The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) to Distribute Quarterly Dividend of $0.12 on October 2nd

The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCKT) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, August 4th. Investors of record on Friday, September 18th will be paid a dividend of 0.12 per share by the business services provider on Friday, October 2nd. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 18th.

The Hackett Group has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 1 years. The Hackett Group has a dividend payout ratio of 26.2% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect The Hackett Group to earn $1.41 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.48 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 34.0%.

The Hackett Group Trading Up 1.9%

Shares of HCKT stock opened at $11.51 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $289.94 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.71, a PEG ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a current ratio of 1.88, a quick ratio of 1.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $10.67 and a 200 day moving average price of $12.76. The Hackett Group has a twelve month low of $9.15 and a twelve month high of $21.40.

The Hackett Group (NASDAQ:HCKT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The business services provider reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.34. The company had revenue of $69.33 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $68.80 million. The Hackett Group had a net margin of 5.86% and a return on equity of 33.62%. The Hackett Group has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.370-0.390 EPS. Research analysts forecast that The Hackett Group will post 1.23 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key The Hackett Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting The Hackett Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management expects third-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.37-$0.39, broadly in line with the $0.38 analyst consensus. The company said AI-platform wins are beginning to ramp, providing a potential growth catalyst. Hackett projects Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.37-$0.39 as AI platform wins ramp
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter GAAP EPS rose to $0.18 from $0.06 year over year, while net income increased to $4.4 million from $1.7 million. Operating cash flow was solid at $15.2 million, supporting the company’s capital-return profile. The Hackett Group Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, payable October 2 to shareholders of record September 18. The dividend offers income support and represents an annualized yield of approximately 4.6%. The Hackett Group Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Adjusted second-quarter EPS of $0.34 met estimates, and revenue of $69.3 million slightly exceeded the $68.8 million consensus. However, adjusted EPS declined from $0.38 a year earlier. Hackett Group Meets Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter total revenue fell to $69.3 million from $78.9 million year over year. Third-quarter revenue guidance of $68 million-$70 million is also below the $73 million analyst consensus, raising concerns about near-term demand and growth. Hackett Group Q2 revenue falls to $69.3 million

The Hackett Group Company Profile

The Hackett Group is a global strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, benchmarking and research. Leveraging a proprietary data repository and the Hackett Methodology®, the company helps organizations optimize performance across enterprise functions. Its advisory services span digital transformation, process optimization and operational excellence, enabling clients to identify best practices, streamline workflows and achieve sustainable cost savings.

Through detailed benchmarking studies and industry research, The Hackett Group delivers actionable insights into finance, procurement, human resources, information technology and supply chain management.