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BULLISH
$184.23 Live
FTI Consulting, Inc. · NYSE
Target $176.5 (-4.2%)
$149.31 52W Range $187.86

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
Market cap
$5.55B
P/E
22.36
ROE
13.6%
Profit margin
7.1%
Debt/Equity
0.36
Dividend yield
N/A

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
FCN exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 and a conservative Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. While the current price of $184.23 is significantly above the defensive Graham Number ($103.01), it remains well below the growth-based intrinsic value of $243.08. The company demonstrates exceptional earnings quality with a PEG ratio of 0.96 and a consistent track record of beating analyst estimates. Despite bearish technical trends and minor insider selling, the underlying financial trajectory is robust.

Key Strengths

Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating high financial health
Attractive PEG ratio (0.96) suggesting undervaluation relative to growth
Low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36
Consistent earnings beat history (3/4 most recent quarters with 21.33% avg surprise)
Strong earnings growth (YoY +29.30%) outpacing revenue growth

Key Risks

Bearish technical trend (10/100) suggesting short-term price pressure
Insider sentiment is bearish due to recent selling by the General Counsel
Lack of dividend yield provides no floor for income-seeking investors
Current price trades at a significant premium to the Graham defensive value
Concentration risk inherent in the consulting services industry
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$215.5
+17.0% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
67
Strong
Value
70
Future
85
Past
90
Health
88
Dividend
0
AI Verdict
Strong fundamental growth play with short-term technical headwinds
Key drivers: Earnings growth, Low debt, Piotroski health score, PEG ratio
Confidence
90%
Value
70/100

Ref P/E 22.36, PEG 0.96, Graham Number $103.01

Positives
  • PEG ratio < 1.0
  • Forward P/E (16.65) is lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
  • Price is 78% above Graham Number
Future
85/100

Ref Growth rates and Earnings Track Record

Positives
  • Strong YoY earnings growth of 29.30%
  • Consistent positive earnings surprises
Watchpoints
  • Recent Q/Q EPS growth decline (-31.5%)
Past
90/100

Ref Historical trends and Earnings surprises

Positives
  • Strong 1Y (+13.8%) and 6M (+16.7%) price performance
  • Long-term track record of beating estimates over 25 quarters
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
88/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score and Debt/Equity

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
  • Current Ratio 1.56
  • Low Debt/Equity 0.36
Watchpoints
  • Altman Z-Score not provided
Dividend
0/100

Ref Yield and Payout

Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
  • No dividend paid
  • 0% payout ratio

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$184.23
Analyst Target
$176.5
Upside/Downside
-4.2%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for FCN and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24
FCN
FTI Consulting, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+30.3%
3Y
-6.7%
1Y
+13.8%
6M
+16.7%
1M
+9.3%
1W
+2.6%
ACA
Arcosa, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+87.6%
3Y
+105.3%
1Y
+13.3%
6M
+24.7%
1M
+2.4%
1W
-1.5%
OMA
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V.
Peer
5Y
+201.7%
3Y
+63.6%
1Y
+35.5%
6M
+16.1%
1M
-0.2%
1W
+0.0%
EQP
EquipmentShare.com Inc.
Peer
5Y
-37.0%
3Y
-37.0%
1Y
-37.0%
6M
-37.0%
1M
-26.8%
1W
-1.2%
CWS
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+32.2%
3Y
+2.7%
1Y
-17.5%
6M
-6.6%
1M
-10.4%
1W
+8.2%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
22.36
Forward P/E
16.65
PEG Ratio
0.96
P/B Ratio
3.22
P/S Ratio
1.46
EV/Revenue
1.55
EV/EBITDA
12.7
Market Cap
$5.55B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 7.15%
Operating Margin 9.43%
Gross Margin 32.13%
ROE 13.57%
ROA 7.31%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +10.7%
Earnings Growth +29.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +10.71%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +9.7%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.36
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.56
Good
Quick Ratio
1.35
Good
Cash/Share
$8.83

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$1.0B
Gross Margin
31.1%
Op. Margin
9.4%
Net Margin
5.5%
Total Assets
$3.5B
Liabilities
$1.8B
Equity
$1.7B
Debt/Equity
1.01x
Operating CF
$0.4B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.4B
FCF Yield
98%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-04-30
$N/A
2026-02-26
$1.78
+21.6% surprise
2025-10-23
$2.6
+30.4% surprise
2025-07-24
$2.13
+11.9% surprise

Industrials Sector Comparison

Comparing FCN against 440 companies in the Industrials sector (38 bullish, 157 neutral, 245 bearish)
P/E Ratio
22.36
This Stock
vs
76.16
Sector Avg
-70.6% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
13.57%
This Stock
vs
-20.46%
Sector Avg
-166.3% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
7.15%
This Stock
vs
6.47%
Sector Avg
+10.5% (Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.36
This Stock
vs
2.72
Sector Avg
-86.7% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
10.7%
This Stock
vs
75.3%
Sector Avg
-85.8% (Slower)
Current Ratio
1.56
This Stock
vs
3.13
Sector Avg
-50.3% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

LINTON PAUL ALDERMAN
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-11
2,333 shares
PACHMAN MATTHEW B
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-11
153 shares
LU CURTIS PEY-LIN
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-03-11
2,333 shares
RABL ULRIKE
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-11
1,670 shares
KEATING BRENDAN J
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-11
153 shares
GUNBY STEVEN HENRY
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-11
20,070 shares
LU CURTIS PEY-LIN
General Counsel
Sell
2026-03-09
8,710 shares · $1,451,086
LU CURTIS PEY-LIN
General Counsel
Option Exercise
2026-03-09
8,710 shares · $351,536
LINTON PAUL ALDERMAN
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-23
1,303 shares
LU CURTIS PEY-LIN
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-02-23
1,303 shares
GUNBY STEVEN HENRY
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-23
12,197 shares
LINTON PAUL ALDERMAN
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2025-12-19
5,664 shares
LU CURTIS PEY-LIN
General Counsel
Stock Award
2025-12-19
11,328 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2026-04-21

FCN filed a Definitive Proxy Statement on April 21, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on matters at the company's upcoming annual meeting.

8-K
8-K
2026-03-18

FCN filed an 8-K on March 18, 2026, likely to report its annual financial results.

8-K
8-K
2026-03-09

FCN filed an 8-K on March 9, 2026, likely to announce its annual financial results or the filing of its annual report.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-27

FCN announced its annual financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

10-K
10-K
2026-02-26

FCN filed its annual 10-K report on February 26, 2026. The provided excerpts do not contain specific financial metrics or detailed risk disclosures, limiting the available analysis of the company's financial performance and risk profile.

8-K
8-K
2025-12-09
8-K
8-K
2025-11-26
8-K
8-K
2025-10-24

FCN filed an 8-K on October 24, 2025, likely to report its third-quarter financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-10-23

FCN filed its 10-Q on October 23, 2025. While specific financial highlights were not provided in the excerpt, the filing includes a dedicated section for Risk Factors under Item 1A.

8-K
8-K
2025-09-08
8-K
8-K
2025-08-12
8-K
8-K
2025-07-25
10-Q
10-Q
2025-07-24
8-K/A
8-K/A
2025-06-05
8-K
8-K
2025-06-05
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

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