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Jefferies Equity Research - Accenture Summary

Overall Rating and Price Target

• Rating: HOLD
• Price Target: $314.33
• Target Estimate Change: HOLD (0%)

Key Analysis and Outlook

Jefferies expects management guidance to maintain its current range. The company's adjusted operating margins are expected to remain stable at approximately 16.6%. Consulting revenue growth is projected to decline due to weakness in discretionary spending, while Managed Services is expected to maintain mid-single-digit growth despite some headwinds from the DOGE impact.

Key Factors and Risks

• Economic conditions, including potential US or European downturns.
• Increased competition.
• Higher wage inflation and employee attrition.
• Immigration reform.
• Impact of tariffs and supply chain disruptions in LatAm.

Financial Health

• Organic revenue growth is implied to be in the low single digits.
• Adjusted operating income and EPS estimates align closely with market consensus, positioned slightly below consensus in some cases.

Growth Drivers

• Managed Services growth.
• Strategic M&A activities.
• AI bookings continuing to grow from low levels.

Long-term Outlook (Calendar 2026 Scenario)

• Revenue growth of approximately 2-4%.
• Adjusted operating margin of about 15.9%.
• Price targets: $315 (Base Case), $415 (Upside), $230 (Downside).

Valuation

• Current premium P/E ratio is higher than the peer group average.
• Investing thesis highlights ACN's scale, reputation, and position to benefit from AI.

Comparative Valuation

• Competitive multiples are higher than the industry average.
• The peer group premium impacts the stock price relative to competitors.

Action Item Summary

• Meeting Questions:
  • Near-term impact on profitability from pursuing ESG targets.
  • Regional focus of human capital targets.

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