Huron Consulting Group Inc (HURN) Stock Analysis
Verdict: BUY
Record earnings beats and a major 2026 guidance raise propel HURN, but aggressive insider selling and a high debt load cap the upside.
Investment score: 74/100
Analysis as of
Is Huron Consulting Group Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Huron is demonstrating strong operational leverage in its Healthcare and Education segments, evidenced by a 4-quarter streak of earnings beats and a significant guidance upgrade for 2026. Despite a 50% weekly move, the forward valuation remains reasonable compared to high-growth peers like EXPO and INOD.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 60/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 95/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 90/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 75/100 (weight 15%)
Huron Consulting Group Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for HURN
- Earnings Momentum and Upward Revisions
What speaks against HURN
- Extensive Net Insider Selling
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HURN | 24.0x | 1.4x | 14.7x | 30.5% | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| KBR | 10.4x | 0.6x | 11.3x | 14.5% | 5.5% | 8.0% |
| AMTM | 36.2x | 0.4x | 9.2x | 7.9% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| EXPO | 39.4x | 10.6x | 26.5x | 24.6% | 27.9% | 3.6% |
| CBZ | 26.6x | 1.1x | 7.4x | 12.2% | 4.4% | 9.6% |
| INOD | 48.8x | 6.9x | 32.5x | 40.9% | 13.9% | 3.2% |
| Peer median | 36.2x | 1.1x | 11.3x | 14.5% | 5.5% | 8.0% |
Frequently asked questions about Huron Consulting Group Inc (HURN)
Is HURN stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Huron Consulting Group Inc as BUY with an investment score of 74/100. Huron is demonstrating strong operational leverage in its Healthcare and Education segments, evidenced by a 4-quarter streak of earnings beats and a significant guidance upgrade for 2026. Despite a 50% weekly move, the forward valuation remains reasonable compared to high-growth peers like EXPO and INOD. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is HURN stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for HURN is BUY with an investment score of 74/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.