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NYSE:ACN News 16 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Accenture stock steadies near $242 after CEO share-sale filing as AI jitters rattle tech services

Accenture stock steadies near $242 after CEO share-sale filing as AI jitters rattle tech services

Accenture shares closed up 0.2% at $241.65 after a volatile session, as filings showed CEO Julie Sweet sold 5,500 shares under a pre-arranged plan. The stock remains nearly 39% below its 52-week high after Tuesday’s 9.6% drop amid a broader software and services selloff linked to new AI products.
Accenture stock price today: ACN steadies after rout as AI disruption trade bites

Accenture stock price today: ACN steadies after rout as AI disruption trade bites

Accenture shares rose 0.2% to $241.67 Wednesday after plunging 9.6% the previous day amid a broad tech selloff tied to AI disruption fears and a weak Gartner outlook. CEO Julie Sweet sold 10,696 shares at $262.22 each, according to a Form 4 filing. Investors are watching Accenture’s March 19 results for signs of stability in bookings and client demand.
Accenture stock price: ACN steadies premarket after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears linger

Accenture stock price: ACN steadies premarket after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears linger

Accenture shares fell 0.2% to $240.68 premarket Wednesday after plunging 9.59% Tuesday, as investors reassess software and IT services stocks on fears AI agents could disrupt business models. The S&P software and services index has dropped over 12% in five sessions. CEO Julie Sweet filed to sell 5,500 shares. Cognizant forecast full-year revenue above estimates, citing strong AI demand.
Accenture stock slides 3% as new share award pool wins approval — what investors watch next

Accenture stock slides 3% as new share award pool wins approval — what investors watch next

Accenture shares fell 3.4% to $261.22 Thursday after shareholders approved an amended incentive plan allowing 7 million more shares and extending the plan to 2035. Insider filings showed directors receiving new equity awards linked to the plan. The stock steadied after hours. Accenture’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 19.
Accenture stock slides in New York: traders weigh Sovereign AI deal and fresh Buy call

Accenture stock slides in New York: traders weigh Sovereign AI deal and fresh Buy call

Accenture shares fell 1.2% to $281.73 by midafternoon Friday, despite recent announcements of a major AI data center partnership with Sovereign AI and Palantir across EMEA. Berenberg initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $313 target. Investors remain uncertain about the timing of revenue from new AI projects. Accenture’s next earnings call is scheduled for March 19.
Accenture stock price climbs again — why ACN is back on traders’ screens

Accenture stock price climbs again — why ACN is back on traders’ screens

Accenture shares rose 1.56% to $285.09 Thursday, extending a two-day rally as trading volume topped 4.3 million shares. The company and Palantir were tapped by UK-based Sovereign AI to build data centers across EMEA, with plans to expand into Asia Pacific. Berenberg initiated Accenture at Buy with a $313 target. BlackRock disclosed an 8.3% stake as of Dec. 31.
Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus

Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus

Accenture shares rose about 1.6% to $285.18 Thursday after being selected with Palantir to build AI data centers across EMEA for UK-based Sovereign AI. Dell gained 4.1% on the news, while Nvidia and Palantir also advanced. Accenture’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 28, with its earnings call on March 19. Financial terms of the new project were not disclosed.
Palantir stock slips after hours as Davos deal headlines stack up; earnings next

Palantir stock slips after hours as Davos deal headlines stack up; earnings next

Palantir shares fell 1.9% to $165.33 in after-hours trading Wednesday after new deal announcements at Davos. Sovereign AI selected Palantir and Accenture to lead an AI data-center expansion across EMEA. Investors are watching Palantir’s upcoming earnings report on Feb. 2.
Accenture stock jumps as “sovereign AI” data-center deal puts ACN back in focus

Accenture stock jumps as “sovereign AI” data-center deal puts ACN back in focus

Accenture shares rose 3.3% to $281.63 after Sovereign AI named Accenture and Palantir to build AI data centers across EMEA. The project uses Dell hardware with Palantir software managing operations. Palantir stock fell 3.5%, while Nvidia and Dell gained. Investors await Accenture’s Jan. 28 shareholder meeting and March 19 earnings call for revenue signals.
Accenture stock (ACN) slides in tariff-hit selloff — what investors watch next

Accenture stock (ACN) slides in tariff-hit selloff — what investors watch next

Accenture shares fell 2.8% to $278.07 by early afternoon Tuesday, underperforming the broader U.S. market amid tariff threats tied to Greenland tensions and cautious tech spending outlooks. Morgan Stanley downgraded its view on North American IT hardware, citing weak budget growth. Accenture’s BOSLAN unit secured a role in the East Anglia TWO offshore wind project. Volatility rose across markets as investors reacted to geopolitical risks.
Accenture stock price barely moves after CEO Julie Sweet share sales hit SEC filings

Accenture stock price barely moves after CEO Julie Sweet share sales hit SEC filings

Accenture shares slipped 0.2% to $287.25 Friday after CEO Julie Sweet and other executives disclosed stock sales under preset trading plans. The company highlighted a new leadership ranking from Gartner, while investors weighed mixed signals on tech spending and AI’s impact. Accenture’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 28 in Dublin.
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