FTI Consulting Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

FTI Consulting reported Q3 2024 revenues of $926.0 million, up 3.7% from $893.3 million in the prior year quarter. Net income decreased to $66.5 million from $83.3 million, with EPS falling 21% to $1.85. The revenue growth was driven by higher demand in Economic Consulting and Technology segments, offset by lower demand in Corporate Finance & Restructuring. The company updated its full year 2024 guidance, now expecting revenues between $3.700-3.750 billion and EPS between $7.90-8.35. Cash position improved significantly with cash and cash equivalents of $386.3 million, compared to $201.1 million year-over-year.

Positive

• Revenue increased 3.7% YoY to $926.0 million
• Economic Consulting segment revenues grew 14.5% to $222.0 million
• Technology segment revenues increased 11.7% to $110.4 million
• Net cash from operations doubled to $219.4 million
• Cash position strengthened to $386.3 million from $201.1 million YoY

Negative

• Net income declined to $66.5 million from $83.3 million YoY
• EPS decreased 21% to $1.85 from $2.34 YoY
• Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment revenues fell 1.7%
• Adjusted EBITDA margin declined to 11.1% from 13.3% YoY
• Lowered full-year 2024 EPS guidance to $7.90-8.35 from $8.10-8.60

Insights

Financial Analyst

FTI Consulting's Q3 results present a mixed picture. While revenues grew 3.7% to $926.0 million, EPS declined 21% to $1.85. The most concerning aspects are the reduced profitability metrics - Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted from 13.3% to 11.1% and net income dropped from $83.3 million to $66.5 million.

The company's core Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment saw revenue decline 1.7%, while Economic Consulting grew 14.5%. The guidance revision downward for both revenue and EPS indicates near-term headwinds. However, strong cash position of $386.3 million and robust operating cash flow of $219.4 million provide financial flexibility.

Market Research Analyst

The earnings reveal shifting market dynamics in professional services. Strong performance in M&A-related antitrust services and technology solutions contrasts with weakness in restructuring and transformation services. This suggests a transition in market demand from restructuring to strategic advisory services.

The 14.1% increase in Technology segment headcount and 3.2% growth in Economic Consulting staff indicates strategic investment in growth areas. However, margin pressure across segments and reduced guidance suggest competitive pricing environment and rising operational costs could impact profitability in the near term.

10/24/2024 - 07:30 AM

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

• Third Quarter 2024 Revenues of $926.0 Million, Up 4% Compared to $893.3 Million in Prior Year Quarter
• Third Quarter 2024 EPS of $1.85, Down 21% Compared to $2.34 in Prior Year Quarter
• Company Updates Revenue and EPS Guidance Ranges for Full Year 2024
  

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third quarter 2024 revenues of $926.0 million increased $32.8 million, or 3.7%, compared to revenues of $893.3 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand and realized bill rates in the Economic Consulting segment and higher demand in the Technology segment, which was partially offset by lower demand and realized bill rates in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment. Net income of $66.5 million compared to $83.3 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease in net income was primarily due to an increase in compensation and selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses and a foreign currency (“FX”) remeasurement loss compared to a gain in the prior year quarter, which more than offset the increase in revenues compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of $102.9 million, or 11.1% of revenues, compared to $118.7 million, or 13.3% of revenues, in the prior year quarter. Third quarter 2024 earnings per diluted share (“EPS”) of $1.85 compared to $2.34 in the prior year quarter.

Steven H. Gunby, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting, commented, "Though this is the third highest quarterly revenues we’ve ever had, the revenue this quarter fell below last quarter and our expectations. This shortfall was driven by a combination of market conditions and a few idiosyncratic factors. As we’ve talked about a number of times, though there are lots of factors that can cause quarterly variations in our business, long-term success in professional services is driven almost entirely by strengthening your positions around the world and your ability to attract, retain and develop A+ talent. Our ongoing progress in these areas continues to leave me excited about the powerful multiyear growth trajectory this company is on."

Cash Position and Capital Allocation

Net cash provided by operating activities of $219.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $106.7 million for the prior year quarter. The year-over-year increase in net cash provided by operating activities was largely due to an increase in cash collections.

Cash and cash equivalents of $386.3 million at September 30, 2024 compared to $201.1 million at September 30, 2023 and $226.4 million at June 30, 2024. Total debt, net of cash and short-term investments, of ($386.3) million at September 30, 2024 compared to $59.4 million at September 30, 2023 and ($166.4) million at June 30, 2024. The sequential decrease in total debt, net of cash and short-term investments, was primarily due to an increase in net cash provided by operating activities.

There were no share repurchases during the quarter ended September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, approximately $460.7 million remained available for common stock repurchases under the Company’s stock repurchase program.

Third Quarter 2024 Segment Results

Corporate Finance & Restructuring
Revenues in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment decreased $6.0 million, or 1.7%, to $341.5 million in the quarter compared to $347.6 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to lower demand for business transformation & strategy services, which more than offset an increase in demand for transactions services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $57.9 million, or 17.0% of segment revenues, compared to $68.1 million, or 19.6% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to lower revenues and higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

Forensic and Litigation Consulting
Revenues in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment increased $2.6 million, or 1.6%, to $168.8 million in the quarter compared to $166.1 million in the prior year quarter. Acquisition-related revenues contributed $1.9 million in the quarter. Excluding acquisition-related revenues, the increase in revenues was primarily due to higher construction solutions and disputes revenues, which was partially offset by lower data & analytics and investigations revenues. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $20.0 million, or 11.8% of segment revenues, compared to $21.5 million, or 12.9% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher compensation and SG&A expenses, which more than offset the increase in revenues compared to the prior year quarter.

Economic Consulting
Revenues in the Economic Consulting segment increased $28.2 million, or 14.5%, to $222.0 million in the quarter compared to $193.9 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for merger and acquisition (“M&A”)-related antitrust services, which was partially offset by lower demand for non-M&A-related antitrust services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $35.2 million, or 15.9% of segment revenues, compared to $27.8 million, or 14.3% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation, which includes the impact of a 3.2% increase in billable headcount, compared to the prior year quarter.

Technology
Revenues in the Technology segment increased $11.5 million, or 11.7%, to $110.4 million in the quarter compared to $98.9 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to an increase in demand for M&A-related “second request,” litigation, and information governance, privacy & security services, which was partially offset by lower demand for investigations services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $16.5 million, or 14.9% of segment revenues, compared to $14.9 million, or 15.0% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation, which includes the impact of a 14.1% increase in billable headcount, as well as an increase in SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

Strategic Communications
Revenues in the Strategic Communications segment decreased $3.5 million, or 4.1%, to $83.3 million in the quarter compared to $86.8 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding the estimated positive impact of FX, revenues decreased $4.4 million or 5.1%. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to a $3.1 million decline in pass-through revenues. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $12.1 million, or 14.6% of segment revenues, compared to $13.5 million, or 15.5% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to lower revenues and higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

2024 Guidance
The Company is updating its full year 2024 guidance ranges for revenues and EPS. The Company now estimates that revenues for full year 2024 will range between $3.700 billion and $3.750 billion, which compares to the prior range of between $3.700 billion and $3.790 billion. The Company now estimates EPS for full year 2024 will range between $7.90 and $8.35, which compares to the prior range of between $8.10 and $8.60. The Company does not currently expect Adjusted EPS to differ from EPS.

Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call
FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss third quarter 2024 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The call can be accessed live and will be available for replay over the internet for 90 days by logging onto the Company’s investor relations website here.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In the accompanying analysis of financial information, we sometimes use information derived from consolidated and segment financial information that may not be presented in our financial statements or prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). Certain of these financial measures are considered not in conformity with GAAP ("non-GAAP financial measures") under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules. Specifically, we have referred to the following non-GAAP financial measures:

• Total Segment Operating Income
• Adjusted EBITDA
• Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA
• Adjusted EBITDA Margin
• Adjusted Net Income
• Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share

We have included the definitions of Segment Operating Income and Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which are GAAP financial measures, below in order to more fully define the components of certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release. We define Segment Operating Income as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income. We define Total Segment Operating Income, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the total of Segment Operating Income for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We use Segment Operating Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a segment’s share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a basis to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it reflects current core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment’s ability to generate cash.

We define Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the total of Adjusted Segment EBITDA for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We define Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, gain or loss on sale of a business and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends. In addition, EBITDA is a common alternative measure of operating performance used by many of our competitors. It is used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results with the operating results of other companies. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues.

We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as net income and EPS, respectively, excluding the impact of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, losses on early extinguishment of debt, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes and the gain or loss on sale of a business. We use Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted EPS. Management uses Adjusted EPS to assess total Company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with an additional understanding of our business operating results, including underlying trends.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable with other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

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FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

FTI CONSULTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except per share amounts)
		September 30,				December 31,
		2024				2023
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	386,344			$	303,222
Accounts receivable, net			1,184,475				1,102,142
Current portion of notes receivable			44,836				30,997
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			100,318				119,092
Total current assets			1,715,973				1,555,453
Property and equipment, net			150,379				159,662
Operating lease assets			206,945				208,910
Goodwill			1,240,280				1,234,569
Intangible assets, net			17,523				18,285
Notes receivable, net			108,450				75,431
Other assets			77,630				73,568
Total assets		$	3,517,180			$	3,325,878
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other		$	201,806			$	223,758
Accrued compensation			556,606				601,074
Billings in excess of services provided			64,764				67,937
Total current liabilities			823,176				892,769
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities			216,992				223,774
Deferred income taxes			138,562				140,976
Other liabilities			86,251				86,939
Total liabilities			1,264,981				1,344,458
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 5,000; none outstanding			—				—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized — 75,000; shares issued and outstanding — 35,949 (2024) and 35,521 (2023)			360				355
Additional paid-in capital			41,555				16,760
Retained earnings			2,345,143				2,114,765
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(134,859	)			(150,460	)
Total stockholders’ equity			2,252,199				1,981,420
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	3,517,180			$	3,325,878

FTI CONSULTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands, except per share data)
	Three Months Ended September 30,
		2024				2023
	(Unaudited)
Revenues	$	926,019			$	893,261
Operating expenses
Direct cost of revenues		628,079				598,804
Selling, general and administrative expenses		205,995				186,088
Amortization of intangible assets		1,053				1,340
		835,127				786,232
Operating income		90,892				107,029
Other income (expense)
Interest income and other		(909	)			5,147
Interest expense		(1,197	)			(4,474	)
		(2,106	)			673
Income before income tax provision		88,786				107,702
Income tax provision		22,320				24,385
Net income	$	66,466			$	83,317
Earnings per common share ― basic	$	1.88			$	2.44
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic		35,315				34,128
Earnings per common share ― diluted	$	1.85			$	2.34
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted		35,892				35,656
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $—	$	28,752			$	(18,228	)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		28,752				(18,228	)
Comprehensive income	$	95,218			$	65,089

FTI CONSULTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands, except per share data)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2024				2023
	(Unaudited)
Revenues	$	2,803,728			$	2,564,558
Operating expenses
Direct cost of revenues		1,891,862				1,740,407
Selling, general and administrative expenses		614,100				556,672
Amortization of intangible assets		3,149				4,939
		2,509,111				2,302,018
Operating income		294,617				262,540
Other income (expense)
Interest income and other		2,581				3,221
Interest expense		(6,235	)			(10,435	)
		(3,654	)			(7,214	)
Income before income tax provision		290,963				255,326
Income tax provision		60,585				62,067
Net income	$	230,378			$	193,259
Earnings per common share ― basic	$	6.55			$	5.75
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― basic		35,172				33,599
Earnings per common share ― diluted	$	6.43			$	5.43
Weighted average common shares outstanding ― diluted		35,842				35,599
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $—	$	15,601			$	(1,982	)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		15,601				(1,982	)
Comprehensive income	$	245,979			$	191,277

FTI CONSULTING, INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance & Restructuring			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting			Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																					$	66,466
Interest income and other																						909
Interest expense																						1,197
Income tax provision																						22,320
Operating income		$	54,503		$	18,118		$	33,880		$	12,524		$	11,188		$	(39,321	)		$	90,892
Depreciation and amortization			2,631			1,644			1,364			3,941			897			526				11,003
Amortization of intangible assets			785			229			—			—			39			—				1,053
Adjusted EBITDA		$	57,919		$	19,991		$	35,244		$	16,465		$	12,124		$	(38,795	)		$	102,948

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance & Restructuring			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting			Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																					$	230,378
Interest income and other																						(2,581	)
Interest expense																						6,235
Income tax provision																						60,585
Operating income		$	189,615		$	63,185		$	89,697		$	40,600		$	33,256		$	(121,736	)		$	294,617
Depreciation and amortization			7,664			4,900			3,993			11,376			2,697			1,546				32,176
Amortization of intangible assets			2,332			609			—			—			208			—				3,149
Adjusted EBITDA		$	199,611		$	68,694		$	93,690		$	51,976		$	36,161		$	(120,190	)		$	329,942

FTI CONSULTING, INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance & Restructuring			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting			Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																					$	83,317
Interest income and other																						(5,147	)
Interest expense																						4,474
Income tax provision																						24,385
Operating income		$	64,633		$	19,708		$	26,293		$	11,481		$	12,503		$	(27,589	)		$	107,029
Depreciation and amortization			2,414			1,548			1,463			3,392			882			680				10,379
Amortization of intangible assets			1,047			224			—			—			69			—				1,340
Adjusted EBITDA		$	68,094		$	21,480		$	27,756		$	14,873		$	13,454		$	(26,909	)		$	118,748
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)		Corporate Finance & Restructuring			Forensic and Litigation Consulting			Economic Consulting			Technology			Strategic Communications			Unallocated Corporate				Total
Net income																					$	193,259
Interest income and other																						(3,221	)
Interest expense																						10,435
Income tax provision																						62,067
Operating income		$	154,724		$	63,881		$	73,017		$	39,803		$	32,464		$	(101,349	)		$	262,540
Depreciation and amortization			6,657			4,349			4,455			10,523			2,570			1,372				29,926
Amortization of intangible assets			4,069			631			—			—			239			—				4,939
Adjusted EBITDA		$	165,450		$	68,861		$	77,472		$	50,326		$	35,273		$	(99,977	)		$	297,405

FTI CONSULTING, INC. OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
	Segment Revenues			Adjusted EBITDA				Adjusted EBITDA Margin			Utilization			Average Billable Rate			Revenue- Generating Headcount
	(in thousands)																(at period end)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	341,512		$	57,919			17.0	%		57	%		$	503		2,295
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		168,778			19,991			11.8	%		55	%		$	388		1,529
Economic Consulting		222,033			35,244			15.9	%		65	%		$	598		1,120
Technology (1)		110,404			16,465			14.9	%		N/M			N/M			718
Strategic Communications (1)		83,292			12,124			14.6	%		N/M			N/M			997
	$	926,019		$	141,743			15.3	%								6,659
Unallocated Corporate					(38,795	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	102,948			11.1	%
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	1,055,493		$	199,611			18.9	%		60	%		$	505		2,295
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		514,348			68,694			13.4	%		57	%		$	395		1,529
Economic Consulting		657,454			93,690			14.3	%		68	%		$	577		1,120
Technology (1)		326,992			51,976			15.9	%		N/M			N/M			718
Strategic Communications (1)		249,441			36,161			14.5	%		N/M			N/M			997
	$	2,803,728		$	450,132			16.1	%								6,659
Unallocated Corporate					(120,190	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	329,942			11.8	%
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	347,560		$	68,094			19.6	%		60	%		$	514		2,251
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		166,137			21,480			12.9	%		57	%		$	388		1,503
Economic Consulting		193,866			27,756			14.3	%		65	%		$	559		1,085
Technology (1)		98,860			14,873			15.0	%		N/M			N/M			629
Strategic Communications (1)		86,838			13,454			15.5	%		N/M			N/M			1,010
	$	893,261		$	145,657			16.3	%								6,478
Unallocated Corporate					(26,909	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	118,748			13.3	%
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
Corporate Finance & Restructuring	$	981,124		$	165,450			16.9	%		59	%		$	492		2,251
Forensic and Litigation Consulting		488,636			68,861			14.1	%		58	%		$	384		1,503
Economic Consulting		565,283			77,472			13.7	%		67	%		$	533		1,085
Technology (1)		286,922			50,326			17.5	%		N/M			N/M			629
Strategic Communications (1)		242,593			35,273			14.5	%		N/M			N/M			1,010
	$	2,564,558		$	397,382			15.5	%								6,478
Unallocated Corporate					(99,977	)
Adjusted EBITDA				$	297,405			11.6	%

N/M		Not meaningful
(1)		The majority of the Technology and Strategic Communications segments' revenues are not generated based on billable hours. Accordingly, utilization and average billable rate metrics are not presented as they are not meaningful as a segment-wide metric.

        
         

FTI CONSULTING, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2024				2023
	(Unaudited)
Operating activities
Net income	$	230,378			$	193,259
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		32,176				29,926
Amortization of intangible assets		3,149				4,939
Provision for expected credit losses		28,376				21,347
Share-based compensation		27,975				21,412
Deferred income taxes		(3,768	)			(4,602	)
Acquisition-related contingent consideration		(1,025	)			4,263
Amortization of debt issuance costs and other		710				1,722
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, billed and unbilled		(100,004	)			(333,713	)
Notes receivable		(45,589	)			(22,600	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(8,604	)			(3,252	)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other		(2,590	)			(8,895	)
Income taxes		(20,202	)			(347	)
Accrued compensation		(57,691	)			(65,394	)
Billings in excess of services provided		(3,509	)			3,410
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		79,782				(158,525	)
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment and other		(21,729	)			(43,224	)
Maturity of short-term investment		25,246				—
Purchase of short-term investment		—				(24,356	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		3,517				(67,580	)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving line of credit		600,000				725,000
Repayments under revolving line of credit		(600,000	)			(440,000	)
Repayment of convertible notes		—				(315,763	)
Purchase and retirement of common stock		—				(20,982	)
Share-based compensation tax withholdings		(16,593	)			(15,211	)
Proceeds on stock option exercises		10,614				1,208
Deposits and other		1,106				(1,332	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(4,873	)			(67,080	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		4,696				2,645
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		83,122				(290,540	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		303,222				491,688
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	386,344			$	201,148

FTI Consulting, Inc.
555 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20004
+1.202.312.9100

Investor & Media Contact:
Mollie Hawkes
+1.617.747.1791
mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com

FAQ

What was FTI Consulting's (FCN) revenue growth in Q3 2024?

FTI Consulting reported Q3 2024 revenues of $926.0 million, representing a 3.7% increase from $893.3 million in the prior year quarter.

How much did FTI Consulting's (FCN) EPS decline in Q3 2024?

FTI Consulting's EPS declined 21% to $1.85 in Q3 2024 compared to $2.34 in the prior year quarter.

What is FTI Consulting's (FCN) updated 2024 revenue guidance?

FTI Consulting updated its full year 2024 revenue guidance to range between $3.700 billion and $3.750 billion, down from the previous range of $3.700 billion to $3.790 billion.

How much cash does FTI Consulting (FCN) have as of Q3 2024?

FTI Consulting reported cash and cash equivalents of $386.3 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $201.1 million in the prior year.