FTI Consulting Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Revenues of $1.013 Billion, With Growth Across All Five Business Segments

Operating cash flow declined to $190.4 million, while debt remained above its year-earlier level despite falling from June.

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FTI Consulting (FCN) reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.013 billion, with growth across all five business segments. Revenue rose 5.9% year over year. Net income fell to $63.4 million from $82.8 million, and earnings per share fell to $2.35 from $2.60. Results included a $46.0 million charge to align staffing with demand. Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, rose to $3.84 from $2.60. Adjusted EBITDA, an adjusted earnings measure, increased to $153.7 million from $130.6 million.

The company reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $3.940 billion–$4.100 billion, lowered EPS guidance to $7.55–$8.05 from $8.70–$9.30, and raised adjusted EPS guidance to $9.50–$10.00 from $9.10–$9.70. It expects approximately $80 million in annualized savings from staffing and real estate actions, with an additional fourth-quarter charge of approximately $7 million.

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• Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.2026 adjusted EPS guidance increased to $9.50–$10.00 from $9.10–$9.70.
• Moderate pointThird-quarter revenue rose 5.9% to $1.013 billion, with growth across all five segments.
• Moderate pointAdjusted EPS increased to $3.84 from $2.60 in the prior-year quarter.
• Moderate pointAdjusted EBITDA increased to $153.7 million; margin rose to 15.2% from 13.7% a year earlier.
• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Annualized savings of approximately $80 million are expected from staffing and real estate actions.
• Moderate pointShare repurchases totaled $79.4 million: 523,588 shares at an average $151.55 per share during the quarter. 1.8% of market cap

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• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.2026 revenue guidance reaffirmed at $3.940 billion–$4.100 billion.
• Minor pointApproximately $264.7 million remained available for share repurchases as of September 30, 2026.
• Minor pointCorporate Finance revenue increased 4.8% to $424.4 million, aided by higher success fees and realized billing rates.
• Minor pointCorporate Finance adjusted EBITDA rose to $102.8 million; margin increased to 24.2% from 23.8% a year earlier.
• Minor pointForensic and Litigation Consulting revenue increased 0.2% to $195.1 million, supported by higher realized billing rates.
• Minor pointEconomic Consulting revenue increased 9.3% to $189.3 million, supported by higher antitrust-services demand.
• Minor pointEconomic Consulting operating income reached $10.7 million, versus a $5.8 million loss a year earlier.
• Minor pointEconomic Consulting adjusted EBITDA reached $14.0 million, versus a $4.6 million loss a year earlier; margin was 7.4%.
• Minor pointTechnology revenue increased 9.7% to $103.2 million, driven by higher demand for merger-related regulatory information-request services.
• Minor pointTechnology adjusted EBITDA rose to $16.0 million; margin increased to 15.5% from 14.5% a year earlier.
• Minor pointStrategic Communications revenue increased 12.5% to $100.6 million, supported by public affairs and corporate reputation demand.
• Minor pointStrategic Communications adjusted EBITDA rose to $20.4 million; margin increased to 20.3% from 18.9% a year earlier.

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• Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.2026 EPS guidance decreased to $7.55–$8.05 from $8.70–$9.30.
• Moderate pointNet income declined to $63.4 million from $82.8 million in the prior-year quarter.
• Moderate pointThird-quarter staffing-alignment charge totaled $46.0 million, reducing EPS by $1.36. 1.1% of market cap
• Moderate pointOperating cash flow declined to $190.4 million from $201.9 million in the prior-year quarter.
• Moderate pointCash fell to $88.1 million from $146.0 million a year earlier and $163.7 million at June 30, 2026.
• Moderate pointDebt was $852.0 million, above $510.0 million a year earlier but below $1.020 billion at June 30, 2026.

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• Minor pointEPS fell 10% to $2.35 from $2.60 in the prior-year quarter.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fourth-quarter charge of approximately $7 million expected: approximately $2 million for staffing and $5 million for real estate.
• Minor pointRecord success fees and a lower effective tax rate were favorable non-recurring contributors, the company said.
• Minor pointCorporate Finance operating income declined to $83.4 million from $93.0 million in the prior-year quarter.
• Minor pointCorporate Finance demand declined for turnaround and restructuring and transactions services.
• Minor pointForensic and Litigation Consulting operating income declined to $20.2 million from $40.5 million a year earlier.
• Minor pointForensic and Litigation Consulting adjusted EBITDA fell to $38.0 million; margin declined to 19.5% from 21.9%.
• Minor pointForensic and Litigation Consulting demand declined for risk and investigations and data and analytics services.
• Minor pointEconomic Consulting financial economics demand declined, partially offsetting growth in antitrust services.
• Minor pointTechnology operating income declined to $8.8 million from $9.3 million in the prior-year quarter.
• Minor pointStrategic Communications operating income declined to $14.1 million from $15.9 million in the prior-year quarter.

News Explained

During the quarter, FTI Consulting repurchased 523,588 common shares for $79.4 million; a further $264.7 million remained available under its repurchase program, rather than already spent.

Key Figures

Third-quarter revenue: $1.013 billion, up 5.9% Net income: $63.4 million vs. $82.8 million EPS: $2.35 vs. $2.60 +5 more

Third-quarter revenue

$1.013 billion, up 5.9%

Third quarter 2026 vs. prior-year quarter

Net income

$63.4 million vs. $82.8 million

Third quarter 2026 vs. prior-year quarter

EPS

$2.35 vs. $2.60

Third quarter 2026 vs. prior-year quarter

Adjusted EPS

$3.84 vs. $2.60

Third quarter 2026 vs. prior-year quarter

2026 EPS guidance

$7.55–$8.05 vs. prior range of $8.70–$9.30

Full-year 2026 guidance

2026 Adjusted EPS guidance

$9.50–$10.00 vs. prior range of $9.10–$9.70

Full-year 2026 guidance

Special charge

$46.0 million

Recorded in third quarter 2026

Share repurchases

523,588 shares; $79.4 million total cost

Quarter ended September 30, 2026

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• Record Quarterly Revenues of $1.013 Billion, Up 6%, Compared to $956.2 Million in Prior Year Quarter
• EPS of $2.35, Down 10%, and Record Adjusted EPS of $3.84, Up 48%, Compared to EPS and Adjusted EPS of $2.60 in Prior Year Quarter
• Company Reaffirms Revenue Guidance, Updates EPS Guidance Range to Between $7.55 and $8.05 and Raises Adjusted EPS Guidance Range to Between $9.50 and $10.00
  

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Third quarter 2026 record revenues of $1.013 billion increased $56.4 million, or 5.9%, compared to revenues of $956.2 million in the prior year quarter. The increase was driven by revenue growth across all business segments. Net income of $63.4 million compared to $82.8 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease in net income was primarily due to a $46.0 million special charge and higher direct costs, selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses and interest expense, which more than offset revenue growth and a lower income tax provision. The special charge related to a plan to align staffing with demand included $45.5 million in salary- and benefits-related costs and $0.5 million of non-cash real estate-related costs.

Adjusted EBITDA of $153.7 million, or 15.2% of revenues, compared to $130.6 million, or 13.7% of revenues, in the prior year quarter. Third quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA excludes the aforementioned special charge and $4.5 million of Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses.¹ Third quarter 2026 EPS of $2.35 compared to $2.60 in the prior year quarter. Third quarter 2026 EPS included the special charge and Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses, which reduced EPS by $1.36 and $0.13, respectively. Third quarter Adjusted EPS of $3.84 compared to EPS of $2.60 in the prior year quarter, where Adjusted EPS was equal to EPS.

Steven H. Gunby, CEO and Chairman of FTI Consulting, commented, “Our record results this quarter reflect the strength and breadth of our global platform. Though our results included certain favorable non-recurring items, such as record success fees and a lower effective tax rate, at their core, they were driven by the fact that in a world facing major change and disruption, our clients are increasingly turning to us for the depth and breadth of our capabilities.”

Cash Position and Capital Allocation

Net cash provided by operating activities of $190.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 compared to $201.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The year-over-year decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase in operating expense and compensation payments, which was partially offset by higher cash collections and a decrease in forgivable loan issuances.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2026, the Company repurchased 523,588 shares of its common stock at an average price per share of $151.55 for a total cost of $79.4 million. As of September 30, 2026, approximately $264.7 million remained available for common stock repurchases under the Company’s stock repurchase program.

Cash and cash equivalents of $88.1 million at September 30, 2026 compared to $146.0 million at September 30, 2025 and $163.7 million at June 30, 2026. Total debt of $852.0 million at September 30, 2026 compared to $510.0 million at September 30, 2025 and $1.020 billion at June 30, 2026.

Third Quarter 2026 Segment Results

Corporate Finance
Revenues in the Corporate Finance segment increased $19.5 million, or 4.8%, to $424.4 million in the quarter compared to $404.9 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher success fees and realized bill rates, which was partially offset by lower demand for turnaround & restructuring and transactions services. Segment operating income of $83.4 million compared to $93.0 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $102.8 million, or 24.2% of segment revenues, compared to $96.4 million, or 23.8% 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 compensation, which includes the impact of a 6.3% increase in billable headcount.

Forensic and Litigation Consulting
Revenues in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment increased $0.4 million, or 0.2%, to $195.1 million in the quarter compared to $194.7 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher realized bill rates, which was partially offset by lower demand for risk & investigations and data & analytics services. Segment operating income of $20.2 million compared to $40.5 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $38.0 million, or 19.5% of segment revenues, compared to $42.6 million, or 21.9% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher SG&A expenses.

Economic Consulting
Revenues in the Economic Consulting segment increased $16.2 million, or 9.3%, to $189.3 million in the quarter compared to $173.1 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for non-merger and acquisition (“M&A”)-related antitrust and M&A-related antitrust services, which was partially offset by lower demand for financial economics services. Segment operating income of $10.7 million compared to segment operating loss of $5.8 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $14.0 million, or 7.4% of segment revenues, compared to a loss of $4.6 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues and lower SG&A expenses.

Technology
Revenues in the Technology segment increased $9.1 million, or 9.7%, to $103.2 million in the quarter compared to $94.1 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for M&A-related “second request” services. Segment operating income of $8.8 million compared to $9.3 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $16.0 million, or 15.5% of segment revenues, compared to $13.6 million, or 14.5% 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 compensation, which includes higher as-needed consultant costs, and higher SG&A expenses.

Strategic Communications
Revenues in the Strategic Communications segment increased $11.2 million, or 12.5%, to $100.6 million in the quarter compared to $89.4 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for public affairs and corporate reputation services. Segment operating income of $14.1 million compared to $15.9 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $20.4 million, or 20.3% of segment revenues, compared to $16.9 million, or 18.9% 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 compensation, which includes the impact of a 5.5% increase in billable headcount, and higher SG&A expenses.

Fourth Quarter 2026 Special Charge and Expected Annualized Savings
The Company expects that actions taken in the third and fourth quarters of 2026 to align staffing with demand will result in annualized cost savings of approximately $80 million in salary- and benefits-related and real estate-related costs. In connection with these actions, the Company expects to record a fourth quarter 2026 special charge of approximately $7 million, which includes approximately $2 million in salary- and benefits-related costs associated with targeted headcount reductions and approximately $5 million in real estate-related costs. Together with the $46.0 million special charge recorded in the third quarter of 2026, the estimated combined special charge for full year 2026 is expected to be approximately $53 million.

2026 Guidance
The Company is reaffirming its full year 2026 revenue guidance range of between $3.940 billion and $4.100 billion. The Company now estimates EPS for full year 2026 will range between $7.55 and $8.05, which compares to the prior range of between $8.70 and $9.30. The Company estimates Adjusted EPS will range between $9.50 and $10.00, which compares to the prior range of between $9.10 and $9.70. The variance between EPS and Adjusted EPS guidance for full year 2026 is related to the third and fourth quarter of 2026 special charges, which the Company estimates will be approximately $1.55, and an estimated $0.40 of Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses.

Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call
FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss third quarter 2026 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 29, 2026. 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 8,200 employees located in 32 countries and territories as of September 30, 2026. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. 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, losses on early extinguishment of debt and Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses (as defined below). 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. Many of our competitors use alternative measures of operating performance. Non-GAAP financial measures are 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 our 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, losses on early extinguishment of debt and Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses (as defined below). 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.

“Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses” represent expenses related to the Company’s litigation in the case captioned FTI Consulting, Inc. et al., v. Jonathan M. Orszag et al., 8:23-cv-03200-BAH-AAQ (D.Md.) (together with ancillary proceedings, “FTI vs. Orszag, et al”). In May 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (the “Court”) allowed the Company to file a third amended complaint to an existing proceeding against Jonathan Orszag, adding Econic Partners LLC, a competitor of the Company, and Dr. Mark Israel, a former Company employee, as defendants. The third amended complaint also added additional claims, including for theft of Company trade secrets and conspiracy to unlawfully compete. This litigation was originally filed in November 2023 against Mr. Orszag, a former Company employee, to enforce the terms of his employment agreement. As a result of the Court’s allowance of the third amended complaint, in the Company’s judgment, beginning in the second quarter of 2026, FTI vs. Orszag, et al became non-recurring and outside of the ordinary course of business based on the following considerations: (i) the magnitude of the proceedings, (ii) the complexity of the proceedings, (iii) the counterparties involved and (iv) the Company’s overall litigation strategy. No non-GAAP financial measures for prior periods presented have been adjusted for litigation expenses related to FTI vs. Orszag, et al because the proceedings did not become extraordinary until the second quarter of 2026.

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.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including among other things, statements about future events, anticipated growth, industry prospects, business trends, our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans, future revenues or performance, financing needs, and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements often contain words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “commits,” “aspires,” “forecasts,” “future,” “goal,” “seeks” and variations of such words or similar expressions. There are a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results or outcomes, and the timing of our results or outcomes, to differ materially from the forward-looking statements expressed or implied by this press release. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can provide no assurance that these expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements relate to future events, results and outcomes and are inherently uncertain. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results or outcomes, and the timing of our results and outcomes, to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this press release include those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026 as well as in other information that we file with the SEC from time to time. All forward-looking statements are presented as of the date of this press release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included herein. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement for any reason.

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

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

FTI CONSULTING, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

		September 30,				December 31,
			2026				2025
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	88,097			$	265,091
Accounts receivable, net			1,196,790				1,037,678
Current portion of notes receivable			98,167				87,861
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			161,011				126,997
Total current assets			1,544,065				1,517,627
Property and equipment, net			159,772				169,333
Operating lease assets			180,802				201,492
Goodwill			1,239,950				1,242,777
Intangible assets, net			11,843				13,547
Notes receivable, net			226,579				250,667
Other assets			96,644				95,085
Total assets		$	3,459,655			$	3,490,528
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other		$	227,117			$	206,247
Accrued compensation			607,836				712,335
Billings in excess of services provided			64,562				56,607
Total current liabilities			899,515				975,189
Long-term debt, net			851,383				365,000
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities			197,138				224,510
Deferred income taxes			98,407				99,611
Other liabilities			89,992				92,487
Total liabilities			2,136,435				1,756,797
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 — 27,247 (2026) and 30,864 (2025)			272				309
Additional paid-in capital			—				354
Retained earnings			1,463,178				1,862,672
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(140,230	)			(129,604	)
Total stockholders’ equity			1,323,220				1,733,731
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	3,459,655			$	3,490,528

FTI CONSULTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands, except per share data)
	Three Months Ended September 30,
		2026				2025
	(Unaudited)
Revenues	$	1,012,563			$	956,167
Operating expenses
Direct cost of revenues		661,773				638,233
Selling, general and administrative expenses		214,404				199,484
Special charges		46,008				—
Amortization of intangible assets		538				780
		922,723				838,497
Operating income		89,840				117,670
Other income (expense)
Interest income and other		713				1,692
Interest expense		(13,331	)			(7,634	)
		(12,618	)			(5,942	)
Income before income tax provision		77,222				111,728
Income tax provision		13,773				28,910
Net income	$	63,449			$	82,818
Earnings per common share ― basic	$	2.37			$	2.63
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic		26,743				31,523
Earnings per common share ― diluted	$	2.35			$	2.60
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted		26,988				31,823
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $0	$	(374	)		$	(4,916	)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(374	)			(4,916	)
Comprehensive income	$	63,075			$	77,902

FTI CONSULTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands, except per share data)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2026				2025
	(Unaudited)
Revenues	$	2,989,372			$	2,798,111
Operating expenses
Direct cost of revenues		2,015,482				1,888,302
Selling, general and administrative expenses		667,415				586,023
Special charges		46,008				25,295
Amortization of intangible assets		1,689				2,850
		2,730,594				2,502,470
Operating income		258,778				295,641
Other income (expense)
Interest income and other		1,386				2,466
Interest expense		(31,406	)			(13,859	)
		(30,020	)			(11,393	)
Income before income tax provision		228,758				284,248
Income tax provision		49,868				67,908
Net income	$	178,890			$	216,340
Earnings per common share ― basic	$	6.28			$	6.50
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic		28,477				33,266
Earnings per common share ― diluted	$	6.22			$	6.43
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted		28,773				33,625
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $0	$	(10,626	)		$	43,431
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(10,626	)			43,431
Comprehensive income	$	168,264			$	259,771

FTI CONSULTING, INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND EPS TO ADJUSTED EPS (in thousands, except per share data)
		Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2026				2025			2026				2025
		(Unaudited)							(Unaudited)
Net income		$	63,449			$	82,818		$	178,890			$	216,340
Add back:
Special charges			46,008				—			46,008				25,295
Tax impact of special charges			(9,115	)			—			(9,115	)			(5,799	)
Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses(1)			4,503				—			11,126				—
Tax impact of Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses(1)			(1,153	)			—			(2,846	)			—
Adjusted Net Income		$	103,692			$	82,818		$	224,063			$	235,836
EPS		$	2.35			$	2.60		$	6.22			$	6.43
Add back:
Special charges			1.70				—			1.60				0.75
Tax impact of special charges			(0.34	)			—			(0.32	)			(0.17	)
Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses(1)			0.17				—			0.39				—
Tax impact of Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses(1)			(0.04	)			—			(0.10	)			—
Adjusted EPS		$	3.84			$	2.60		$	7.79			$	7.01
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ― diluted			26,988				31,823			28,773				33,625

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_{⁽¹⁾ Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this Press Release for the definition of “Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses.”}

FTI CONSULTING, INC. RECONCILIATION OF EPS GUIDANCE TO ADJUSTED EPS GUIDANCE
		Year Ended December 31, 2026
		Low				High
Guidance on estimated earnings per common share—diluted (GAAP)(1)		$	7.55			$	8.05
Special charges			1.90				1.90
Tax impact of special charges			(0.35	)			(0.35	)
Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses(2)			0.54				0.54
Tax impact of Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses(2)			(0.14	)			(0.14	)
Guidance on estimated adjusted earnings per common share (non-GAAP)(1)		$	9.50			$	10.00

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_{⁽¹⁾ The forward-looking guidance on estimated 2026 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, 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.
⁽²⁾ Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this Press Release for the definition of “Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses.”}

FTI CONSULTING, INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED SEGMENT EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA (in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting			Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																					$	63,449
Interest income and other																						(713	)
Interest expense																						13,331
Income tax provision																						13,773
Operating income		$	83,393		$	20,169		$	10,738		$	8,840		$	14,060		$	(47,360	)		$	89,840
Depreciation of property and equipment			3,171			1,971			1,597			4,295			991			764				12,789
Amortization of intangible assets			280			190			—			—			68			—				538
Special charges			16,001			15,707			1,647			2,883			5,304			4,466				46,008
Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses(1)			—			—			—			—			—			4,503				4,503
Adjusted EBITDA		$	102,845		$	38,037		$	13,982		$	16,018		$	20,423		$	(37,627	)		$	153,678
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting			Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																					$	178,890
Interest income and other																						(1,386	)
Interest expense																						31,406
Income tax provision																						49,868
Operating income		$	251,098		$	72,469		$	10,851		$	21,356		$	52,288		$	(149,284	)		$	258,778
Depreciation of property and equipment			9,484			5,870			4,406			12,662			3,013			1,922				37,357
Amortization of intangible assets			875			609			—			—			205			—				1,689
Special charges			16,001			15,707			1,647			2,883			5,304			4,466				46,008
Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses(1)			—			—			—			—			—			11,126				11,126
Adjusted EBITDA		$	277,458		$	94,655		$	16,904		$	36,901		$	60,810		$	(131,770	)		$	354,958

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_{⁽¹⁾ Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this Press Release for the definition of “Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses.”}

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			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			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. 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, 2026 (Unaudited)
Corporate Finance	$	424,365		$	102,845			24.2	%		58	%		$	550		2,458
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		195,137			38,037			19.5	%		54	%		$	468		1,512
Economic Consulting		189,253			13,982			7.4	%		61	%		$	639		1,003
Technology(1)		103,197			16,018			15.5	%		N/M			N/M			648
Strategic Communications(1)		100,611			20,423			20.3	%		N/M			N/M			954
	$	1,012,563		$	191,305			18.9	%								6,575
Unallocated Corporate					(37,627	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	153,678			15.2	%
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
Corporate Finance	$	1,245,266		$	277,458			22.3	%		60	%		$	549		2,458
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		582,269			94,655			16.3	%		55	%		$	461		1,512
Economic Consulting		553,713			16,904			3.1	%		61	%		$	617		1,003
Technology(1)		304,537			36,901			12.1	%		N/M			N/M			648
Strategic Communications(1)		303,587			60,810			20.0	%		N/M			N/M			954
	$	2,989,372		$	486,728			16.3	%								6,575
Unallocated Corporate					(131,770	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	354,958			11.9	%
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 (Unaudited)
Corporate Finance	$	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	$	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	%

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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,
		2026				2025
	(Unaudited)
Operating activities
Net income	$	178,890			$	216,340
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment		37,357				33,591
Amortization of intangible assets		1,689				2,850
Amortization of notes receivable		66,188				50,767
Amortization of tax equity investment		25,389				—
Provision for expected credit losses		24,762				25,810
Share-based compensation		31,567				28,694
Deferred income taxes		3,413				18,216
Other		3,176				432
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, billed and unbilled		(191,147	)			(122,707	)
Notes receivable, net of repayments		(53,314	)			(251,576	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(6,960	)			(9,199	)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other		17,352				(3,858	)
Income taxes		(26,945	)			(78,708	)
Accrued compensation		(86,898	)			(110,111	)
Billings in excess of services provided		8,160				(8,165	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		32,679				(207,624	)
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment and other		(30,340	)			(50,142	)
Payment for tax equity investment		(42,101	)			—
Net cash used in investing activities		(72,441	)			(50,142	)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving line of credit		1,317,000				1,040,000
Repayments under revolving line of credit		(1,130,000	)			(530,000	)
Proceeds from issuance of term loan		300,000				—
Payments of debt issuance costs		(5,401	)			—
Purchase and retirement of common stock, including excise tax		(605,272	)			(770,889	)
Share-based compensation tax withholdings		(11,320	)			(18,295	)
Deposits and other		2,781				1,901
Net cash used in financing activities		(132,212	)			(277,283	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(5,020	)			20,523
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(176,994	)			(514,526	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		265,091				660,493
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	88,097			$	145,967

¹ Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this Press Release for the definition of “Extraordinary Litigation-Related Expenses.”

FAQ

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What were FTI Consulting's third-quarter 2026 revenue and earnings?

FTI Consulting reported $1.013 billion in revenue, $63.4 million in net income and $2.35 in EPS. Revenue increased 5.9% year over year, while net income declined from $82.8 million and EPS declined from $2.60. Adjusted EPS increased to $3.84 from $2.60.

What is FTI Consulting's updated 2026 earnings guidance?

FTI Consulting estimates 2026 EPS of $7.55–$8.05 and adjusted EPS of $9.50–$10.00. The previous ranges were $8.70–$9.30 and $9.10–$9.70, respectively. The company reaffirmed revenue guidance of $3.940 billion–$4.100 billion.

Why did FTI Consulting's third-quarter 2026 operating cash flow decline?

Operating cash flow declined primarily because of higher operating expense and compensation payments. Higher cash collections and fewer forgivable loan issuances partially offset those payments. Net cash provided by operating activities was $190.4 million, compared with $201.9 million in the prior-year quarter.