Accenture plc Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Accenture plc (ACN), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 2.28% and a payout ratio of 48.19%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

21 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005
Dividends per share (FY)$6.07$5.35$4.65$4.03$3.61$3.28$2.26$2.79$2.54$2.31$3.14$1.95$1.74$1.49$1.13$0.83$0.75$0.50$0.42$0.35$0.30
Dividend yield (FY) %2.28%1.51%1.38%1.34%1.05%1.33%1.47%1.61%1.93%2.00%2.29%2.44%2.41%2.40%1.86%3.53%1.84%1.30%1.18%1.53%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %48.19%44.62%41.10%35.69%37.81%39.84%38.96%42.09%45.50%34.98%44.32%42.66%34.18%37.24%28.26%46.28%23.80%19.72%23.57%27.53%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

50 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-14October 10, 252025-10-10$1.63
2025-08-15July 10, 252025-07-10$1.48
2025-05-15April 10, 252025-04-10$1.48
2025-02-14January 16, 252025-01-16$1.48
2024-11-15October 10, 242024-10-10$1.48
2024-08-15July 11, 242024-07-11$1.29
2024-05-15April 10, 242024-04-11$1.29
2024-02-15January 17, 242024-01-18$1.29
2023-11-15October 11, 232023-10-12$1.29
2023-08-15July 12, 232023-07-13$1.12
2023-05-15April 12, 232023-04-13$1.12
2023-02-15January 11, 232023-01-12$1.12
2022-11-15October 12, 222022-10-13$1.12
2022-08-15July 13, 222022-07-14$0.97
2022-05-13April 13, 222022-04-14$0.97
2022-02-15January 12, 222022-01-13$0.97
2021-11-15October 13, 212021-10-14$0.97
2021-08-13July 14, 212021-07-15$0.88
2021-05-14April 14, 212021-04-15$0.88
2021-02-12January 13, 212021-01-14$0.88
2020-11-13October 09, 202020-10-13$0.88
2020-08-14July 15, 202020-07-16$0.80
2020-05-15April 15, 202020-04-16$0.80
2020-02-14January 15, 202020-01-16$0.80
2019-11-15October 16, 192019-10-17$0.80
2019-05-15April 10, 192019-04-11$1.46
2018-11-15October 17, 182018-10-18$1.46
2018-05-15April 11, 182018-04-12$1.33
2017-11-15October 18, 172017-10-19$1.33
2017-05-15April 11, 172017-04-13$1.21
2016-11-15October 19, 162016-10-21$1.21
2016-05-13April 13, 162016-04-15$1.10
2015-11-13October 14, 152015-10-16$1.10
2015-05-15April 08, 152015-04-10$1.02
2015-05-15April 02, 152015-04-07$1.02
2014-11-17October 15, 142014-10-17$1.02
2014-05-15April 09, 142014-04-11$0.93
2013-11-15October 09, 132013-10-11$0.93
2013-05-15April 10, 132013-04-12$0.81
2012-11-15October 10, 122012-10-12$0.81
2012-05-15April 11, 122012-04-13$0.68
2011-11-15October 12, 112011-10-14$0.68
2011-05-13April 13, 112011-04-15$0.45
2010-11-15October 13, 102010-10-15$0.45
2010-05-14April 14, 102010-04-16$0.38
2009-11-16October 14, 092009-10-16$0.75
2008-11-17October 08, 082008-10-10$0.50
2007-11-15October 10, 072007-10-12$0.42
2006-11-15October 11, 062006-10-13$0.35
2005-11-15October 13, 052005-10-17$0.30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accenture plc's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Accenture plc returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Accenture plc's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Accenture plc, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Accenture plc a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can Accenture plc maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Accenture plc's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Accenture plc dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

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