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Hackett Group (HCKT) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Hackett Group gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 5, 2026. Of 4 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (50%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.6% against the guided midpoint.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (0 above, 2 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $68.0M–$70.0M (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $68.0M–$70.0M (Aug 4, 2026) | $69.8M | within the range | +1.1% |
| Q2 2026 | $68.5M–$70.0M (May 5, 2026) | $69.3M | within the range | +0.1% |
GAAP tax rate
Met or beat 0 of 2 periods (2 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | 26.5% (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | 26.5% (Aug 4, 2026) | 43.8% | above the range | +17.3 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 26.6% (May 5, 2026) | 32.2% | above the range | +5.6 pts |
Operating cash flow
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $15.0M–$20.0M (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $0.39 (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $0.37 (Aug 4, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $0.33 (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Hackett Group, Q3 2026: revenue $69.8M (-4% year over year), operating margin 10.7%, net earnings $3.6M, operating cash flow $1.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Hackett Group beat its guidance?
Hackett Group gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 5, 2026. Of 4 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (50%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.6% against the guided midpoint.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.