Huron Reports Record Q1 Revenue, Strong Profitability, and Substantial Share Buyback; Affirms 2026 Guidance
HURN is trading near its 52-week low of $116.12 (14% above the low).
Summary
Huron Consulting Group reported strong Q1 2026 financial results, including record revenue and significant adjusted EBITDA growth, alongside a substantial $155.5 million share repurchase program, while affirming its full-year guidance.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · HURN
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Record Q1 Revenue Growth
Revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) increased 12.1% to a record $443.7 million in Q1 2026, compared to $395.7 million in Q1 2025.
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Strong Profitability Metrics
Adjusted EBITDA increased 21.9% to $50.6 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 3.0% to $1.73 in Q1 2026.
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Substantial Share Repurchase
The company returned $155.5 million to shareholders by repurchasing 1.1 million shares, representing 6.5% of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
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Full Year Guidance Affirmed
Huron Consulting Group affirmed its previous guidance for full year 2026 RBR in a range of $1.78 billion to $1.86 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS in a range of $8.35 to $9.15.
Analysis · HURN · Trade & Services
Huron Consulting Group delivered robust operational performance in Q1 2026, with record revenue and significant adjusted EBITDA growth across all segments. The company's adjusted diluted EPS also saw a modest increase. A key highlight is the substantial $155.5 million share repurchase program, which represents a considerable return of capital to shareholders and signals strong management confidence in the company's valuation and future outlook. The affirmation of full-year guidance further reinforces a stable and positive trajectory for the company.
At the time of this filing, HURN was trading at $132.22 on NASDAQ in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.2B. The 52-week trading range was $116.12 to $186.78. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.