Accenture

Accenture is one of the world's largest professional-services firms, advising governments and multinationals on strategy, technology and operations, and increasingly on cloud migration and artificial intelligence. Its scale, deep client relationships and asset-light model produce strong margins and highly recurring revenue, which has made it a bellwether for corporate IT spending. The company pays a growing dividend, funded by robust free cash flow, and has lifted it steadily for many years while also buying back stock. The yield is on the lower side, so this is more a compounding, quality-growth story than a high-income holding. Investors are rewarded by reliable increases rather than a rich starting yield, which fits a mid-range dividend profile.