Core Insights - The Hackett Group reported third quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting a continued pivot towards generative AI (Gen AI) and the launch of AI XPLR V4, which received positive feedback from partners [2][3][30] - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $73.1 million, down from $79.8 million in Q3 2024, with adjusted diluted earnings per share at $0.37 compared to $0.43 in the previous year [3][9] - The company plans to initiate a Dutch tender offer to repurchase up to $40 million of its common stock, with a range of $18.30 to $21.00 per share [3][11] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $73.1 million, a decrease of 8.4% year-over-year from $79.8 million in Q3 2024 [3] - Revenue before reimbursements was $72.2 million, down from $77.9 million in the same quarter last year [3] - GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.09, a significant decline from $0.31 in Q3 2024, impacted by non-cash compensation and restructuring costs [3][9] Business Developments - The launch of AI XPLR V4 in September 2025 is expected to enhance client engagement and accelerate growth in the Gen AI sector [2][30] - The company repurchased 1.1 million shares at an average price of $20.70, totaling $22.9 million, with $12.6 million remaining in the share repurchase program authorization [3][11] - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on January 9, 2026 [3] Future Outlook - The company estimates total revenue before reimbursements for Q4 2025 to be between $69.5 million and $71.0 million [9] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q4 2025 are projected to be in the range of $0.38 to $0.40 [9]