Accenture plc (ACN) Stock 5 Years History [Returns & Performance]

This report examines the performance of Accenture plc (ACN) Stock over the past 5 years. Investing for a period of 3 to 5 years is a commonly favored approach, often referred to as medium-term investment.

For long-term investors interested in analyzing performance over an extended time frame (subject to data availability), you can access the ACN 10-year report here.

Below is a table of contents to assist you in navigating the 5-year performance report.

1. Accenture plc (ACN)'s 5-Year Monthly Chart
2. ACN's Weekly Average Graph for 5 Years
3. Accenture plc (ACN)'s 5-Year Stock Return
4. Investor Gains for ACN at Various Exit Points Within 5 Years
5. ACN's 5-Year Performance Compared to the Stock Market
6. ACN's Stock Returns During the 10 Biggest Volume Days

1 Accenture plc (ACN)'s 5-Year Monthly Chart

While many websites display 5-year price charts based on daily prices, the frequent price fluctuations can make these charts less user-friendly. Therefore, instead of the traditional daily price chart, you will find a graph depicting monthly average prices below. (The data utilized in this report covers the period from 03-28-2019 to 03-26-2024.)

Here is a sample of the data used to create the chart above.

Please Note: How to interpret the table above?

Each row in the table corresponds to a month of the year. The right column displays the average price for that month. The average is calculated using the daily closing prices on all market open days during that month.

Please Note: If you wish to explore and study stock charts for timeframes beyond 5 years, you can access historical price charts for Accenture plc (ACN).

2 ACN's Weekly Average Graph for 5 Years

The chart presented in the previous section has its limitations. The monthly average graph, while smooth, may overlook significant fluctuations. Conversely, a daily price graph can appear cluttered due to frequent price swings. Therefore, the chart below aims to strike a balance by showcasing weekly average prices.

Here is a sample of the data used to generate the graph above.

3 Accenture plc (ACN)'s 5-Year Stock Return

Examining 5-year returns provides insights into how both price and profit have evolved year after year. This section offers a glimpse of the fluctuations and gains you can expect in the coming years.

In the table below, each row represents a year. The second column indicates the opening price at the beginning of the year (the first market-open day). The following column displays the closing price at the end of the year. (For the last row in the table, the closing price corresponds to the most recent available data.) The final column shows the percentage gain.

Why You Shouldn't Worry Too Much About Annual Fluctuations

Unlike fixed income securities, stocks typically experience varying returns from year to year. However, once you've selected a solid stock with strong fundamentals, you don't need to be overly concerned about yearly fluctuations. The reason is straightforward. Numerous studies have consistently shown that, in the long run, equities tend to outperform most other investment options, such as bonds and fixed deposits.

4 Investor Gains for ACN at Various Exit Points Within 5 Years

Many would agree that a medium-term investor typically commits their investment for a period of approximately 5 years. Let's assume a medium-term investor allocated $10,000 to Accenture plc (ACN) at the beginning of 2020.

Now, let's explore how this investment would have performed over the years. What's particularly intriguing is determining the optimal year-end exit time among the 5 years.

As a result, had you invested in ACN five years ago, the most opportune time to exit would have been in 2021. Your initial $10,000 investment would have grown to a remarkable 20249.59 $.

5 ACN's 5-Year Performance Compared to the Stock Market

In this section, you'll have the opportunity to evaluate how Accenture plc (ACN) has performed in relation to the broader stock market. You'll discover whether ACN has moved in tandem with or diverged from the NYSE Composite (NYA) over the past 5 years. Below, you'll find a graph illustrating the performance of ACN vs. NYSE Composite (NYA).

Now, let's examine and compare the annual returns of Accenture plc (ACN) and the composite index. Take a look at the table below. Each row showcases the yearly performance of both the stock and the composite index. The last column illustrates the difference between their returns.

6 ACN's Stock Returns During the 10 Biggest Volume Days

Important Note: *This section utilizes closing prices and not adjusted close prices.

Let's now investigate whether the 10 highest volume days in the last 5 years led to positive gains. We'll discover the answer shortly.

Conclusion:

Hopefully, the report above has been informative for you. If you're interested in analyzing the recent performance of Accenture plc (ACN) stock, there are additional reports available to assist you.

1. ACN's Report for the Last 6 Months
2. ACN's 52-Week High-Low Report
3. Current Year Stock Performance Report for ACN

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