Deutsche Bank AG Takes Position in FTI Consulting, Inc. $FCN

Key Points

• Deutsche Bank acquired 9,343 shares of FTI Consulting in the second quarter, valued at approximately $1.39 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 99.36% of the company.
• FTI Consulting reported quarterly revenue of $993.46 million, up 5.3% year over year, while earnings per share of $2.16 narrowly missed analysts’ $2.17 estimate. The company issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $8.70–$9.30.
• The board authorized a $370 million stock repurchase program, allowing buybacks of up to 7.9% of outstanding shares. Analysts maintain an overall “Hold” rating, with an average price target of $174.50.

Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new position in FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 9,343 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,392,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in FTI Consulting by 36.6% during the fourth quarter. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. now owns 211,015 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $36,048,000 after purchasing an additional 56,586 shares during the last quarter. Black Creek Investment Management Inc. boosted its holdings in FTI Consulting by 60.0% in the fourth quarter. Black Creek Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,072,250 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $183,172,000 after purchasing an additional 402,008 shares in the last quarter. Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor acquired a new stake in FTI Consulting during the second quarter worth approximately $28,307,000. WINTON GROUP Ltd acquired a new stake in FTI Consulting during the fourth quarter worth approximately $7,530,000. Finally, Marks Group Wealth Management Inc lifted its position in shares of FTI Consulting by 59.5% during the 1st quarter. Marks Group Wealth Management Inc now owns 37,144 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $6,566,000 after buying an additional 13,856 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.36% of the company's stock.

FTI Consulting Stock Up 1.3%

FTI Consulting stock opened at $153.95 on Friday. FTI Consulting, Inc. has a twelve month low of $137.65 and a twelve month high of $189.30. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $154.76 and a two-hundred day moving average of $161.83. The company has a current ratio of 2.03, a quick ratio of 2.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.25 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.62 and a beta of -0.05.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The business services provider reported $2.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.17 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $993.46 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $992.75 million. FTI Consulting had a net margin of 6.44% and a return on equity of 15.91%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 5.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.13 earnings per share. FTI Consulting has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.700-9.300 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that FTI Consulting, Inc. will post 9.25 earnings per share for the current year.

FTI Consulting announced that its board has approved a stock repurchase program on Friday, June 5th that allows the company to repurchase $370.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the business services provider to repurchase up to 7.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

FCN has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of FTI Consulting from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $169.00 price target on shares of FTI Consulting in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of FTI Consulting from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of FTI Consulting from a "hold (c)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, FTI Consulting currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price 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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