HURN
BEARISH
$120.58
Live
Huron Consulting Group Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $215.5
(+78.7%)
$116.12
52W Range
$186.78
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 11, 2026
Market cap
$2.0B
P/E
20.65
ROE
19.3%
Profit margin
6.3%
Debt/Equity
1.04
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
HURN exhibits a concerning divergence between its current market price ($120.58) and its deterministic value markers, with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicating only stable health and a Graham Number of $64.91 suggesting significant overvaluation. While the company has a stellar track record of earnings beats, current YoY earnings growth is negative (-6.5%) despite revenue growth. This fundamental weakness is compounded by a 0/100 technical trend and bearish insider activity, suggesting the stock is currently priced for perfection in a declining trend.
Key Strengths
Consistent history of earnings beats over 25 quarters
Strong Return on Equity (ROE) of 19.27%
Positive YoY revenue growth of 11.30%
Attractive Forward P/E of 11.90 compared to current P/E
Healthy operating margin of 15.14%
Key Risks
Severe overvaluation relative to Graham Number ($64.91) and Intrinsic Value ($40.88)
Negative YoY earnings growth (-6.5%) and Q/Q earnings growth (-9.8%)
Strong bearish technical momentum (1Y change -15.6%, 1M change -10.7%)
Lack of insider buying with 11 sell transactions in the last 6 months
Mediocre Piotroski F-Score (4/9) indicating stagnant financial health
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$64.91
-46.2% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
42
Moderate
20
50
85
55
0
AI Verdict
Overvalued with Negative Momentum
Key drivers: Valuation gap, Insider selling, Negative earnings growth, Technical breakdown
Confidence
85%
Value
20/100
Current Price $120.58 vs Graham $64.91
Positives
- Forward P/E is relatively low
Watchpoints
- Price is ~85% above Graham Number
- Price is ~195% above Intrinsic Value
Future
50/100
Revenue Growth 11.3% vs Earnings Growth -6.5%
Positives
- Revenue continues to grow YoY and Q/Q
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth has turned negative
- Technical trend is 0/100
Past
85/100
25 quarters of earnings data showing consistent surprises
Positives
- Exceptional record of beating analyst estimates
- Strong 5-year price appreciation (+121.3%)
Watchpoints
- Recent 1-year performance is negative
Health
55/100
Piotroski F-Score 4/9 (Stable)
Positives
- ROE is strong at 19.27%
- Current ratio is above 1.0
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9
- Debt/Equity is slightly high at 1.04
Dividend
0/100
Payout Ratio 0.00%
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0/100 dividend strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$120.58
Analyst Target
$215.5
Upside/Downside
+78.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HURN and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HURN
Huron Consulting Group Inc.
Primary
|
+121.3% | +49.8% | -15.6% | -16.9% | -10.7% | -7.5% |
|
HTZ
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-76.6% | -61.1% | +52.7% | +12.9% | +53.4% | +23.7% |
|
FA
First Advantage Corporation
Peer
|
-36.4% | -5.0% | -13.3% | -24.8% | -2.9% | +1.0% |
|
ARCB
ArcBest Corporation
Peer
|
+20.9% | -7.4% | +17.0% | +21.0% | -20.0% | -9.0% |
|
CMPR
Cimpress plc
Peer
|
-30.3% | +71.5% | +78.1% | +17.5% | +3.2% | +1.4% |
HUR
Huron Consulting Group Inc.
Primary
5Y
+121.3%
3Y
+49.8%
1Y
-15.6%
6M
-16.9%
1M
-10.7%
1W
-7.5%
HTZ
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-76.6%
3Y
-61.1%
1Y
+52.7%
6M
+12.9%
1M
+53.4%
1W
+23.7%
FA
First Advantage Corporation
Peer
5Y
-36.4%
3Y
-5.0%
1Y
-13.3%
6M
-24.8%
1M
-2.9%
1W
+1.0%
ARC
ArcBest Corporation
Peer
5Y
+20.9%
3Y
-7.4%
1Y
+17.0%
6M
+21.0%
1M
-20.0%
1W
-9.0%
CMP
Cimpress plc
Peer
5Y
-30.3%
3Y
+71.5%
1Y
+78.1%
6M
+17.5%
1M
+3.2%
1W
+1.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
20.65
Forward P/E
11.9
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.76
P/S Ratio
1.2
EV/Revenue
1.47
EV/EBITDA
11.01
Market Cap
$2.0B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
6.32%
Operating Margin
15.14%
Gross Margin
32.5%
ROE
19.27%
ROA
8.67%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+11.3%
Earnings Growth
-6.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+10.68%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-9.8%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.04
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.17
Good
Quick Ratio
1.08
Good
Cash/Share
$1.56
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.4B
Gross Margin
33.0%
Op. Margin
12.2%
Net Margin
6.9%
Total Assets
$1.5B
Liabilities
$1.0B
Equity
$0.5B
Debt/Equity
1.89x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
94%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-28
$N/A
2026-02-24
$2.17
+11.3% surprise
2025-10-28
$2.1
+12.3% surprise
2025-07-31
$1.89
+5.3% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing HURN against 199 companies in the Industrials sector
(16 bullish, 81 neutral, 102 bearish)
P/E Ratio
20.65
This Stock
vs
84.92
Sector Avg
-75.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
19.27%
This Stock
vs
-4.57%
Sector Avg
-522.2%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
6.32%
This Stock
vs
26.28%
Sector Avg
-76.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.04
This Stock
vs
3.99
Sector Avg
-73.8%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
11.3%
This Stock
vs
30.91%
Sector Avg
-63.4%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.17
This Stock
vs
3.11
Sector Avg
-62.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HURN
Huron Consulting Group Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.0B | 20.65 | 19.3% | 6.3% | $120.58 | |
|
HTZ
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.97B | - | -% | -8.8% | $6.32 | Compare |
|
FA
First Advantage Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $1.97B | - | -2.7% | -2.2% | $11.29 | Compare |
|
ARCB
ArcBest Corporation
|
BEARISH | $1.91B | 32.39 | 4.6% | 1.5% | $84.87 | Compare |
|
CMPR
Cimpress plc
|
BEARISH | $1.83B | 75.54 | -% | 0.7% | $74.03 | Compare |
HURN
Huron Consulting...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$2.0B
P/E
20.6
ROE
19.3%
Price
$120.58
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | ZUMWALT DEBRA L. | Director | Sale | 170 | $21,578 |
| 2026-04-02 | SINGH-BUSHELL EKTA | Director | Sale | 126 | $15,993 |
| 2026-04-01 | MCCARTNEY JOHN F | Director | Sale | 500 | $63,840 |
| 2026-03-02 | MCCARTNEY JOHN F | Director | Sale | 500 | $69,575 |
| 2026-02-27 | FEATHERSTONE KYLE | Officer | Stock Award | 378 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | DAIL JAMES RONALD | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 3,713 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | CALDER-KATZ HOPE | General Counsel | Stock Award | 1,764 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | ROTH JAMES H | Director | Stock Award | 1,273 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | HUSSEY C MARK | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 12,613 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | KELLY JOHN D. CPA | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 4,296 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | DAIL JAMES RONALD | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 12,555 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | HUSSEY C MARK | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 32,161 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | KELLY JOHN D. CPA | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 15,548 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | MCCARTNEY JOHN F | Director | Sale | 500 | $84,385 |
| 2026-02-02 | SAWYER HUGH E III | Director | Sale | 400 | $67,508 |
ZUMWALT DEBRA L.
Director
2026-04-02
170 shares
·
$21,578
SINGH-BUSHELL EKTA
Director
2026-04-02
126 shares
·
$15,993
MCCARTNEY JOHN F
Director
2026-04-01
500 shares
·
$63,840
MCCARTNEY JOHN F
Director
2026-03-02
500 shares
·
$69,575
FEATHERSTONE KYLE
Officer
2026-02-27
378 shares
DAIL JAMES RONALD
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-27
3,713 shares
CALDER-KATZ HOPE
General Counsel
2026-02-27
1,764 shares
ROTH JAMES H
Director
2026-02-27
1,273 shares
HUSSEY C MARK
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-27
12,613 shares
KELLY JOHN D. CPA
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-27
4,296 shares
DAIL JAMES RONALD
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-24
12,555 shares
HUSSEY C MARK
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-24
32,161 shares
KELLY JOHN D. CPA
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-24
15,548 shares
MCCARTNEY JOHN F
Director
2026-02-02
500 shares
·
$84,385
SAWYER HUGH E III
Director
2026-02-02
400 shares
·
$67,508
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
4 analysts
Wedbush
2026-01-12
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2026-01-05
Outperform
Outperform
Benchmark
2025-12-24
Buy
Buy
Truist Securities
2025-11-14
Buy
Buy
Benchmark
2025-10-29
Buy
Buy
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