Accenture plc
ACNTechnology · Information Technology Services · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
2.77%
Annual Dividend
$6.84
Payout Ratio
48%
5-Yr Growth
12.5%
Ex-Date
Oct 13, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about ACN's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 27, 2026, Accenture plc (ACN) has a forward dividend yield of 2.77%, based on an annual dividend of $6.84 per share and a share price of $247.23.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, ACN's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (64 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Accenture plc (ACN) has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years as of Oct 27, 2026.
- ACN last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
- ACN's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 13, 2026, for a dividend of $1.71 per share.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, ACN pays out 48% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- ACN's dividend has grown at an average rate of 12.5% a year over the past five years.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, ACN's 2.77% yield is 94% above its five-year average yield of 1.43%.
- As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ACN is $270.25 per share, 9% above the $247.23 share price, so ACN screens as fairly valued.
- Accenture plc (ACN) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Accenture plc (ACN) has raised its regular dividend 19 times and cut it 2 times across the 51 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 4.9% increase to $1.71 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 13, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 16, 2019.
- Accenture (ACN) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in September in 4 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 4.9%, was declared on Oct 1, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "ACN Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ACN
Summary
As of Oct 27, 2026, Accenture plc (ACN) yields 2.77% ($6.84 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (64/100) and has 5 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.
Is ACN a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveatsAccenture plc (ACN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.77% ($6.84/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Advantages
- Comfortable payout ratio (48%)
- Strong 12.5% 5-yr dividend growth
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2020
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 2.77%
- Payout Ratio
- 48%
- Annual Dividend
- $6.84
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 12.5%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Oct 13, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 5
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.10
- Market Cap
- $151.3B
- P/E Ratio
- 18.2
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -30%
- 52-Week Range
- $118.15 – $291.09
- Dividend Safety
- C · 64/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2020)
ACN dividend raises and cuts
Accenture plc (ACN) has raised its regular dividend 19 times and cut it 2 times across the 51 payments on record since 2005. Its most recent change was a 4.9% increase to $1.71 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 13, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 16, 2019.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Raise | $1.63 → $1.71 | +4.9% |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Raise | $1.48 → $1.63 | +10.1% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Raise | $1.29 → $1.48 | +14.7% |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Raise | $1.12 → $1.29 | +15.2% |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Raise | $0.970 → $1.12 | +15.5% |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Raise | $0.880 → $0.970 | +10.2% |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Raise | $0.800 → $0.880 | +10.0% |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Cut | $1.46 → $0.800 | −45.2% |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Raise | $1.33 → $1.46 | +9.8% |
| Oct 18, 2017 | Raise | $1.21 → $1.33 | +9.9% |
| Oct 19, 2016 | Raise | $1.10 → $1.21 | +10.0% |
| Oct 14, 2015 | Raise | $1.02 → $1.10 | +7.8% |
Show all 21 changes since 2006
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2014 | Raise | $0.930 → $1.02 | +9.7% |
| Oct 9, 2013 | Raise | $0.810 → $0.930 | +14.8% |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Raise | $0.675 → $0.810 | +20.0% |
| Oct 12, 2011 | Raise | $0.450 → $0.675 | +50.0% |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Raise | $0.375 → $0.450 | +20.0% |
| Apr 14, 2010 | Cut | $0.500 → $0.375 | −25.0% |
| Oct 8, 2008 | Raise | $0.420 → $0.500 | +19.0% |
| Oct 10, 2007 | Raise | $0.350 → $0.420 | +20.0% |
| Oct 11, 2006 | Raise | $0.300 → $0.350 | +16.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACN a good dividend stock?
Yes, with caveats. Accenture plc (ACN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.77% ($6.84/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.
Is ACN undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ACN's fair value is about $270.25 versus a $247.23 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+9% vs. fair value).
Is ACN's dividend safe?
ACN has a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 5-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is ACN's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for ACN is about $270.25 per share, roughly 9% above the current $247.23 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is ACN a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ACN screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Accenture plc (ACN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.77% ($6.84/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will ACN cut its dividend?
ACN earns a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does ACN pay a dividend?
Yes. Accenture plc pays a quarterly dividend of about $6.84 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.77%.
What is ACN's dividend yield?
As of Oct 27, 2026, ACN's forward dividend yield is 2.77%, based on a $6.84 annual dividend and a $247.23 share price.
What is ACN's dividend per share?
As of Oct 27, 2026, ACN pays $6.84 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is ACN's dividend payout ratio?
As of Oct 27, 2026, ACN's payout ratio is 48% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.
How many years has ACN grown its dividend?
As of Oct 27, 2026, ACN has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.
When is the next ACN ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 27, 2026, ACN's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 13, 2026, for $1.71 per share.
ACN Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-0%
3 Years
-25%
5 Years
-30%
52-Week Range
$118.15 – $291.09
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is ACN worth?
Fairly valuedmedium confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Accenture plc is $270.25 per share, versus a market price of $247.23. That implies the stock is roughly fairly priced.
Fair Value
$270.25
Current Price
$247.23
Gap
+9%
Margin of Safety
9%
How we get there
Discounted cash flow
Discounts projected free cash flow back to today.
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 3.4% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 8.6% — below our estimate, leaving room for upside if the business executes.
Assumptions: 9.8% discount rate (CAPM), 8.6% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $13.56 EPS, $6.84 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
ACN Dividend Safety Score
Borderline
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full ACN dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | $1.7100 | regular |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | $1.6300 | regular |
| Apr 9, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $1.6300 | regular |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $1.4800 | regular |
| Apr 10, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $1.4800 | regular |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | $1.4800 | regular |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $1.4800 | regular |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | $1.2900 | regular |
| Apr 10, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | $1.2900 | regular |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | $1.2900 | regular |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | $1.2900 | regular |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | $1.1200 | regular |
| Apr 12, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | $1.1200 | regular |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | $1.1200 | regular |
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