FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) Hits New 52-Week High - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• FTI Consulting hit a new 52-week high — shares traded as high as $186.35 and last traded at $184.71 on Wednesday with about 359,293 shares changing hands.
• Earnings beat and guidance: Q (quarterly) EPS was $1.78 versus $1.39 expected and revenue was $990.75M (up 10.7% YoY), and the company set FY2026 guidance of $8.90–$9.60 EPS (analysts average 8.55).
• Market sentiment mixed: the consensus rating is "Hold" (one Buy, two Holds) with an average price target of $165, below the current share price, and institutional investors own 99.36% of the stock.

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN - Get Free Report) shares reached a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $186.35 and last traded at $184.7120, with a volume of 359293 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $184.03.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of FTI Consulting in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $165.00.

FTI Consulting Trading Up 0.4%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 1.56 and a current ratio of 1.56. The company has a market cap of $5.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.39 and a beta of -0.01. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $169.08 and a two-hundred day moving average of $167.95.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The business services provider reported $1.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.39 by $0.39. FTI Consulting had a return on equity of 15.42% and a net margin of 7.15%.The company had revenue of $990.75 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $918.49 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.56 EPS. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 10.7% on a year-over-year basis. FTI Consulting has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.900-9.600 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that FTI Consulting, Inc. will post 8.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FCN. IFP Advisors Inc increased its position in FTI Consulting by 1,666.7% during the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 159 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC bought a new position in FTI Consulting during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Winnow Wealth LLC bought a new position in FTI Consulting during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of FTI Consulting in the 4th quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings 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 worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 179 shares in the last quarter. 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.

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