Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.85
Accenture plc (ACN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.5%
Payout Ratio
48.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
ACN Dividend Income Check
Safety
48.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
ACN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.5%
Trailing DPS$5.85
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout48.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR14.6%
5Y CAGR13.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.7%
Total Shareholder Yield10.2%
1Y Total Return-55.3%
5Y Total Return-44.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,53810Y ago$14,24620Y ago$70,432
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ACN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
ACN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Accenture plc distributes 48.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ACN has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.6% and 5-year CAGR of 13.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ACN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.5% dividend yield, 5.7% buyback yield, 10.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -44.6%, with dividends contributing 9.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,246 today.
ACN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$25.21
Avg/Payment$1.2605
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026Latest | $1.6300 | — | 3.42% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | $1.6300 | — | 2.25% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $1.6300 | ↑ +10.1% | 2.52% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $1.4800 | — | 2.05% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $1.4800 | — | 2.01% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | $1.4800 | — | 1.58% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $1.4800 | ↑ +14.7% | 1.48% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | $1.2900 | — | 1.73% | Aug 15, 2024 |
ACN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.5%
#2 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
48.2% payout
Streak
6Y
13.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.2%
#1 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd ACNAccenture plc | $80.3B | 4.5% | 48.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
 IBMInternational Busine… | $233.7B | 2.6% | 59.0% | 30 | Sustainable |
3rd  CTSHCognizant Technology… | $20.7B | 2.9% | 27.4% | 6 | Sustainable |
 WITWipro Limited | $25.0B | 2.7% | 47.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  INFYInfosys Limited | $42.9B | 5.5% | 76.5% | 7 | Watch |
 GGenpact Limited | $4.8B | 2.4% | 21.3% | 8 | Sustainable |
ACN Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.26 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $6.07 | 13.5% | 4 | $12.15 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $5.35 | 15.1% | 4 | $11.44 | 46.8% | 2.14x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $4.65 | 15.4% | 4 | $10.77 | 43.2% | 2.32x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $4.03 | 11.6% | 4 | $10.71 | 37.6% | 2.66x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $3.61 | 10.1% | 4 | $9.16 | 39.4% | 2.54x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $3.28 | 45.1% | 4 | $7.89 | 41.6% | 2.41x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $2.26 | -19.0% | 2 | $7.35 | 30.7% | 3.25x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $2.79 | 9.8% | 2 | $6.20 | 45.0% | 2.22x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $2.54 | 10.0% | 2 | $5.44 | 46.7% | 2.14x | 1.0% |
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ACN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ACN stock.
How much dividend does ACN pay per share?
Accenture plc (ACN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.85 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ACN's next ex-dividend date?
ACN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ACN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ACN's dividend safe?
ACN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +48.2% and FCF payout ratio of +28.6%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is ACN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Accenture plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ACN pay dividends?
Accenture plc pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.85 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ACN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ACN five years ago would be worth approximately $5,538 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ACN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ACN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.