With a market cap of $222.3 billion, Accenture plc (ACN) is a global leader in professional services within the IT consulting and outsourcing sector. Based in Dublin, Ireland, the company provides a wide range of digital, cloud, and security solutions, supporting finance, healthcare, technology, and energy. The consulting company’s shares have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. ACN has risen 11.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has increased 36.8%. In 2024, shares of ACN are up 1.3%, compared to SPX’s 25.7% return on a YTD basis. Looking fur…