FTI Consulting stock heads into October 22 earnings after new hires

Published on 10/04/2026 at 21:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

FTI Consulting stock closed at USD 136.07 on October 2, down 3.99 percent from the prior close. Q2 revenue rose 5.3 percent to USD 993.5 million.

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FTI Consulting (US3029411093) stock closed at USD 136.07 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, down 3.99 percent from the prior close. On October 1, the advisory firm announced senior appointments in healthcare and UK turnaround and restructuring, adding a fresh operating angle ahead of its next results, according to FTI Consulting.

New hires broaden advisory capacity

FTI Consulting appointed Christina Morris as a senior managing director in healthcare and life sciences on October 1, 2026, with a remit covering AI risk, regulation and governance, according to FTI Consulting. The same release page lists four senior hires for the UK turnaround and restructuring practice, linking the personnel expansion to financial distress, liquidity challenges and complex transactions.

Revenue growth meets an earnings test

FTI Consulting reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 993.5 million on July 30, 2026, up 5.3 percent from USD 943.7 million in the prior-year quarter, while adjusted EPS was USD 2.16 versus USD 2.13, according to FTI Consulting. MarketBeat reported that adjusted EPS missed the USD 2.17 consensus by USD 0.01, even as revenue exceeded the USD 992.75 million estimate, and that fiscal 2026 EPS guidance stood at USD 8.70-9.30.

The contrast matters for the next checkpoint: sales growth remains visible, but profitability must keep pace. FTI Consulting is scheduled to report third-quarter 2026 results on October 22, 2026, before the market opens, with the conference call set for 9:00 a.m. ET, according to MarketBeat.

Consensus target sits above the close

MarketBeat reported a Hold consensus from two analysts, with an average 12-month price target of USD 174.50 and a target range of USD 171.00 to USD 180.00. The average target lies 28.2 percent above the October 2 close, a gap that makes the October earnings update the next concrete test for the valuation narrative, according to MarketBeat.

Stock stays below the yearly high

FTI Consulting stock closed at USD 136.07 on October 2, 2026, against a 52-week range of USD 129.12 to USD 189.30. Its market capitalization was USD 3.8 billion on that date, leaving the stock 28.1 percent below its 52-week high.