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HCKT Stock Forecast: The Hackett Group, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Aug 2026
$11
+0.18% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering The Hackett Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +44.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$275.6M
Ticker Nerd rank
65 / 100
Median analyst target
$16
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$69.3M−12.1% y/y
Operating income$8.2M
Net income$4.4M
Free cash flow$12.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.7%
1M
+14.3%
YTD
−42.3%
1Y
−45.6%
From 52W high
−46.1%
From 52W low
+21.9%
$9
$21
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HCKT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
65 / 100

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

Value
96
Quality
78
Accruals
77
Volatility
73
Size
63
Growth
59
Issuance
48
Revisions
34
Momentum
8

Value (96): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (8): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HCKT, 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
$8$10$12$14$16$18$20Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HCKTHigh $19Median $16Low $15

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
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $15Median $16High $19

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +44.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 May 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform$17$16
23 Apr 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
23 Mar 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
18 Feb 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
5 Feb 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
27 Oct 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
4 Sept 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
6 Aug 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
17 July 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
7 May 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
29 Apr 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
11 Apr 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
20 Feb 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
5 Nov 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
5 Nov 2024Craig-HallumMaintainsBuy
5 Nov 2024Roth MKMMaintainsBuy
30 Oct 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
25 Sept 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
17 Sept 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform
8 Aug 2024Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform

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

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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. HCKT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

HCKT 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 24 Aug 2026, The Hackett Group, Inc. returned −45.6% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HCKT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HCKTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

HCKT 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
−3.6%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) 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
17.6×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 71% of US stocks

Price / book
4.0×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.1×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−12.0%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
165.4%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Gross margin
40.0%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.0%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Net margin
5.9%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
17.9%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Return on assets
11.2%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.3%

Higher than 80% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • The Hackett Group, Inc. has a market value of $275.6M and an enterprise value of $344.5M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $287.0M. The latest quarter shrank 12.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $16.8M, a 5.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.65.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $31.2M.

  • The Hackett Group, Inc. spent $65.5M on share buybacks and $12.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 24.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 17.6×; forward P/E: 7.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.33%, paying out 76% of earnings.

  • The Hackett Group, Inc. employs 1,491 people $192K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 24 Aug 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

HCKT vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelInformation Technology Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HCKTThe Hackett Group, Inc.$275.6M
65
TTGTTechTarget, Inc.$275.6M
32
CNDTConduent, Inc.$250.4M
43
TSSITSS, Inc.$246.9M
20
IIIInformation Services Group, Inc.$236.1M
92
UISUnisys Corp.$199.8M
53
IBEXIBEX Ltd.$490.1M
98

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News

Latest HCKT news & analysis

The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of The Hackett Group's (HCKT) Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's quarterly results discussion and management commentary.

Why it matters — A HCKT watcher can review management's Q2 2026 commentary directly from the earnings call transcript to gauge the company's latest performance and outlook.

The Hackett Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 5 Aug 2026neutral

The Hackett Group reported second-quarter 2026 revenue before reimbursements of $68.3 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.34. The consulting firm is continuing its transition toward an AI-enabled, platform-led sales and delivery model.

Why it matters — HCKT watchers would note the company's ongoing shift to an AI-enabled, platform-led model as a strategic development that could reshape its revenue and delivery structure.

Hackett Group (HCKT) Meets Q2 Earnings Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Hackett Group reported quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share for Q2, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and down from $0.38 per share a year ago.

Why it matters — A HCKT watcher would note that the company matched analyst expectations but posted lower year-over-year quarterly earnings.

The Hackett Group Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

Business Wire · 4 Aug 2026neutral

The Hackett Group announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The announcement was made via a press release from the company's headquarters in Miami.

Why it matters — Quarterly results provide investors and analysts with a snapshot of the company's recent financial performance and operational health.

Strength Seen in Hackett Group (HCKT): Can Its 5.7% Jump Turn into More Strength?

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026neutral

Hackett Group (HCKT) saw a 5.7% jump in its stock price last session on higher-than-average trading volume, though the latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not support further near-term gains.

Why it matters — The report highlights both a notable price movement and a cautious outlook on earnings revisions, giving HCKT watchers a balanced view of the stock's recent performance and potential headwinds.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HCKT stock

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

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering The Hackett Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $15 to $19. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HCKT stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering The Hackett Group, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Hackett Group, Inc. 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HCKT?

As at 22 Aug 2026, The Hackett Group, Inc. ranks 65 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 Value (96 of 100).

Will HCKT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +44.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Hackett Group, Inc. 65 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the HCKT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering The Hackett Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HCKT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $19 over the next 12 months.

How has HCKT stock performed over the past year?

The Hackett Group, Inc. returned -45.6% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Hackett Group, Inc. do?

The Hackett Group, Inc. is a generative artificial intelligence strategic consulting and executive advisory digital transformation firm.

What is the latest news on HCKT?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 5 Aug 2026): "The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha published the transcript of The Hackett Group's (HCKT) Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's quarterly results discussion and management commentary.

Company

About The Hackett Group, Inc.

The Hackett Group, Inc. is a generative artificial intelligence strategic consulting and executive advisory digital transformation firm. It provides dedicated expertise in Gen AI strategy, operations, finance, human capital management, strategic sourcing, procurement, and information technology, enabling organizations to achieve digital world-class performance. The company operates through three main segments: Global Strategy & Business Transformation, which focuses on strategic business consulting; Oracle Solutions, specializing in enterprise performance management, enterprise resource planning, and application maintenance; and SAP Solutions, centered on SAP applications and related services. Notable offerings include proprietary platforms such as Hackett AI XPLR for enterprise-wide Gen AI assessment and ideation, XT for business transformation acceleration, AIXelerator for application implementation and modernization, Ask Hackett for Gen AI-assisted knowledge delivery, Quantum Leap as a software-as-a-service platform, and ZBrain for Gen AI engineering and agentic workflows. These tools support Gen AI-enabled delivery across supply chain, operations, finance, human resources, IT, procurement, and corporate services, including implementations for Oracle, SAP, OneStream, and eProcurement applications. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, The Hackett Group, Inc. serves clients in the United States, Europe, and internationally, playing a key role in enterprise technology transformations.

CEO Mr. Ted A. Fernandez · 1,491 employees · United States · https://www.thehackettgroup.com