The Hackett Group, Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Recap

The Hackett Group reported third-quarter revenue of $68.9 million and adjusted EPS of $0.39, with both at the midpoint or better relative to its guidance. The stock rose 1.8% after earnings, a modest reaction as investors weigh improving margins against the company’s still-forward-looking AI growth and profitability case.

Key Takeaways

• Revenue was $68.9 million; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.39, at the midpoint of revenue guidance and the high end of EPS guidance.
• Revenue grew sequentially despite fewer available days. Adjusted EPS increased both sequentially and year over year.
• Adjusted gross margin improved 80 basis points sequentially and 230 basis points year over year; management expects significant sequential and year-over-year improvement in Q4.
• Management said XT and AIX are beginning to improve sales and delivery productivity, but characterized the financial benefits as early evidence and expects greater operating leverage and margin expansion as adoption scales.
• Clients are shifting toward transformation-led AI initiatives tied to measurable value, which management says fits Hackett’s expertise; the call excerpt provides no specific Q4 revenue or EPS guidance figures.