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HCKT Stock Chart & Stats
$9.71
$0.37(3.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$9.71
$0.37(3.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.16 - $21.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume68.97K
Average Volume (3M)344.88K
Market Cap
$265.20M
Enterprise Value$352.99
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$14.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$83.03M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.9
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.65
Shares Outstanding24,877,872
10 Day Avg. Volume373,991
30 Day Avg. Volume344,882
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.75
Price to Book (P/B)8.01
Price to Sales (P/S)1.78
P/FCF Ratio16.81
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.50Price Target Upside69.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$280.53M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionSustained free cash flow (~$23.7M, ~83% of net income) indicates high cash conversion and earnings quality. Durable FCF supports dividends, buybacks, platform investment, and debt servicing, increasing financial flexibility to fund AI-led growth and absorb near-term revenue variability.
Platform-led Wins And Product ProgressLarge, platform-driven wins (> $30M) and ongoing launches of AI platforms (AIX, XT, XTA) point to a scalable, productized services model. This structural shift can improve delivery productivity, create repeatable revenue streams, enhance competitive differentiation, and support higher long-term margins.
Improving And Guided Gross MarginsManagement guidance for gross margins rising toward ~46–47% and adjusted EBITDA margin guidance reflects operating leverage from platform mix and efficiency gains. If sustained, better margins increase cash flow generation per dollar of revenue and provide buffer during revenue cycles.
Bears Say
Top-line SoftnessA negative revenue trend (TTM -3.2% and recent YoY declines) signals persistent demand or mix headwinds. For a consulting/subscription firm, prolonged top-line weakness limits operating leverage, reduces the ability to scale platforms organically, and pressures long-term investment capacity.
Elevated And Inconsistent LeverageMeaningful absolute debt and volatile leverage ratios (debt/equity up to ~1.17 in prior years) increase financial risk and covenant sensitivity. This inconsistency can constrain strategic flexibility, raise interest and refinancing risks, and limit runway for M&A or heavy upfront platform investment.
Partner And Demand Uncertainty On AIAn IBM go-to-market deferral and client caution about AI ROI slow decision cycles and increase execution risk for platform-led growth. Reliance on partner ecosystems and gradual enterprise AI adoption can delay revenue realization and reduce predictability of platform monetization.
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HCKT FAQ
What was The Hackett’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Hackett lowest stock price was $9.15 and its highest was $21.33 in the past 12 months.
What is The Hackett’s market cap?
The Hackett’s market cap is $265.20M.
When is The Hackett’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Hackett’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were The Hackett’s earnings last quarter?
The Hackett released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.337 by $0.003.
Is The Hackett overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Hackett’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Hackett pay dividends?
The Hackett pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.62%. See more information on The Hackett dividends here
What is The Hackett’s EPS estimate?
The Hackett’s EPS estimate is 0.37.
How many shares outstanding does The Hackett have?
The Hackett has 24,877,872 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Hackett’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Hackett reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.337. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.949%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Hackett?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HCKT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
The Hackett Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.50 (69.93% Upside)
$16.50 (69.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HCKT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 318.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-56.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Hackett
The Hackett Group, Inc. is a strategic consulting and technology advisory firm operating across North America and globally. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance organizational performance, including its best practice intelligence center, an extensive online database. It also offers best practice accelerators, which give web-based access to established methodologies, bespoke software configuration tools, and optimized process flows. Clients can utilize advisor inquiry for expert, evidence-based guidance, and access best practice research for deep insights into successful strategies. Peer interaction opportunities are facilitated through member webcasts, annual conferences, forums, performance surveys, and client-contributed content, alongside intellectual property-as-a-service and Hackett Institute programs. Furthermore, Hackett specializes in benchmarking services, conducting detailed studies across areas such as sales, general and administrative functions, finance, human resources, information technology, procurement, enterprise performance management, and shared services. Its business transformation practices assist organizations in formulating cohesive strategies to achieve enterprise-wide performance improvements. The firm also delivers comprehensive technology solutions, including expertise in Oracle EEA for financial consolidation, integrated business planning, and advanced analytics. For SAP, services span the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning, architecture design, and vendor selection through implementation, customization, testing, and integration. Post-implementation, they provide ongoing support, change management, process transparency, system documentation, and user training. Offshore application development, maintenance, and support are also available. Additionally, The Hackett Group offers a dedicated OneStream practice, guiding clients in selecting and deploying the OneStream XF Platform and Marketplace solutions. Established in 1991, the company was initially known as Answerthink, Inc. before rebranding as The Hackett Group, Inc. in 2008. It is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
HCKT Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a cautiously optimistic outlook: tangible operational progress from AI-enabled platforms (platform-driven wins >$30M, improving gross margins, product launches, and strong cash generation) counterbalanced by modest top-line growth, segment variability, partner uncertainty (IBM deferral), client caution on AI ROI, a small APAC transition charge, and ongoing talent competition. Management expects meaningful sequential margin and EPS inflection in Q3 and continued ramp into 2027, indicating positive forward momentum despite near-term demand and partner execution risks.View all HCKT earnings summariesHCKT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.50
▲(69.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
12.59% Insiders
25.76% Mutual Funds
26.09% Other Institutional Investors
21.55% Public Companies and
Individual Investors