Accenture Plc (ACN) Rated as a 'Buy' at Stifel amid Market Challenges

Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) is one of the best depressed stocks to buy in 2025. On July 11, analysts at Stifel reiterated a ‘Buy’ rating on the stock, impressed by the company’s management quality despite market challenges.

While the stock has come under pressure, dropping close to its 52-week low, Stifel insists Accenture is one of the “consistently best-managed businesses in the sector.” The research firm has reiterated its confidence in the company’s leadership team amid the cyclical and secular challenges at play.

Stifel has reiterated that the company’s fiscal year 2026 consensus estimates are reasonable, if not beatable. The remarks come on Accenture delivering 4% year-over-year organic growth in its fiscal third quarter. Earnings per share in the quarter were up 13% outperforming the expected 6% increase.

Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) is a global professional services company that provides a wide range of services, including consulting, technology, and operations. It helps clients transform their businesses by leveraging digital technologies like cloud, AI, and data.

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