The Hackett Group Reports Q3 2026 Growth Driven by AI Platform Transition
The Hackett Group (HCKT) reported third-quarter revenue before reimbursements of $68.9 million, achieving sequential growth despite a reduction in available billable days. Adjusted diluted earnings per share reached the high end of guidance at $0.39, reflecting year-over-year improvement. The company's adjusted gross margin rose to 44.9%, bolstered by resource alignment and increased productivity from its platform-enabled delivery model. Strategic shifts toward artificial intelligence are driving revenue trends, with Global S&BT revenue increasing by 3% as clients seek to quantify AI ROI. While Oracle Solutions revenue grew due to AIX platform adoption, SAP Solutions saw a 6% sequential decline. Management noted that while macroeconomic concerns and client scrutiny regarding AI return on investment have elongated decision-making cycles, the company is successfully transitioning toward higher-margin, platform-centric delivery.
Topics: adjusted EPS AI adoption gross margin Oracle solutions revenue growth SAP solutions