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FCN Stock Forecast: FTI Consulting, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$141
+0.13% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering FTI Consulting, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $176 — +24.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$3.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
79 / 100
Median analyst target
$176
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$993.5M+5.3% y/y
Operating income$85.0M
Net income$57.8M
Free cash flow$141.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.7%
1M
−6.8%
YTD
−17.4%
1Y
−14.0%
From 52W high
−24.5%
From 52W low
+0.6%
$140
$187
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

FCN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores FTI Consulting, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
79 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
99
Value
92
Growth
72
Quality
70
Accruals
69
Revisions
62
Issuance
56
Momentum
38
Size
26

Volatility (99): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (38): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (26): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

FCN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FCN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$140$150$160$170$180$190Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26FCNHigh $180Median $176Low $171

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says3 analysts
1 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $171Median $176High $180

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +24.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 May 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$165 → $180
24 Oct 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
2 Apr 2025Truist SecuritiesDowngradeHold—
21 Feb 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
21 Feb 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
25 Sept 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
23 Feb 2024Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
28 Nov 2023Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy—
18 Oct 2023Truist SecuritiesReiteratesBuy—
24 Mar 2023Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
13 Mar 2023Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
11 Jan 2023Goldman SachsInitiatesNeutral—
6 June 2022Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2021BerenbergInitiatesBuy—
1 May 2020Sidoti & Co.UpgradeBuy—
25 Oct 2019Sidoti & Co.MaintainsBuy—
10 Oct 2019Sidoti & Co.MaintainsBuy—
23 July 2019Sidoti & Co.MaintainsBuy—
10 July 2019SunTrust Robinson HumphreyUpgradeBuy—
6 Jan 2017SunTrust Robinson HumphreyDowngradeHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FCN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

FCN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, FTI Consulting, Inc. returned −14.0% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

FCN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26FCNS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

FCN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.2%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
17.1×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

Price / book
2.9×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.2×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.3%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−19.4%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.8%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.2%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Net margin
6.4%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
15.6%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.9%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.2%

Higher than 29% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • FTI Consulting, Inc. has a market value of $3.9B and an enterprise value of $4.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.9B. The latest quarter grew 5.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $252.8M, a 6.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.27.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $358.7M.

  • FTI Consulting, Inc. spent $842.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 27.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 17.1×; forward P/E: 12.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.25%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • FTI Consulting, Inc. employs 8,124 people — $483K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 20 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

FCN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelConsulting Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
FCNFTI Consulting, Inc.$3.9B
79
HURNHuron Consulting Group, Inc.$2.5B
83
BAHBooz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.$9.3B
70
ICFIICF International, Inc.$1.6B
81
CRAICRA International, Inc.$1.1B
45
EFXEquifax, Inc.$19.4B
61
VRSKVerisk Analytics, Inc.$23.0B
57

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News

Latest FCN news & analysis

Why FTI Consulting (FCN) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 16 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights FTI Consulting as a top growth stock for the long-term, referencing its Zacks Style Scores as a tool for identifying strong, market-beating stocks. The item positions FTI Consulting among stocks favored for long-term growth potential.

Why it matters — The item signals that FTI Consulting is being recognized by stock-rating research as a strong long-term growth pick, which is relevant context for those tracking the company.

Broad-Based Demand & Talent Investments Aid FCN Amid Stiff Rivalry

Zacks Investment Research · 16 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks reports that FTI Consulting benefits from broad-based demand, talent investments, solid liquidity, and share buybacks, while noting that stiff competition and the absence of a dividend weigh on its appeal.

Why it matters — FTI watchers would care because the item highlights the balance of growth drivers and competitive pressures shaping the company's outlook.

FTI Consulting and Compass Lexecon Lead Lexology Index Consulting Experts List for Eleventh Consecutive Year

GlobeNewsWire · 15 Sept 2026positive

FTI Consulting and its affiliate Compass Lexecon were named to the Lexology Index Consulting Experts List for the eleventh consecutive year. The recognition highlights their global expertise in areas including construction advisory, disputes, digital forensics, e-discovery, forensic accounting and investigations.

Why it matters — Sustained top recognition for 11 straight years underscores the strength and consistency of FTI's consulting and expert-witness practices, a key part of its business.

FTI Consulting Strengthens Construction Disputes Capabilities in Latin America With Appointment of Luis Roman

GlobeNewsWire · 9 Sept 2026positive

FTI Consulting announced the appointment of Luis Roman, a construction forensics expert with more than 30 years of construction and project management experience, to strengthen its construction disputes capabilities in Latin America.

Why it matters — The appointment expands FTI Consulting's construction disputes services in Latin America, potentially enhancing its expertise and service capacity in that region.

Here's Why FTI Consulting (FCN) is a Strong Growth Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted FTI Consulting (FCN) as a strong growth stock, recommending its Style Scores as a tool for identifying market-beating stocks for investment portfolios.

Why it matters — A favorable growth-stock designation from a research firm signals positive investor attention for FCN watchers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about FCN stock

What is the FCN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering FTI Consulting, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $176, with estimates ranging from $171 to $180. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is FCN stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering FTI Consulting, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks FTI Consulting, Inc. 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank FCN?

As at 19 Sept 2026, FTI Consulting, Inc. ranks 79 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (99 of 100).

Will FCN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +24.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks FTI Consulting, Inc. 79 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the FCN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering FTI Consulting, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FCN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $171 to $180 over the next 12 months.

How has FCN stock performed over the past year?

FTI Consulting, Inc. returned -14.0% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does FTI Consulting, Inc. do?

FTI Consulting Inc. is a global business advisory firm that helps organizations manage change, address risk, and resolve complex disputes.

What is the latest news on FCN?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 16 Sept 2026): "Why FTI Consulting (FCN) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term". Zacks Investment Research highlights FTI Consulting as a top growth stock for the long-term, referencing its Zacks Style Scores as a tool for identifying strong, market-beating stocks. The item positions FTI Consulting among stocks favored for long-term growth potential.

Company

About FTI Consulting, Inc.

FTI Consulting Inc. is a global business advisory firm that helps organizations manage change, address risk, and resolve complex disputes. FTI Consulting provides services across corporate finance and restructuring, forensic and litigation consulting, economic consulting, technology, and strategic communications. Its work supports clients facing financial distress, regulatory scrutiny, investigations, legal disputes, transaction challenges, reputational issues, and operational transformation. The firm serves corporations, law firms, government entities, private equity firms, and other organizations that require specialized, multidisciplinary advice. By combining consulting, analytical, and communications capabilities, FTI Consulting plays a key role in the professional services market, particularly in situations where businesses need independent expertise to navigate sensitive or high-stakes matters. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., and founded in 1982, FTI Consulting remains focused on delivering advisory solutions that span financial, legal, operational, and strategic needs.

CEO Mr. Steven H. Gunby J.D. · 8,124 employees · United States · https://www.fticonsulting.com