Truist Cuts PT on Accenture (ACN) Following Q3 Report

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is one of the top trending US stocks to buy now. 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’s (ACN) Oversold Status May Offer a Smart Entry Point for Dividend Investors

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) also received a rating update from Susquehanna the same day, with the firm lowering the price target on the stock to $140 from $186 and maintaining a Neutral rating on the shares.

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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