14 Best Large Cap Dividend Growth Stocks To Buy Now

9. Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN)

5-Year Average Annual Dividend Growth Rate: 12.60%

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is a multinational tech company that deals in information technology services and management consulting. In the latest quarter, two major highlights were the company’s new bookings of $18.7 billion, including 30 client bookings surpassing $100 million, and $1.2 billion in bookings related to generative artificial intelligence (AI). Investors have been closely watching the company’s expanding AI services, which help businesses in areas like analytics, chatbots, and customer support.

In fiscal Q1 2025, Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) reported revenue of $17.7 billion, a 9% increase from the same period last year. Consulting revenues reached $9 billion. The company has updated its business outlook for fiscal 2025, increasing its full-year revenue growth forecast to 4% to 7% in local currency, while expecting a negative foreign exchange impact of 0.5%. In addition, it has revised its GAAP EPS forecast to a range of $12.43 to $12.79, reflecting the adjusted revenue growth and foreign exchange expectations.

Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) reported a strong cash position for the quarter, with operating cash flow reaching $1.02 billion, compared to $499 million in the previous year. The company’s free cash flow for the quarter was $870 million, up from $430 million in the same period last year. Demonstrating its commitment to shareholders, Accenture returned $926 million to investors through dividends. The company offers a quarterly dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.52%, as of February 12. ACN is one of the best dividend stocks on our list as the company has paid uninterrupted dividends to shareholders since 2005.