FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN)

FTI Consulting's stock has experienced mixed performance. Between January 7, 2025, and January 6, 2026, the share price declined. In Q1 2025, revenue fell, but adjusted EBITDA rose due to cost-saving measures and share repurchases. By Q3 2025, FTI Consulting outpaced analyst forecasts, driven by record results and increased its buyback program. Recent news has coincided with modest positive stock price reactions. Insider trading activity includes CEO Steven Henry Gunby purchasing shares. Hedge fund activity in Q3 2025 showed mixed sentiment.

FTI Consulting's business is characterized by cyclical vulnerabilities, with its revenue and earnings sensitive to the broader economic environment and the frequency of corporate distress events. The demand for its core services can fluctuate. Restructuring services can be countercyclical. Demand for services like risk mitigation, data analytics, and corporate reputation management tends to persist. FTI Consulting's stock has shown a seasonal pattern, with upward momentum typically observed in March, April, and November.

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory company headquartered in Washington, D.C. that operates in the professional services industry, providing high-value crisis management and advisory services. The company's business is structured into five main segments: Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting, Technology, and Strategic Communications. FTI Consulting's major products and services include a wide array of consulting services. The firm serves a wide array of clients across various sectors.

FTI Consulting has a significant global presence, with a network of over 8,000 employees located in 31 countries across six continents. The company's headquarters are in Washington, D.C., U.S. Its extensive office locations span numerous countries, including the United States, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

FTI Consulting is widely regarded as a reputable consulting firm. Its Corporate Reputation practice actively works to strengthen and protect corporate reputation. Research indicated a strong correlation between effective digital communications and company performance. In the past year, FTI Consulting has made strategic moves to enhance its reputation and service offerings. In 2020, a New York Times report criticized the firm's work for the fossil fuel industry. In 2023, FTI Consulting was involved in managing a press conference for Johnny & Associates regarding sexual abuse allegations.

Institutional investors hold a significant majority of FTI Consulting, Inc. shares. Major institutional owners include Mawer Investment Management Ltd., Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management Llc, Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock, Inc., Morgan Stanley, Victory Capital Management Inc, State Street Corp, AllianceBernstein L.P., and T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. Individual ownership stands at around 2.3%. Steven H. Gunby is noted as a significant individual owner.