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Huron Consulting Group Inc(HURN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 60 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+59.07% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$176.33
10/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HURN

10/13/2026: HURN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Huron Consulting Group Inc is a specialized professional services firm that provides management and technology consulting primarily to the healthcare and education sectors. The company is known for its domain-specific expertise, which helps it maintain a strong competitive position in highly regulated industries. Its main growth opportunity lies in helping organizations navigate complex digital transformations, although it faces risks from broader economic cycles and intense competition from large generalist consulting firms. Huron is well-suited for growth-oriented investors looking for stable exposure to niche professional services, though investors should monitor the firm's ability to retain talent and integrate new technology tools to maintain its long-term margins.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company leverages secular trends in healthcare and digital transformation to drive consistent revenue growth.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum appeal depends on market sentiment and growth signal strength relative to the broader consulting sector.
Value investorStrong fitHuron often trades at valuations that reflect steady performance, making it attractive for value-oriented portfolios.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not focus on paying regular dividends, favoring share repurchases for capital return.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, consulting businesses are sensitive to economic cycles, which may introduce volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock can experience swings based on changes in discretionary spending forecasts.
Valuation riskMediumOverpaying for future growth can impact long-term returns if earnings growth slows.
Competition risk (Generalist Consulting)HighGlobal generalist firms can leverage scale to undercut pricing in specific verticals.
Business qualityStrongHuron maintains strong franchise quality in its core healthcare and education niches.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome-focused investors will not find significant yield here.
Execution riskMediumIntegrating acquisitions and managing human capital are critical to sustained performance.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 89.36%
Avg. Invested days 62
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
HURN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HURN has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 10.8%) and solid revenue growth (+14.3%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-9.9%), soft profitability (net margin 6.2%), modest insider ownership of 2.65%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HURN's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (10.8% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is HURN's strongest growth driver at +14.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-9.9%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-5.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 104.7% and approximately 91.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.65% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.73%
Fiduciary Management, Inc. of Milwaukee 8.13%
Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc 5.04%
UBS Asset Mgmt Americas Inc 4.58%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.45%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HURN generates approximately $299 of gross profit, $117 of operating income, and $108 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 22.24%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HURN has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.76B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 26.09
1Y Target Price 190.75
Price to earnings Ratio 26.09
1Y Target Price 190.75
Volume (30-day avg) 248.3K shares
Beta 0.09
52 Weeks Range 84.88 - 186.78
Updated Date 10/12/2026
52 Weeks Range 84.88 - 186.78
Updated Date 10/12/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.64

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Healthcare ConsultingPerformance improvement, digital and clinical advisory.The primary engine of the company's revenue.
Education/OtherAdvisory for universities and commercial strategy.Provides diversification beyond the healthcare sector.
GeographyPrimarily North American operations.Concentrated exposure to the US economy.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 26.09
Forward PE 15.5
Enterprise Value 3.22B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.55
Enterprise Value 3.22B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.55
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.78
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.77
Shares Outstanding 15.91M
Shares Floating 14.57M
Shares Outstanding 15.91M
Shares Floating 14.57M
Percent Insiders 2.65
Percent Institutions 104.71

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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