ACN - Accenture plc
| Previous close | 137.42 |
| Open | 139.17 |
| Bid | 138.69 x 200 |
| Ask | 138.74 x 200 |
| Day's range | 138.51 - 139.26 |
| 52-week range | 112.31 - 140.00 |
| Volume | 523,304 |
| Avg. volume | 1,919,373 |
| Market cap | 85.75B |
| Beta | 1.11 |
| PE ratio (TTM) | 24.57 |
| EPS (TTM) | 5.65 |
| Earnings date | 19 Dec 2017 - 25 Dec 2017 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 2.66 (1.92%) |
| Ex-dividend date | 2017-10-18 |
| 1y target est | 143.19 |
- Business Wire•yesterday
Accenture Joins Partnership on AI, Bolsters Commitment to Responsible AI That Benefits People and Society
Accenture has joined the Partnership on AI, a prestigious alliance of businesses, researchers, academics and policy makers that work to advance the understanding of artificial intelligence technology and develop best practices on the challenges and opportunities within the field.
- Zacks•yesterday
Accenture Takes the Inorganic Way to Boost Digital Marketing
Accenture Plc (ACN) has opted for an inorganic path for enhancing its digital marketing capabilities.
- Business Wire•yesterday
FinTech Innovation Lab NYC Launches InsurTech Program, Opens Call for Applicants for 2018 Class
The FinTech Innovation Lab New York, a 12-week program co-founded by Accenture and the Partnership Fund for New York City, has launched an insurance technology, or “InsurTech,” track as the demand for innovation among insurers and the number of entrepreneurs developing new solutions for the sector rises sharply.
- Zacks•2 days ago
Accenture (ACN) Set to Buy Digital Commerce Company Altima
In an effort to expand its digital marketing business, Accenture (ACN) recently announced entering into exclusive negations to buy Altima -- a digital commerce agency.
- Business Wire•2 days ago
Accenture Interactive and SAP Hybris Team to Take the Customer Experience in Commerce Beyond Transactions
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) and SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) are expanding their alliance in the area of commerce experiences services. The companies announced plans for Accenture Interactive and SAP® Hybris®1 to develop a platform that will help clients build and curate contextual, personalized experiences for customers that span the entire commerce offering – from marketing, eCommerce and offline shopping to customer service and loyalty management. Initial results from the pilot projects indicate that clients may experience positive outcomes that include increased sales by up to 30 percent, reduced operational costs by as much as 25 percent, and up to a 700 percent return on investment.
- Business Wire•2 days ago
Accenture Interactive and SAP Hybris Team to Take the Customer Experience in Commerce Beyond Transactions
Accenture and SAP SE are expanding their alliance in the area of commerce experiences services. The companies announced plans for Accenture Interactive and SAP® Hybris®1 to develop a platform that will help clients build and curate contextual, personalized experiences for customers that span the entire commerce offering – from marketing, eCommerce and offline shopping to customer service and loyalty ...
- Motley Fool•3 days ago
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- Business Wire•3 days ago
Accenture Announces Intention to Acquire French Digital Commerce Agency Altima
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Altima, a full-service digital commerce agency, headquartered in France and with offices in China, Canada and the United States. The acquisition would boost Accenture Interactive’s capabilities in France and other key markets to help brands attract consumers and turn them into loyal customers with differentiated and compelling digital experiences. Altima creates and adapts experiences for eCommerce, mobile and in-store commerce.
- Business Wire•3 days ago
Accenture Announces Intention to Acquire French Digital Commerce Agency Altima
Accenture has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Altima, a full-service digital commerce agency, headquartered in France and with offices in China, Canada and the United States.
- Business Wire•3 days ago
According to Accenture: Gen Z Consumers Visit Bank Branches More Often than Any Other Age Group, Including Baby Boomers
Gen Z consumers are surprisingly more likely than any other age group, including Baby Boomers, to visit a bank branch at least weekly, according to a new study from Accenture – reflecting the heavy cash dependence within their age cohort.
- Business Wire•3 days ago
US Consumers More Reluctant to Shop During Peak Holiday Shopping Days and More Likely to Purchase Online Than in Stores, Accenture Survey Reveals
U.S. consumers are less inclined to shop on traditional peak holiday shopping days this year and more likely to search for and buy the best bargains online than in stores, according to results of Accenture’s 11th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey.
- Business Wire•4 days ago
Accenture and Specular Theory Create Interactive Vcommerce Experience “Behind The Style”
Accenture and Specular Theory have teamed together to create their vision for the future of virtual reality commerce. Behind The Style – an interactive VR story of a fashion shoot - seamlessly blends fashion, tech and vcommerce in a way that’s highly engaging, fun and natural.
- Business Wire•4 days ago
Accenture Research: Most Large Global Banks Planning Major Investments in Open Banking
All but one of 100 payments executives at large banks said their bank plans to make major investments in Open Banking initiatives by 2020, according to the results of a global study by Accenture (NYSE:ACN). Open Banking is an emerging service model that allows customers to share access to their financial data with non-bank third parties, which can then use that data to provide the customer with a better banking experience. Banks can also use the Open Banking platform to offer plug-and-play financial products to third parties, such as retailers or fintech companies, ultimately expanding their reach to new customers.
- Business Wire•4 days ago
Accenture Research: Most Large Global Banks Planning Major Investments in Open Banking
All but one of 100 payments executives at large banks said their bank plans to make major investments in Open Banking initiatives by 2020, according to the results of a global study by Accenture .
Reuters•8 days agoSingapore central bank, bank association, Accenture in blockchain tie-up
U.S. consulting company Accenture said on Thursday it has been appointed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Association of Banks in Singapore to manage and develop a blockchain-based platform ...
Reuters•8 days agoSingapore central bank, bank association, Accenture in blockchain tie-up
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consulting company Accenture (ACN.N) said on Thursday it has been appointed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks ...
- Business Wire•8 days ago
Accenture, MAS and ABS Developing Distributed Ledger Technology Solutions for Settlement of Payments Using Central Bank Digital Currency
Accenture has been appointed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and The Association of Banks in Singapore to manage and develop a prototype using three distributed ledger technology platforms to help create a solution for interbank payments.
- Business Wire•8 days ago
New Report Identifies Best Practices for Creating and Sustaining Apprenticeship Programs
Accenture , the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, the Global Apprenticeship Network and ETH Zürich/KOF Swiss Economic Institute today released a new report that examines best practices for creating and sustaining apprenticeship programs, which are gaining momentum as a strategy for narrowing the skills gap.
- Business Wire•8 days ago
New Report Identifies Best Practices for Creating and Sustaining Apprenticeship Programs
Accenture (NYSE: ACN), the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, the Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) and ETH Zürich/KOF Swiss Economic Institute today released a new report that examines best practices for creating and sustaining apprenticeship programs, which are gaining momentum as a strategy for narrowing the skills gap. Nearly 70 percent of Swiss citizens participate in an apprentice program, which has helped the country achieve the top global ranking in innovation (INSEAD Global Innovation Index, 2016) and competitiveness (WEF, 2016).
- Zacks•10 days ago
Navigant Focuses on Restructuring Initiatives, Risks Remain
Navigant Consulting's (NCI) management is taking steps to restructure the business in order to better align capacity with demand.
- Zacks•10 days ago
Accenture (ACN) Closes Strategy Consultancy Firm IBB Buyout
The acquisition of IBB has further fortified Accenture's (ACN) presence in the communication, media and technology (CMT) consulting market, and is believed to help it gain higher market share.
- Business Wire•10 days ago
Accenture Life Insurance & Annuity Platform Launches Personalized SmartVideo Templates to Enhance Customer Experience
Accenture has launched a suite of personalized, SmartVideo templates integrated with the Accenture Life Insurance & Annuity Platform . The new templates will h
- Business Wire•10 days ago
Former U.S. Army General and Cyber Expert George Franz Joins Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services continues to build out its next generation cyber offerings and expand its seasoned leadership team, hiring Former Director of Operations for U.S. Cyber Command, Major General George Franz, U.S.
- Business Wire•11 days ago
Accenture Appoints Nikki Mendonça as President of Intelligent Marketing Operations
Accenture has appointed Nikki Mendonça as President of Intelligent Marketing Operations within Accenture Operations. Mendonça’s appointment is effective early 2018.
- Business Wire•11 days ago
Accenture Acquires IBB Consulting to Expand Strategy Capabilities for Communications, Media & Technology Clients
Accenture has acquired IBB Consulting, a premier strategy consulting firm that helps leading broadband and mobile operators, media companies and technology providers identify emerging industry shifts, adapt to market changes and capitalize on new business and technology opportunities.
