13 Best Technology Dividend Stocks to Invest in

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6. Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 79

A multinational tech company, Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) specializes in information technology services and management consulting. In the most recent quarter, the company reported having 32 clients with quarterly bookings exceeding $100 million and celebrated another milestone in Generative AI, securing $1.4 billion in new bookings. This ongoing growth is driven by the exceptional efforts of over 800,000 employees globally, who are dedicated to delivering value to clients every day.

In fiscal Q2 2025, Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) reported a revenue of $16.66 billion, which showed a 5.44% growth from the same period last year. The revenue surpassed analysts’ estimates by $49.7 million. The company secured new bookings totaling $20.9 billion, representing a 3% decline in US dollars, though remaining flat in local currency. Within this, Generative AI accounted for $1.4 billion in new bookings. The operating margin was 13.5%, reflecting a 50 basis point increase but a slight decrease of 20 basis points compared to the adjusted operating margin. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) reached $2.82, marking a 7% increase, with a 2% rise compared to the adjusted EPS.

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN)’s cash position has remained strong, which has been supporting its dividend payments. In the most recent quarter, the company reported operating cash flow and free cash flow of $2.85 billion and $2.68 billion, respectively. During the quarter, it also returned $929 million to shareholders through dividends. The company offers a quarterly dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.08%, as of April 10. ACN has never missed a dividend since 2005.

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