Hsbc Holdings PLC Raises Holdings in FTI Consulting, Inc. $FCN

Key Points

• Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its FTI Consulting stake by 331.7% in the second quarter, ending with 31,267 shares valued at approximately $4.67 million. Institutional investors collectively own 99.36% of the company.
• FTI Consulting reported quarterly revenue of $993.46 million, up 5.3% year over year, while earnings of $2.16 per share narrowly missed analyst expectations. The company maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $8.70–$9.30.
• The board authorized a $370 million share-repurchase program, allowing buybacks of up to 7.9% of outstanding shares. Analysts remain cautious, with the stock carrying a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $174.50.

Hsbc Holdings PLC grew its position in FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN - Free Report) by 331.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 31,267 shares of the business services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 24,024 shares during the quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC owned approximately 0.11% of FTI Consulting worth $4,671,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in FTI Consulting by 36.6% in the fourth quarter. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. now owns 211,015 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $36,048,000 after acquiring an additional 56,586 shares in the last quarter. Black Creek Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of FTI Consulting by 60.0% during the fourth quarter. Black Creek Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,072,250 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $183,172,000 after purchasing an additional 402,008 shares during the last quarter. Diamond Hill Capital Management LLC Investment Advisor acquired a new stake in shares of FTI Consulting during the second quarter worth about $28,307,000. WINTON GROUP Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of FTI Consulting during the fourth quarter worth about $7,530,000. Finally, Marks Group Wealth Management Inc lifted its holdings in shares of FTI Consulting by 59.5% in the 1st quarter. Marks Group Wealth Management Inc now owns 37,144 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $6,566,000 after purchasing 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 Performance

Shares of FCN stock opened at $150.28 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $155.53 and a 200 day moving average price of $160.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, a quick ratio of 2.03 and a current ratio of 2.03. The stock has a market cap of $4.15 billion, a PE ratio of 18.17 and a beta of -0.05. FTI Consulting, Inc. has a 1 year low of $137.65 and a 1 year high of $189.30.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results 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 company had revenue of $993.46 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $992.75 million. FTI Consulting had a return on equity of 15.91% and a net margin of 6.44%.The business's revenue was up 5.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.13 earnings per share. FTI Consulting has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.700-9.300 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that FTI Consulting, Inc. will post 9.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

FTI Consulting declared that its board has approved a stock repurchase program on Friday, June 5th that authorizes the company to buyback $370.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the business services provider to purchase up to 7.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently commented on FCN. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $169.00 target price on shares of FTI Consulting in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of FTI Consulting from a "hold (c)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average 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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