"Accenture just paid shareholders $1.63 per share on February 13, 2026, marking the latest installment in a 20+ year streak of consecutive annual dividend increases. But with the stock down 41% over the past year and trading at $224.08, investors need to look beyond the growth streak to understand whether this 2.6% yielder still deserves a place in dividend portfolios."
"Accenture's dividend trajectory tells a story of disciplined capital allocation. The consulting giant increased its quarterly payout from $1.48 to $1.63 starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, representing a 10.1% increase. The longer-term growth rates underscore the company's commitment. Over five years, Accenture's dividend has climbed 85.1%, and the 10-year growth rate stands at an impressive 510.8%."
Accenture increased its quarterly dividend to $1.63 on February 13, 2026, yielding an annualized $6.22 per share and a 2.6% current yield at a $224.08 share price. The quarterly boost represented a 10.1% raise and a 12.1% year-over-year increase. Dividends have grown 85.1% over five years and 510.8% over ten years, with more than two decades of consecutive annual increases. Fiscal 2025 operating cash flow totaled $11.47 billion; after $600 million of capex, free cash flow was $10.87 billion. Free cash flow covered dividends 2.94 times and capex was 5.2% of operating cash flow.
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