FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) CEO Steven Henry Gunby Acquires 10,000 Shares

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) CEO Steven Henry Gunby acquired 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was bought at an average price of $144.17 per share, with a total value of $1,441,700.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 326,984 shares in the company, valued at $47,141,283.28. This represents a 3.15% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

FTI Consulting Price Performance

Shares of NYSE FCN opened at $144.68 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.36 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.20. The business has a 50-day moving average of $172.73 and a 200-day moving average of $170.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 2.30 and a quick ratio of 2.30. FTI Consulting, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $140.84 and a fifty-two week high of $189.30.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The business services provider reported $1.90 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.11 by ($0.21). The company had revenue of $983.35 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $971.17 million. FTI Consulting had a net margin of 6.88% and a return on equity of 15.14%. FTI Consulting’s revenue was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.29 EPS. FTI Consulting has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.900-9.600 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that FTI Consulting, Inc. will post 9.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on FCN shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of FTI Consulting in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. Truist Financial raised their target price on shares of FTI Consulting from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of FTI Consulting from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, FTI Consulting presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $180.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FTI Consulting

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of FCN. IFP Advisors Inc lifted its position in FTI Consulting by 1,666.7% during the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 159 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new stake in FTI Consulting during the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in FTI Consulting during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Torren Management LLC acquired a new stake in FTI Consulting during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its position in FTI Consulting by 1,278.6% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 193 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares during the last quarter. 99.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.