Insider Buying: FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) Insider Buys 2,400 Shares of Stock

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) insider Paul Alderman Linton bought 2,400 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $144.04 per share, with a total value of $345,696.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 92,824 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,370,368.96. This represents a 2.65% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

FTI Consulting Stock Down 4.3%

Shares of NYSE:FCN opened at $144.68 on Thursday. FTI Consulting, Inc. has a 52-week low of $140.84 and a 52-week high of $189.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.36 billion and a P/E ratio of 17.20. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $172.73 and a 200-day moving average price of $170.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 2.30 and a current ratio of 2.30.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The business services provider reported $1.90 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.11 by ($0.21). FTI Consulting had a net margin of 6.88% and a return on equity of 15.14%. The company had revenue of $983.35 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $971.17 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.29 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. FTI Consulting has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.900-9.600 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that FTI Consulting, Inc. will post 9.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FTI Consulting

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in FCN. IFP Advisors Inc increased its holdings in shares of FTI Consulting by 1,666.7% in the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 159 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of FTI Consulting in the third quarter worth about $28,000. Winnow Wealth LLC bought a new stake in FTI Consulting during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Torren Management LLC bought a new stake in FTI Consulting during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its stake in FTI Consulting by 1,278.6% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 193 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares during the last quarter. 99.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on FCN. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of FTI Consulting in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. Truist Financial raised their price target on FTI Consulting from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded FTI Consulting from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $180.00.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc is a global business advisory firm providing multidisciplinary solutions designed to address complex challenges and strategic opportunities. The company’s primary service offerings encompass corporate finance & restructuring, economic consulting, forensic & litigation consulting, strategic communications, and technology. These capabilities enable clients to manage financial distress, navigate regulatory environments, resolve disputes, build trust with stakeholders, and leverage data-driven insights.

In its corporate finance & restructuring practice, FTI delivers restructuring, interim management, and transaction advisory services to companies facing operational or financial pressures.