FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided EPS guidance of 8.900-9.600 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 9.370. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.9 billion-$4.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.0 billion.

FTI Consulting Price Performance

Shares of FCN stock traded up $6.31 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $166.29. 1,052,876 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 332,840. FTI Consulting has a twelve month low of $149.31 and a twelve month high of $183.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a quick ratio of 1.85 and a current ratio of 1.85. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $173.09 and its 200-day simple moving average is $167.26. The firm has a market cap of $5.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.24 and a beta of 0.08.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The business services provider reported $1.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.39. The company had revenue of $990.75 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $918.49 million. FTI Consulting had a return on equity of 14.49% and a net margin of 7.20%.The firm’s revenue was up 10.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.56 earnings per share. FTI Consulting has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.900-9.600 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that FTI Consulting will post 8.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

FCN has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded FTI Consulting from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of FTI Consulting in a research report on Wednesday, December 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $165.00.

Trending Headlines about FTI Consulting

Here are the key news stories impacting FTI Consulting this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — FTI reported EPS of $1.78 versus the $1.39 consensus and revenue of $990.8M vs. $918.5M expected, driven by strong demand across advisory businesses. FTI Consulting (FCN) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Underlying metrics look solid — revenue was up ~10.7% year‑over‑year; return on equity (~14.5%) and margins improved, supporting the view that core demand and pricing remain healthy. FTI Consulting Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings disclosure and materials available — slide deck, press release and conference call transcript provide detail on segment performance and backlog; useful for modeling revenue cadence. View Press Release / Slide Deck
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript posted — management commentary in the call will be key for judging sustainability of margins and demand drivers across practices. FTI Consulting Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: FY-2026 guidance was conservative vs. consensus — EPS guidance of $8.90–$9.60 has a midpoint slightly below the Street’s $9.37 estimate and revenue guidance of $3.9B–$4.1B leaves limited upside, which could temper multiple expansion. FTI Consulting Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Hedge Funds Weigh In On FTI Consulting

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Royal Bank of Canada raised its position in shares of FTI Consulting by 7.4% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 41,795 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $6,860,000 after acquiring an additional 2,889 shares during the last quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC grew its position in shares of FTI Consulting by 4.9% during the 1st quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 2,221 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $364,000 after buying an additional 103 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of FTI Consulting during the first quarter worth approximately $33,000. Millennium Management LLC acquired a new position in FTI Consulting in the first quarter valued at approximately $15,802,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in FTI Consulting by 9.1% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 131,716 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $21,612,000 after acquiring an additional 10,980 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 99.36% of the company’s stock.

FTI Consulting Company Profile

FTI Consulting, Inc is a global business advisory firm providing multidisciplinary solutions designed to address complex challenges and strategic opportunities. The company’s primary service offerings encompass corporate finance & restructuring, economic consulting, forensic & litigation consulting, strategic communications, and technology. These capabilities enable clients to manage financial distress, navigate regulatory environments, resolve disputes, build trust with stakeholders, and leverage data-driven insights.

In its corporate finance & restructuring practice, FTI delivers restructuring, interim management, and transaction advisory services to companies facing operational or financial pressures.