HURN Stock Forecast & Price Target

Huron Consulting Group Inc. anticipates a robust revenue base realization (RBR) for the upcoming period, projecting figures between $1.580 billion and $1.660 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.3% to 11.7%. The company's Commercial segment demonstrated significant growth, with RBR increasing by 17.0% year-over-year in Q1/25, and its digital transformation services alone rising by 12% year-over-year, excluding acquisitions. Furthermore, the Healthcare segment reported a solid 12% year-over-year growth in RBR on an organic basis, highlighting the firm's strong position within its primary revenue-generating area.

Huron Consulting Group Inc. is facing challenges as the Revenue by Region (RBR) for its segments remained flat year-over-year on an organic basis, where growth in the digital domain was insufficient to counterbalance declines in strategy, innovation, and distressed financial advisory practices. The first quarter typically sees the lowest adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, exacerbated by increased wage costs, stock-based compensation, and higher operational expenses, contributing to financial strain. Additionally, ongoing financial pressures and market disruptions within the core healthcare and higher education sectors that Huron primarily serves may hinder future growth prospects, thereby adversely impacting overall performance.