FTI Consulting Reports Revenue Growth in Q3 2026
The firm sees a 12.5% revenue increase in its Strategic Communications segment alongside record overall growth.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Corporate Finance
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FTI Consulting reported record companywide revenue of $1.013 billion for Q3 2026, supported by a 12.5% increase in its Strategic Communications segment. The segment reached $100.6 million in revenue during the third quarter of 2026.
Why it matters
The firm is currently implementing targeted headcount reductions and real estate consolidation to align staffing levels with current demand. This initiative includes a $46 million special charge designed to secure $80 million in annualized savings.
Strategic Communications segment revenue grew to $100.6 million in Q3 2026, marking a 12.5% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The division reported an adjusted EBITDA of $20.4 million with a 20.3% margin.
The players
FTI Consulting
A global business advisory firm that provides services related to corporate finance, strategic communications, and forensic investigations.
The details
Growth in the Strategic Communications segment was driven by high demand for corporate reputation and public affairs services. Despite this revenue gain, segment operating income fell to $14.1 million as the firm managed associated costs.
Timeline
Q3 2025: The Strategic Communications segment recorded $89.4 million in revenue.
Q3 2026: The Strategic Communications segment revenue reached $100.6 million.
Q4 2026: The company expects to incur an additional $7 million in special charges.
Market Landscape
This earnings report follows the standard financial disclosure patterns required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act financial reporting requirements. The firm is positioning itself to maintain profitability in a competitive consulting market through disciplined cost-reduction and headcount alignment.
The firm is prioritizing internal cost restructuring which may lead to changes in corporate service availability for clients. Investors should monitor the impact of these cost-reduction measures on future profit margins.
The takeaway
Companies often pursue aggressive consolidation strategies like real estate reduction to protect margins during periods of economic volatility. Focusing on high-demand service segments remains a core strategy for maintaining long-term financial stability.
What happens next
The company anticipates reporting an additional $7 million in special charges during the fourth quarter of 2026.
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