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FTI Consulting Inc (FCN)

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$168.18
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Profit since last BUY0.53%
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08/28/2025: FCN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $185

1 Year Target Price $185

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$185 Target price
52w Low $151.75
Current$168.18
52w High $231.65

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -20.1%
Avg. Invested days 37
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.46B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.75
1Y Target Price 185
Price to earnings Ratio 23.75
1Y Target Price 185
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 0.17
52 Weeks Range 151.75 - 231.65
Updated Date 08/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 151.75 - 231.65
Updated Date 08/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 7.1

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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 23.75
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 5975912030
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.49
Enterprise Value 5975912030
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.49
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.63
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.83
Shares Outstanding 32358200
Shares Floating 31104607
Shares Outstanding 32358200
Shares Floating 31104607
Percent Insiders 1.78
Percent Institutions 104.43

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FTI Consulting Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

FTI Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1982. Initially focusing on restructuring and turnaround services, it has expanded through organic growth and acquisitions to offer a broad range of consulting services, including forensic accounting, dispute resolution, and strategic communications.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Forensic and Litigation Consulting: Provides expert witness testimony, forensic accounting investigations, and litigation support services.
  • Corporate Finance and Restructuring: Offers restructuring, turnaround, and bankruptcy advisory services.
  • Technology: Delivers e-discovery, data analytics, and information governance solutions.
  • Economic Consulting: Provides economic analysis, regulatory advice, and valuation services.
  • Strategic Communications: Offers strategic communications, public affairs, and investor relations services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO is Steven H. Gunby. The company operates with a matrix structure, with industry and functional experts collaborating across segments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Expert Witness Testimony: Provides expert testimony in legal proceedings. This is a very competitive market with many smaller firms and large consulting companies competing for market share. Market share data is difficult to ascertain as it is highly fragmented. Competitors include Navigant Consulting (now Guidehouse), Deloitte, and KPMG.
  • Restructuring Services: Assists companies facing financial distress. Competitors include AlixPartners, Alvarez & Marsal, and Houlihan Lokey. Market share data is difficult to ascertain due to the deal-driven nature of the industry.
  • E-Discovery Solutions: Provides technology and services to manage electronic evidence for litigation. This service faces competition from Relativity, DISCO, and Epiq. Market share fluctuates, but the e-discovery market is growing rapidly.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The consulting industry is growing, driven by increasing complexity in business, regulation, and technology. Demand is strong for specialists in areas like cybersecurity, restructuring, and regulatory compliance.

Positioning

FTI Consulting is positioned as a leading global business advisory firm focused on high-stakes matters. Its competitive advantage lies in its deep expertise and integrated service offerings.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for consulting services is estimated to be several hundred billion dollars globally. FTI Consulting addresses a significant portion of this TAM through its specialized services, positioning it well for capturing future opportunities.

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Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Deep industry expertise
  • Global presence
  • Diverse service offerings
  • Experienced leadership

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on key personnel
  • Potential for conflicts of interest
  • Sensitivity to economic cycles
  • High employee turnover in certain areas

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Increased demand for cybersecurity services
  • Growth in regulatory compliance consulting
  • Strategic acquisitions
  • Further development of technology solutions

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Economic downturns
  • Regulatory changes
  • Cybersecurity breaches
  • Loss of key personnel

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ACN
  • BCG
  • MCK
  • ALV

Competitive Landscape

FTI Consulting differentiates itself through its deep expertise in high-stakes matters and its integrated service offerings. While larger firms like Accenture have broader reach, FTI focuses on specific niches where it can provide specialized expertise. It competes with firms like AlixPartners in restructuring and Alvarez & Marsal in forensic accounting.

Major Acquisitions

Andersch AG

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 113
  • Strategic Rationale: Expand restructuring and turnaround services in the German market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: FTI Consulting has grown significantly through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, but generally anticipate continued revenue growth driven by demand for consulting services.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion of cybersecurity services, strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities, and investments in technology platforms.

Summary

FTI Consulting is a well-regarded global business advisory firm specializing in high-stakes consulting. Their strength lies in their experienced personnel and diverse service offerings, though their sensitivity to economic cycles presents a challenge. Future growth hinges on their ability to expand into new markets and capitalize on emerging trends in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. Although they hold solid positioning, intense competition and potential downturns in economic conditions represent possible threats to the long term outlook.

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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
Full time employees 7907

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.