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Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Accenture. Our analysis of options history for Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 38% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $127,780, and 14 were calls, valued at $962,800.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $320.0 to $410.0 for Accenture over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Accenture stands at 381.53, with a total volume reaching 1,372.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Accenture, situated within the strike price corridor from $320.0 to $410.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Accenture Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735329631_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$23.3</td>
<td>$22.6</td>
<td>$23.06</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$196.0K</td>
<td align="right">566</td>
<td align="right">86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$49.3</td>
<td>$48.1</td>
<td>$48.58</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$194.3K</td>
<td align="right">181</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$22.1</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td align="right">233</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.49</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$76.9K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
<td align="right">106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$357.50</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">93</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
In light of the recent options history for Accenture, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Accenture</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 515,604, the ACN's price is down by -1.08%, now at $356.54. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 83 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Accenture</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $413.2.
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&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Goldman Sachs has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $420. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $370. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $455. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Accenture with a target price of $425. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $396. 
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BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $390 to $425.

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BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Accenture, Raises Price Target to $425

Jefferies analyst Surinder Thind maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $355 to $385.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on Accenture, Raises Price Target to $385

UBS analyst Kevin Mcveigh maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $450 to $455.

UBS Maintains Buy on Accenture, Raises Price Target to $455

In the last three months, 16 analysts have published ratings on Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $395.25, a high estimate of $429.00, and a low estimate of $360.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 7.1% from the previous average price target of $369.06.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734642033_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A clear picture of Accenture's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$429.00</td>
<td>$422.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$396.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$422.00</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Schneider</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ramsey El-Assal</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryan Bergin</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$321.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Mcveigh</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Lee</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Perlin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$389.00</td>
<td>$377.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Friedman</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Kupferberg</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$388.00</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Koning</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arvind Ramnani</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$329.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tien-Tsin Huang</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$376.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Accenture. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Accenture compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Accenture's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Accenture's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Accenture analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Accenture: A Closer Look</h2>
Accenture is a leading global IT-services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
<h3>Accenture's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Accenture's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 August, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 2.63%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 10.27%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 6.01%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Accenture's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.06%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Accenture's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.15, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Breaking Down Accenture: 16 Analysts Share Their Views

Piper Sandler analyst Arvind Ramnani maintains Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $422 to $429.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Accenture, Raises Price Target to $429

The day after a volatile Federal Reserve meeting, Wall Street grappled with the stark reality of Fed Chair <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jerome-powell">Jerome Powell</a>&#8216;s cautious tone on cutting interest rates in 2024. The message left investors weighing the impact of higher-for-longer interest rates amid<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42585715/us-gdp-upwardly-revised-to-31-in-q3-jobless-claims-drop-more-than-expected-treasury-yields-hit-7-month-highs"> a still-resilient economy.</a>
Despite the hawkish undertones, stocks managed to stabilize, with major indices posting modest gains as dip-buyers emerged.
The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.5%, recovering from a steep 3% selloff on Wednesday—its worst one-day drop since September 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4%, attempting to break a staggering 10-day losing streak, its longest since 1974, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 edged 0.3% higher. 
While equities regained some ground, market conviction remains tepid as investors brace for Friday's release of the November inflation report, a critical data point for the Federal Reserve&#8217;s future policy decisions. The report could either reaffirm the Fed's hawkish stance or inject hope for an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42598354/wall-street-pins-hopes-on-fridays-crucial-fed-inflation-report-yet-a-miracle-is-needed-to-shift-the-narrative">lower-than-expected data.</a>
Thursday's economic data continued to underscore the resilience of the U.S. economy. Third-quarter GDP growth was upwardly revised from 2.8% to 3.1%, amid strong consumer spending. Weekly jobless claims fell to 220,000 last week, below forecasts of 230,000, signaling a still-tight labor market.
The bond market extended its selloff, with longer-dated Treasuries taking the biggest hit. Fixed-income investors remain under pressure, exacerbated by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42594797/trump-wants-to-get-rid-of-the-debt-ceiling-30-year-treasury-bonds-fall-to-2024-lows-stocks-cut-gains">recent comments from Donald Trump,</a> who floated the idea of eliminating the U.S. debt ceiling entirely—a development that could upend Treasury market dynamics.
In currency markets, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.2%, hitting its highest level since November 2022, supported by robust economic data.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained flat at $100,000, following Wednesday&#8217;s 5.6% plunge.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,903.81</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,511.46</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,278.46</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,228.69</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET </figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.5% to $589.79.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $426.40.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.3% up to $517.89.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) stalled at $220.70. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up by 1%; the&nbsp;Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 0.6%.</li>
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<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) plummeted over 16% after a weaker-than-expected guidance for fiscal 2025, eyeing the worst 1-day drop since March 2020. </li>
<li>Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) rallied over 6% in reaction to stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>) up 15%, Cintas Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) down 10%, Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>), up 2.5%, ConAgra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>), down 2%, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>) up 3.3%, CarMax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>), up 4.3%, and Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>), down 23%. </li>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ACN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Accenture. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 35% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $169,344, and 11 are calls, amounting to $648,826.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $280.0 to $400.0 for Accenture over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Accenture's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Accenture's whale trades within a strike price range from $280.0 to $400.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Accenture 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734624986_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$28.7</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$28.0</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$246.4K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$38.4</td>
<td>$34.5</td>
<td>$37.2</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$74.4K</td>
<td align="right">54</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$65.9K</td>
<td align="right">218</td>
<td align="right">115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$14.6</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$63.3K</td>
<td align="right">823</td>
<td align="right">107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$19.9</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$355.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td align="right">247</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading global IT-services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
<h3>Accenture's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,423,049, the price of ACN is up 6.56% at $370.41. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 0 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Accenture</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $402.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $396. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Accenture, which currently sits at a price target of $422. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Goldman Sachs has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $420. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Baird downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $370. 
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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 150 points on Thursday.
Shares of Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) rose sharply in today's session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised FY25 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42586612/accenture-delivers-q1-revenue-growth-bolstered-by-consulting-and-managed-services">revenue growth outlook</a>.
On Thursday, Accenture reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 sales of $17.69 billion compared with the analyst consensus estimate of $17.12 billion, up 9% year-over-year in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency.
Accenture shares jumped 7% to $372.09 on Wednesday.
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<li>Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMER#NASDAQ">OMER</a>) shares jumped 68% to $12.55 after the company's Narsoplimab met pivotal trial primary endpoint.</li>
<li>Soho House &amp; Co Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHCO#NASDAQ">SHCO</a>) gained 54% to $7.57 after the company received a $9.00 per share acquisition offer from a consortium backed by Executive Chairman Ron Burkle and Yucaipa. The board has formed a special committee to evaluate the proposal.</li>
<li>Mesoblast Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MESO#NASDAQ">MESO</a>) rose 35% to $16.55. On Wednesday, the FDA approved Mesoblast's Ryoncil (remestemcel-L) as the first mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy in the U.S.</li>
<li>Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>) gained 21.7% to $1.3990.</li>
<li>Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOC#NYSE">SOC</a>) surged 20.3% to $23.63.</li>
<li>Prothena Corporation plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRTA#NASDAQ">PRTA</a>) gained 17.8% to $14.09 after the Phase IIb Prasinezumab study showed potential in early Parkinson&#8217;s disease.</li>
<li>Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>) rose 14.3% to $182.79 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter EPS and issued better-than-expected FY25 revenue outlook.</li>
<li>Innodata Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INOD#NASDAQ">INOD</a>) gained 14.2% to $39.09. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives initiated coverage on Innodata with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $48.</li>
<li>Valneva SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALN#NASDAQ">VALN</a>) gained 10.1% to $4.16. Valneva expanded Chikungunya vaccine access in Asia through partnership with Serum Institute.</li>
<li>Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIP#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>) rose 8.8% to $14.10. Tripadvisor and Liberty TripAdvisor announced a planned merger.</li>
<li>Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JWN#NYSE">JWN</a>) shares gained 4.8% to $23.98.</li>
<li>CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) shares rose 4.5% to $85.08 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and sales.</li>
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Accenture Posts Upbeat Results, Joins Darden Restaurants, CarMax And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday

On Thursday, Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) reported&nbsp;first-quarter fiscal 2025&nbsp;sales of $17.69 billion compared with the analyst consensus estimate of $17.12 billion, up 9% year-over-year in U.S. dollars&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42572094/accenture-reports-first-quarter-fiscal-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">and 5% in local currency</a>.&nbsp;
Revenues were approximately $240 million above the top end of the company's guided range of $16.85 billion to $17.45 billion.&nbsp;The adjusted EPS of $3.59 topped the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $3.39</a>.
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Consulting revenues for the quarter were $9.05 billion, an increase of 7% in U.S. dollars and 6% in local currency. Managed Services revenues reached $8.64 billion, an increase of 11% in both U.S. dollars and local currency.
New bookings for the quarter were $18.7 billion, with consulting bookings of $9.2 billion and managed services bookings of $9.5 billion.
Adjusted operating income for the quarter was $2.70 billion, or 16.7% of revenues.
Products revenues reached $5.43 billion, up 12% in U.S. dollars and 10% in local currency. Health &amp; Public Service revenues increased by 13% in U.S. dollars and 12% in local currency to $3.81 billion.
Financial Services revenue reached $3.17 billion, up 4% in U.S. dollars and local currency. Resources revenue was $2.42 billion, up 6% in U.S. dollars and local currency.
Communications, Media &amp; Technology revenue was $2.86 billion, up 7% in U.S. dollars and local currency.
The company clocked Generative AI new bookings of $1.2 billion.
Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture, said, "Our strategy to lead reinvention for clients while continuing to invest in our business has given us a strong start to fiscal 2025. We delivered broad-based revenue growth across both consulting and managed services, and across each market and industry group, gaining market share."
Outlook: Accenture's business outlook for fiscal 2025 now assumes that the foreign-exchange impact on its results in U.S. dollars will be approximately negative 0.5% compared with fiscal 2024; the company previously expected the impact to be positive 1.5%.
Accenture expects second-quarter revenues of $16.2 billion–$16.8 billion (versus&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $16.63 billion</a>).
For fiscal 2025, the company raised revenue growth of 4% to 7% in local currency, compared <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/41044051/accenture-q4-earnings-revenue-and-profit-beat-20b-in-new-bookings-dividend-and-buyback-boost" rel="noreferrer noopener">to 3% to 6% previously</a>.
Price Action: ACN stock is up 4.72% at $364.01 premarket at the last check on Thursday.
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U.S. stock futures climbed on Thursday in premarket hours after the indices declined in the previous session following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/12/42561549/fed-slashes-interest-rates-by-0-25-as-predicted-december-dot-plot-flags-only-2-potential-cuts-in-2025">hawkish cut</a> from the Federal Reserve. The futures of all four major indices were trading higher.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.54% and 4.32%, respectively.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve did reduce interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 4.25%-4.5%, as expected. However, the revised economic projections indicate only two possible rate cuts in 2025—down from the four predicted in September and fewer than the three that markets had anticipated before the meeting.
The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025 decision was at 91.4%, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according</a> to CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.
GDP revisions slated to be released later today will reveal whether the economy maintained the previously estimated 2.8% growth rate for the third quarter.
Investors will receive another critical economic data point on Friday with the release of the November personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation index. This release follows other inflation indicators that suggest price increases accelerated in November.
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<td>0.40%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.37%</td>
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<td>0.39%</td>
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In premarket trading on Thursday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.52% to $589.35 and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.48% to $518.94, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42569953/dow-dips-over-1100-points-falling-for-10th-session-as-powell-adopts-hawkish-stance-greed-index-moves-to-fear-zone">Dow Jones dropping for the tenth consecutive session</a>, falling by more than 1,100 points.
On the economic front, the U.S. posted a current account deficit of $310.9 billion in the third quarter, up from a revised deficit of $275.0 billion in the previous quarter and exceeding market expectations of a $284 billion gap. Meanwhile, U.S. housing starts declined by 1.8%, reaching an annualized rate of 1.289 million units in November, down from 1.312 million in October.
All sectors of the S&amp;P 500 ended the day in the red, with consumer discretionary, real estate, and communication services stocks seeing the largest losses.
&#8220;It&#8217;s been a very mild year with just 17 declines of 1% or more,&#8221; said Charlie Bilello, chief market strategist at Creative Planning Investor.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The S&amp;P 500 fell 2.95% today, the worst day for stocks since August 5 (Nikkei black Monday crash). Overall, it&#39;s been a very mild year with just 17 declines of 1% or more (vs. 29 in the average year). History of large down days since 1928&#8230; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SPX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$SPX</a><a href="https://t.co/l5IYmkf6Ih">https://t.co/l5IYmkf6Ih</a> <a href="https://t.co/XSAGBsgiIY">pic.twitter.com/XSAGBsgiIY</a>
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Insights From Analysts
Talking about her 2025 projections after the Fed&#8217;s rate cut, Julia Khandoshko, the CEO of Mind Money in a conversation with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com">Benzinga</a> said, &#8220;In 2025, investors should focus on three key strategies: monitoring the impact of political and economic changes on markets, investing in promising sectors such as AI and biotechnology without excessive dependence on technology, and actively diversifying the portfolio with traditional industries and new opportunities in emerging markets.&#8221;
Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer for Northlight Asset Management, said that markets are forward-looking and reacted to the Fed&#8217;s 2025 projection and not the quarter-point cut that it delivered.
&#8220;Santa came early and dropped a 25-bps rate cut in the market&#8217;s stocking but accompanied it with a note saying that there would be coal next year,&#8221; Zaccarelli said.
Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, described the stock market's recent downturn as a "healthy" reaction to the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to future interest rate cuts.
&#8220;The market was overly optimistic…so I am not surprised at the sell-off,&#8221; he said.
He suggested that the Fed might reduce rates only once or twice next year, with the possibility of no cuts at all due to inflation concerns. Siegel also mentioned potential tariffs from President-elect Donald Trump could impact inflation, though he believes the actual tariffs may not be as significant as feared.
Bill Adams, chief economist for Comerica Bank, said the Fed is reacting to the incoming Trump administration&#8217;s policies, which it sees as most likely to boost growth and inflation, as well as tighten the job market.
Trump does not have much control over the pace of rate cuts in the near term, Adams said, but &#8220;that could change in 2026 if President-elect Trump gets the Senate to confirm a new Fed chair who is more sympathetic to his policy goals.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Important data is slated to be released in the rest of the week that will help investors determine the future course of action.
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<li>On Thursday, the data for initial jobless claims till Dec. 14, GDP&#8217;s second revision for the third quarter, and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey data for December will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>Existing home sales data and U.S. leading economic indicators for November will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>On Friday, personal income and spending data along with core and headline PCE index data for November will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>Consumer sentiment data for December will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
<li>Carnival Corporation and Winnebago Industries will report earnings.</li>
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<li>Accenture Plc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) was up 3.56% ahead of its Q1 earnings call scheduled before the opening bell. Wall Street expects quarterly earnings at $3.40 per share on revenue of $17.12 billion.</li>
<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) was down 15.52% after it posted better-than-expected earnings but sales missed expectations in the first quarter.</li>
<li>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) was just up 0.4% in premarket a analysts expect it to post quarterly earnings at 64 cents per share on revenue of $12.13 billion after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) was 8.85% lower in premarket trading after it reported worse-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter.</li>
<li>Sangamo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGMO#NASDAQ">SGMO</a>) was up 22.55% after it inked an agreement with Astellas Pharma allowing the latter to leverage Sangamo&#8217;s novel proprietary neurotropic adeno-associated virus capsid. Sangamo will receive a $20 million upfront license fee and is eligible to earn up to $1.3 billion in additional licensed target fees.</li>
<li>KULR Technology Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#NYSE">KULR</a>) was up 27.88% after it announced plans to launch the KULR ONE Space battery via launch integrator Exolaunch on a SpaceX rideshare mission scheduled for 2026.</li>
<li>Mesoblast Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MESO#NASDAQ">MESO</a>) rose 42.61% in pre-market trading after Mesoblast's RYONCIL became the first FDA-approved mesenchymal stromal cell therapy in the U.S.</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were lower in the early New York session by 0.94% to hover around $69.92 per barrel.
The gold spot index fell by 0.82% to $2,631.59 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.12% to 107.893 level.
Asian markets declined on Thursday, as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, South Korea&#8217;s Kospi, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, India&#8217;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, and Australia&#8217;s ASX 200 index fell, while China&#8217;s CSI 300 index ended marginally higher.
Most European markets were also trading lower.
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Accenture continues to expect GAAP operating margin for fiscal 2025 to be in the range of 15.6% to 15.8%, an expansion of 80 to 100 basis points from fiscal 2024 GAAP operating margin, and an expansion of 10 to 30 basis points from fiscal 2024 adjusted operating margin, which excludes $438 million for business optimization costs. &nbsp;
For fiscal 2025, the company continues to expect operating cash flow to be in the range of $9.4 billion to $10.1 billion; property and equipment additions to be $600 million; and free cash flow to be in the range of $8.8 billion to $9.5 billion. &nbsp;

Accenture Raises FY25 Revenue Growth To 4% - 7% In Local Currency, Compared To 3% - 6% Previously; Revises GAAP EPS Outlook From $12.55 - $12.91 To $12.43 - $12.79, Est $12.74

This represents 5% to 9% growth in local currency, reflecting the company's assumption of an approximately negative 2.5% foreign-exchange impact compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2024.

Accenture Expects Q2 Revenues Of $16.2B - $16.8B, Est $16.625B

Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.59 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.39 by 5.9 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $17.69 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $17.12 billion by 3.31 percent. This is a 9.03 percent increase over sales of $16.22 billion the same period last year.

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Accenture Q1 2025 GAAP EPS $3.59 Beats $3.39 Estimate, Sales $17.69B Beat $17.12B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Lamb Weston Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.01 per share on revenue of $1.67 billion. 
• Soho House (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHCO#NYSE">SHCO</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $332.86 million. 
• FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCEL#NASDAQ">FCEL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $1.80 per share on revenue of $40.83 million. 
• MBX Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBX#NASDAQ">MBX</a>) is likely to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Darden Restaurants (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.02 per share on revenue of $2.87 billion. 
• Cintas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.02 per share on revenue of $2.56 billion. 
• Paychex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $1.31 billion. 
• Conagra Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.68 per share on revenue of $3.15 billion. 
• CarMax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.59 per share on revenue of $6.00 billion. 
• Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.42 per share on revenue of $17.17 billion. 
• FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.25 per share on revenue of $564.74 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOBX#NASDAQ">MOBX</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Innovative Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISSC#NASDAQ">ISSC</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• BlackBerry (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $149.98 million. 
• Scholastic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHL#NASDAQ">SCHL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.61 per share on revenue of $584.04 million. 
• Mission Produce (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVO#NASDAQ">AVO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $216.80 million. 
• Nike (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $12.47 billion. 
• FedEx (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.95 per share on revenue of $22.14 billion. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a sharp decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index falling for the 10th session in a row, dipping more than 1,100 points during the session.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adopted a hawkish stance during his Wednesday press conference after the December Fed meeting. Although the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 4.25%-4.5%, as widely anticipated, the updated economic projections suggest just two potential rate cuts in 2025 — down from four projected in September and fewer than the three anticipated by markets before the meeting.
On the economic data front, the U.S. recorded a current account deficit of $310.9 billion in the third quarter compared to the revised gap of $275.0 billion in the previous period, versus market estimates of a $284 billion gap. U.S. housing starts fell 1.8% to an annualized rate of 1.289 million units in November from 1.312 million in October.
General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>) shares fell around 3% on Wednesday following the release of second-quarter results. Shares of Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) rose around 10% during Wednesday&#8217;s session as the company posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter.
All sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer discretionary, real estate, and communication services stocks recording the biggest losses on Wednesday.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 1,123 points to 42,326.87 on Wednesday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 2.95% to 5,872.16, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 3.56% at 19,392.69 during Wednesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Accenture Plc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), and FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 33.9, the index moved to the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Wednesday, versus a prior reading of 50.7.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Dips Over 1,100 Points, Falling For 10th Session As Powell Adopts Hawkish Stance: Greed Index Moves To 'Fear' Zone

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Thursday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects Accenture Plc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $3.40 per share on revenue of $17.12 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Accenture shares gained 0.1% to $348.10 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) posted better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter, while sales missed expectations. The company said it sees second-quarter revenue of $7.9 billion, plus or minus $200 million, versus estimates of $9 billion. The company expects second-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.43 per share, plus or minus 10 cents per share, versus estimates of $1.92 per share. Micron shares dipped 16.1% to $87.15 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 64 cents per share on revenue of $12.13 billion after the closing bell. Nike shares gained 0.4% to $77.19 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>Lennar Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) reported worse-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter. The company also said it expects first-quarter deliveries of 17,000 to 17,500 homes. The company also guided for full-year 2025 deliveries of 86,000 to 88,000 homes. Lennar shares tumbled 8.8% to $133.07 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.91 per share on revenue of $22.11 billion. The company will release earnings after the closing bell. FedEx shares gained 0.2% to $273.75 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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Micron Technology, Accenture And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Thursday

Accenture Has Agreed To Acquire IQT Group, The Acquisition Will Combine Accenture's Generative Ai And Digital Capabilities With IQT Group's Infrastructure Projects, Deal Terms Were Not Disclosed

Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.31% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.56%. Currently, Accenture has a market capitalization of $222.33 billion. 
Buying $100 In ACN: If an investor had bought $100 of ACN stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $390.22 today based on a price of $355.81 for ACN at the time of writing.
<h3>Accenture's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Accenture and ETS Create a New Global Model for Talent Management Centered Around Skills-Based Job Readiness

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Accenture Invests in Cresta to Improve Efficiency and Productivity in Contact Centers with Generative AI

Accenture Acquires Award Solutions to Expand Advanced Wireless Technologies Skills Training Content and Capabilities of Accenture LearnVantage

Accenture Nominates Masahiko Uotani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shiseido, and Jennifer Nason, Global Chair, Investment Banking of J.P. Morgan to Join its Board of Directors

Accenture to Announce First-Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Accenture to Acquire AOX to Help Automotive Clients Develop Software-Defined Vehicles Faster

Accenture Launches On-Demand Gen AI Learning Program, Powered by Content from Stanford Online

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