The Hackett Group (HCKT)
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HCKT Stock Chart & Stats
$13.96
-$0.06(-0.20%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$13.96
-$0.06(-0.20%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.16 - $26.09
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.68K
Average Volume (3M)219.84K
Market Cap
$271.28M
Enterprise Value$365.47M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.07M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$81.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.7
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.41%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.53
Shares Outstanding25,188,887
10 Day Avg. Volume176,523
30 Day Avg. Volume219,838
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 Cap1.35
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.23
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.59
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.67Price Target Upside26.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$297.64M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetExtremely low leverage gives Hackett durable financial flexibility to fund AI platform investment, sustain dividends and buybacks, and absorb timing slippage in receivables. Over the next several months this balance-sheet strength supports strategic execution without forcing dilutive financing.
Meaningful Recurring Revenue BaseA 24% recurring revenue mix provides steadier cash flow and reduces top-line volatility versus pure project billing. That structural base improves predictability for staffing, supports higher lifetime client value as platforms scale, and aids margin recovery as subscription penetration grows.
Platform-enabled Productivity GainsAcceleration to proprietary AI delivery platforms is a structural shift increasing consultant productivity and lowering delivery cost per engagement. Early ~500bps margin uplift indicates scalable operating leverage potential as platform adoption broadens and fixed delivery costs are absorbed.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue DeclineAn 11% year-over-year revenue drop indicates persistent demand weakness or lost project volume across core segments. Over several months this shrinks scale economies, pressures utilization and pricing power, and raises the bar for execution to restore prior growth trends.
Margin Compression Vs. Prior YearsMaterial margin erosion from prior years reflects cost mix shifts, weaker revenue leverage, and transition costs. Lower sustainable margins reduce ability to self-fund investments, amplify earnings sensitivity to revenue swings, and lengthen the time needed to rebuild profitability.
Cash Flow Stress And Elevated DSOQuarterly cash decline and higher DSO signal working-capital strain that constrains near-term reinvestment and increases liquidity risk. Over the next few months, receivables timing or collections issues could limit ability to execute platform rollouts or sustain shareholder returns without tapping financing.
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HCKT FAQ
What was The Hackett Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Hackett Group lowest stock price was $9.15 and its highest was $26.09 in the past 12 months.
What is The Hackett Group’s market cap?
The Hackett Group’s market cap is $271.28M.
When is The Hackett Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Hackett Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were The Hackett Group’s earnings last quarter?
The Hackett Group released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.347 by -$0.007.
Is The Hackett Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Hackett Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Hackett Group pay dividends?
The Hackett Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.41%. See more information on The Hackett Group dividends here
What is The Hackett Group’s EPS estimate?
The Hackett Group’s EPS estimate is 0.34.
How many shares outstanding does The Hackett Group have?
The Hackett Group has 25,188,887 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Hackett Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Hackett Group reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.347. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -26.494%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Hackett Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HCKT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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The Hackett Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.67 (26.55% Upside)
$17.67 (26.55% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 318.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-27.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Hackett Group
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced view: meaningful near-term headwinds including an 11% year-over-year revenue decline, margin compression, materially lower quarter-end cash and increased DSO, and ongoing transition-related charges. Offsetting these challenges are clear strategic positives — accelerated migration to proprietary AI platforms with early productivity/margin gains (notably ~500 bps uplift in U.S. SBT project margins), strong SAP growth (+21% YoY), recurring revenue representing 24% of sales, new large OneStream wins, an IBM go-to-market collaboration, share repurchases and maintained dividend. Management provided concrete Q2 guidance and expects sequential margin and revenue improvement with an anticipated Q3 inflection where adjusted EPS should exceed prior-year levels assuming flat revenues. Overall, risks and short-term financial pressures are balanced by credible strategic progress and a pathway to improved margins and growth as platform adoption scales.View all HCKT earnings summariesHCKT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.67
▲(26.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
12.44% Insiders
25.58% Mutual Funds
26.04% Other Institutional Investors
21.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors