The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
HCKT price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedHCKT is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $11.30
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $9.22–$20.58
- Market cap
- $281M
- From 52-week high
- -45.1%
- Shares outstanding
- 24.9M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #22 of 181
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
The Hackett Group, Inc. is a consulting firm that provides advisory services and digital transformation solutions to large enterprises across various industries. The company operates globally, serving clients in North America, Europe, and other international markets.
HCKT currently ranks #22 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $281M
- P/E (trailing)
- 8x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $287M
- Net margin
- 5.9%
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.33
- Gross margin
- 40.0%
- Debt / equity
- 1.22
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- -2.9%
- Shares outstanding
- 24.9M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- D
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Undervalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 57 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $10.91
- 200-day average
- $12.69
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price between the averages
- Momentum score
- 77 · grade B
- Positive weeks (of 12)
- 3
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $0.48 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 4.25%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 1
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-09-18
- Last payment date
- 2026-10-02
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-03 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 4 beat, 2 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▼ miss (-18.5%)
2026-03 ▼ miss (-2.9%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+2.6%)
2025-09 ▬ met (0.0%)
2025-06 ▬ met (0.0%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+2.5%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+13.7%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+7.5%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 3 buy · 0 hold · 0 sell (3 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $16.7
- Target vs last price
- +47.8%
What our data shows for HCKT
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for HCKT, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $9.22–$20.58.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 57.
- 3 of the last 12 weekly snapshots showed positive price momentum.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for HCKT
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent HCKT news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for HCKT is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- The Hackett Group Inc's Dividend Analysis (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-18)
TickrTrends take: The Hackett Group Inc operates in the Technology sector where TickrTrends currently derives an Undervalued verdict for HCKT. Dividend activity can signal management confidence in cash generation and sustainability, which are key metrics that factor into valuation assessments, particularly for investors seeking income alongside potential capital appreciation. Given the current Undervalued rating, dividend-related developments warrant monitoring to confirm whether the company's cash position supports both shareholder returns and growth investments.
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' momentum indicator for HCKT upgraded to a B rating this week, moving from no previous rating. With a current valuation verdict of Undervalued, the stock's derived indicators show improved momentum characteristics that may reflect strengthening price or volume trends within the Technology sector. This change suggests a shift toward more positive technical signals for the company.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-05 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for HCKT show a shift in relative valuation positioning this week. The stock's sector discount rank declined from 31 to 36, indicating it has moved down in the ranking of Technology sector companies by valuation discount. Despite this movement, HCKT maintains an undervalued assessment according to current valuation metrics.
- 2026-09-28 — HCKT's sector discount rank improved this week, moving from #36 to #31 among Technology sector companies, indicating a modest strengthening of its relative valuation position. The stock maintains an undervalued assessment based on TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is HCKT stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), HCKT is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is HCKT's TickrTrends verdict?
HCKT's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does HCKT compare to other Technology stocks?
HCKT ranks #22 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is HCKT overbought or oversold?
HCKT's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does HCKT pay a dividend?
Yes. HCKT paid $0.48 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 4.25% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 1 consecutive year. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-18.
When does HCKT report earnings next?
HCKT's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-03 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does HCKT usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters HCKT beat the consensus estimate 4 times and missed 2 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about HCKT?
Of 3 analysts covering HCKT, 3 rate it a buy, 0 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $16.7 (+47.8% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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