FTI Consulting

FCN · NYSE

$150.68+$2.58 (+1.74%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $148.10

FCN analyst rating

HoldConsensus of 1 analyst over the last 12 months. 0% rate it a buy.

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12-month price target · 4 analysts

Average $169.26 (+12.3% upside)

Low: $152.51
Now: $150.68
High: $189.00

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

FCN analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Truist Securities	May 4, 2026	Maintains	Hold	$165.00 → $180.00	61%
Truist Securities	Oct 24, 2025	Maintains	Hold	$178.00 → $165.00	61%

The case for and against

Updated Aug 21, 2024

Bull case

FTI Consulting Inc. demonstrated significant growth in various segments, with total revenues increasing 19% year-over-year to $925 million, surpassing consensus expectations of $840 million. Notably, the Economic Consulting segment saw a 20% year-over-year increase, generating $206 million, well above the consensus estimate of $172 million, while the Technology segment experienced a remarkable 31% growth to $101 million, exceeding expectations as well. Additionally, the company's strong earnings per share (EPS) growth of 50% year-over-year to $2.28 and a total revenue-generating headcount increase of 5% suggest a robust operational outlook and potential for further expansion and profitability.

Bear case

FTI Consulting has experienced a slight decrease in billable headcount, declining by 2% in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter, which raises concerns about capacity to generate future revenue. Additionally, the expected decline in margins within the Economic Consulting segment, driven by increased compensation pressures, further suggests challenges to profitability. Finally, a combination of employee turnover risk, difficulties in recruitment, and potential competition from departing key personnel could negatively impact the firm's revenue growth and overall market position.

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