BNP Paribas Financial Markets Has $18.31 Million Holdings in FTI Consulting, Inc. $FCN

Key Points

• BNP Paribas Financial Markets boosted its FTI Consulting stake by 677.2% in the fourth quarter, ending with 107,205 shares worth about $18.31 million.
• FTI Consulting insiders also bought shares recently: CFO Eun Nam purchased 2,000 shares and CEO Steven Henry Gunby bought 10,000 shares, lifting insider ownership and signaling confidence in the company.
• The board authorized a $370 million share repurchase plan covering up to 7.9% of outstanding shares, even as the company reported quarterly EPS below expectations and analysts maintained a Hold consensus rating.

BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its holdings in shares of FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN - Free Report) by 677.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 107,205 shares of the business services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 93,411 shares during the period. BNP Paribas Financial Markets owned 0.35% of FTI Consulting worth $18,314,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in FCN. IFP Advisors Inc raised its position in shares of FTI Consulting by 1,666.7% in the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 159 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares during the period. Torren Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of FTI Consulting in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its position in shares of FTI Consulting by 1,278.6% in the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 193 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of FTI Consulting in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of FTI Consulting in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $41,000. 99.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Eun Nam bought 2,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $144.59 per share, with a total value of $289,180.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief financial officer owned 21,592 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,121,987.28. This represents a 10.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Steven Henry Gunby bought 10,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $144.17 per share, with a total value of $1,441,700.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 326,984 shares of the company's stock, valued at $47,141,283.28. This represents a 3.15% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have acquired 14,400 shares of company stock worth $2,076,576 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 1.79% of the company's stock.

FTI Consulting Price Performance

NYSE FCN opened at $159.76 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.30, a current ratio of 2.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. FTI Consulting, Inc. has a 12-month low of $140.84 and a 12-month high of $189.30. The company has a market capitalization of $4.82 billion, a PE ratio of 19.00 and a beta of -0.05. The firm's 50 day moving average is $168.37 and its 200-day moving average is $169.34.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The business services provider reported $1.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.11 by ($0.21). FTI Consulting had a net margin of 6.88% and a return on equity of 15.14%. The business had revenue of $983.35 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $971.17 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.29 earnings per share. FTI Consulting's revenue for the quarter was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. FTI Consulting has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.900-9.600 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that FTI Consulting, Inc. will post 9.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

FTI Consulting declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Friday, June 5th that permits the company to repurchase $370.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the business services provider to repurchase up to 7.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on FCN. Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of FTI Consulting from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of FTI Consulting from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $169.00 target price on shares of FTI Consulting in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of FTI Consulting in a report on Monday, March 23rd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, FTI Consulting presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $174.50.

About FTI Consulting

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.

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