Accenture (ACN) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerAccenture (ACN) has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and currently yields 3.55%. The most recent dividend was $1.6300/share on May 15, 2026, paid Quarterly.
ACN
Current Yield
3.55%
TTM Dividend/Share
$6.37
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
52.2%
Consecutive Growth Years
7 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
13.46%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
13.10%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
6.81%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
16.7%
FCF payout ratio
8.1%
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.1x
Interest coverage
40.64x
ROIC (TTM)
20.1%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 52.2%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($17.40) covers dividend/share ($6.37).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
1 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 7 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 8.1%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is -0.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (13.1%) exceeds EPS growth (4.6%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Apr 9, 2026
- Payment date
- May 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.6300
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6300
Ex-date Jan 13, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 13, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.6300
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6300
Ex-date Oct 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.6300
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6300
Ex-date Jul 10, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.4800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4800
Ex-date Apr 10, 2025
- Payment date
- May 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.4800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4800
Ex-date Jan 16, 2025
- Payment date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.4800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4800
Ex-date Oct 10, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.4800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4800
Ex-date Jul 11, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.2900
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2900
Ex-date Apr 10, 2024
- Payment date
- May 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.2900
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2900
Ex-date Jan 17, 2024
- Payment date
- Feb 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.2900
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2900
Ex-date Oct 11, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.2900
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2900
Ex-date Jul 12, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.1200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1200
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $1.6300 | $1.6300 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | $1.6300 | $1.6300 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $1.6300 | $1.6300 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $1.4800 | $1.4800 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $1.4800 | $1.4800 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | $1.4800 | $1.4800 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $1.4800 | $1.4800 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | $1.2900 | $1.2900 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | $1.2900 | $1.2900 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | $1.2900 | $1.2900 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | $1.2900 | $1.2900 |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | $1.1200 | $1.1200 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Accenture has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 7 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.0700 | — | — |
| 2025 | $5.3500 | $6.0700 | +13.5% |
| 2024 | $4.6500 | $5.3500 | +15.1% |
| 2023 | $4.0300 | $4.6500 | +15.4% |
| 2022 | $3.6100 | $4.0300 | +11.6% |
| 2021 | $3.2800 | $3.6100 | +10.1% |
| 2020 | $2.2600 | $3.2800 | +45.1% |
| 2019 | $2.7900 | $2.2600 | -19.0% |
| 2018 | $2.5400 | $2.7900 | +9.8% |
| 2017 | $2.3100 | $2.5400 | +10.0% |
| 2016 | $3.1400 | $2.3100 | -26.4% |
| 2015 | $1.9500 | $3.1400 | +61.0% |
| 2014 | $1.7400 | $1.9500 | +12.1% |
| 2013 | $1.4850 | $1.7400 | +17.2% |
| 2012 | $1.1250 | $1.4850 | +32.0% |
| 2011 | $0.8250 | $1.1250 | +36.4% |
| 2010 | — | $0.8250 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Accenture (ACN) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$3.86B
YoY change
+14.2%
5Y CAGR
+12.7%
Peak year (2025)
$3.70B
Latest annual
$3.70B
Cash dividends paid over time for Accenture (ACN)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Accenture (ACN)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.70B | +14.2% | +$458.69M | ||
| 2024 | $3.24B | +14.8% | +$417.04M | ||
| 2023 | $2.82B | +15.1% | +$369.75M | ||
| 2022 | $2.45B | +9.9% | +$221.06M | ||
| 2021 | $2.23B | +9.7% | +$198.43M | ||
| 2020 | $2.04B | +9.3% | +$173.47M | ||
| 2019 | $1.86B | +9.0% | +$153.00M | ||
| 2018 | $1.71B | +9.0% | +$141.15M | ||
| 2017 | $1.57B | +9.0% | +$129.44M | ||
| 2016 | $1.44B | +6.3% | +$84.67M | ||
| 2015 | $1.35B | +7.9% | +$98.56M | ||
| 2014 | $1.25B | +11.9% | +$133.18M | ||
| 2013 | $1.12B | +18.0% | +$170.88M | ||
| 2012 | $950.86M | +47.7% | +$307.21M | ||
| 2011 | $643.64M | -9.4% | -$66.65M | ||
| 2010 | $710.29M | +87.7% | +$331.85M | ||
| 2009 | $378.45M | +13.4% | +$44.76M | ||
| 2008 | $333.69M | +13.9% | +$40.63M | ||
| 2007 | $293.06M | +9.4% | +$25.09M | ||
| 2006 | $267.97M | — | +$267.97M | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | — |
The 2025 reading of Accenture (ACN) dividends paid is $3.70B – grew 14.2% year-over-year.
Accenture dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +12.7%, sustaining 14 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual dividends paid of $3.70B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2001.
Among 8 Technology peers, Accenture (ACN) ranks 5th; the peer median for dividends paid is $6.80B.
Accenture Dividends Paid 2025: $3.70B
Accenture dividends paid in 2025 was $3.70B, grew 14.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Accenture Dividends Paid 2024: $3.24B
Accenture dividends paid in 2024 was $3.24B, grew 14.8% from 2023.
Accenture Dividends Paid 2023: $2.82B
Accenture dividends paid in 2023 was $2.82B, grew 15.1% from 2022.
Accenture Dividends Paid 2022: $2.45B
Accenture dividends paid in 2022 was $2.45B, grew 9.9% from 2021.
Accenture Dividends Paid 2021: $2.23B
Accenture dividends paid in 2021 was $2.23B.
See more financial history for Accenture (ACN).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Accenture, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $471.61B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $24.08B | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $15.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $11.14B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $2.45B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $522.00M | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
Does Accenture pay dividends?
Yes, Accenture (ACN) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $6.37 per share annually, yielding 3.55%.
What is Accenture's dividend yield?
Accenture (ACN) has a current dividend yield of 3.55%.
Is Accenture's dividend safe?
Accenture (ACN) passes 5 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Accenture increased its dividend?
Accenture (ACN) has 7 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Accenture's dividend payout ratio?
Accenture (ACN) has a dividend payout ratio of 52.2%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Accenture's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Accenture (ACN) is $3.86B (period ending February 28, 2026).
How has Accenture dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Accenture (ACN) dividends paid changed +14.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Accenture dividends paid?
Accenture (ACN) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +12.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Accenture dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Accenture dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $3.70B in 2025.
What was Accenture dividends paid in 2024?
Accenture (ACN) dividends paid in 2024 was $3.24B.
What was Accenture dividends paid in 2025?
Accenture (ACN) dividends paid in 2025 was $3.70B.
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