Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005
Calculation
Accenture PLC, P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income attributable to Accenture plc1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | 19.47 | = | 240.94 | ÷ | 12.38 | 12.38 | = | 7,678,433 | ÷ | 620,441,250 | |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 31.07 | = | 361.07 | ÷ | 11.62 | 11.62 | = | 7,264,787 | ÷ | 625,163,402 | |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 27.81 | = | 304.36 | ÷ | 10.94 | 10.94 | = | 6,871,557 | ÷ | 627,937,555 | |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 22.93 | = | 250.07 | ÷ | 10.91 | 10.91 | = | 6,877,169 | ÷ | 630,580,797 | |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 36.58 | = | 341.82 | ÷ | 9.34 | 9.34 | = | 5,906,809 | ÷ | 632,153,357 | |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 28.32 | = | 228.14 | ÷ | 8.06 | 8.06 | = | 5,107,839 | ÷ | 634,093,454 | |
| Oct 29, 2019 | 24.58 | = | 184.80 | ÷ | 7.52 | 7.52 | = | 4,779,112 | ÷ | 635,672,438 | |
| Oct 24, 2018 | 24.10 | = | 153.12 | ÷ | 6.35 | 6.35 | = | 4,059,907 | ÷ | 638,990,838 | |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 26.18 | = | 141.97 | ÷ | 5.42 | 5.42 | = | 3,445,149 | ÷ | 635,224,220 | |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 18.07 | = | 115.67 | ÷ | 6.40 | 6.40 | = | 4,111,892 | ÷ | 642,184,419 | |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 22.75 | = | 107.20 | ÷ | 4.71 | 4.71 | = | 3,053,581 | ÷ | 648,101,194 | |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 17.46 | = | 78.35 | ÷ | 4.49 | 4.49 | = | 2,941,498 | ÷ | 655,502,521 | |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 15.20 | = | 74.91 | ÷ | 4.93 | 4.93 | = | 3,281,878 | ÷ | 666,014,836 | |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 17.95 | = | 67.41 | ÷ | 3.76 | 3.76 | = | 2,553,510 | ÷ | 679,888,683 | |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 17.60 | = | 58.08 | ÷ | 3.30 | 3.30 | = | 2,277,677 | ÷ | 690,110,636 | |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 17.62 | = | 45.05 | ÷ | 2.56 | 2.56 | = | 1,780,656 | ÷ | 696,452,274 | |
| Oct 19, 2009 | 17.45 | = | 38.69 | ÷ | 2.22 | 2.22 | = | 1,589,963 | ÷ | 717,002,084 | |
| Oct 20, 2008 | 13.74 | = | 31.86 | ÷ | 2.32 | 2.32 | = | 1,691,751 | ÷ | 729,637,683 | |
| Oct 23, 2007 | 24.38 | = | 39.85 | ÷ | 1.63 | 1.63 | = | 1,243,148 | ÷ | 760,495,475 | |
| Oct 18, 2006 | 26.95 | = | 31.91 | ÷ | 1.18 | 1.18 | = | 973,329 | ÷ | 822,093,596 | |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 24.06 | = | 26.31 | ÷ | 1.09 | 1.09 | = | 940,474 | ÷ | 859,871,173 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Accenture PLC Annual Report.
- Share Price Trends
- The share price displayed a general upward trajectory from 2005 through 2021, increasing from $26.31 to a peak of $341.82. Despite this overall rise, there were periods of volatility, notably a decline in 2008 and significant fluctuations between 2021 and 2025. After reaching its peak in 2021, the share price dropped sharply to $250.07 in 2022, rebounded to $361.07 in 2024, and then declined again to $240.94 by 2025, indicating increased market uncertainty or other influencing factors during these years.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) Development
- EPS exhibited a consistent increase throughout the entire period, rising from $1.09 in 2005 to $12.38 in 2025. This upward trend indicates steady growth in profitability on a per-share basis. Despite minor fluctuations, such as a slight dip around 2013-2015, the overall pattern was one of sustained improvement, with notable acceleration in growth after 2010.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Analysis
- The P/E ratio showed more variability compared to share price and EPS. Early on, it rose to a peak around 27 in 2006, then dropped sharply to about 13.74 in 2008, reflecting market adjustments possibly related to economic conditions affecting the valuation. From 2009 onwards, the P/E oscillated mainly between 15 and 30, with a marked peak at 36.58 in 2021, suggesting heightened investor optimism or higher expectations for future earnings at that time. The ratio decreased notably by 2025 to 19.47, signifying a more moderate valuation relative to earnings.
- Overall Insights
- The company has demonstrated robust earnings growth over the analyzed period, which generally corresponded with share price appreciation. Variability in the P/E ratio suggests fluctuating investor sentiment and market conditions, especially around major economic events. Recent years show greater volatility in share price, while earnings continued to grow steadily, potentially signalling a reassessment of risk or changes in market dynamics impacting the company's valuation.
Comparison to Competitors
Accenture PLC, P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | AppLovin Corp. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | 19.47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48.19 | 37.46 | 47.60 | — | 112.39 | 45.28 | — | — | 122.85 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 31.07 | 31.98 | 68.97 | 67.09 | 892.67 | 235.49 | 39.68 | 58.94 | 35.67 | 37.63 | 632.38 | 42.42 | 71.24 | 146.40 | 33.69 | 50.53 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 27.81 | 49.64 | 56.56 | 78.64 | — | 884.97 | 22.50 | 64.61 | 33.96 | 38.96 | 246.77 | 170.35 | 879.57 | 90.80 | 70.08 | — |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 22.93 | 33.15 | — | 59.70 | — | — | 71.56 | 57.31 | 28.34 | 26.85 | — | — | 135.68 | 284.28 | 51.76 | 1,957.29 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 36.58 | 48.90 | 472.35 | 53.88 | — | — | 19.40 | 75.17 | 35.14 | 15.84 | — | — | 48.20 | 487.70 | 73.37 | — |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 28.32 | 41.69 | — | 62.89 | — | — | 19.30 | 49.52 | 35.04 | 16.69 | — | — | 1,204.70 | 978.47 | 55.92 | — |
| Oct 29, 2019 | 24.58 | 57.17 | — | 20.22 | — | — | 13.35 | 48.17 | 26.86 | 16.89 | — | — | 107.70 | 106.89 | 39.55 | — |
| Oct 24, 2018 | 24.10 | 46.11 | — | 46.59 | — | — | 14.25 | 46.88 | 50.00 | 45.90 | — | — | 731.11 | — | 29.60 | — |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 26.18 | 57.41 | — | 55.67 | — | — | 25.07 | 37.26 | 26.25 | 22.49 | — | — | 324.94 | — | 95.81 | — |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 18.07 | 46.80 | — | 40.53 | — | — | 14.29 | 29.60 | 26.08 | 18.53 | — | — | — | — | 33.71 | — |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 22.75 | 70.59 | — | 25.14 | — | — | 9.65 | 63.89 | 30.63 | 17.92 | — | — | — | — | 30.45 | — |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 17.46 | 132.73 | — | 34.03 | — | — | 13.55 | 26.44 | 16.11 | 16.33 | — | — | — | — | 25.00 | — |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 15.20 | 104.21 | — | 26.30 | — | — | 11.58 | 21.73 | 12.14 | 12.78 | — | — | — | — | 24.68 | — |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 17.95 | 22.73 | — | 9.11 | — | — | 13.37 | 22.37 | 14.40 | 13.61 | — | 6,057.94 | — | — | 26.53 | — |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 17.60 | 18.49 | — | 44.80 | — | — | 14.47 | 22.53 | 10.03 | 19.17 | — | — | 251.73 | — | 17.51 | — |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 17.62 | 22.05 | — | 20.39 | — | — | 13.32 | 24.82 | 11.91 | 17.66 | — | — | 118.88 | — | 17.09 | — |
| Oct 19, 2009 | 17.45 | 46.62 | — | — | — | — | 12.24 | 20.01 | 14.56 | 19.25 | — | — | 87.39 | — | 18.86 | — |
| Oct 20, 2008 | 13.74 | 11.84 | — | — | — | — | 9.40 | 20.68 | 13.28 | 19.44 | — | — | 388.13 | — | 13.55 | — |
| Oct 23, 2007 | 24.38 | 27.23 | — | 10.43 | — | — | 15.20 | 21.92 | 74.58 | 23.58 | — | — | 10,271.10 | — | 29.39 | — |
| Oct 18, 2006 | 26.95 | 44.72 | — | 41.15 | — | — | 14.90 | 27.35 | 63.21 | 23.43 | — | — | 151.60 | — | 156.86 | — |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 24.06 | 38.61 | — | 103.88 | — | — | 15.85 | 21.02 | 70.27 | 23.70 | — | — | 207.38 | — | — | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Accenture PLC, P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Accenture PLC | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | 19.47 | — |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 31.07 | 42.11 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 27.81 | 40.33 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 22.93 | 34.78 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 36.58 | 38.09 |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 28.32 | 38.69 |
| Oct 29, 2019 | 24.58 | 28.30 |
| Oct 24, 2018 | 24.10 | 43.31 |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 26.18 | 30.27 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 18.07 | 23.96 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 22.75 | 23.38 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 17.46 | 18.36 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 15.20 | 14.09 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 17.95 | 14.97 |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 17.60 | 13.91 |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 17.62 | 14.04 |
| Oct 19, 2009 | 17.45 | 15.17 |
| Oct 20, 2008 | 13.74 | 13.87 |
| Oct 23, 2007 | 24.38 | 43.67 |
| Oct 18, 2006 | 26.95 | 39.59 |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 24.06 | 44.69 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Accenture PLC, P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Accenture PLC | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | 19.47 | — |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 31.07 | 45.25 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 27.81 | 36.08 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 22.93 | 26.93 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 36.58 | 29.79 |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 28.32 | 31.22 |
| Oct 29, 2019 | 24.58 | 23.29 |
| Oct 24, 2018 | 24.10 | 23.19 |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 26.18 | 23.45 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 18.07 | 19.49 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 22.75 | 16.53 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 17.46 | 17.12 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 15.20 | 14.14 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 17.95 | 14.37 |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 17.60 | 13.73 |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 17.62 | 14.99 |
| Oct 19, 2009 | 17.45 | 21.45 |
| Oct 20, 2008 | 13.74 | 15.68 |
| Oct 23, 2007 | 24.38 | 36.28 |
| Oct 18, 2006 | 26.95 | 31.95 |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 24.06 | 33.66 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).