service Provider Landscape with Services PEAK Matrix TM Assessment 2018.
- Business Wire•7 days ago
Accenture Delivers Digital Asset Management Program to Help Shaanxi Electric Boost Performance and Reduce Operating Costs
State Grid Shaanxi Electric Power Company (Shaanxi Electric), which constructs and operates electric power grids in China’s Shaanxi province, and Accenture (ACN) have developed and launched a new digital asset management system that collects and gives the electric company access to all asset life cycle information in a single tool, enabling it to glean predictive insights for improved real-time decision making. Targeted benefits include lower capital and operational costs, reduced risk to people and assets, and enhanced operational performance. As part of the project, Accenture designed, developed and implemented the digital life cycle asset management system, based on the internet of things (IoT) and mobile technologies.
- Business Wire•9 days ago
Accenture Interactive Recognized as IBM Watson Customer Engagement Global Systems Integrator Partner of the Year Award as part of the 2018 IBM Watson Beacon Awards
Accenture (ACN) has been recognized as a 2018 IBM Beacon Award winner, marking its first time receiving the honor. During the 2018 IBM Beacon Awards Ceremony, held recently in Las Vegas, Accenture Interactive was recognized as the Watson Customer Engagement Global Systems Integrator Partner of the Year. The award recognizes Accenture Interactive’s ability to deliver relevant commerce experiences across all customer touchpoints on a flexible, scalable platform that puts control over experience and commerce in the hands of the business teams.
- Business Wire•9 days ago
Payments Canada, the Bank of Canada, TMX Group, Accenture and R3 Demonstrate Feasibility of Instantaneous Equity Settlement through Distributed Ledger Technology
Payments Canada, the Bank of Canada, TMX Group and Accenture have demonstrated that the instantaneous clearing and settlement of securities on-ledger is feasible, showing for the first time that both central bank cash and assets can be tokenized to complete an instant, end-to-end equity settlement on distributed ledger technology (DLT). Project Jasper is a collaborative research initiative between Payments Canada, the Bank of Canada and TMX group to experiment with an integrated securities and payment settlement platform based on DLT.
- Zacks•10 days ago
Xperi Corporation's (XPER) Q1 Earnings and Billings Grow Y/Y (Revised)
Xperi Corporation's (XPER) first-quarter billings come above the guided range.
- Market Realist•10 days ago
Workday Generates Strong Business Growth outside the US
Growing demand for cloud services has helped Workday (WDAY) maintain robust growth in business in the US and in international markets. In the last five years, the company’s international business has easily outpaced its domestic revenue growth, driven by huge demand for human capital management. This service includes workforce lifecycle management, organization management, compensation, performance management, and employee benefits. Integration of its analytics and data protection service with its human capital and financial management service offers added benefits to the customers.
- Business Wire•11 days ago
Insurers Must Reskill and Reshape Their Workforces to Seize Growth Opportunities from Artificial Intelligence, According to Research from Accenture
Insurers risk missing major growth opportunities unless CEOs take immediate steps to redesign work, bring in new talent, and pivot their existing workforces to work with artificial intelligence (AI), according to new research by Accenture (ACN). The report, Future Workforce Survey - Insurance: Realizing the Full Value of AI, found that insurers that invest in AI and human-machine collaboration at the same rate as top-performing businesses could, over the next five years, boost their revenue 17 percent and their employment 7 percent, on average. According to the report – based on two surveys, one of 100 senior insurance executives and another of more than 900 non-executive insurance workers – more must be done to train the insurance workforce to collaborate effectively with AI.
- Business Wire•12 days ago
Trust in Banks Highest Since 2012, but Declining Branch Visits and Increased Digital Transactions Risk Eroding Customer Relationships, Accenture Research Finds
U.K. consumers’ trust in their banks is at the highest level since 2012, but the decision of some banks to increase digital-only interactions risks alienating customers of all ages, according to new research by Accenture (NYSE: ACN). Accenture's U.K. Financial Services report, which surveyed approximately 4,600 adults, found consumer trust in banks over the past two years jumped 39 percent, or 11 percentage points, to 40 percent – on par with the level of consumer trust of high-street retailers. At the same time, customer satisfaction with banks increased 8 percent, or 5 percentage points, to 70 percent – well ahead of the 57 percent satisfaction level in 2012.
- Business Wire•12 days ago
Trust in Banks Highest Since 2012, but Declining Branch Visits and Increased Digital Transactions Risk Eroding Customer Relationships, Accenture Research Finds
U.K. consumers’ trust in their banks is at the highest level since 2012, but the decision of some banks to increase digital-only interactions risks alienating customers of all ages, according to new research by Accenture (ACN). Accenture's U.K. Financial Services report, which surveyed approximately 4,600 adults, found consumer trust in banks over the past two years jumped 39 percent, or 11 percentage points, to 40 percent – on par with the level of consumer trust of high-street retailers. At the same time, customer satisfaction with banks increased 8 percent, or 5 percentage points, to 70 percent – well ahead of the 57 percent satisfaction level in 2012.
Market Realist•12 days agoA Look at Cognizant’s Capital Return and Realignment Program
Cognizant Technology Solutions’ (CTSH) digital revenue rose 27% YoY (year-over-year) in 1Q18, and it now accounts for 29% of the company’s total revenue. This business segment also generated above-average profit margins in 1Q18. Cognizant is on track to achieve a non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) operating margin of 21% in 2018, and it expects this figure to reach 22% by the end of 2019.
Market Realist•12 days agoCognizant Reported Its 1Q18 Results on May 7
Why Cognizant Technology Shares Fell More than 5% YesterdayCognizant reported revenue of $3.9 billion in 1Q18
- Bloomberg•12 days ago
Julie Sweet Says Accenture's Strategy Is to 'Double-Down' on Diversity
Accenture North America CEO Julie Sweet discusses the business of equality at Accenture. She speaks with Vonnie Quinn and Mark Barton on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
- Zacks•12 days ago
Buffett Defames Cryptocurrency but Blockchain Holds Promise
Notwithstanding Warren Buffett's criticism of cryptocurrencies, the underlying technology holds significant potential.
- Business Wire•12 days ago
Accenture Teams with SAP to Help High-Tech Companies Create Digital As-a-Service Business Models Quickly and Easily
Accenture (ACN) is collaborating with SAP SE (SAP) to develop an intelligent entitlement-management solution that helps high-tech companies quickly and easily create, build and scale new digital business models. Entitlement-management solutions help enable companies grant, enforce and administer customer access entitlements – often referred to as “authorizations,” “privileges,” “access rights” and/or “permissions” – to data, devices and services, including embedded software applications, from a single platform. The new solution, SAP Entitlement Management, will help companies dynamically change individual customer access rights and other entitlement attributes, as well as install renewal-automation capabilities, so they can rapidly deploy new offerings and more-flexible pricing structures.
- Business Wire•12 days ago
Accenture Significantly Expands Footprint with Major Automotive Manufacturer Account
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) today announced that the BMW Group, one of the world’s leading premium manufacturers of cars and motorcycles, has extended its relationship with Accenture Interactive to support the BMW and MINI brands through the delivery and support of content and features across its digital channels worldwide. Accenture Interactive is working side-by-side with the BMW Group’s digital teams, combining data, technology and creative services to put experiences at the centre of the brand’s communication. It is tailoring digital content to local requirements in multiple languages across 120 countries and delivering relevant advertising across all its channels including search and social.
- Business Wire•12 days ago
Accenture Significantly Expands Footprint with Major Automotive Manufacturer Account
Accenture (ACN) today announced that the BMW Group, one of the world’s leading premium manufacturers of cars and motorcycles, has extended its relationship with Accenture Interactive to support the BMW and MINI brands through the delivery and support of content and features across its digital channels worldwide. Accenture Interactive is working side-by-side with the BMW Group’s digital teams, combining data, technology and creative services to put experiences at the centre of the brand’s communication. It is tailoring digital content to local requirements in multiple languages across 120 countries and delivering relevant advertising across all its channels including search and social.
- Business Wire•12 days ago
Cathay Pacific Group Leverages Blockchain Technology Powered by Accenture to Launch Asia Miles Marketing Campaign
The Cathay Pacific Group and its rewards programme, Asia Miles, are launching their first application of smart blockchain technology in a marketing campaign, in collaboration with Accenture (ACN). The innovative technology is at the core of a new platform and mobile application for a newly launched Asia Miles dining promotion in Hong Kong – Unlock More Miles – Asia Miles members will have miles earned credited to their accounts within next day. The Mobile App has been designed by Cathay Pacific and Asia Miles.
- Business Wire•12 days ago
Accenture Completes Acquisition of Oracle Cloud Specialist Certus Solutions
Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has completed its acquisition of Certus Solutions, one of the UK’s top Oracle Cloud implementation service providers. Certus Solutions becomes part of Accenture’s Oracle practice, further strengthening its capabilities in delivering digital transformation on Oracle Cloud.
- Business Wire•13 days ago
Accenture Completes Acquisition of MXM, Bolsters Capabilities in Creative Services, Data-Led Marketing Execution, Content Strategy and Digital Marketing
Accenture (ACN) has completed the acquisition of New York-based digital agency, Meredith Xcelerated Marketing (MXM), a content-focused leader in integrated marketing, cross-channel strategy development and creative execution. MXM has broad experience bringing together high-performing content, customer data, marketing strategy and creative development to drive business impact for highly recognizable brands. Formerly owned by Meredith Corporation – one of the leading media companies in the United States – MXM employs more than 450 people across the U.S. and Canada.
- CNBC•16 days ago
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain are becoming a hot trend in the job market
On Thursday, CoinDesk, a leading source of cryptocurrency news and organizer of major industry conferences, launched an online "Career Center" with job listings.
Bloomberg Video•12 days agoJulie Sweet Says Accenture's Strategy Is to 'Double-Down' on Diversity
May.08 -- Accenture North America CEO Julie Sweet discusses the business of equality at Accenture. She speaks with Vonnie Quinn and Mark Barton on "Bloomberg Markets."
