Accenture plc (ACN) Dividends

Price: $368.66
Market Cap: $230.36B
Avg Volume: 2.42M
Country: IE
Industry: Information Technology Services
Sector: Technology
Beta: 1.24
52W Range: $278.69-387.51
Website: Accenture plc

Dividend Overview

Accenture plc (ACN) pays a dividend to its shareholders. Here are the key details:

Dividend Basics
  • Annual Dividend per Share: $5.92
  • Ex-Dividend Date: October 10, 2024
  • Total Dividends Paid (Last Year): $3.24B
Dividend Metrics
  • Dividend Yield: 1.49%
  • Payout Ratio: 44.57%
  • Dividend Growth (YoY): -14.65%
Dividend Yield

1.49%

Dividend Payout Ratio

44.57%

Dividend Paid & Capex Coverage Ratio

2.43x

Accenture plc pays an annual dividend of $5.92 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $5.92 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments.

The most recent ex-dividend date was October 10, 2024. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.

In the last fiscal year, Accenture plc paid a total of $3.24B in dividends to its shareholders. This substantial amount underscores the company's commitment to returning value to its investors.

Currently, Accenture plc's dividend yield stands at 1.49%. To put this in perspective, if you invest $100 in Accenture plc's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $1.49 in annual dividend income.

The company's dividend payout ratio is 44.57%. This means that Accenture plc is distributing 44.57% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes.

Compared to the previous year, Accenture plc's dividend has decreased by -14.65%. This decrease may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.

Dividend History and Growth

Accenture plc (ACN) dividend payments have grown -14.65% over the past year

Note: This growth rate represents the year-over-year growth in total dividends paid by the company, which may differ from the growth in dividends per share if the number of outstanding shares has changed.

Accenture plc Dividend History

Dividend Adjusted Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Declaration Date
$1.48 $1.48 October 10, 2024 October 10, 2024 November 15, 2024 September 26, 2024
$1.29 $1.29 July 11, 2024 July 11, 2024 August 15, 2024 June 20, 2024
$1.29 $1.29 April 10, 2024 April 11, 2024 May 15, 2024 March 21, 2024
$1.29 $1.29 January 17, 2024 January 18, 2024 February 15, 2024 November 15, 2023
$1.29 $1.29 October 11, 2023 October 12, 2023 November 15, 2023 September 28, 2023
$1.12 $1.12 July 12, 2023 July 13, 2023 August 15, 2023 May 15, 2023
$1.12 $1.12 April 12, 2023 April 13, 2023 May 15, 2023 March 23, 2023
$1.12 $1.12 January 11, 2023 January 12, 2023 February 15, 2023 December 16, 2022
$1.12 $1.12 October 12, 2022 October 13, 2022 November 15, 2022 September 22, 2022
$0.97 $0.97 July 13, 2022 July 14, 2022 August 15, 2022 May 13, 2022
$0.97 $0.97 April 13, 2022 April 14, 2022 May 13, 2022 March 17, 2022
$0.97 $0.97 January 12, 2022 January 13, 2022 February 15, 2022 December 17, 2021
$0.97 $0.97 October 13, 2021 October 14, 2021 November 15, 2021 September 23, 2021
$0.88 $0.88 July 14, 2021 July 15, 2021 August 13, 2021 June 24, 2021
$0.88 $0.88 April 14, 2021 April 15, 2021 May 14, 2021 March 17, 2021
$0.88 $0.88 January 13, 2021 January 14, 2021 February 12, 2021 December 17, 2020
$0.88 $0.88 October 09, 2020 October 13, 2020 November 13, 2020 September 24, 2020
$0.8 $0.8 July 15, 2020 July 16, 2020 August 14, 2020 June 24, 2020
$0.8 $0.8 April 15, 2020 April 16, 2020 May 15, 2020 March 19, 2020
$0.8 $0.8 January 15, 2020 January 16, 2020 February 14, 2020 December 19, 2019
$0.8 $0.8 October 16, 2019 October 17, 2019 November 15, 2019 September 26, 2019
$1.46 $1.46 April 10, 2019 April 11, 2019 May 15, 2019 April 01, 2019
$1.46 $1.46 October 17, 2018 October 18, 2018 November 15, 2018 September 27, 2018
$1.33 $1.33 April 11, 2018 April 12, 2018 May 15, 2018 March 22, 2018
$1.33 $1.33 October 18, 2017 October 19, 2017 November 15, 2017 September 25, 2017
$1.21 $1.21 April 11, 2017 April 13, 2017 May 15, 2017 March 23, 2017
$1.21 $1.21 October 19, 2016 October 21, 2016 November 15, 2016 September 29, 2016
$1.1 $1.1 April 13, 2016 April 15, 2016 May 13, 2016 March 24, 2016
$1.1 $1.1 October 14, 2015 October 16, 2015 November 13, 2015 September 24, 2015
$1.02 $1.02 April 08, 2015 April 07, 2015 May 15, 2015 March 30, 2015
$1.02 $1.02 October 15, 2014 October 17, 2014 November 17, 2014 September 24, 2014
$0.93 $0.93 April 09, 2014 April 11, 2014 May 15, 2014 March 27, 2014
$0.93 $0.93 October 09, 2013 October 11, 2013 November 15, 2013 September 27, 2013
$0.81 $0.81 April 10, 2013 April 12, 2013 May 15, 2013 March 28, 2013
$0.81 $0.81 October 10, 2012 October 12, 2012 November 15, 2012 September 27, 2012
$0.675 $0.675 April 11, 2012 April 13, 2012 May 15, 2012 March 23, 2012
$6.75 $0.675 October 12, 2011 October 14, 2011 November 15, 2011 September 30, 2011
$4.5 $0.45 April 13, 2011 April 15, 2011 May 13, 2011 March 25, 2011
$4.5 $0.45 October 13, 2010 October 15, 2010 November 15, 2010 October 01, 2010
$3.75 $0.375 April 14, 2010 April 16, 2010 May 14, 2010 March 26, 2010
$7.5 $0.75 October 14, 2009 October 16, 2009 November 16, 2009 October 05, 2009
$5 $0.5 October 08, 2008 October 10, 2008 November 17, 2008 September 26, 2008
$4.2 $0.42 October 10, 2007 October 12, 2007 November 15, 2007 September 27, 2007
$3.5 $0.35 October 11, 2006 October 13, 2006 November 15, 2006 September 28, 2006
$3 $0.3 October 13, 2005 October 17, 2005 November 15, 2005 October 06, 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

Accenture plc currently pays an annual dividend of $5.92 per share. This means that for each share you own, you'll receive $5.92 in dividends over the course of a year, typically paid in quarterly installments of $ per share.

Accenture plc's current dividend yield is 1.49%. This means that if you invest $100 in Accenture plc's stock at the current price, you can expect to receive approximately $1.49 in annual dividend income. The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the current stock price.

The most recent ex-dividend date for Accenture plc was October 10, 2024. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced in advance of each dividend payment. If you purchase the stock before the ex-dividend date, you'll be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment. It's advisable to check Accenture plc's investor relations page or financial news sources for the next ex-dividend date announcement.

Accenture plc's dividend payout ratio is currently 44.57%. This means that the company is distributing 44.57% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, while retaining the rest for reinvestment, debt reduction, or other corporate purposes. A lower payout ratio suggests that the company has more room to increase dividends in the future or to withstand temporary declines in earnings without cutting the dividend.

In the last fiscal year, Accenture plc paid a total of $3.24B in dividends to its shareholders. To put this in perspective, the company's annual revenue was $-, and its net income was $-. This means that Accenture plc distributed - of its revenue and - of its net income as dividends, demonstrating a balance between returning value to shareholders and reinvesting in the business.

Compared to the previous year, Accenture plc's dividend has decreased by -14.65%. This decrease rate provides insight into the company's dividend policy and financial health over the past year. A decrease in dividends can occur for various reasons, including changes in the company's financial situation or strategic priorities.

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