FTI Consulting Reports Record Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN) reported record Q3 2025 revenues of $956.2M and record EPS of $2.60 (up 41% year-over-year) for the quarter ended Sept 30, 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $130.6M (13.7% of revenue). Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Forensic & Litigation Consulting delivered double-digit revenue growth, while Economic Consulting and Technology saw notable declines. The company repurchased 1,425,644 shares for $234.1M in Q3 and the Board authorized an additional $500M repurchase, leaving about $500M available. Full-year 2025 guidance was updated to $3.685B–$3.735B revenue, EPS $7.62–$8.12, Adjusted EPS $8.20–$8.70.

Positive

• EPS +41% to $2.60 in Q3 2025
• Corporate Finance & Restructuring revenues +18.6%
• Forensic & Litigation revenues +15.4%
• Board authorized an additional $500M share repurchase

Negative

• Economic Consulting revenues down 22.0%
• Technology revenues down 14.8%
• Net debt (debt net of cash) moved to $364.0M from a net cash position prior year

Insights

Senior Corporate Finance Analyst

Record Q3 results: higher revenue and EPS, stronger margins, mixed segment performance, and accelerated buybacks increased net debt.

FTI reported record third quarter revenue of $956.2 million (up 3.3%) and record diluted EPS of $2.60 (up 41%), driven by strength in Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation Consulting. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $130.6 million, or 13.7% of revenues, reflecting higher revenue and lower SG&A; net income improved to $82.8 million. The company repurchased 1,425,644 shares for $234.1 million in the quarter and announced an additional $500.0 million repurchase authorization on October 21, 2025.

The results show clear operational leverage where revenues increased and margins improved, but performance diverged by segment: Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation posted strong double‑digit revenue and margin gains, while Economic Consulting and Technology saw revenue declines and an operating loss in Economic Consulting. Cash from operations fell to $201.9 million and cash and equivalents declined to $146.0 million, leaving total debt, net of cash, at $364.0 million; management funded buybacks heavily, which materially changed net debt sequentially.

What to watch near term: monitor full year 2025 guidance range for revenues $3.685–3.735 billion and Adjusted EPS $8.20–8.70 for consistency with Q4 performance, segment revenue trends in Economic Consulting and Technology, and cash flow versus additional repurchases over the next quarters; expect relevant updates at the conference call on October 23, 2025.

• Third Quarter 2025 Record Revenues of $956.2 Million, Up 3% Compared to $926.0 Million in Prior Year Quarter
• Third Quarter 2025 Record EPS of $2.60, Up 41% Compared to EPS of $1.85 in Prior Year Quarter
• Company Updates Full Year 2025 Guidance
  

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Third quarter 2025 revenues of $956.2 million increased $30.1 million, or 3.3%, compared to revenues of $926.0 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated positive impact of foreign currency (“FX”) translation, revenues increased $19.8 million, or 2.1%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was driven by record quarterly revenues in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation Consulting segments, which was partially offset by lower revenues in the Economic Consulting and Technology segments. Net income of $82.8 million compared to $66.5 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in net income was primarily due to higher revenues, lower selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses and an FX remeasurement gain compared to a loss in the prior year quarter. This was partially offset by an increase in direct costs, which includes higher variable compensation and forgivable loan amortization, as well as an increase in income tax provision and interest expense compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of $130.6 million, or 13.7% of revenues, compared to $102.9 million, or 11.1% of revenues, in the prior year quarter. Third quarter 2025 earnings per diluted share (“EPS”) of $2.60 compared to $1.85 in the prior year quarter.

Steven H. Gunby, CEO and Chairman of FTI Consulting, commented, “Notwithstanding major headwinds in a couple of our businesses, we delivered, yet again, record revenues and earnings this quarter. These tremendous results, to me, confirm once again the power of our team and the strength of our continued commitment to invest behind great professionals who help clients navigate their most significant opportunities and challenges.”

Cash Position and Capital Allocation

Net cash provided by operating activities of $201.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 compared to $219.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The year-over-year decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to lower cash collections and an increase in income tax payments, which was partially offset by lower operating expenses.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2025, the Company repurchased 1,425,644 shares of its common stock at an average price per share of $164.18 for a total cost of $234.1 million. As of September 30, 2025, approximately $75.3 million remained available for common stock repurchases under the Company’s stock repurchase program.

Cash and cash equivalents of $146.0 million at September 30, 2025 compared to $386.3 million at September 30, 2024 and $152.8 million at June 30, 2025. Total debt, net of cash, of $364.0 million at September 30, 2025 compared to $(386.3) million at September 30, 2024 and $317.2 million at June 30, 2025. The sequential increase in total debt, net of cash, was primarily due to share repurchases.

On October 21, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an additional $500.0 million to repurchase shares of FTI Consulting’s outstanding common stock pursuant to its stock repurchase program, for an aggregate authorization of $2.2 billion since the program was approved on June 2, 2016. As of October 21, 2025, FTI Consulting had repurchased 16,784,428 shares of its outstanding common stock under the program at an average price per share of $101.26 for an aggregate cost of approximately $1.7 billion. After giving effect to share repurchases through such date and the increased authorization, FTI Consulting has approximately $500.0 million remaining available for common stock repurchases under the program. No time limit was established for the completion of the program, and the program may be suspended, discontinued or replaced by the Board at any time without prior notice.

Third Quarter 2025 Segment Results

Corporate Finance & Restructuring
Revenues in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment increased $63.4 million, or 18.6%, to $404.9 million in the quarter compared to $341.5 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to increased demand for restructuring and transactions services and higher realized bill rates for transformation & strategy services. Segment operating income of $93.0 million compared to $54.5 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $96.4 million, or 23.8% of segment revenues, compared to $57.9 million, or 17.0% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in variable compensation and SG&A expenses.

Forensic and Litigation Consulting
Revenues in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment increased $25.9 million, or 15.4%, to $194.7 million in the quarter compared to $168.8 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher realized bill rates for risk and investigations, data & analytics and construction solutions services and higher demand for risk and investigations services. Segment operating income of $40.5 million compared to $18.1 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $42.6 million, or 21.9% of segment revenues, compared to $20.0 million, or 11.8% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues and lower SG&A expenses, which was partially offset by an increase in variable compensation.

Economic Consulting
Revenues in the Economic Consulting segment decreased $48.9 million, or 22.0%, to $173.1 million in the quarter compared to $222.0 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated positive impact of FX, revenues decreased $52.2 million, or 23.5%. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to lower demand for non-merger and acquisition (“M&A”)-related antitrust and M&A-related antitrust services, which was partially offset by higher realized bill rates for non-M&A-related antitrust services and higher demand for financial economics services. Segment operating loss of $5.8 million compared to segment operating income of $33.9 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of a loss of $4.6 million compared to $35.2 million, or 15.9% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was due to lower revenues and an increase in forgivable loan amortization, which was partially offset by lower compensation, which includes the impact of an 8.2% decline in billable headcount.

Technology
Revenues in the Technology segment decreased $16.3 million, or 14.8%, to $94.1 million in the quarter compared to $110.4 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated positive impact of FX, revenues decreased $17.4 million, or 15.8%. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to lower demand for M&A-related “second request” and information governance, privacy & security services. Segment operating income of $9.3 million compared to $12.5 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $13.6 million, or 14.5% of segment revenues, compared to $16.5 million, or 14.9% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to lower revenues, which was partially offset by a decrease in compensation, which includes lower as-needed consultant costs, as well as lower SG&A expenses.

Strategic Communications
Revenues in the Strategic Communications segment increased $6.1 million, or 7.4%, to $89.4 million in the quarter compared to $83.3 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated positive impact of FX, revenues increased $4.4 million, or 5.3%. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for corporate reputation services. Segment operating income of $15.9 million compared to $11.2 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $16.9 million, or 18.9% of segment revenues, compared to $12.1 million, or 14.6% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues and lower SG&A expenses, which was partially offset by an increase in variable compensation.

2025 Guidance
The Company now estimates that revenues for full year 2025 will range between $3.685 billion and $3.735 billion, EPS will range between $7.62 and $8.12 and Adjusted EPS will range between $8.20 and $8.70. This compares to the previous estimates that revenues for full year 2025 would range between $3.660 billion and $3.760 billion, EPS would range between $7.24 and $7.84 and Adjusted EPS would range between $7.80 and $8.40. The variance between EPS and Adjusted EPS guidance is related to a $0.55 special charge reported in the first quarter 2025 to align staffing with demand.

Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call
FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss third quarter 2025 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The call can be accessed live and will be available for replay over the internet for 90 days by logging onto the Company’s investor relations website here.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of September 30, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In the accompanying analysis of financial information, we sometimes use information derived from consolidated and segment financial information that may not be presented in our financial statements or prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). Certain of these financial measures are considered not in conformity with GAAP ("non-GAAP financial measures") under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules. Specifically, we have referred to the following non-GAAP financial measures:

• Adjusted Segment EBITDA
• Adjusted EBITDA
• Adjusted EBITDA Margin
• Adjusted Net Income
• Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share
  

We have included the definition of Segment Operating Income (Loss), which is a GAAP financial measure, below in order to more fully define the components of certain non-GAAP financial measures in the accompanying analysis of financial information. We define Segment Operating Income (Loss) as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income. We use Segment Operating Income (Loss) for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as Segment Operating Income (Loss) before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a basis to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it reflects core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment’s ability to generate cash.

We define Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, gain or loss on sale of a business and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends. In addition, EBITDA is a common alternative measure of operating performance used by many of our competitors. It is used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with useful supplemental information.

We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as net income and EPS, respectively, excluding the impact of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, the gain or loss on sale of a business and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We use Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted EPS. Management uses Adjusted EPS to assess total Company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with useful supplemental information on our business operating results, including underlying trends.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable with other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

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FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

FTI CONSULTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except per share amounts)
		September 30,				December 31,
		2025				2024
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	145,967			$	660,493
Accounts receivable, net			1,140,665				1,020,174
Current portion of notes receivable			88,655				44,894
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			123,289				93,953
Total current assets			1,498,576				1,819,514
Property and equipment, net			170,552				150,295
Operating lease assets			201,414				198,318
Goodwill			1,241,422				1,226,556
Intangible assets, net			14,158				16,770
Notes receivable, net			269,065				109,119
Other assets			94,598				76,258
Total assets		$	3,489,785			$	3,596,830
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other		$	186,657			$	224,394
Accrued compensation			561,902				639,745
Billings in excess of services provided			60,476				67,620
Total current liabilities			809,035				931,759
Long-term debt			510,000				—
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities			225,988				208,036
Deferred income taxes			106,780				111,825
Other liabilities			88,327				86,920
Total liabilities			1,740,130				1,338,540
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 5,000; none outstanding			—				—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 75,000; shares issued and outstanding — 31,346 (2025) and 35,913 (2024)			313				359
Additional paid-in capital			—				39,650
Retained earnings			1,882,483				2,394,853
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(133,141	)			(176,572	)
Total stockholders’ equity			1,749,655				2,258,290
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	3,489,785			$	3,596,830

FTI CONSULTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands, except per share data)
	Three Months Ended September 30,
		2025				2024
	(Unaudited)
Revenues	$	956,167			$	926,019
Operating expenses
Direct cost of revenues		638,233				628,079
Selling, general and administrative expenses		199,484				205,995
Amortization of intangible assets		780				1,053
		838,497				835,127
Operating income		117,670				90,892
Other income (expense)
Interest income and other		1,692				(909	)
Interest expense		(7,634	)			(1,197	)
		(5,942	)			(2,106	)
Income before income tax provision		111,728				88,786
Income tax provision		28,910				22,320
Net income	$	82,818			$	66,466
Earnings per common share ― basic	$	2.63			$	1.88
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic		31,523				35,315
Earnings per common share ― diluted	$	2.60			$	1.85
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted		31,823				35,892
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $0	$	(4,916	)		$	28,752
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(4,916	)			28,752
Comprehensive income	$	77,902			$	95,218

FTI CONSULTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands, except per share data)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2025				2024
	(Unaudited)
Revenues	$	2,798,111			$	2,803,728
Operating expenses
Direct cost of revenues		1,888,302				1,891,862
Selling, general and administrative expenses		586,023				614,100
Special charges		25,295				—
Amortization of intangible assets		2,850				3,149
		2,502,470				2,509,111
Operating income		295,641				294,617
Other income (expense)
Interest income and other		2,466				2,581
Interest expense		(13,859	)			(6,235	)
		(11,393	)			(3,654	)
Income before income tax provision		284,248				290,963
Income tax provision		67,908				60,585
Net income	$	216,340			$	230,378
Earnings per common share ― basic	$	6.50			$	6.55
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic		33,266				35,172
Earnings per common share ― diluted	$	6.43			$	6.43
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted		33,625				35,842
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $0	$	43,431			$	15,601
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax		43,431				15,601
Comprehensive income	$	259,771			$	245,979

FTI CONSULTING, INC. RECONCILIATION OF EPS GUIDANCE TO ADJUSTED EPS GUIDANCE
		Year Ended December 31, 2025
		Low				High
Guidance on estimated earnings per common share—diluted (GAAP)(1)		$	7.62			$	8.12
Special charges			0.75				0.75
Tax impact of special charges			(0.17	)			(0.17	)
Guidance on estimated adjusted earnings per common share (non-GAAP)(1)		$	8.20			$	8.70

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(1)		The forward-looking guidance on estimated 2025 EPS and Adjusted EPS does not reflect other gains and losses (all of which would be excluded from Adjusted EPS) related to the future impact of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, the gain or loss on sale of a business or losses on early extinguishment of debt, as these items are dependent on future events that are uncertain and difficult to predict.

FTI CONSULTING, INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED SEGMENT EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA (in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance & Restructuring			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting				Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																						$	82,818
Interest income and other																							(1,692	)
Interest expense																							7,634
Income tax provision																							28,910
Operating income (loss)		$	92,953		$	40,460		$	(5,823	)		$	9,286		$	15,865		$	(35,071	)		$	117,670
Depreciation of property and equipment			2,977			1,927			1,261				4,358			976			624				12,123
Amortization of intangible assets			483			229			—				—			68			—				780
Adjusted EBITDA		$	96,413		$	42,616		$	(4,562	)		$	13,644		$	16,909		$	(34,447	)		$	130,573
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance & Restructuring			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting				Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																						$	216,340
Interest income and other																							(2,466	)
Interest expense																							13,859
Income tax provision																							67,908
Operating income		$	212,031		$	99,637		$	19,073			$	17,440		$	42,064		$	(94,604	)		$	295,641
Depreciation of property and equipment			8,327			5,529			3,996				11,152			2,755			1,832				33,591
Amortization of intangible assets			1,958			686			—				—			206			—				2,850
Special charges			11,696			5,475			983				1,928			3,268			1,945				25,295
Adjusted EBITDA		$	234,012		$	111,327		$	24,052			$	30,520		$	48,293		$	(90,827	)		$	357,377

FTI CONSULTING, INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED SEGMENT EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA (in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance & Restructuring			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting				Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																						$	66,466
Interest income and other																							909
Interest expense																							1,197
Income tax provision																							22,320
Operating income		$	54,503		$	18,118		$	33,880			$	12,524		$	11,188		$	(39,321	)		$	90,892
Depreciation of property and equipment			2,631			1,644			1,364				3,941			897			526				11,003
Amortization of intangible assets			785			229			—				—			39			—				1,053
Adjusted EBITDA		$	57,919		$	19,991		$	35,244			$	16,465		$	12,124		$	(38,795	)		$	102,948
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance & Restructuring			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting				Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																						$	230,378
Interest income and other																							(2,581	)
Interest expense																							6,235
Income tax provision																							60,585
Operating income		$	189,615		$	63,185		$	89,697			$	40,600		$	33,256		$	(121,736	)		$	294,617
Depreciation of property and equipment			7,664			4,900			3,993				11,376			2,697			1,546				32,176
Amortization of intangible assets			2,332			609			—				—			208			—				3,149
Adjusted EBITDA		$	199,611		$	68,694		$	93,690			$	51,976		$	36,161		$	(120,190	)		$	329,942

FTI CONSULTING, INC. OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
	Segment Revenues			Adjusted EBITDA				Adjusted EBITDA Margin			Utilization			Average Billable Rate			Billable Headcount
	(in thousands)																(at period end)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025(Unaudited)
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	404,896		$	96,413			23.8	%		63	%		$	533		2,312
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		194,689			42,616			21.9	%		58	%		$	447		1,533
Economic Consulting		173,086			(4,562	)		(2.6	%)		55	%		$	597		1,028
Technology(1)		94,081			13,644			14.5	%		N/M			N/M			680
Strategic Communications(1)		89,415			16,909			18.9	%		N/M			N/M			904
	$	956,167		$	165,020			17.3	%								6,457
Unallocated Corporate					(34,447	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	130,573			13.7	%
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025(Unaudited)
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	1,127,780		$	234,012			20.7	%		60	%		$	520		2,312
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		571,808			111,327			19.5	%		58	%		$	438		1,533
Economic Consulting		544,604			24,052			4.4	%		60	%		$	575		1,028
Technology(1)		274,836			30,520			11.1	%		N/M			N/M			680
Strategic Communications(1)		279,083			48,293			17.3	%		N/M			N/M			904
	$	2,798,111		$	448,204			16.0	%								6,457
Unallocated Corporate					(90,827	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	357,377			12.8	%
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024(Unaudited)
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	341,512		$	57,919			17.0	%		57	%		$	503		2,295
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		168,778			19,991			11.8	%		55	%		$	388		1,529
Economic Consulting		222,033			35,244			15.9	%		65	%		$	598		1,120
Technology(1)		110,404			16,465			14.9	%		N/M			N/M			718
Strategic Communications(1)		83,292			12,124			14.6	%		N/M			N/M			997
	$	926,019		$	141,743			15.3	%								6,659
Unallocated Corporate					(38,795	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	102,948			11.1	%
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024(Unaudited)
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	1,055,493		$	199,611			18.9	%		60	%		$	505		2,295
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		514,348			68,694			13.4	%		57	%		$	395		1,529
Economic Consulting		657,454			93,690			14.3	%		68	%		$	577		1,120
Technology(1)		326,992			51,976			15.9	%		N/M			N/M			718
Strategic Communications(1)		249,441			36,161			14.5	%		N/M			N/M			997
	$	2,803,728		$	450,132			16.1	%								6,659
Unallocated Corporate					(120,190	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	329,942			11.8	%

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N/M		Not meaningful
(1)		The majority of the Technology and Strategic Communications segments' revenues are not generated based on billable hours. Accordingly, utilization and average billable rate metrics are not presented as they are not meaningful as a segment-wide metric.

FTI CONSULTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2025				2024
	(Unaudited)
Operating activities
Net income	$	216,340			$	230,378
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment		33,591				32,176
Amortization of intangible assets		2,850				3,149
Amortization of notes receivable		50,767				37,944
Provision for expected credit losses		25,810				28,376
Share-based compensation		28,694				27,975
Deferred income taxes		18,216				(3,768	)
Other		432				(315	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, billed and unbilled		(122,707	)			(100,004	)
Notes receivable, net of repayments		(251,576	)			(83,533	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(9,199	)			(8,604	)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other		(3,858	)			(2,590	)
Income taxes		(78,708	)			(20,202	)
Accrued compensation		(110,111	)			(57,691	)
Billings in excess of services provided		(8,165	)			(3,509	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(207,624	)			79,782
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment and other		(50,142	)			(21,729	)
Maturity of short-term investment		—				25,246
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(50,142	)			3,517
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving line of credit		1,040,000				600,000
Repayments under revolving line of credit		(530,000	)			(600,000	)
Purchase and retirement of common stock		(770,889	)			—
Share-based compensation tax withholdings		(18,295	)			(16,593	)
Proceeds on stock option exercises		1,392				10,614
Deposits and other		509				1,106
Net cash used in financing activities		(277,283	)			(4,873	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		20,523				4,696
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(514,526	)			83,122
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		660,493				303,222
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	145,967			$	386,344

FTI Consulting, Inc.
555 12th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
+1.202.312.9100

Investor & Media Contact:
Mollie Hawkes
+1.617.747.1791
mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com

FAQ

What were FTI Consulting (FCN) Q3 2025 earnings and revenue?

FTI reported Q3 2025 revenue of $956.2M and GAAP EPS of $2.60 (a 41% increase year-over-year).

How much did FTI repurchase in share buybacks in Q3 2025 and what is remaining?

FTI repurchased 1,425,644 shares for $234.1M in Q3; the Board authorized an additional $500M, leaving ~$500M available.

How did FTI update full-year 2025 guidance on October 23, 2025?

Full-year 2025 guidance was revised to $3.685B–$3.735B revenue, EPS $7.62–$8.12, Adjusted EPS $8.20–$8.70.

Which FTI segments showed the strongest Q3 2025 growth?

Corporate Finance & Restructuring (+18.6%) and Forensic & Litigation Consulting (+15.4%) delivered the largest revenue gains in Q3 2025.

Which FTI segments declined meaningfully in Q3 2025?

Economic Consulting revenues fell 22.0% and Technology revenues fell 14.8% year-over-year in Q3 2025.

Did FTI’s cash and net debt change materially in Q3 2025?

Yes. Cash fell to $146.0M and debt net of cash moved to a net debt position of $364.0M, driven partly by share repurchases.