The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT) Issues Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT) updated its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.340-0.360 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.360. The company issued revenue guidance of $70.5 million-$72.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $73.2 million.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings downgraded The Hackett Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Barrington Research restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $27.00 target price on shares of The Hackett Group in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $27.00.

The Hackett Group Price Performance

Shares of HCKT stock traded down $0.10 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $13.83. 392,597 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 216,009. The Hackett Group has a 52-week low of $13.54 and a 52-week high of $34.02. The company has a quick ratio of 1.88, a current ratio of 1.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a market cap of $375.21 million, a PE ratio of 36.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.03. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $18.92 and a 200 day moving average of $19.34.

The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The business services provider reported $0.40 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.01. The Hackett Group had a return on equity of 23.20% and a net margin of 3.53%.The company had revenue of $75.75 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $71.07 million. The Hackett Group has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.340-0.360 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that The Hackett Group will post 1.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Hackett Group

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada grew its position in shares of The Hackett Group by 253.5% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 32,776 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $957,000 after purchasing an additional 23,503 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its stake in The Hackett Group by 4.3% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 15,007 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $439,000 after buying an additional 614 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new stake in The Hackett Group in the 1st quarter worth about $1,379,000. Rhumbline Advisers boosted its holdings in The Hackett Group by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 39,506 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,004,000 after buying an additional 581 shares during the last quarter. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in The Hackett Group by 7.3% during the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 64,276 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,634,000 after buying an additional 4,399 shares in the last quarter. 78.12% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Hackett Group Company Profile

The Hackett Group is a global strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, benchmarking and research. Leveraging a proprietary data repository and the Hackett Methodology®, the company helps organizations optimize performance across enterprise functions. Its advisory services span digital transformation, process optimization and operational excellence, enabling clients to identify best practices, streamline workflows and achieve sustainable cost savings.

Through detailed benchmarking studies and industry research, The Hackett Group delivers actionable insights into finance, procurement, human resources, information technology and supply chain management.