NASDAQ$HCKT
The Hackett Group Inc · Q3 2024 earnings
Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
The Hackett Group announced third quarter results, exceeding revenue and earnings per share guidance and acquiring LeewayHertz.
The Hackett Group reported solid operating results for Q3 2024, exceeding revenue and EPS guidance. The company's strategic move to acquire LeewayHertz, a Gen AI consulting and implementation firm, positions them to capitalize on the rapidly emerging Gen AI sector.
- Total revenue reached $79.8 million, with revenue before reimbursements at $77.9 million, surpassing the high end of guidance.
- GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.31, compared to $0.34 in Q3 2023, impacted by non-cash stock compensation expenses.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, was $0.43, exceeding the high end of guidance, compared to $0.41 in Q3 2023.
- The Board of Directors approved an additional $20.0 million for the share repurchase program, increasing authorization to $31.1 million, and declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.11 per share.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Hackett · Revenue · Quarterly
$79.8M
Forward guidance
The Company estimates total revenue before reimbursements for the fourth quarter of 2024 will be in the range of $73.5 million to $75.0 million. The Company estimates adjusted diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2024 to be in the range of $0.41 and $0.43, which assumes a GAAP effective tax rate of 27.6%.
Tailwinds
- Total revenue before reimbursements for Q4 2024 is estimated between $73.5 million and $75.0 million.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q4 2024 are projected to be between $0.41 and $0.43.
- Guidance assumes a GAAP effective tax rate of 27.6%.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2024
+0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
32 / 64 earnings
Positive
+18.6%
Q3 2014
Best reaction
-29.0%
Q1 2026
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -29.0% | -25.3% | -21.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +10.0% | -6.1% | -4.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.1% | +4.4% | +10.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -8.0% | -1.6% | -3.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.7% | -4.5% | -9.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +18.2% | +28.2% | +32.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +2.1% | +0.9% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.4% | -1.9% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +7.2% | +4.5% | +4.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -7.9% | -7.1% | -3.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.9% | +2.5% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.9% | +0.6% | +11.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | -14.5% | -14.1% | -19.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.1% | +5.0% | +8.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.1% | +3.2% | -8.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -10.1% | -10.9% | -16.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.3% | +7.3% | +16.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.4% | +1.6% | -3.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.5% | +5.8% | +16.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.8% | +2.8% | +5.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +11.3% | +5.8% | +9.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | +12.8% | +12.2% | +12.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.0% | -1.0% | -10.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -14.9% | -6.3% | -4.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | +15.0% | +9.5% | -31.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -12.7% | -12.5% | -13.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.8% | +1.9% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | +4.8% | +2.7% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | -13.2% | -14.4% | -15.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | -11.1% | -16.1% | -23.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.0% | +4.4% | +8.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.4% | -2.8% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +12.9% | +12.6% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.5% | +2.3% | +6.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | -12.8% | -15.9% | -13.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | -21.0% | -22.7% | -24.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | +18.3% | +20.3% | +14.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.5% | +4.2% | +11.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +14.0% | +10.3% | +15.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -11.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +15.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +14.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +15.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +14.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +18.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -10.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +14.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -19.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -9.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +12.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -8.2% | — | — |
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