Sei Investments Co. decreased its holdings in shares of Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN – Free Report) by 20.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 84,887 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 21,830 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co.’s holdings in Huron Consulting Group were worth $10,822,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of HURN. Maseco LLP bought a new position in shares of Huron Consulting Group in the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. Strs Ohio bought a new stake in shares of Huron Consulting Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $35,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. bought a new stake in shares of Huron Consulting Group during the 3rd quarter valued at about $35,000. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in Huron Consulting Group during the third quarter worth about $36,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Huron Consulting Group during the fourth quarter worth about $39,000. 93.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Huron Consulting Group Stock Performance
Shares of HURN opened at $151.77 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.41 billion, a PE ratio of 22.72 and a beta of 0.12. The company has a quick ratio of 2.22, a current ratio of 1.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.11. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $108.59 and a 200 day moving average price of $127.49. Huron Consulting Group Inc. has a 52-week low of $84.88 and a 52-week high of $186.77.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities analysts have commented on HURN shares. Weiss Ratings downgraded Huron Consulting Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 price target on shares of Huron Consulting Group in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Zacks Research upgraded Huron Consulting Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Huron Consulting Group in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Huron Consulting Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $184.25.
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Huron Consulting Group News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Huron Consulting Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Huron’s quarterly earnings beat helped drive renewed investor interest. The company reported adjusted EPS of $2.46 versus the $2.17 consensus estimate and revenue of $475.04 million, ahead of the $448.98 million forecast. Revenue increased 15.7% year over year, while management’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $9.00–$9.40 remains supportive of the growth outlook. Huron Consulting Group Shares Gap Up Following Earnings Beat
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved, with Zacks Research upgrading Huron from “hold” to “strong buy.” Wall Street Zen also raised its rating to “buy,” potentially increasing buying interest among momentum-focused investors. Zacks Research Wall Street Zen Rating Upgrade
- Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights Huron’s expansion of artificial-intelligence-focused services. Investors may view AI capabilities as a potential growth catalyst that could strengthen the company’s consulting offering and long-term competitive position. Huron Consulting Group AI-Focused Expansion
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage describing “fresh momentum” reflects the stock’s improved technical and fundamental narrative, but provides limited new company-specific information. Huron Consulting Group Gains Fresh Momentum
- Negative Sentiment: CEO C. Mark Hussey sold 24,072 shares worth approximately $3.99 million, reducing his direct stake by 24.45%. The transaction occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which reduces its significance as a discretionary bearish signal, but insider selling can still weigh modestly on sentiment.
Insider Activity at Huron Consulting Group
In other Huron Consulting Group news, Director Joy Brown sold 1,821 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.01, for a total value of $191,223.21. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 8,575 shares in the company, valued at $900,460.75. This represents a 17.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO C. Mark Hussey sold 24,072 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.59, for a total value of $3,986,082.48. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 74,399 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,319,730.41. The trade was a 24.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 26,934 shares of company stock worth $4,300,602 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 2.07% of the company’s stock.
Huron Consulting Group Company Profile
Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) is a global professional services firm that advises organizations across a range of industries on strategy, operations and technology. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Chicago, the company helps clients address complex business challenges such as performance improvement, digital transformation and organizational change. Huron’s consultants work alongside executive leadership teams to develop and implement tailored solutions that drive growth, increase efficiency and manage risk.
Huron’s service offerings encompass business and financial advisory, healthcare performance improvement, life sciences consulting, higher education and research lifecycle support, as well as legal and regulatory consulting.
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