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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

FCN earnings analysis

Filed April 30, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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FTI Consulting, Inc. posted a 9.5% revenue growth in Q1 2026, totaling $983.3 million, driven by advancements in Corporate Finance, Strategic Communications, and Technology segments. However, net income decreased to…

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FTI Consulting, Inc. posted a 9.5% revenue growth in Q1 2026, totaling $983.3 million, driven by advancements in Corporate Finance, Strategic Communications, and Technology segments. However, net income decreased to $57.6 million, down 6.8% year-over-year, reflecting elevated direct costs and higher interest expenses.

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Where revenue came from

The business segments reported by the company.

Corporate Finance 41.6% FLC 19.6% Economic Consulting 17.9% Strategic Communications 10.5% Technology 10.4%

Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$1.9

What stood out

  • Significant Revenue Growth

    Revenue increased by $85.1 million, or 9.5%, to $983.3 million compared to Q1 2025.

  • Strong Corporate Finance Performance

    Corporate Finance segment revenues rose 19.1% to $409.5 million from $343.6 million in Q1 2025.

  • No Special Charges in 2026

    There were no special charges in Q1 2026 compared to $25.3 million recorded in the same period in 2025.

  • EPS Improvement Year-over-Year

    Diluted EPS was $1.90 for Q1 2026, up $0.16 from $1.74 in Q1 2025.

  • Reduced Cash Used in Operations

    Net cash used in operating activities decreased by 33.4% to $310.0 million from $465.2 million in Q1 2025.

  • Stock Repurchase Program Active

    FTI repurchased 787,098 shares for approximately $126.8 million during Q1 2026.

What to watch

  • Rising Interest Expenses

    Interest expenses increased to $6.4 million in Q1 2026, compared to $1.0 million a year prior.

  • Decline in Net Income

    Net income decreased by $4.2 million, or 6.8%, from $61.8 million in Q1 2025.

  • Increased Unallocated Corporate Expenses

    Unallocated corporate expenses rose 130.8% to $45.6 million compared to $19.8 million in Q1 2025.

Management's outlook

Outlook deferred to earnings press release / call.

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