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Accenture is a leading IT services firm that provides consulting, system integration, and business process outsourcing to enterprises around the world. Customers of Accenture come from a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture is the world's largest professional services company by headcount with around 800,000 employees in over 120 countries.

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Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Keane reinstates Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Hold and announces $290 price target.

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Deutsche Bank Reinstates Hold on Accenture, Announces $290 Price Target

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst David Togut initiated coverage on Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $330. Accenture shares closed at $279.67 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Evercore ISI Group analyst David Togut initiates coverage on Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $330.

Evercore ISI Group Initiates Coverage On Accenture with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $330

In the current session, Accenture Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) is trading at $279.11, after a 0.69% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 10.27%, and in the past year, by 13.85%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752526819_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Accenture P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Accenture has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 59.15 of the IT Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752526819_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

A Look Into Accenture Inc's Price Over Earnings

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>10.7K</td>
<td>35.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>18.8K</td>
<td>19.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
<td>$94.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>CRWV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$196.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/11/25</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
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<td>CIFR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/29/25</td>
<td>$4.50</td>
<td>$34.5K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$99.8K</td>
<td>88</td>
<td>802</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.0K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 10796 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 35666 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 74 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $421.0 per contract. There were 18819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19469 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $144.0 per contract. There were 8734 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5527 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $143.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.8K, with a price of $316.0 per contract. There were 1072 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4516 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRWV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 673 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $196.5K, with a price of $292.0 per contract. There were 1475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4082 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $23.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $51.0 per contract. There were 10272 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3859 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CIFR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIFR#NASDAQ">CIFR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 49 day(s) on August 29, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1380 contract(s) at a $4.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.5K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PANW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 35 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 175 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.2K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 2473 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on August 1, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 3689 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ACN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on August 1, 2025. Parties traded 644 contract(s) at a $265.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $99.8K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 88 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 802 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.97%. Currently, Accenture has a market capitalization of $178.76 billion. 
Buying $100 In ACN: If an investor had bought $100 of ACN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,183.21 today based on a price of $287.00 for ACN at the time of writing.
<h3>Accenture's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752250519_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in ACN usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for Accenture. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 16% leaning bullish and 75% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $419,690, and 7 are calls, amounting to $293,420.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $240.0 to $340.0 for Accenture over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Accenture stands at 269.0, with a total volume reaching 966.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Accenture, situated within the strike price corridor from $240.0 to $340.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Accenture Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752166854_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$31.5</td>
<td>$31.2</td>
<td>$31.5</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$157.5K</td>
<td align="right">616</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$31.4</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$31.3</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$153.3K</td>
<td align="right">616</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td align="right">519</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$287.50</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
<td align="right">122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/01/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td align="right">57</td>
<td align="right">107</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Accenture</h3>
Accenture is a leading IT services firm that provides consulting, system integration, and business process outsourcing to enterprises around the world. Customers of Accenture come from a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture is the world's largest professional services company by headcount with around 800,000 employees in over 120 countries.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Accenture, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of Accenture</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,611,244, the price of ACN is down by -3.14%, reaching $288.05.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 77 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Accenture</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $337.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Market Perform rating on Accenture, maintaining a target price of $325. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Accenture with a target price of $340. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $325. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Accenture, which currently sits at a price target of $360. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Accenture, targeting a price of $335. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on ACN Options

Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.11%. Currently, Accenture has a market capitalization of $181.44 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ACN: If an investor had bought $1000 of ACN stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $12,126.80 today based on a price of $291.30 for ACN at the time of writing.
<h3>Accenture's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752164132_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Accenture 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) stock is trending on Thursday. The company announced it expanded its collaboration with Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>). 
What To Know: Microsoft and Accenture are co-investing in the development of generative AI-powered cybersecurity solutions aimed at helping organizations counter cyber threats, reduce costs and streamline operations.
The expanded partnership combines Microsoft's security technologies with Accenture's cybersecurity services to address gaps in security readiness. The joint offerings will cover areas such as SOC modernization, automated data protection, AI security, cloud migration and identity and access management.
"In today's fast-moving cyber threat landscape, organizations need solutions that simplify complexity and deliver end-to-end protection," said Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice president of Microsoft Security. "Security is a team sport—and together—Microsoft and Accenture are empowering customers with AI-driven, comprehensive solutions that help them stay ahead of evolving threats."
The companies highlighted a successful project with Nationwide Building Society, which implemented Microsoft Sentinel with Accenture's support, achieving a unified security infrastructure and faster threat detection using gen AI tools.
What Else:&nbsp;Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said in a post on X that he expects Microsoft to reach a $4 trillion market cap this summer, following Nvidia's milestone.
"With Nvidia hitting a historical $4 trillion market cap, we expect Microsoft will also hit the $4 trillion club this summer and then over the next 18 months focus will be on the $5 trillion club… as this tech bull market is still early being led by the AI Revolution," Ives wrote.
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MSFT Price Action: At the time of writing, Microsoft stock is trading 0.74% lower at $499.79, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/login">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Accenture And Microsoft Corporation Announces Co-Investment In The Development Of Advanced Generative AI-Driven Cyber Solutions To Help Organizations Mitigate Threats And Consolidate Technology Tools While Optimizing Operational Costs

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform labor-heavy industries such as consulting, accounting, and legal services—sectors worth an estimated $5 trillion globally—by enabling software-like margins and reducing dependence on human labor, Mayfield Managing Director Navin Chaddha <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/29/why-ai-will-eat-mckinseys-lunch-but-not-today/">told</a> TechCrunch.
Chaddha said if 80% of the work is done by AI, companies can achieve gross margins of 80% to 90%. He added that Mayfield has earmarked $100 million from its latest fund specifically for companies building AI teammates.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Target Small Clients, Not Big Firms</h2>
Chaddha told TechCrunch that startups should target underserved small and midsize businesses rather than attempt to compete directly with consulting giants like Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), McKinsey, or Tata Consultancy Services. He said 30 million small businesses in the U.S. and 100 million globally often lack access to traditional knowledge workers.
Instead of billing hourly or monthly, Chaddha said AI-first companies could use event-based pricing—charging per service delivered, such as a completed project or triggered event.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gruve Scales With Pay-for-Performance Model</h2>
Chaddha said Mayfield led the $20 million Series A round for Gruve, a security-focused consulting startup. According to TechCrunch, Gruve acquired a $5 million managed services business and scaled it to $15 million in revenue within six months.
The company uses outcome-based pricing, charging only when a security event occurs, and has reportedly achieved gross margins of around 80%.
Chaddha highlighted that Gruve's approach resonated with clients like Cisco Systems&nbsp; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), who prefer paying only when results are delivered. "They say, ‘Hey, I'm not getting hacked. Why am I paying for all these security people?"
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Innovator's Dilemma in Big Firms</h2>
Chaddha told TechCrunch that legacy firms like McKinsey and Accenture face an innovator's dilemma: shifting from retainers and hourly billing to AI-driven, outcome-based pricing risks disrupting their predictable revenue streams.&nbsp;
He said this hesitation gives AI-first startups a critical window to scale before incumbents adapt.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The AI Teammate Distinction</h2>
Chaddha differentiated between AI tools and AI teammates. He defined AI teammates as systems that &#8220;collaborate with a human on shared goals and get to better outcomes," according to TechCrunch.&nbsp;
"The aim is not to replace," Chaddha said. "The aim is to team up and collaborate together."&nbsp;
These may be built using large language models or agentic frameworks and serve roles across HR, sales, and engineering.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">VC Strategy: Mental Discipline Counts</h2>
Chaddha told TechCrunch that Mayfield allocated $100 million last fall for AI teammate startups. He advised entrepreneurs to avoid fear of missing out, stay disciplined, and craft a clear long-term thesis.
"Have your own North Star. Have discipline and have no FOMO, because FOMO is for sheep," he said. Chaddha cautioned that while many will make money, about 80% of startups—and even VCs—may falter without a strong strategy.
Chaddha emphasized that investing in AI demands experience and restraint. "It's not a science; it's an art," he said. "The more you practice this, the better you get."
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An official report on July 3, 2025 reveals Representative Scott Franklin's recent purchase of Accenture (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) stock, valued between $27,027 and $405,000. The transaction took place on August 7, 2024, as per the July filing.
At this time, Accenture shares are trading up 0.9% at $305.0.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
Over the past three years, Scott Franklin executed 173 trades totaling over $6.02 million. The largest of these trades were in Baldwin Insurance and BRP Group stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Baldwin Insurance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWIN#NASDAQ">BWIN</a>): $500,001 - $1,000,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Union Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
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Here is a list of Scott Franklin's most recent trades:
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<td>Union Pacific</td>
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<td>Baldwin Insurance</td>
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<td>$500,001 - $1,000,000</td>
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<td>2025-04-10</td>
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To stay updated on Scott Franklin's trades and other congressional trades, try our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/scott-franklin">government trades tool</a> for live updates!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Congressional Trading Report: Rep. Scott Franklin Bought Over $27K In Accenture Stock

Looking into the current session, Accenture Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) shares are trading at $300.57, after a 0.68% drop. Over the past month, the stock fell by 5.15%, but over the past year, it actually increased by 0.32%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751479321_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Accenture P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Accenture has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 33.85 of the IT Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751479321_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) announced on Tuesday that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46188712/accenture-acquires-systema-to-drive-manufacturing-automation-for-semiconductor-clients">it has acquired</a> SYSTEMA GmbH, a Dresden-based software and consulting firm that specializes in automation solutions for the semiconductor and high-tech sectors.
The deal strengthens Accenture&#8217;s digital manufacturing capabilities; the financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Dresden, SYSTEMA brings expertise in bridging legacy systems with modern automation technologies.
The acquisition aligns with Europe&#8217;s efforts to boost domestic semiconductor production, a priority amid growing global demand. SYSTEMA&#8217;s proficiency in connecting legacy systems with modern technologies will enhance Accenture&#8217;s ability to modernize industrial operations across the region.
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Christina Raab, who leads Accenture&#8217;s operations across Austria, Switzerland, and Germany, emphasized the strategic value of the deal. &#8220;The semiconductor industry underpins much of today&#8217;s technology, and SYSTEMA&#8217;s specialized knowledge enhances our ability to support this complex sector,&#8221; she said.
Sarat Maitin, who heads Accenture&#8217;s digital engineering and manufacturing practice in the region, noted that the acquisition expands Accenture&#8217;s capacity to cover the full manufacturing value chain. &#8220;We aim to be a long-term strategic partner helping European clients remain competitive,&#8221; he said.
SYSTEMA is well-versed in SAP-based manufacturing execution systems and Critical Manufacturing solutions. Beyond semiconductors, the company serves industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and chemicals.
More than 240 SYSTEMA employees will join Accenture&#8217;s Industry X division, which focuses on digital manufacturing. As of May 31, 2025, Accenture held <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46024923/accenture-new-bookings-fall-in-q3-but-it-raises-profit-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">$9.64 billion</a> in cash and equivalents.
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Price Action: ACN shares closed 1.16% higher at $298.89 on Monday.
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Palantir Technologies and Accenture shares are trading higher after the companies announced a partnership to collaborate on incorporating AI into federal agency workflows.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) and Accenture Federal Services, a unit of Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), have formed a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b46164859/palantir-and-accenture-federal-services-join-forces-to-help-federal-government-agencies-reinvent-o/" rel="noreferrer noopener">strategic partnership</a> to provide cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities to U.S. federal agencies.
Under the agreement, Accenture Federal becomes a preferred implementation partner for Palantir&#8217;s platforms, focusing on enhancing mission-critical workflows and strengthening government operations through AI.
The collaboration will initially roll out three specialized offerings: &#8220;Enterprise-to-Edge Data Fusion,&#8221; which modernizes legacy systems to deliver real-time data to frontline operations; &#8220;Predictive Supply Chain Orchestration,&#8221; a tool to optimize and automate logistics across agencies; and &#8220;Operationalizing Financial Intelligence,&#8221; a solution designed to improve fiscal oversight by integrating budget data across systems.
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Accenture Federal will train and certify 1,000 members of its Data &amp; AI team on Palantir&#8217;s Foundry and AI Platform to support these efforts, building a delivery force capable of executing scalable, AI-enabled solutions across government functions.
Dr. Alex Karp, Palantir&#8217;s CEO, described Accenture as a &#8220;natural partner,&#8221; noting both firms share a commitment to delivering measurable impact. Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture, emphasized how the partnership combines commercial innovation with federal expertise to modernize public services.
Mike Galagher, Palantir&#8217;s defense lead, framed the initiative as essential to national security, enabling smarter decisions on the battlefield.
Ron Ash, CEO of Accenture Federal Services, called the partnership a transformational step for government agencies seeking faster, more informed decision-making. &#8220;This is a game changer for our federal customers,&#8221; he said, pointing to the value of embedding AI into everyday agency operations.
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Price Action: ACN shares gained 1.15% at $298.85, and PLTR was up 4.76% at $136.96 premarket on Monday&#8217;s last check.
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