FTI Consulting stock gets record quarter, lifts adjusted EPS outlook

Published on 11/02/2026 at 01:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

FTI Consulting stock follows a record quarter and stronger adjusted earnings outlook. Reported profit fell after special and litigation-related charges.

Record quarter reshapes outlook

FTI Consulting crossed a major quarterly revenue milestone as all five business segments grew.
Adjusted earnings advanced despite lower reported profit after special and litigation-related charges.
Management raised its adjusted earnings outlook while keeping its full-year revenue range unchanged.

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FTI Consulting reported record third-quarter revenue on October 29, 2026, as growth across all five business segments pushed sales above the one-billion-dollar mark for the first time. The company raised its adjusted earnings outlook but lowered its GAAP earnings range after a staffing-related special charge and extraordinary litigation-related expenses, according to the FTI Consulting press release.

Revenue growth spans every segment

Revenue reached 1.013 billion dollars in the quarter ended September 30, up 5.9 percent from 956.2 million dollars a year earlier. Corporate Finance remained the largest segment at 424.4 million dollars, while Economic Consulting revenue rose 9.3 percent and Strategic Communications revenue increased 12.5 percent.

Net income fell to 63.4 million dollars from 82.8 million dollars. The result included a 46.0 million dollar special charge tied largely to salary and benefits costs from actions to align staffing with demand, as well as 4.5 million dollars in extraordinary litigation-related expenses.

Adjusted earnings improve outlook

Adjusted EBITDA increased to 153.7 million dollars from 130.6 million dollars, lifting the adjusted margin to 15.2 percent from 13.7 percent. Adjusted earnings per diluted share reached 3.84 dollars, compared with 2.60 dollars in the prior-year quarter.

FTI Consulting reaffirmed its 2026 revenue guidance of 3.940 billion to 4.100 billion dollars. It now expects GAAP earnings per share of 7.55 to 8.05 dollars, versus the previous range of 8.70 to 9.30 dollars, while adjusted earnings per share guidance increased to 9.50 to 10.00 dollars from 9.10 to 9.70 dollars.

Business model and competitive position

FTI Consulting is a global expert firm serving organizations facing crisis and transformation. Its operations cover Corporate Finance, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting, Technology and Strategic Communications. The company had more than 8,200 employees across 32 countries and territories as of September 30, 2026, giving it a broad international platform across specialized advisory services.