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

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) CEO Steven Henry Gunby bought 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $144.17 per share, with a total value of $1,441,700.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 326,984 shares in the company, valued at approximately $47,141,283.28. The trade was a 3.15% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.

FTI Consulting Stock Performance

Shares of FTI Consulting stock opened at $144.68 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $172.73 and a two-hundred day moving average of $170.79. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.36 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.20. FTI Consulting, Inc. has a 52 week low of $140.84 and a 52 week high of $189.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 2.30 and a current ratio of 2.30.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of FTI Consulting in a research report on Monday, March 23rd. Truist Financial upped their price objective on shares of FTI Consulting from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of FTI Consulting from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 2nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, FTI Consulting presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $180.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On FTI Consulting

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its stake in FTI Consulting by 1,666.7% in the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 159 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the period. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new position in FTI Consulting in the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of FTI Consulting during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in shares of FTI Consulting in the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew 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 valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares in the last quarter. 99.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.