FTI Consulting revenue rises 9.5% to $983.3 million; full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed
FTI Consulting reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $983.3 million, up 9.5% from a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $1.90 compared with $1.74. Net income fell to $57.6 million from $61.8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $96.8 million from $115.2 million, as higher direct costs, SG&A expenses, interest expense and a higher tax rate outweighed the revenue gain.
Key points
- Revenue was $983.3 million, up $85.1 million or 9.5% from $898.3 million in the prior-year quarter.
- Net income was $57.6 million versus $61.8 million; diluted EPS was $1.90 versus $1.74, which included a $0.55 special charge in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $96.8 million, or 9.8% of revenues, versus $115.2 million, or 12.8%, a year earlier.
- The company reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $3.940 billion to $4.100 billion and EPS guidance of $8.90 to $9.60.
The filing
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