Accenture's 8.87 Billion Trading Volume Ranks 96th as it Acquires Yumemi for Digital Transformation

On May 8, 2025, Accenture (ACN) saw a trading volume of 8.87 billion, ranking 96th in the day's stock market activity. The stock rose by 0.91%, marking its second consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 1.67% over the past two days.

Accenture has announced its acquisition of Yumemi, a leading provider of digital services and products based in Japan. This strategic move aims to enhance Accenture's capabilities in rapidly designing and launching innovative digital products for its clients. Yumemi's team of approximately 400 professionals will join Accenture Song, Accenture's tech-powered creative group.

Yumemi, founded in 2000, has developed a wide range of digital products for over 600 companies across various industries, reaching 60 million monthly active users globally. The company's 'design engineering' methodology allows for rapid development and delivery of innovative digital products. This acquisition will enable Accenture to provide comprehensive end-to-end support for the creation, operation, and enhancement of digital products, leveraging both companies' expertise in data analytics and generative AI.

Accenture anticipates significant growth in the global digital transformation market, projected to reach US$1755 billion by 2028. In Japan, this market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% by the same year. The acquisition of Yumemi will help Accenture address the fragmented solutions often faced by clients in the design, development, and operational phases, thereby accelerating time-to-market and enhancing customer experience and business growth.

Accenture's CEO, Atsushi Egawa, highlighted the alignment of Yumemi's advanced capabilities with Accenture's vision of helping clients address critical business challenges through innovative digital products. The acquisition is expected to create remarkable synergy, enabling both companies to refine their skills and unlock new levels of value for customers, employees, and the business.