FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) saw a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,485,313 shares, an increase of 20.6% from the March 15th total of 1,231,099 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 452,549 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.3 days. Currently, 4.9% of the company’s stock are short sold.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of FTI Consulting in a research report on Monday, March 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $165.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FTI Consulting

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. IFP Advisors Inc increased its stake in shares of FTI Consulting by 1,666.7% during the 4th 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 acquired a new position in shares of FTI Consulting during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Winnow Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of FTI Consulting during the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Torren Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of FTI Consulting during the 4th quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its stake in shares of FTI Consulting by 1,278.6% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 193 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 179 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.36% of the company’s stock.

FTI Consulting Stock Down 1.6%

FCN stock opened at $179.41 on Friday. FTI Consulting has a 12-month low of $149.31 and a 12-month high of $186.70. The company has a quick ratio of 1.56, a current ratio of 1.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The company has a market cap of $5.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.75 and a beta of -0.01. The company has a 50 day moving average of $169.70 and a two-hundred day moving average of $168.99.

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The business services provider reported $1.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.39 by $0.39. FTI Consulting had a net margin of 7.15% and a return on equity of 15.42%. The company had revenue of $990.75 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $918.49 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.56 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 10.7% compared to the same quarter last year. FTI Consulting has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.900-9.600 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that FTI Consulting will post 8.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.