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Huron Consulting (HURN) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date

Jul 28, 2026

After Close (Confirmed)

Period Ending

2026 (Q2)

Consensus EPS Forecast

2.17

Last Year’s EPS

1.89

Same Quarter Last Year

Analyst Consensus

Strong Buy

Based on 4 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026

Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026|

% Change Since:

Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive

The call conveyed solid top-line growth, margin expansion, record healthcare performance, strong bookings and backlog, and confidence in AI-driven opportunities—leading management to reaffirm full-year guidance. Offsetting items include significant Q1 cash outflows (annual bonuses and buybacks) that produced negative free cash flow, higher net debt and leverage (3.1x), rising corporate costs, and some digital revenue softness and timing-related DSO increases. Management signaled they will moderate repurchases and target leverage reduction to the low twos by year-end.

Company Guidance

Management affirmed 2026 guidance, reiterating RBR of $1.78–$1.86 billion, adjusted EBITDA of 14.5%–15.0% of RBR, and adjusted (non‑GAAP) diluted EPS of $8.35–$9.15; they also expect a full‑year effective tax rate of about 28%–30%, positive free cash flow of $180–$220 million (net of cash taxes and interest, excluding noncash stock‑based comp), and a year‑end leverage target of 2.0x–2.5x adjusted EBITDA (after a seasonal Q1 leverage of 3.1x). Management reiterated disciplined capital allocation—continued programmatic tuck‑in M&A (M&A contribution to growth ~2%–4%, likely toward the lower end) and ongoing share repurchases (Q1 buybacks were $155.5M, ~1.1M shares).

Strong Overall Revenue Growth (RBR)

Revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) were $443.7M in Q1 2026, up 12.1% versus $395.7M in Q1 2025, driven by growth across health care, education, and commercial segments.

Record Health Care Performance

Health care segment posted record RBR of $225.2M, up $26.7M or 13.5% year-over-year; organic health care growth (ex-acquisitions) was 10% in Q1 2026.

Robust Commercial and Education Growth

Commercial RBR grew 22.3% to $91.0M (including $11.0M incremental RBR from acquisitions); education RBR increased 3.8% to $127.5M with education operating margin improving to 21.6% from 18.8%.

Margin Expansion and Profitability

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $50.6M (11.4% of RBR) from $41.5M (10.5% of RBR) a year earlier; segment operating margins improved in education (21.6% vs 18.8%) and commercial (16.4% vs 15.2%); health care margin remained strong at 28.4%.

Strong Bookings, Backlog, and Pipeline

Bookings in the trailing six months were up over 20% across all three segments; backlog provides historically high coverage ratios and pipeline is at near-record levels as of April versus December 31.

Affirmed Full-Year Guidance

Management affirmed 2026 guidance: RBR $1.78B–$1.86B, adjusted EBITDA 14.5%–15.0% of RBR, and adjusted non-GAAP EPS $8.35–$9.15, reflecting confidence from a strong Q1 start.

Active Capital Allocation and Share Repurchases

Company repurchased ~$155.5M of stock in Q1 (approx. 1.1M shares, 6.5% of outstanding at start of year); since 12/31/2022 repurchased 5M shares (25% of common stock outstanding), demonstrating shareholder return focus.

Strategic Positioning Around AI and Digital

Management is bullish on AI as a double-digit growth market and has increased investment in AI capabilities; digital talent comprises a substantial portion of the business (~40% historically tied to technology/digital), positioning the firm to capture AI-driven demand.

Huron Consulting (HURN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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HURN Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Play Transcript
Jul 28, 2026	2026 (Q2)	2.17 / -	1.89	―	―
May 05, 2026	2026 (Q1)	1.60 / 1.73	1.68	2.98% (+0.05)
Feb 24, 2026	2025 (Q4)	1.95 / 2.17	1.9	14.21% (+0.27)
Oct 28, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.97 / 2.10	1.68	25.00% (+0.42)
Jul 31, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.79 / 1.89	1.68	12.50% (+0.21)
Apr 29, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.16 / 1.68	1.23	36.59% (+0.45)
Feb 25, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.52 / 1.90	1.29	47.29% (+0.61)
Oct 29, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.61 / 1.68	1.39	20.86% (+0.29)
Jul 30, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.54 / 1.68	1.38	21.74% (+0.30)
Apr 30, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.89 / 1.23	0.87	41.38% (+0.36)

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HURN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 05, 2026	$132.22	$120.11	-9.16%
Feb 24, 2026	$126.36	$133.31	+5.50%
Oct 28, 2025	$152.48	$169.61	+11.23%
Jul 31, 2025	$132.08	$121.98	-7.65%

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HURN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 2.17.