FTI Consulting’s diversified consulting model delivered total shareholder returns that outpaced the broader professional services industry in 2025. The firm repurchased $150 million of common stock during the fourth quarter, representing approximately 1.8% of its market capitalization at the time of authorization. With a cash balance of $425 million and undrawn revolver capacity of $600 million as of September 30, 2025, FTI maintains ample liquidity to support ongoing buybacks and targeted investments. Management projects modest single-digit earnings growth in fiscal 2026, driven by sustained demand in its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment and incremental contributions from recent acquisitions in strategic communications and economic consulting.

On January 13, 2026, FTI Consulting announced the appointment of Jason Smolanoff as Senior Managing Director in its Cybersecurity practice within Forensic and Litigation Consulting. Mr. Smolanoff brings over 25 years of information security experience, including leadership of Kroll’s Cyber Risk practice and prior service as an FBI Supervisory Special Agent overseeing cyber national security and financial crime squads. In his new role, he will drive expansion of incident response, digital forensics, program assessments and technical testing capabilities across FTI’s global platform of 8,100 employees in 32 countries. His recruitment underscores FTI’s commitment to bolstering high-margin service lines that accounted for more than 45% of the firm’s $3.70 billion in revenues in fiscal 2024.