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Why FCN Stock surged +4.88% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$191.77 +4.88% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $193.09

FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $4.98B
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As of 2026-11-03, FTI Consulting Inc. (NYSE: FCN) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $191.77 (+4.88% 1D, market cap $4.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, FCN ranks #200 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), FCN carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.5x, gross margin of 32.1%, and ROIC of 16.8%. By comparison, RHI (Robert Half Inc.) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 32.9x, ROIC 4.1%, cap $4.48B) and EXPO (Exponent Inc.) posts a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 35.1x, ROIC 28.6%, cap $3.82B). Among the 5-stock peer group, G leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while EXPO leads on capital efficiency (28.6% ROIC).

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Per FCN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000887936), FTI Consulting Inc. generated $3.79B in revenue (+2.4% YoY), $270.9M in net income, and $93.6M in free cash flow against $3.49B in total assets and $365.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 67/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.4% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw C · Rk B
Cash (10)Whales (15)SEC (14)Macro (15)CEO (13)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target
$235 Bull$200 Base$156 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FCN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (67/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY FCN SCORES 67/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (22% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±9% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+15/20 pts (22% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 99% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 79.1 (OVERBOUGHT (>70))

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 10.3% operating margin leave 10 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
59
Grade C$140.09+6.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
62
Grade C+$149.37+6.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
64
Grade C+$158.59+20.9% Next Q
Current
67
Grade C+$191.77+1.6% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, FCN faces multiple-compression risk if 18.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

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Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

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Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (-0.32% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 29.6% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($148.85) or 200D SMA ($159.92) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($199.54) toward Bear Floor ($155.64).

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Why FCN Stock surged +4.88% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN) surged +4.88% to $191.77, trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($129.12 – $191.77). Solid 32.1% gross margin (17% return on capital), mixed timing at 19x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($129.12 – $191.77) with RSI-14 at 79.1 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±9% around $191.77 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 32.1% gross margin and $93.6M annual free cash flow.
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FCN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +14.11%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $181.2H $191.8L $181.2C $191.8VOL 626.3K
RES: $199.9SUP: $113.8SMA50: $148.9SMA200: $159.9
$196.2$178.0$159.8$141.7$123.5RES $199.9SUP $113.8$191.82026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
11.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +2.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (FCN vs. RHI, EXPO, G, HURN)

Industry: Professional Services (48 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN) ranks #200 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #267 by equity capitalization ($4.98B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, G leads on earnings valuation at 11.8x trailing P/E, while EXPO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 28.6% ROIC and — gross margin. EXPO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 81/100 (A-) compared with FCN at 67/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
FCN ACTIVE
FTI Consulting Inc.
C+ 67/100 18.5x 32.1% 16.8% +4.88% $4.98B Benchmark Subject
RHI
Robert Half Inc.
B 74/100 32.9x 37.2% 4.1% +2.38% $4.48B /rhi-vs-fcn →
EXPO
Exponent Inc.
A- 81/100 35.1x — 28.6% +7.87% $3.82B /expo-vs-fcn →
G
Genpact Limited
A- 81/100 11.8x 36.0% 20.7% +2.27% $6.63B /g-vs-fcn →
HURN
Huron Consulting Group Inc.
B+ 78/100 29.2x — 14.2% +0.29% $3.09B /hurn-vs-fcn →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000887936 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN) reported GAAP revenue of $3.79B (+2.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.70B , and +8.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $270.9M, operating cash flow of $152.1M, and free cash flow of $93.6M (-74.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, FCN closed FY2025 with $3.49B in total assets against $365.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.10, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $3.79B $270.9M $152.1M $93.6M $3.49B $365.0M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $3.70B $280.1M $395.1M $359.7M $3.60B $0
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $3.49B $274.9M $224.5M $67.4M $4.19B $979.8M

3. FCN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FCN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, FTI Consulting Inc. (NYSE: FCN) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $191.77 (+4.88% 1D, market cap $4.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, FCN ranks #200 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FCN compare to RHI and EXPO in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Professional Services), FCN carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 18.5x, gross margin of 32.1%, and ROIC of 16.8%. By comparison, RHI (Robert Half Inc.) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 32.9x, ROIC 4.1%, cap $4.48B) and EXPO (Exponent Inc.) posts a A- grade (81/100 RQD, P/E 35.1x, ROIC 28.6%, cap $3.82B). Among the 5-stock peer group, G leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while EXPO leads on capital efficiency (28.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FCN?

Per FCN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000887936), FTI Consulting Inc. generated $3.79B in revenue (+2.4% YoY), $270.9M in net income, and $93.6M in free cash flow against $3.49B in total assets and $365.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FCN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FCN last traded at $191.77 (+4.88% on volume of 732,068 shares), positioning the stock +28.83% above its 50-day simple moving average ($148.85) and +19.92% above its 200-day simple moving average ($159.92). Across its 52-week range of $129.12 to $189.30, FCN sits at the 100.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 79.1 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.0% ($174.51 to $209.03).

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FCN — FTI Consulting Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 67/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $191.77 (+4.88% 1D, market capitalization $4.98B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (10/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 16.8%, gross margin of 32.1%, operating margin of 10.3%, and free cash flow yield of 1.87%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (15/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (15/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 0.87x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 4.10, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.21x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN) is a NYSE-listed company classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Professional Services industry,. Revenue is reported at $3.79B for FY 2025.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN) reported $3.79B in annual revenue (up from $3.70B in FY2024, +2.4% YoY) and $270.9M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($3.49B revenue, $274.9M net income) through FY2025, FCN scaled operating cash flow to $152.1M and free cash flow to $93.6M, backed by $3.49B in total assets against $365.0M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 67/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Free cash flow yield of 1.87% and institutional whale pillar of 15/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 10/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 15/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $129.12 – $189.30 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 18.5x trailing P/E and 11.6x EV/EBITDA against 10.3% operating margins and a 0.87x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Professional Services (Consumer Discretionary), FCN carries a macro regime beta of 0.87 and gross margin of 32.1%.

  • Key Question #1: Can FCN sustain or expand its 10.3% operating margin and 16.8% ROIC against Professional Services peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $3.79B and free cash flow of $93.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $365.0M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is FCN's 17.2x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.87x)?

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SI SiliconVal_Bull RQD DEBATE OPENER • Growth & Tech Investor 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $239.52 (+31.0%)
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Institutional accumulation (16/20) and a 0.87 beta with an Altman Z-Score of 4.1 point to a sturdy, lower-volatility setup.

Don't sleep on FCN's setup in Consumer Discretionary. Institutional accumulation (16/20) and a 0.87 beta with an Altman Z-Score of 4.1 point to a sturdy, lower-volatility setup.. Beta of 0.87 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (67/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — FCN's 14/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

SK SkepticalCFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Contrarian 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $148.10 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $182.84

A 1.87% FCF yield and FCF falling from $359.7M to $93.6M leave the valuation dependent on earnings growth the source does not confirm.

I respect the product at FTI Consulting Inc., but the stock at $182.84 is a different story. A 1.87% FCF yield and FCF falling from $359.7M to $93.6M leave the valuation dependent on earnings growth the source does not confirm.. FCF yield is 1.87% and RQD sits at 67/100 (C+) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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