The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT) Issues Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT) updated its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.340-0.360 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.360. The company issued revenue guidance of $70.5 million-$72.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $73.2 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings cut The Hackett Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $27.00 price target on shares of The Hackett Group in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Roth Mkm set a $24.00 price objective on shares of The Hackett Group in a research report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $25.50.

The Hackett Group Stock Performance

Shares of HCKT stock opened at $13.83 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 1.88 and a current ratio of 1.88. The firm has a market capitalization of $375.22 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.03. The Hackett Group has a one year low of $13.54 and a one year high of $34.02. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $18.80 and a 200 day moving average price of $19.27.

The Hackett Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 20th will be paid a $0.12 dividend. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 20th. The Hackett Group’s payout ratio is currently 126.32%.

The Hackett Group News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting The Hackett Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — HCKT reported EPS of $0.40 (above consensus) and revenue around $75.7M, topping Street estimates and showing operating progress that drove the initial share gain. Hackett Group (HCKT) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability improved on several fronts — gross profit and operating profit expanded year‑over‑year, and net income rose meaningfully, supporting margin recovery narratives. Hackett Group (HCKT) Stock Falls on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — the board approved a $0.12 quarterly dividend (annualized yield roughly 3.5%), which can attract income‑oriented investors and provide some support to the share price.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management emphasized AI and digital transformation as strategic drivers on the earnings call, positioning the business to capture higher‑value consulting work over time — this is strategic upside but will take execution. The Hackett Group Inc (HCKT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Revenue Shifts and AI …
• Neutral Sentiment: Company press release framed Q4 as above guidance on revenue and adjusted EPS, but noted short‑term market uncertainty — management tone is cautious even with reported beats. The Hackett Group Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Soft Q1 2026 guidance — EPS guidance of $0.34–$0.36 (top end only in line with consensus) and revenue guidance $70.5M–$72.0M (below the Street) trimmed investor optimism and pressured the stock. Hackett Group shares jump on Q4 earnings beat, despite soft guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Cash‑flow and balance‑sheet notes were mixed — operating cash fell year‑over‑year and total liabilities rose materially, which raises near‑term financial risk even as profit metrics improved. Hackett Group (HCKT) Stock Falls on Q4 2025 Earnings

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Hackett Group

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Quadrant Capital Group LLC bought a new position in shares of The Hackett Group in the 4th quarter worth about $41,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its stake in The Hackett Group by 566.2% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 5,703 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $145,000 after acquiring an additional 4,847 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lifted its holdings in The Hackett Group by 7.8% in the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 9,773 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $248,000 after acquiring an additional 707 shares during the last quarter. Creative Planning acquired a new position in The Hackett Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $309,000. Finally, State of Wyoming boosted its stake in The Hackett Group by 15.9% in the second quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 12,816 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $326,000 after acquiring an additional 1,755 shares during the period. 78.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About The Hackett Group

The Hackett Group is a global strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, benchmarking and research. Leveraging a proprietary data repository and the Hackett Methodology®, the company helps organizations optimize performance across enterprise functions. Its advisory services span digital transformation, process optimization and operational excellence, enabling clients to identify best practices, streamline workflows and achieve sustainable cost savings.

Through detailed benchmarking studies and industry research, The Hackett Group delivers actionable insights into finance, procurement, human resources, information technology and supply chain management.