HURNIndustrials · Consulting ServicesThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Huron Consulting Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $194 — +29.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 82 of 100 as at 11 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Huron Consulting Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (97): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Momentum (47): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (34): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HURN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +29.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $207 |
| 9 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Wedbush | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Wedbush | Assumes | Outperform | $160 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Dec 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 May 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Mar 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Truist Securities | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 4 Nov 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 Oct 2024 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HURN appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 63% of US stocks
Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks Investment Research highlighted HURN among four stocks with solid net profit margins, presenting it as a potential contributor to a strong portfolio.
Why it matters — The mention signals that HURN's profitability metrics are viewed favorably by analysts, which is relevant for investors tracking the company's financial strength.
A Zacks Investment Research report highlights HURN, along with COUR, KFRC, and KFY, as business services stocks with growth potential as U.S. services activity rebounds amid robust demand and rising new orders.
Why it matters — A HURN watcher would care because the piece positions HURN as a business services stock poised to benefit from the strengthening U.S. services sector.
Zacks Investment Research named Huron Consulting Group (HURN), alongside ENVA, IVZ, PBF and CAKE, as a stock with relative price strength. The firm noted these stocks stand out for strong price momentum, positive estimate revisions and solid fundamentals.
Why it matters — The item highlights HURN as standing out among peer stocks for its stock price momentum, positive estimate revisions and solid fundamentals, which a HURN watcher would note as favorable coverage.
Zacks Investment Research reports that the mean of analysts' price targets for Huron Consulting (HURN) points to a 27.2% upside in the stock. The article notes while this price-target metric has not proven highly reliable, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates indicates upside potential.
Why it matters — Huron watchers would care because both analyst price targets and a broad consensus of upward earnings-estimate revisions point to potential upside for the stock.
Zacks Investment Research published an article highlighting Huron Consulting (HURN) as a strong growth stock, citing solid growth attributes that could help it outperform the market. The piece identifies three reasons backing this view.
Why it matters — A HURN watcher would see this as recognition of the company's growth characteristics in third-party analysis.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Huron Consulting Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $194, with estimates ranging from $160 to $215. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Huron Consulting Group, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Huron Consulting Group, Inc. 82 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 11 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 11 Aug 2026, Huron Consulting Group, Inc. ranks 82 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +29.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Huron Consulting Group, Inc. 82 out of 100 as at 11 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Huron Consulting Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HURN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $160 to $215 over the next 12 months.
Huron Consulting Group, Inc. returned +13.7% over the 12 months to 12 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Huron Consulting Group Inc. is a global advisory firm that provides services to a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and commercial industries.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 12 Aug 2026): "4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Boost Portfolio Returns". Zacks Investment Research highlighted HURN among four stocks with solid net profit margins, presenting it as a potential contributor to a strong portfolio.
Huron Consulting Group Inc. is a global advisory firm that provides services to a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and commercial industries. The company focuses on delivering strategic guidance, operational improvement, financial advisory, and technology solutions to help organizations navigate complex transformations and achieve their goals. Huron is particularly prominent in assisting healthcare and educational institutions with challenges like regulatory compliance, financial management, and performance optimization. Its consultants leverage deep industry expertise to drive efficiency and innovation, ensuring these sectors develop sustainable practices and impactful strategies. As a significant player in the consulting industry, Huron Consulting Group Inc. not only supports organizational change but also adapts to evolving market demands, helping clients successfully manage transitions and enhance their competitive edge.
CEO Mr. C. Mark Hussey C.F.A., C.M.A., CPA, M.B.A. · 9,248 employees · United States · https://www.huronconsultinggroup.com