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FTI Consulting Inc (FCN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/14/2025: FCN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $174.5
1 Year Target Price $174.5
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -20.78% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.10B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.19 | 1Y Target Price 174.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.19 | 1Y Target Price 174.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 0.16 | 52 Weeks Range 151.75 - 231.65 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 151.75 - 231.65 | Updated Date 10/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 7.1 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 6.82% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.52% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.47% | Return on Equity (TTM) 12.33% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.19 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 5695690278 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.39 |
Enterprise Value 5695690278 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.39 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.55 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.08 | Shares Outstanding 32358170 | Shares Floating 31086829 |
Shares Outstanding 32358170 | Shares Floating 31086829 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.84 | Percent Institutions 104.36 |
Upturn AI SWOT
FTI Consulting Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
FTI Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1982. It initially focused on restructuring and turnaround services but has expanded to a global business advisory firm.
Core Business Areas
- Forensic and Litigation Consulting: Provides expert testimony, investigations, and data analytics related to disputes, fraud, and regulatory matters.
- Corporate Finance & Restructuring: Offers restructuring, turnaround, bankruptcy, and transaction advisory services to companies and creditors.
- Economic Consulting: Provides economic analysis and expert testimony in antitrust, intellectual property, and other complex litigation matters.
- Technology: Offers e-discovery, information governance, and cybersecurity solutions.
- Strategic Communications: Provides strategic communications, public affairs, and crisis management services.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes Steven H. Gunby (President and CEO). The company operates with a global structure, organized into the business segments listed above.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Expert Testimony: Providing expert witness testimony in complex legal and regulatory proceedings. This is a core offering across several segments. Competitors include Huron Consulting Group (HURN) and Navigant Consulting (no longer trading). Market share for individual cases varies widely.
- Restructuring Services: Advising companies and creditors in distressed situations, including bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. Competitors include AlixPartners and Alvarez & Marsal. Market share fluctuates based on economic conditions; no specific, consistently tracked market share figure is available.
- E-Discovery Solutions: Assisting clients with the collection, processing, review, and production of electronic data in litigation and investigations. Competitors include Epiq Systems and Consilio. Market share information is fragmented across the e-discovery market.
- Strategic Communications: Reputation management and investor relations. Competitors include Edelman, Brunswick Group, and Finsbury Glover Hering. Market share data is dispersed.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The consulting industry is competitive and fragmented, with demand driven by economic conditions, regulatory changes, and litigation activity. Specialized consulting services like those offered by FTI are experiencing growing demand.
Positioning
FTI Consulting is positioned as a leading global business advisory firm specializing in high-stakes situations. Its competitive advantages include its deep industry expertise, global reach, and reputation for quality and integrity.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the various consulting services FTI provides (legal, economic, restructuring, etc.) is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars globally. FTI is well-positioned to capture a portion of this TAM given its specialized expertise and global presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Deep industry expertise
- Global reach
- Diversified service offerings
- Experienced leadership team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on economic cycles
- High employee turnover
- Potential for conflicts of interest
- Project-based revenue model
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographies
- Increased demand for cybersecurity services
- Growth in regulatory scrutiny
- Technological innovation and AI
- Increased demand for ESG consulting.
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Changes in regulations
- Cybersecurity breaches
- Loss of key personnel
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HURN
- AON
- MMC
Competitive Landscape
FTI Consulting competes in a fragmented market against larger consulting firms and niche players. Its advantages include its specialized expertise and global reach. Disadvantages may include project-based revenue and potential for conflicts of interest.
Major Acquisitions
Andriessen Valuation
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 54.8
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded the company's valuation advisory services capabilities. Adding to expertise in financial related services.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: FTI has experienced growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by increasing demand for its consulting services and expansion into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology and data analytics, as well as acquisitions to expand service offerings.
Summary
FTI Consulting is a strong advisory firm with deep expertise and a global presence, making it well-positioned to capitalize on increasing demand for its services, however it is still reliant on economic cycles. The company's strategic acquisitions are expanding its capabilities, but high employee turnover remains a concern. Demand for cybersecurity and other high-stakes advisory services should continue to drive revenue growth. The company needs to be wary of increased competition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Industry News Articles
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate. Financial data should be verified with official company filings.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About FTI Consulting Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Washington, DC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-05-08 | CEO & Chairman Mr. Steven H. Gunby J.D. | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Consulting Services | Full time employees 7907 | Website https://www.fticonsulting.com |
Full time employees 7907 | Website https://www.fticonsulting.com | ||
FTI Consulting, Inc. provides business advisory services to manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes worldwide. The company operates through Corporate Finance & Restructuring; Forensic and Litigation Consulting; Economic Consulting; and Technology, and Strategic Communications segments. The Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment provides business transformation and strategy, transactions, and turnaround and restructuring services. The Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment offers construction and environmental solutions, data and analytics, disputes, health solutions, and risk and investigation services. The Economic Consulting segment provides antitrust and competition economics, financial economics, and international arbitration services. The Technology segment offers corporate legal department consulting; e-discovery and expertise; and information governance, privacy, and security services. The Strategic Communications segment provides corporate reputation, financial communications, and public affairs services. It serves aerospace and defense, airlines and aviation, blockchain and digital assets, chemicals, construction and environmental solutions, energy, financial services, food and agriculture, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality, gaming and leisure, automotive and industrial, insurance, mining, private equity, power, renewable and energy transition, professional services, public sector and government contracts, real estate, retail and consumer products, telecom, media and technology, and transportation and logistics sectors. The company was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.
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