Mizuho Adjusts Accenture's Price Target to $280 From $309, Keeps Outperform Rating Mizuho Securities has revised its price target for Accenture plc, lowering the estimate from $309 to $280 while maintaining its Outperform rating. The adjustment reflects the firm’s updated outlook on the company’s stock valuation, though it retains confidence in Accenture’s long-term growth prospects. The change was announced on March 23, 2026, and follows recent developments in the IT services and consulting sector. Accenture, a global leader in management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing, reported strong performance in its fiscal Q2 results, which were described as "solid" and ahead of expectations by RBC analysts. The company’s diversified business model, spanning consulting services (50.4% of net sales) and outsourcing services (49.6%), has positioned it to navigate economic uncertainties. Its client base spans multiple sectors, including healthcare, financial services, and technology, with significant geographic presence in the Americas (50.3%), Europe/Middle East/Africa (35.4%), and Asia/Pacific (14.3%). Recent analyst activity has highlighted mixed but generally positive sentiment toward Accenture. In addition to Mizuho’s price target adjustment, HSBC upgraded the stock to Hold, while JPMorgan and BMO Capital adjusted their targets to $247 and $230, respectively. Despite these revisions, the majority of analysts continue to recommend the stock as an outperformer, citing Accenture’s ability to adapt to evolving market demands, particularly in the adoption of AI-driven solutions. The firm’s recent investments, such as its partnership with DaVinci Commerce to advance agentic AI-led shopping, underscore its focus on innovation.#hsbc #mizuho_securities #accenture_plc #da_vinci_commerce #rbc_analysts
