B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$190.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-08 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
HURN
Huron Consulting GroupDNasdaq / Commercial & Professional Services
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
Current thesis
The bull case rests on record Q2 execution, raised guidance, double-digit organic growth, strong utilization, expanding managed services, and demand for AI-enabled digital work [#SEC-8K-2026-07-28].
Posture
Defensive
Lead driver
Value
What changed
Next scheduled catalyst: earnings 2026-10-26.
What can break
CEO open-market selling after the earnings release may weigh on near-term sentiment [#SEC-FORM4-2026-07-31].
Momentum
96
Value
52
Sentiment
37
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $165.00 · Bull $190.00 · Bear $125.00Analysis 2026-08-08; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Earnings
2026-10-26
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-10-23 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-10-23 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-08-08 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesisAs of 2026-10-23
Investment thesis
As of 2026-10-23
Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-10-23. Definitions
Supporting evidence
What
Grade D · Defensive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $190.75
Why
Momentum96 · Δ7d +1.6
Value52 · Δ7d -1.8
Sentiment37 · Δ7d -9.4
So what
Weak posture (Net Neutral). Prioritize risk control and patience.
Confirming evidence
- • Next scheduled catalyst: earnings 2026-10-26.
- • Value remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta -1.8.
Contradictions & invalidation
- • CEO open-market selling after the earnings release may weigh on near-term sentiment [#SEC-FORM4-2026-07-31].
- • Dependence on client renewals, new business, qualified personnel, and broader market conditions or tariffs [#SEC-8K-2026-07-28].
- • The bear case is that high utilization creates hiring and delivery pressure, acquisitions require integration, and demand or client renewals weaken.
Catalyst clock
2026-10-26
Record Q2 results and raised FY2026 outlook
Lead driver: Value · See fundamentals
Momentum
96
8% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
+1.6
Δ21d
+7.2
Value
52
47% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-1.8
Δ21d
-2.1
Sentiment
37
45% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-9.4
Δ21d
-27.4
Why this grade
Composite grade D. Momentum 96.2 / Value 52.1 / Sentiment 36.5
Scenario snapshot
Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-08-08. Scenario method
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$165.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-08 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$125.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-08 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-10-23
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-10-23
Market Cap
$3.11B
Beta
0.08
Shares Out
15.91M
P/E (TTM)
30.3
P/S (TTM)
1.88
P/FCF (TTM)
17.71
Rev YoY
+15.4%
EPS YoY
+74.3%
Gross Margin
+29.9%
Op Margin
+11.6%
Net Debt
$523.83M
Current Ratio
1.71
As of 2026-10-23 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data