Huron Consulting Group Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
Huron Consulting Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 24.1% and 9.3% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 25.3% per annum.
Key information
24.1%
Earnings growth rate
25.28%
EPS growth rate
| Professional Services earnings growth | 14.7% |
| Revenue growth rate | 9.3% |
| Future return on equity | n/a |
| Analyst coverage | Low |
| Last updated | 30 Jul 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Analysis Article • Jul 31
The Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) Second-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
Huron Consulting Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HURN ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong...Analysis Article • Oct 31
Analysts Are Updating Their Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) Estimates After Its Third-Quarter Results
Huron Consulting Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HURN ) defied analyst predictions to release its third-quarter results, which were...Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 26
Huron Consulting Group: Differentiated Consulting Platform With Upside Potential
Summary HURN's integrated consulting, Digital, and Managed Services platform supports deeper client relationships and broader cross-selling opportunities. Healthcare and Education are its core revenue base, while Commercial and recent acquisitions have the most growth potential. I also think AI should ultimately help strengthen HURN's offerings, although long-term disruption remains a tail risk worth monitoring. I believe HURN trades at a reasonable valuation. So, given their healthy business and prospects, I rate the stock a "Buy" at these levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 31
The Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) Second-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
Huron Consulting Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HURN ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong...
Narrative Update • Jul 23
HURN: Pullback Will Set Up Future Demand From Healthcare And Higher Education
The analyst price target for Huron Consulting Group has been revised from $165 to $155, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, growth, and margins, even as analysts highlight potential demand for Huron's digital, healthcare, and higher education consulting services following recent sector-driven share price volatility. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Huron Consulting Group highlights a mix of optimism about the business and caution around valuation, growth durability, and execution, especially after the recent sector-driven share price swings.
Narrative Update • Jul 09
HURN: Accenture-Linked Pullback Will Support Rebound In Consulting And Managed Services
Analysts have reset their fair value estimate for Huron Consulting Group from $240 to $215, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. The new estimate also incorporates recent research that highlights Huron's exposure to consulting and managed services, the pullback tied to Accenture, and expectations for its Digital business to rebound over time.
Narrative Update • Jun 25
HURN: Sector Pullback And Share Buybacks Will Support FY26 Upside
Analysts have reduced the fair value estimate for Huron Consulting Group from $205.50 to $184.25, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and lower future P/E assumptions. The research still points to a constructive outlook based on recent analysis highlighting confidence in Huron's consulting and managed services demand despite sector-related volatility.Narrative Update • Jun 06
HURN: Record Q1 And Healthcare Momentum Will Support FY26 Upside
Analysts have reiterated a $205.50 price target for Huron Consulting Group, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following recent Street research that includes an Outperform initiation. What's in the News Huron reported record Q1 2026 revenue before reimbursable expenses of US$444 million, up about 12% year over year, and nearly 22% growth in adjusted EBITDA, with strength across all segments and especially healthcare consulting and managed services.Narrative Update • May 23
HURN: Outperform Initiation And Aggressive Buybacks Will Support FY26 Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Huron Consulting Group to $205.50, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions informed by recent Street research, including a fresh Outperform initiation. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the Outperform initiation as support for the updated price target, suggesting current valuation assumptions align with their view of Huron Consulting Group's earnings power and P/E framework.Analysis Article • May 12
Huron Consulting Group's (NASDAQ:HURN) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Huron Consulting Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HURN ). Despite the...Narrative Update • Apr 25
HURN: Outperform Rating And Buybacks Will Support FY26 Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Huron Consulting Group by $10 to $205.50, citing updated fair value estimates and a slightly higher discount rate, while keeping growth and profitability assumptions essentially unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research includes an initiation that assumes Huron Consulting Group with an Outperform rating, alongside the revised price target and updated fair value work.Narrative Update • Apr 09
HURN: Outcome Based Model And Buybacks Will Support FY26 Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Huron Consulting Group to $200, up from $165, citing increased confidence that the company can maintain revenue growth momentum through FY26 while its outcome-based model supports both sales and profitability. Analyst Commentary Analysts raising the price target to $200 are signaling stronger confidence in how Huron's business model and revenue outlook line up with the current valuation.Narrative Update • Mar 26
HURN: Outcome Based Model Will Drive FY26 Upside And Capital Returns
Narrative Update: Huron Consulting Group (HURN) The analyst price target for Huron has moved to $200, a change of $35, as analysts cite the company’s outcome based model and its potential impact on both revenue and profitability into FY26. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are signaling stronger conviction in Huron’s outlook, with the higher US$200 price target and inclusion in a curated list of best ideas pointing to growing attention on the stock’s execution and growth profile into FY26.Narrative Update • Mar 12
HURN: Outcome Based Model And Buybacks Will Drive FY26 Upside Potential
Analysts lifted their price target on Huron Consulting Group to $200 from $165, citing higher confidence in the company’s ability to drive revenue growth through FY26 and to benefit from its outcome based model on both sales and profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Huron Consulting Group focuses on the company’s revenue growth outlook through FY26 and how its outcome based model could influence both sales and profitability.Narrative Update • Feb 26
HURN: Outcome Based Model And Buybacks Will Support FY26 Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on Huron Consulting Group to $200, up from $165, citing greater confidence that its outcome based model can support stronger revenue growth through FY26 while improving both revenue and profit outcomes. Analyst Commentary Analysts are reacting to the new US$200 price target and the inclusion of Huron among select stock ideas for 2026 by focusing on how the outcome based model might influence growth, profitability and valuation over the next few years.Analysis Article • Feb 12
Slammed 28% Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) Screens Well Here But There Might Be A Catch
Huron Consulting Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HURN ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 28% after a relatively good period...Narrative Update • Feb 11
HURN: Outcome Based Model Will Support High Conviction FY26 Execution Story
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price targets on Huron Consulting Group into a $200 to $240 range, citing higher confidence that the company can accelerate revenue growth through FY26 while its outcome based model supports both sales and profitability. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Huron Consulting Group highlights a constructive stance on the shares, with price targets clustered in a US$200 to US$240 range and a focus on how the company executes on revenue growth and its outcome based model through FY26.Narrative Update • Jan 27
HURN: Future Returns Will Reflect Outcome Based Model Driving FY26 Execution Outcomes
The analyst price target for Huron Consulting Group has been raised from $206.75 to $215.50, as analysts factor in higher assumed future P/E multiples and ongoing confidence in revenue growth and margin outcomes reflected in recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around Huron Consulting Group focus heavily on valuation multiples, expected revenue trends into FY26, and the impact of its outcome based model on profitability.Narrative Update • Jan 12
HURN: Future Returns Will Reflect Outcome Based Model And Execution Discipline
Our analyst price target for Huron Consulting Group has been raised from US$202.50 to US$206.75, reflecting updated assumptions around future P/E and discount rates that align with recent Street research, where analysts have highlighted stronger revenue growth potential, higher valuation multiples, and inclusion among preferred ideas for 2026. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have raised price targets into the US$190 to US$240 range, pointing to higher assumed valuation multiples, including an enterprise value to expected EBITDA multiple of 15x compared with a prior 13x assumption.Narrative Update • Dec 27
HURN: Future Returns Will Reflect Elevated Multiple And Execution Discipline
Analysts have raised their price target on Huron Consulting Group by about $24, to roughly $203 per share. This reflects increased confidence in accelerating revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, and a richer valuation multiple supported by recent estimate revisions.Narrative Update • Dec 12
HURN: Future Performance Will Reflect Guidance, Share Repurchases And Execution Discipline
Analysts have lifted their price target on Huron Consulting Group sharply higher to reflect a move toward a mid to high $200s valuation range. This is supported by increased conviction in accelerating growth, favorable estimate revisions, and modestly higher valuation multiple assumptions following recent results.Narrative Update • Nov 27
HURN: Updated Guidance And Share Repurchases Will Influence Future Performance
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Huron Consulting Group from $178.75 to $178.33. This adjustment reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, margins, and valuation multiples in light of positive recent estimate revisions and growth expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 13
HURN: Future Revenue Guidance and Share Repurchases To Shape Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Huron Consulting Group from $171.50 to $178.75. They cite upward revisions to estimates and a modestly higher valuation outlook following the company's recent quarterly results.Analysis Article • Oct 31
Analysts Are Updating Their Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) Estimates After Its Third-Quarter Results
Huron Consulting Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HURN ) defied analyst predictions to release its third-quarter results, which were...Narrative Update • Oct 29
Share Repurchases And Revenue Expansion Will Drive Stronger Returns Ahead
Analysts have maintained their price target for Huron Consulting Group at $171.50. They cited slightly improved revenue growth expectations and a lower discount rate, which offset modest adjustments to profit margin and forward P/E estimates.Analysis Article • Sep 27
Why We're Not Concerned About Huron Consulting Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HURN) Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.3x Huron Consulting Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HURN ) may be sending bearish...Analysis Article • Jul 13
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jun 13
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN)
There wouldn't be many who think Huron Consulting Group Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:HURN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of...Analysis Article • May 22
Here's Why Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • May 03
Huron Consulting Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HURN) CEO Will Probably Have Their Compensation Approved By Shareholders
Key Insights Huron Consulting Group to hold its Annual General Meeting on 9th of May Salary of US$949.0k is part of CEO...Analysis Article • May 02
Huron Consulting Group Inc. Just Beat EPS By 19%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a good week for Huron Consulting Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HURN ) shareholders, because the company has just...Seeking Alpha • Apr 24
Huron Consulting: Turning Bullish On Growing Margins Prior To Q1 Earnings Release
Summary Upgraded Huron to 'Buy' due to strong free cash-flow growth, attractive valuation, and accelerating bullish trend, despite previous concerns over debt-fueled buybacks. Healthcare segment drives growth with 18% RBR increase in Q4 2024 and improved operating profit margins, boosting overall profitability. Low capital requirements and high ROC allow HURN to reinvest cash flow effectively, supporting share price and enabling acquisitions. The upcoming Q1 2025 earnings report is crucial; expected 6% decline, but double-digit EPS growth anticipated in subsequent quarters. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 03
Does Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Mar 04
We Think Huron Consulting Group's (NASDAQ:HURN) Robust Earnings Are Conservative
Huron Consulting Group Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:HURN ) strong earnings report was rewarded with a positive stock price move. Our...Seeking Alpha • Feb 06
Huron Consulting: Free Cash Flow Trends Demonstrate Likely Near-Term Consolidation
Summary Huron stock has surged 30% in the past 7 months, outperforming the S&P 500's 9%+ return, despite previous concerns about debt-fueled buybacks and elevated cash bonuses. HURN reported its 14th consecutive quarterly EPS beat in Q3, but organic growth in key segments like Education showed signs of slowing. Free cash-flow growth has lagged behind share-price appreciation, raising concerns about the sustainability of Huron's current valuation. Huron's free cash-flow margin has declined from 7.5% in late 2023 to 5.17%, suggesting potential for share-price consolidation if sales growth continues without margin improvement. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaEarnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2027 | 2,040 | 164 | 225 | 272 | 5 |
| 12/31/2026 | 1,872 | 127 | 201 | 247 | 5 |
| 6/30/2026 | 1,774 | 116 | 141 | 178 | N/A |
| 3/31/2026 | 1,711 | 104 | 104 | 138 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 1,663 | 105 | 162 | 193 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 1,619 | 108 | 176 | 207 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 1,557 | 105 | 168 | 198 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 1,526 | 123 | 193 | 225 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 1,486 | 117 | 169 | 201 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 1,437 | 85 | 106 | 142 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 1,425 | 80 | 89 | 126 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 1,400 | 67 | 61 | 97 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 1,362 | 62 | 100 | 135 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 1,337 | 77 | 114 | 146 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 1,264 | 73 | 92 | 122 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 1,190 | 62 | 46 | 72 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 1,132 | 76 | 61 | 85 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 1,067 | 90 | 21 | 40 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 1,006 | 86 | 11 | 30 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 962 | 84 | 2 | 22 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 906 | 63 | 2 | 18 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 856 | 26 | 14 | 31 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 837 | 23 | 58 | 73 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 825 | 24 | 96 | 110 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 844 | -24 | 120 | 137 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 878 | -3 | 140 | 158 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 892 | -1 | 118 | 140 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 895 | -4 | N/A | 114 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 877 | 42 | N/A | 132 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 850 | 31 | N/A | 105 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 829 | 25 | N/A | 89 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 806 | 21 | N/A | 100 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 795 | 14 | N/A | 102 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 776 | -18 | N/A | 96 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 754 | -23 | N/A | 83 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 737 | -179 | N/A | 82 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 733 | -171 | N/A | 100 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 725 | -137 | N/A | 102 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 732 | -129 | N/A | 111 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 735 | 38 | N/A | 120 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 726 | 39 | N/A | 129 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 733 | 68 | N/A | 161 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 725 | 70 | N/A | 187 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 725 | 68 | N/A | 197 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 699 | 62 | N/A | 168 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 523 | 10 | N/A | 138 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: HURN's forecast earnings growth (24.1% per year) is above the savings rate (3.7%).
Earnings vs Market: HURN's earnings (24.1% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (17.4% per year).
High Growth Earnings: HURN's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: HURN's revenue (9.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (13.5% per year).
High Growth Revenue: HURN's revenue (9.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if HURN's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/10 23:08 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Huron Consulting Group Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Daniel Leben | Baird |
| Kevin Steinke | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Joseph Foresi | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |