Huron Consulting Group Past Earnings Performance
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Huron Consulting Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 19.1%, while the Professional Services industry saw earnings growing at 12.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14.6% per year. Huron Consulting Group's return on equity is 26.1%, and it has net margins of 6.1%.
Key information
19.12%
Earnings growth rate
23.65%
EPS growth rate
| Professional Services Industry Growth | 10.99% |
| Revenue growth rate | 14.62% |
| Return on equity | 26.10% |
| Net Margin | 6.06% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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...Seeking Alpha • Jul 03
Huron Consulting: Digital Gains Vs. Acquisition Pains
Summary Huron has transformed into a leaner, more capital-efficient business with a strong healthcare and education focus, driven by digital and managed services. Margins and returns have improved, but reliance on acquisitions introduces execution risks, as seen in the past goodwill write-downs and modest acquisition paybacks. My valuation finds Huron's intrinsic value only 14% above the current market price, below my 30% margin of safety threshold for new investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis 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 AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 31
Huron Consulting Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HURN) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
Huron Consulting Group Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:HURN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.4x might make it look like a...Analysis Article • Dec 19
Here's Why We Think Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Oct 25
These 4 Measures Indicate That Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 04
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN)
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. One common approach is to try and...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Calculated Growth In Healthcare And Education Spurs Unprecedented Financial Health
Expansion in adjusted EBITDA margins and record revenues in Healthcare and Education segments hint at continued margin and revenue growth.Analysis Article • Sep 06
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Huron Consulting Group is US$132 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Huron Consulting Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,711 | 104 | 318 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,663 | 105 | 309 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,619 | 108 | 311 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,557 | 105 | 300 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,526 | 123 | 288 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,486 | 117 | 284 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,437 | 85 | 276 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,425 | 80 | 269 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,400 | 67 | 264 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,362 | 62 | 254 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,337 | 77 | 249 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,264 | 73 | 240 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,190 | 62 | 223 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,132 | 76 | 208 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,067 | 90 | 197 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,006 | 86 | 186 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 962 | 84 | 185 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 906 | 63 | 176 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 856 | 26 | 172 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 837 | 23 | 167 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 825 | 24 | 167 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 844 | -24 | 169 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 878 | -3 | 178 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 892 | -1 | 187 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 895 | -4 | 192 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 877 | 42 | 200 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 850 | 31 | 191 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 829 | 25 | 190 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 806 | 21 | 185 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 795 | 14 | 181 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 776 | -18 | 182 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 754 | -23 | 177 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 737 | -179 | 175 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 733 | -171 | 174 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 725 | -137 | 171 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 732 | -129 | 167 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 735 | 38 | 164 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 726 | 39 | 160 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 733 | 68 | 161 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 725 | 70 | 162 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 725 | 68 | 163 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 699 | 62 | 157 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 523 | 10 | 128 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 546 | 8 | 128 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: HURN has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: HURN's current net profit margins (6.1%) are lower than last year (8.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: HURN's earnings have grown by 19.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: HURN's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: HURN had negative earnings growth (-15.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Professional Services industry average (8.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst HURN's Return on Equity (26.1%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 06:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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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. |
| William Sutherland | Benchmark Company |