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

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$11
+2.14% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering The Hackett Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +45.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$266.9M
Ticker Nerd rank
66 / 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
+0.1%
1M
−1.6%
YTD
−42.3%
1Y
−40.4%
From 52W high
−44.9%
From 52W low
+21.9%
$9
$20
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 8 Oct 2026
66 / 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
79
Accruals
78
Volatility
70
Size
63
Growth
58
Issuance
48
Revisions
34
Momentum
13

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 (13): 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$20Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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 +45.7% 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 8 Oct 2026, The Hackett Group, Inc. returned −40.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HCKT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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
17.0×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.9×

Cheaper than 70% of US stocks

Price / book
3.9×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.9×

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 89% of US stocks

Gross margin
40.0%

Higher than 49% 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
4.5%

Higher than 92% 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 $266.9M and an enterprise value of $335.7M.

  • 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: 17.0×; forward P/E: 6.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.47%, 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 8 Oct 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.$266.9M
66
TSSITSS, Inc.$281.3M
21
IIIInformation Services Group, Inc.$273.9M
93
TTGTTechTarget, Inc.$295.8M
39
CNDTConduent, Inc.$244.2M
45
VRRMVerra Mobility Corp.$442.0M
70
UISUnisys Corp.$168.4M
51

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News

Latest HCKT news & analysis

The Hackett Group® Establishes AI World Class Information Technology Benchmarks

Business Wire · 6 Oct 2026positive

The Hackett Group established AI World Class information technology benchmarks. The excerpt says AI World Class technology teams reduce IT process costs by 27%-35%, improve project ROI by 1.5X-2.5X, and drive compounding performance improvement.

Why it matters — HCKT watchers may note the reported benchmarks for technology teams and the claimed improvements in costs, project ROI, and performance.

The Hackett Group® Finds Record $1.94 Trillion Working Capital Opportunity Among North America's Largest Companies

Business Wire · 5 Oct 2026positive

The Hackett Group's 2026 survey found a record $1.94 trillion working capital opportunity among North America's largest companies, driven by growing receivables inefficiencies. The full study was published via Business Wire.

Why it matters — The record working capital opportunity highlights growing client need for Hackett's advisory and accounts-payable expertise, which could support future demand for its services.

The Hackett Group® Releases Fall 2026 SolutionMap Evaluating 122 Procurement Technology Providers

Business Wire · 22 Sept 2026neutral

The Hackett Group released its Fall 2026 SolutionMap, which evaluates 122 procurement technology providers. The report provides comprehensive vendor intelligence that procurement leaders use to assess AI technologies and make build/buy/hybrid decisions.

Why it matters — HCKT watchers would care because SolutionMap is a prominent industry research product that reinforces the company's role as a source of vendor intelligence in the procurement technology market.

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.

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. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HCKT?

As at 8 Oct 2026, The Hackett Group, Inc. ranks 66 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 +45.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Hackett Group, Inc. 66 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 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 -40.4% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Hackett Group, Inc. do?

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

What is the latest news on HCKT?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 6 Oct 2026): "The Hackett Group® Establishes AI World Class Information Technology Benchmarks". The Hackett Group established AI World Class information technology benchmarks. The excerpt says AI World Class technology teams reduce IT process costs by 27%-35%, improve project ROI by 1.5X-2.5X, and drive compounding performance improvement.

Company

About The Hackett Group, Inc.

The Hackett Group, Inc. is a strategic consulting and executive advisory firm focused on generative artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The company provides services that help organizations improve performance across finance, operations, human capital management, strategic sourcing, procurement, information technology, and enterprise-wide business transformation. Its offerings combine proprietary benchmarking research, best-practice intelligence, and AI-enabled platforms to support clients from ideation through implementation. The Hackett Group serves large enterprises across multiple industries and is known for its expertise in Oracle, SAP, OneStream, and Coupa-related solutions, as well as broader enterprise application modernization and process optimization. With a business model centered on intellectual property and platform-based advisory services, The Hackett Group plays a specialized role in helping companies translate management insight into operational execution and measurable process improvement.

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