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Derived from payout historyIncome reliability
Payout history is still thin
ACN has 2 recent provider payout records. Use the cadence as preliminary until more payments are visible.
Market dataIncome framework read
Dividend CompanyNYSEUnited States
ACN
Accenture
TechnologyPlain dividendQuarterly
Market Snapshot
US$179.24
+US$1.37 (77.02%)
NYSE
Yield
3.64%
Rate US$6.52
Next Payment
Payment date passed
Ex-date 2026-04-09
52wk Position
14.11%
-44.30% below high
Updated just now
Income Intelligence Summary
Deterministic interpretation from Prospyr's income framework and available market data.
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Editorial frameworkDRIP defense
Fortress at the default 100-share test
ACN prints 3.64 shares per payment at default inputs. The defended price ceiling is US$652.00.
3
Editorial frameworkMain watch item
Withholding and account placement matter
ACN is U.S.-listed, so Canadian investors should compare RRSP, TFSA, and non-registered tax treatment before using the provider yield as spendable income.
Decision Area
Distribution and DRIP Defense
Payout history, default DRIP coverage, and price creep pressure using market data where available.
Distribution Chart
Last 12 payments
Confirmed Expected
Coverage Ratio Test
DRIP defense check
- Cash
- US$652.00
- APR
- 3.638
- Coverage
- 3.638
Fortress level. Selectively used for highest-priority rungs.
Price Creep
Defended price ceiling
- Max defended
- US$652.00
- Cushion
- US$472.76
- Cushion %
- 263.76%
Current US$179.24Break US$652.00
Smart Recommendation
ACN is inside the defended DRIP zone at these inputs; monitor price creep before adding new capital.
Research Signals
Research in progress
DRIP availability
Pending
Tax character
Pending
Distribution history
Pending
Structure Overview
This is a publicly traded company that pays regular cash dividends to shareholders. Canadian-listed dividend companies typically pay eligible dividends, which qualify for the dividend tax credit in non-registered accounts. Payout policy, frequency, and sustainability vary by issuer; verify the current distribution policy directly with the company.
Canadian Planning Notes
- 1Eligible dividends from Canadian corporations are taxed more favourably in a non-registered account than foreign dividends or interest income.
- 2DRIP availability varies by issuer and broker; confirm whether your plan offers optional cash purchase (OCP) alongside the dividend reinvestment.
- 3Always verify the current payout policy, ex-dividend date, and recent financial results with the issuer before including this holding in a plan.
Market Facts
Market Data
A factual market, distribution, valuation, and financial snapshot for this holding.
Market Data
Market data
Price
US$179.24
Previous close
US$177.87
Day range
US$177.17 - US$182.70
52wk range
US$155.82 - US$321.77
Market cap
110.3B
Volume
2.8M
Avg volume
6.4M
Exchange
NYSE
Dividend and distribution
Forward rate
US$6.52
Trailing rate
US$6.37
Forward yield
3.64%
Trailing yield
3.58%
Per payment
US$6.52
Cadence
Annual
Next ex-date
Apr 9, 2026
Next pay
May 15, 2026
Last dividend
US$1.63
Last dividend date
Apr 9, 2026
Performance
Daily change
US$1.37
Daily change %
77.02%
52wk position
14.11%
Below 52wk high
-44.30%
Above 52wk low
15.03%
Open
US$179.01
Earnings and financials
Trailing EPS
12.21
Forward EPS
14.91
Revenue
72.1B
Revenue growth
8.30%
Profit margin
10.61%
Operating margin
13.82%
Payout ratio
N/A
Free cash flow
12.2B
Total cash
9.4B
ROE
24.76%
ROA
11.16%
Debt/equity
25.47
Beta
1.07
Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.68
Forward P/E
12.02
Price/sales
1.53
Price/book
3.53
Enterprise value
110.5B
EV/EBITDA
8.68
Analyst facts
Target mean
US$247.55
Target high
US$320.00
Target low
US$180.27
Recommendation mean
1.82
Recommendation key
buy
Analysts
26
Canadian Context
Account placement
RRSP
Canada-U.S. treaty treatment can exempt U.S. dividends from withholding tax inside RRSP or RRIF accounts. TFSAs do not receive the same treaty treatment.
Non-registered: Foreign tax credit may be available for U.S. withholding tax.
Eligible dividend tax credit
- Total credit
- $345.27
- Effective rate
- 34.53%
Broker DRIP status
Questrade
Available
Wealthsimple
Plan-only
RBC Direct Investing
Available
TD Direct Investing
Available
U.S.-listed holdings can have withholding tax differences by account type. RRSP treatment is often more favorable than TFSA treatment.
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This profile is informational only and does not constitute licensed financial advice. Signal values, planning notes, market data, and structure summaries may not reflect the most current issuer disclosures. Always verify current payout policy, ex-dividend dates, financial statements, and issuer communications before making any investment decision.