What is Craig Hallum's Estimate for HCKT Q3 Earnings?

Key Points

• Craig Hallum estimates The Hackett Group will report Q3 2026 earnings of $0.30 per share, below the company’s guidance of $0.37–$0.39.
• The company’s latest quarter matched consensus at $0.34 EPS and exceeded revenue expectations, reporting $69.33 million versus $68.80 million expected.
• Analyst sentiment remains mixed, resulting in a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $16.50; the stock also offers a 3.9% dividend yield.

The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCKT - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Craig Hallum issued their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for shares of The Hackett Group in a report released on Monday, October 26th. Craig Hallum analyst G. Sutton anticipates that the business services provider will post earnings per share of $0.30 for the quarter. The consensus estimate for The Hackett Group's current full-year earnings is $1.17 per share.

The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The business services provider reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.34. The company had revenue of $69.33 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $68.80 million. The Hackett Group had a net margin of 5.86% and a return on equity of 34.77%. The Hackett Group has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.370-0.390 EPS.

Several other research analysts also recently issued reports on HCKT. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d+)" rating on shares of The Hackett Group in a report on Friday, October 2nd. Wall Street Zen raised The Hackett Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday, September 5th. Finally, Zacks Research raised The Hackett Group from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, October 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, The Hackett Group currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $16.50.

The Hackett Group Stock Performance

Shares of The Hackett Group stock opened at $12.22 on Tuesday. The Hackett Group has a fifty-two week low of $9.15 and a fifty-two week high of $20.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.94 and a quick ratio of 1.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $304.03 million, a P/E ratio of 12.16, a P/E/G ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 0.96. The company's 50 day moving average price is $10.98 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $12.56.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Hackett Group

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in shares of The Hackett Group in the second quarter worth approximately $18,957,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in The Hackett Group during the second quarter worth approximately $7,681,000. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. bought a new stake in The Hackett Group in the second quarter worth approximately $5,113,000. Weber Capital Management LLC ADV bought a new stake in The Hackett Group in the second quarter worth approximately $2,430,391. Finally, Quantinno Capital Management LP increased its holdings in The Hackett Group by 554.1% in the first quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 199,993 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $2,602,000 after purchasing an additional 169,420 shares in the last quarter. 78.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

The Hackett Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, September 18th were issued a $0.12 dividend. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 18th. The Hackett Group's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 73.85%.

The Hackett Group Company Profile

The Hackett Group, Inc is a global business and technology consulting firm that helps organizations improve performance, transform operations and adopt digital technologies. Its services are informed by proprietary research, benchmarking data and best-practice insights across major corporate functions.

The company advises clients on finance, human resources, procurement, information technology, supply chain management and other enterprise operations. Its offerings include benchmarking and performance studies, business transformation programs, enterprise performance management, technology consulting and implementation services.

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