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Number of shares purchased (in shares)

Accenture Number of shares purchased (in shares) remained flat by 0.0% to 3.5M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.2%, from 3.5M to 3.5M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Number of shares purchased (in shares) shows relatively stable performance with a 0.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025Oct 10, 2025

How to read this metric

High repurchase volume often signals management's belief that the stock is undervalued or a desire to offset dilution.

Detailed definition

The total number of common shares repurchased by the company from the open market or through private transactions. This...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for large-cap companies with active share buyback programs.

Metric ID: other_treasury_stock_shares_acquired

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value14M12.2M15.3M13.9M14.1M
YoY Change-12.7%+25.7%-9.1%+1.2%
Range12.2M15.3M
CAGR+0.2%
Avg YoY Growth+1.3%
Median YoY Growth-4.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accenture's number of shares purchased (in shares)?
Accenture (ACN) reported number of shares purchased (in shares) of 3.5M in Q2 2025.
How has Accenture's number of shares purchased (in shares) changed year-over-year?
Accenture's number of shares purchased (in shares) increased by 1.2% year-over-year, from 3.5M to 3.5M.
What is the long-term trend for Accenture's number of shares purchased (in shares)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Accenture's number of shares purchased (in shares) has grown at a 0.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 14M to 14.1M.
What does number of shares purchased (in shares) mean?
The total number of shares bought back by the company.