HCKT
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The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) closed at $13.49 as of 2026-05-01, trading 37.1% below its 200-week moving average of $21.44. This places HCKT in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -39.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 27, HCKT is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.03 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1409 weeks of data, HCKT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 32 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -16.6%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $340 million, HCKT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.8%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 14.1%. The stock trades at 5.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.6% over the past three years.
Over the past 27 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HCKT would have grown to $63, compared to $886 for the S&P 500. HCKT has returned -1.7% annualized vs 8.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -15.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: HCKT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HCKT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying HCKT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -14.9% after 12 months (median -10.0%), compared to +5.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 18% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +8.5% vs +21.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HCKT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HCKT has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +-16.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1999 | Nov 1999 | 17 | 54.4% | -16.3% | -20.9% |
| Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 | 1 | 10.0% | -64.0% | -14.0% |
| Apr 2000 | Jan 2004 | 196 | 89.0% | -75.6% | -0.9% |
| Jan 2004 | Feb 2004 | 2 | 3.4% | -30.9% | +175.1% |
| Jul 2004 | Aug 2004 | 8 | 20.2% | -23.1% | +239.8% |
| Oct 2004 | Nov 2005 | 58 | 27.6% | -18.2% | +278.6% |
| Jun 2006 | Nov 2007 | 77 | 43.1% | -17.4% | +321.3% |
| Jan 2008 | Mar 2008 | 12 | 16.3% | -36.1% | +328.4% |
| Apr 2008 | May 2008 | 3 | 1.7% | -46.8% | +345.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Aug 2010 | 95 | 55.0% | -20.7% | +336.7% |
| Aug 2011 | Sep 2011 | 2 | 4.7% | +9.0% | +420.5% |
| Nov 2011 | Dec 2011 | 3 | 10.6% | +6.3% | +459.6% |
| Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | 4 | 8.6% | +85.1% | +442.6% |
| Apr 2019 | May 2019 | 3 | 2.5% | -4.0% | +3.3% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 | 1 | 0.9% | -17.6% | -0.4% |
| Nov 2019 | Dec 2019 | 7 | 3.9% | -2.6% | +2.1% |
| Jan 2020 | Feb 2021 | 56 | 36.8% | -9.9% | -0.1% |
| Aug 2025 | Ongoing | 39+ | 42.6% | Ongoing | -33.4% |
| Average | 32 | — | +-16.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HCKT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, The Hackett Group, Inc. (HCKT) is trading 37.1% below its 200-week moving average of $21.44. The current price is $13.49.
What is HCKT's 200-week moving average price?
The Hackett Group, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $21.44 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when HCKT drops below its 200-week moving average?
HCKT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -16.6%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 32 weeks on average.
Is HCKT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HCKT as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 27 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 9.8%. Return on equity is 14.1%. Price-to-book is 5.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HCKT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27 years, $100 invested in HCKT would have grown to $63, compared to $886 for the S&P 500. That's -1.7% annualized vs 8.4% for the index. HCKT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HCKT pay a dividend?
Yes. The Hackett Group, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 356.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01