FTI Consulting (FCN) reports earnings tomorrow: what to expect

FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN), a prominent business advisory firm, is set to release its earnings report this Thursday prior to the opening of the stock market. Here’s what investors should be aware of ahead of the announcement.

In the previous quarter, FTI Consulting successfully met revenue expectations, generating $993.5 million in sales, which represents a year-on-year increase of 5.3%. However, the company experienced a slower quarter overall, notably missing analysts' earnings per share (EPS) estimates while its full-year revenue guidance was in line with market predictions.

As earnings approach, the question arises whether FTI Consulting is a good investment opportunity. For a detailed analysis, active Edge members can access our comprehensive report free of charge.

For the upcoming quarter, analysts predict that FTI Consulting's revenue will increase by 5.4% compared to the same period last year, a slight improvement over the 3.3% growth reported in the same quarter in the previous year. Over the last month, analysts have largely reaffirmed their forecasts, indicating a general expectation that the company will maintain its trajectory as it heads into the earnings report. It is worth noting that FTI Consulting has struggled to meet Wall Street's revenue expectations on several occasions over the past two years.

In examining the performance of competitors within the professional services sector, some have already disclosed their third-quarter results, providing insights into potential outcomes for FTI Consulting. For instance, Concentrix reported a 1.2% decline in revenues year-on-year, falling short of analysts' expectations by 1%. Meanwhile, CBIZ experienced a 1.2% increase in revenues, but also missed forecasts by 2.7%. Following these announcements, Concentrix’s stock price remained stable, while CBIZ's shares exhibited a similar pattern.

For those interested, detailed analyses of Concentrix's and CBIZ's results can be found in our reports.

Investor sentiment within the professional services sector has been generally positive, with an average increase of 3.7% in share prices over the past month. FTI Consulting has outperformed this trend, with its stock rising by 20% during the same timeframe. Currently, analysts have set an average price target of $154.50 for FTI Consulting, while the stock is trading at approximately $158.79.

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