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Mar 31

FTI Consulting Q1 2025 Earnings Report

FTI Consulting reported a year-over-year decline in revenue and net income, impacted by restructuring charges.

Key Takeaways

FTI Consulting's Q1 2025 performance reflected a modest decline in revenue and earnings, largely due to special charges from workforce realignment. Despite this, Adjusted EPS increased slightly year-over-year, supported by lower SG&A and strong performance in Forensic & Litigation and Strategic Communications segments.

Revenue declined 3% YoY due to lower demand in Corporate Finance and Economic Consulting.

Adjusted EPS rose to $2.29 despite a $25.3M special charge.

Net income fell to $61.8M, down from $80.0M YoY.

The company expanded its stock repurchase authorization by $400M.

Total Revenue
$898M
Previous year: $929M
-3.3%
EPS
$2.29
Previous year: $2.23
+2.7%
Billable Headcount
6.3K
Cash and Equivalents
$151M
Previous year: $244M
-38.1%
Total Assets
$3.35B
Previous year: $3.32B
+0.7%

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Forward Guidance

No specific financial guidance issued, but cost-saving initiatives are expected to contribute positively to future profitability.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted EPS improved despite special charges.
  • Forensic & Litigation and Strategic Communications segments posted revenue growth.
  • Higher realized bill rates in several segments.
  • SG&A and direct costs were lower YoY.
  • Annualized cost savings of $85M expected from recent layoffs.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue and net income declined YoY.
  • Special charge of $25.3M impacted profitability.
  • Economic Consulting and Corporate Finance saw reduced demand.
  • Free cash flow turned negative due to loan issuances and compensation payouts.
  • Cash position declined significantly from previous quarter.