Accenture: Navigating Challenges, Strong Free Cash Flow And Balance Sheet

Summary:

  • Despite modest growth rates, Accenture plc’s strong cash flows and (near) debt-free status enable a focus on returning capital to shareholders.
  • Strategic investments in generative AI, cloud capabilities, and global acquisitions position Accenture for future success.
  • Accenture’s commitment to capital returns, coupled with a forward run-rate of approximately $9 billion in free cash flow, positions the company as an attractive investment.

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Investment Thesis

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is a professional services firm specializing in consulting and outsourcing.

It’s a stably growing, well-managed business. The stock is not blemish-free. Indeed, I openly discuss that its growth rates are practically non-existent.


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