The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT) Updates Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance

The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT) issued an update on its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.330-0.350 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.390. The company issued revenue guidance of $68.5 million-$70.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $74.6 million.

The Hackett Group Trading Up 1.4%

Shares of HCKT stock traded up $0.19 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $13.89. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 338,567 shares, compared to its average volume of 231,094. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $13.41 and its 200-day simple moving average is $16.74. The Hackett Group has a 12-month low of $12.19 and a 12-month high of $26.53. The company has a quick ratio of 1.72, a current ratio of 1.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $350.31 million, a PE ratio of 29.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 0.96.

The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The business services provider reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35 by ($0.01). The Hackett Group had a return on equity of 22.21% and a net margin of 4.23%.The firm had revenue of $68.80 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $71.23 million. The Hackett Group has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.330-0.350 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that The Hackett Group will post 1.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Hackett Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 20th were issued a $0.12 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 20th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.5%. The Hackett Group’s payout ratio is currently 102.13%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have commented on HCKT shares. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of The Hackett Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of The Hackett Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, March 21st. Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $17.00 price objective on shares of The Hackett Group in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Zacks Research upgraded shares of The Hackett Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Roth Mkm set a $24.00 price target on shares of The Hackett Group in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, The Hackett Group has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $20.50.

The Hackett Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting The Hackett Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management emphasizes AI strategy and shareholder returns — Company reiterated disciplined, multi‑year investments in a Gen‑AI foundation and maintained a dividend commitment, signaling a long‑term growth thesis and return of capital that can support sentiment even after a near‑term earnings miss. Hackett Group Balances AI Investment With Dividend Commitment
• Positive Sentiment: Operating and cash‑flow improvements reported — The company and third‑party summaries note higher gross profit and a large jump in cash from operations, plus an increase in operating profit, which may reassure investors that cost discipline is offsetting revenue softness. The Hackett Group Announces First‑Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst estimates and coverage updates — Craig Hallum issued Q1 EPS estimates earlier, reflecting differing analyst expectations; consensus full‑year EPS remains around $1.38, so forecasts are mixed and will hinge on execution against AI investments and revenue recovery.
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 slightly missed EPS and revenue estimates — Reported EPS of $0.34 missed the Zacks consensus of $0.35 and revenue of $68.8M was below estimates, a near‑term negative that likely prompted initial downside pressure. Hackett Group (HCKT) Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 guidance below consensus — The company set Q2 EPS of $0.330–0.350 (vs. ~$0.39 consensus) and revenue guidance of roughly $68.5–70.0M (below the ~$74.6M street view), which increases the risk of near‑term multiple compression if revenue recovery lags. Q1 Results & Guidance (press release)
• Negative Sentiment: Balance‑sheet items to monitor — Third‑party data highlights a drop in cash and a notable rise in total liabilities year‑over‑year, which could concern risk‑sensitive investors if the company needs to fund growth or make additional AI investments. Hackett Group Inc (HCKT) Stock Falls on Q1 2026 Earnings

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Hackett Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its position in The Hackett Group by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 39,506 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,004,000 after buying an additional 581 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of The Hackett Group by 4.3% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 15,007 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $439,000 after acquiring an additional 614 shares in the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its stake in shares of The Hackett Group by 7.8% during the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 9,773 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $248,000 after acquiring an additional 707 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of The Hackett Group by 1.9% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 44,573 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $875,000 after acquiring an additional 848 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of The Hackett Group by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. now owns 428,654 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $8,149,000 after acquiring an additional 1,253 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.12% of the company’s stock.

The Hackett Group Company Profile

The Hackett Group is a global strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, benchmarking and research. Leveraging a proprietary data repository and the Hackett Methodology®, the company helps organizations optimize performance across enterprise functions. Its advisory services span digital transformation, process optimization and operational excellence, enabling clients to identify best practices, streamline workflows and achieve sustainable cost savings.

Through detailed benchmarking studies and industry research, The Hackett Group delivers actionable insights into finance, procurement, human resources, information technology and supply chain management.