Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 9.000-9.400 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 8.810. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.9 billion-$1.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.8 billion.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently commented on HURN shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Huron Consulting Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, July 12th. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 price target on shares of Huron Consulting Group in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Weiss Ratings lowered Huron Consulting Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Barrington Research restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Huron Consulting Group in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Finally, Truist Financial decreased their target price on shares of Huron Consulting Group to $155.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Huron Consulting Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $184.25.

Huron Consulting Group Trading Up 30.6%

Shares of NASDAQ HURN traded up $37.11 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $158.48. 363,997 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 285,376. Huron Consulting Group has a 52-week low of $84.88 and a 52-week high of $186.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.10, a quick ratio of 2.22 and a current ratio of 2.22. The company’s 50-day moving average is $105.25 and its 200-day moving average is $127.51. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.82 and a beta of 0.12.

Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The business services provider reported $2.46 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.17 by $0.29. The firm had revenue of $475.04 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $448.98 million. Huron Consulting Group had a net margin of 5.94% and a return on equity of 29.41%. The firm’s revenue was up 15.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.89 EPS. Huron Consulting Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-9.400 EPS. Analysts expect that Huron Consulting Group will post 8.71 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Huron Consulting Group

In related news, Director Debra Zumwalt sold 598 shares of Huron Consulting Group stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $118.44, for a total value of $70,827.12. Following the sale, the director owned 27,201 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,221,686.44. This trade represents a 2.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Joy Brown sold 1,821 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.01, for a total value of $191,223.21. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 8,575 shares in the company, valued at approximately $900,460.75. This represents a 17.52% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 2,862 shares of company stock worth $314,519. Insiders own 2.07% of the company’s stock.

Huron Consulting Group News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Huron Consulting Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations. Huron reported adjusted earnings of $2.46 per share, above the $2.13-$2.17 analyst estimates, while revenue reached $475.0 million versus expectations of approximately $449.0 million. EPS increased from $1.89 a year earlier. Huron Consulting Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Record organic growth was reported across the business. Second-quarter revenue before reimbursable expenses rose 16% year over year, with record performance in Consulting and Managed Services and Digital capabilities. The broad-based growth suggests healthy demand rather than reliance on a single operating segment. Huron Announces Record Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Increases 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year 2026 guidance was raised above consensus. Huron now expects EPS of $9.00-$9.40, compared with analyst expectations near $8.81-$8.71, and revenue of roughly $1.9 billion versus consensus of about $1.8 billion. The updated outlook improves confidence in continued earnings momentum. Huron Reports Strong Q2 and Outlook Exceeds Expectations
• Neutral Sentiment: Board expanded its expertise. Huron appointed Dr. L. Thomas Richards to its board and governance, finance and cybersecurity committees. The move may strengthen oversight but is unlikely to be a major near-term earnings catalyst. Huron Consulting Adds Dr. Richards to Board

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Huron Consulting Group

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Boston Partners lifted its stake in shares of Huron Consulting Group by 17.0% in the 3rd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 888,045 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $130,803,000 after acquiring an additional 129,073 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley grew its position in Huron Consulting Group by 11.4% in the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 779,120 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $134,718,000 after acquiring an additional 79,757 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Huron Consulting Group by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 614,248 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $90,153,000 after buying an additional 3,340 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Huron Consulting Group by 12.2% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 247,393 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $42,777,000 after purchasing an additional 26,933 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in shares of Huron Consulting Group by 3.6% during the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 232,561 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $34,133,000 after purchasing an additional 8,154 shares during the period. 93.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Huron Consulting Group

Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) is a global professional services firm that advises organizations across a range of industries on strategy, operations and technology. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Chicago, the company helps clients address complex business challenges such as performance improvement, digital transformation and organizational change. Huron’s consultants work alongside executive leadership teams to develop and implement tailored solutions that drive growth, increase efficiency and manage risk.

Huron’s service offerings encompass business and financial advisory, healthcare performance improvement, life sciences consulting, higher education and research lifecycle support, as well as legal and regulatory consulting.