10 Most Promising Future Stocks to Buy Right Now 

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6. Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 64

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is one of the most promising future stocks to buy right now. TD Cowen lifted the price target on Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) to $151 from $150 on June 26 and reaffirmed a Hold rating on the shares, with the firm updating its model to take into account the increased share repo projection for fiscal Q4 based on its $2B raised plan.

In another development, Truist cut the price target on Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) to $150 from $210 on June 22 and maintained a Hold rating on the shares. The rating update came after the company’s fiscal Q3 earnings report, with the firm telling investors in a research note that the impact of the Middle East emerged with around a $100 million revenue headwind that is expected to extend into fiscal Q4 and beyond. It further stated that the firm has previously flagged headwinds from factors such as geopolitical uncertainty, pressured budgets, and AI-driven revenue cannibalization. Truist also noted that fiscal Q3 results showed signs of these headwinds emerging as FY26 revenue guidance was lowered, and the management noted a larger portion of the guide would be in play due to macro uncertainty.

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is a global professional services company that combines technology and leadership in data, cloud, and AI with functional expertise, industry experience, and global delivery capability. The company’s services include Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Song, and its operations are divided into the following geographical segments: North America, EMEA, and Growth Markets.

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