Open the filing on EDGARHuron Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Raises 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance
THIRD QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) increased $50.2 million, or 11.6%, to a record $482.5 million in Q3 2026 from $432.4 million in Q3 2025.
- Net income was $28.4 million, or 5.8% of total revenues, in Q3 2026, compared to $30.4 million, or 6.9% of total revenues, in Q3 2025. Results for Q3 2026 include a non-cash credit loss of $5.9 million related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party.
- Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased $9.9 million, or 14.7%, to $77.3 million, or 16.0% of RBR, in Q3 2026 from $67.4 million, or 15.6% of RBR, in Q3 2025.
- Diluted earnings per share increased $0.04, or 2.3%, to $1.75 in Q3 2026 from $1.71 in Q3 2025. Results for Q3 2026 include the non-cash credit loss related to the company's convertible debt investment, which had an unfavorable $0.36 impact on diluted EPS for the period.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased $0.52, or 24.8%, to $2.62 in Q3 2026 from $2.10 in Q3 2025.
- Huron returned $26.3 million to shareholders in Q3 2026 by repurchasing 0.2 million shares of the company's common stock.
YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) increased $161.3 million, or 13.1%, to $1.39 billion for the first nine months of 2026 from $1.23 billion for the same prior year period.
- Net income increased $8.5 million, or 11.4%, to $82.9 million, or 5.8% of total revenues, for the first nine months of 2026, compared to $74.4 million, or 5.9% of total revenues, for the same prior year period.
- Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased $31.1 million, or 18.3%, to $200.6 million, or 14.4% of RBR, for the first nine months of 2026 from $169.5 million, or 13.8% of RBR, for the same prior year period.
- Diluted earnings per share increased $0.83, or 20.1%, to $4.96 for the first nine months of 2026, compared to $4.13 for the same prior year period.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, increased $1.09, or 19.2%, to $6.76 for the first nine months of 2026 from $5.67 for the same prior year period.
- Huron returned $234.9 million to shareholders by repurchasing 1.7 million shares of the company's common stock in the first nine months of 2026, representing 10.0% of the company's common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
2026 GUIDANCE AND OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
- Huron raises the midpoint of its previous guidance for full year 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share to $9.30, and affirms the midpoint and narrows its previous guidance for full year 2026 RBR expectations to a range of $1.855 billion to $1.885 billion.
- On October 29, 2026, Huron's board of directors authorized an increase to the company's share repurchase program from $900 million to $1.1 billion and an extension of the share repurchase program through December 31, 2028.
- Huron has been recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Best Firm to Work For for the 16th consecutive year.
- Huron was recognized by Fortune as one of its 2026 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services.
CHICAGO - Nov 3, 2026 - Global professional services firm Huron (Nasdaq: HURN) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
“We achieved record revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) in the third quarter of 2026, reflecting 12% growth over the third quarter of 2025. Our third quarter performance was driven by organic growth across all operating segments and double-digit percentage growth in our Consulting and Managed Services and Digital capabilities,” said Mark Hussey, chief executive officer and president of Huron.
“Our third quarter results continue our strong multi-year performance, further demonstrating the consistent execution by our highly talented global team and the differentiation of our industry focused, proprietary offerings. Combined with our year-to-date performance, our strong backlog and pipeline give us confidence to narrow our full-year RBR guidance range and raise our earnings guidance, which, at the midpoint, reflect double-digit percentage RBR growth for full year 2026 and continued margin expansion, while establishing a solid base for continued growth in 2027,” added Hussey.
THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
Revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) increased $50.2 million, or 11.6%, to $482.5 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $432.4 million for the third quarter of 2025. This growth reflects strength in demand across all three of the company's operating segments and across both the company's Consulting and Managed Services and Digital capabilities. The overall increase includes $21.1 million of incremental RBR from the company's acquisitions completed since June 30, 2025. Excluding the $21.1 million of incremental RBR from the company's acquisitions, RBR grew 6.7% organically.
Net income was $28.4 million, or 5.8% of total revenues, for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $30.4 million, or 6.9% of total revenues, for the same quarter last year. Results for Q3 2026 include a non-cash credit-related loss of $5.9 million resulting from an increase to the credit allowance recognized on the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party. Diluted earnings per share increased $0.04, or 2.3%, to $1.75 for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $1.71 for the third quarter of 2025. The non-cash credit-related loss had an unfavorable $0.36 impact on diluted earnings per share for the period.
Third quarter 2026 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) increased $3.0 million, or 4.7%, to $65.6 million compared to $62.6 million in the same prior year period.
In addition to using EBITDA to evaluate the company’s financial performance, management uses other non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effect of the following items (in thousands).
| Three Months Ended September 30, |
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| 2026 | 2025 |
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| Amortization of intangible assets | $3,958 | | $3,522 | |
| Restructuring charges | $1,228 | | $3,521 | |
| Other losses | $4,900 | | $ - | |
| Transaction-related expenses | $758 | | $2,354 | |
| Unrealized loss on long-term investment | $5,928 | | $ - | |
| Tax effect of adjustments | $(2,533) | | $(2,443) | |
| Foreign currency transaction gains, net | $(1,050) | | $(1,056) | |
Adjusted EBITDA increased $9.9 million, or 14.7%, to $77.3 million, or 16.0% of RBR, in the third quarter of 2026, compared to $67.4 million, or 15.6% of RBR, in the same quarter last year. Adjusted net income increased $5.3 million, or 14.1%, to $42.6 million, or $2.62 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $37.4 million, or $2.10 per diluted share, for the same quarter in 2025.
The number of revenue-generating professionals, excluding Managed Services professionals, slightly increased 1.1% to 5,324 as of September 30, 2026 from 5,265 as of September 30, 2025. The utilization rateof the company's Consulting capability increased to 76.2% during the third quarter of 2026, compared to 73.7% during the same period last year. The utilization rate for the company's Digital capability increased to 81.2% during the third quarter of 2026, compared to 77.1% during the same period last year. The number of Managed Services professionals increased 103.7% to 4,216 as of September 30, 2026 from 2,070 as of September 30, 2025. This increase includes the company's acquisition of RelateCare in the second quarter of 2026, which added approximately 1,100 Managed Services professionals at the time of acquisition.
Huron returned $26.3 million to shareholders in Q3 2026 by repurchasing 172,865 shares of the company's common stock.
YEAR-TO-DATE 2026 RESULTS
Revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) increased $161.3 million, or 13.1%, to $1.39 billion for the first nine months of 2026 from $1.23 billion for the first nine months of 2025. This growth reflects strength in demand across all three of the company's operating segments and across both the company's Consulting and Managed Services and Digital capabilities. The overall increase includes $59.8 million of incremental RBR from the company's acquisitions completed since December 31, 2024. Excluding the $59.8 million of incremental RBR from the company's acquisitions, RBR grew 8.2% organically.
Net income increased $8.5 million, or 11.4%, to $82.9 million, or 5.8% of total revenues, for the first nine months of 2026, compared to $74.4 million, or 5.9% of total revenues, for the first nine months of 2025. Results for the first nine months of 2026 include a net non-cash credit-related loss of $4.9 million resulting from the overall increase to the credit allowance recognized on the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party. Results for the first nine months of 2025 include a non-cash credit-related loss, net of tax, of $8.2 million resulting from the establishment of the credit allowance on the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party. Diluted earnings per share increased $0.83, or 20.1%, to $4.96 for the first nine months of 2026, compared to $4.13 for the first nine months of 2025. The non-cash credit-related losses related to the company's convertible debt investment recognized in the first nine months of 2026 and 2025 had an unfavorable impact on diluted earnings per share of $0.29 and $0.46, respectively.
EBITDA increased $35.6 million, or 25.2%, to $176.7 million for the first nine months of 2026, compared to $141.2 million for the first nine months of 2025.
In addition to using EBITDA to evaluate the company’s financial performance, management uses other non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effect of the following items (in thousands).
| Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| Amortization of intangible assets | $11,798 | | $7,860 | |
| Restructuring charges | $2,301 | | $5,419 | |
| Other losses (gains) | $12,590 | | $(71) | |
| Transaction-related expenses | $3,449 | | $7,240 | |
| Unrealized losses on long-term investments, net | $7,100 | | $16,139 | |
| Gain on sale of business | $(303) | | $ - | |
| Tax effect of adjustments | $(6,899) | | $(8,827) | |
| Foreign currency transaction gains, net | $(1,313) | | $(393) | |
Adjusted EBITDA, increased $31.1 million, or 18.3%, to $200.6 million, or 14.4% of RBR, for the first nine months of 2026 from $169.5 million, or 13.8% of RBR, for the same prior year period. Adjusted net income increased $10.8 million, or 10.5%, to $112.9 million, or $6.76 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2026, compared to $102.1 million, or $5.67 per diluted share, for the same prior year period.
The number of revenue-generating professionals, excluding Managed Services professionals, slightly increased 1.1% to 5,324 as of September 30, 2026 from 5,265 as of September 30, 2025. The utilization rateof the company's Consulting capability increased to 77.3% during the first nine months of 2026, compared to 74.9% during the same period last year. The utilization rate for the company's Digital capability increased to 79.3% during the first nine months of 2026, compared to 77.7% during the same period last year. The number of Managed Services professionals increased 103.7% to 4,216 as of September 30, 2026 from 2,070 as of September 30, 2025. This increase includes the company's acquisition of RelateCare in the second quarter of 2026, which added approximately 1,100 Managed Services professionals at the time of acquisition.
Huron returned $234.9 million to shareholders during the first nine months of 2026 through repurchases of 1,726,127 shares of the company's common stock, representing 10.0% of the company's common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2025.
OPERATING INDUSTRIES
The company’s year-to-date 2026 revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) by operating segment as a percentage of total company RBR are as follows: Healthcare (51%); Education (29%); and Commercial (20%). Financial results by operating industry are included in the attached schedules and in Huron's forthcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filing for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
OUTLOOK FOR 2026
Based on currently available information, the company is affirming the midpoint and narrowing guidance for full year 2026 revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) to a range of $1.855 billion to $1.885 billion. The company also anticipates adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of RBR in a range of 14.5% to 15.0%, and is raising the midpoint and narrowing adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance in a range of $9.20 to $9.40.
THIRD QUARTER 2026 WEBCAST
The company will host a webcast to discuss its financial results today, November 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The conference call is being webcast by Notified and can be accessed from Huron's website at http://ir.huronconsultinggroup.com. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the webcast and for 90 days thereafter.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In evaluating the company’s financial performance and outlook, management uses EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR), adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to gain an understanding of the company's comparative operating performance (when comparing such results with previous periods or forecasts). These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management in their financial and operating decision making because management believes they reflect the company's ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures when publicly providing the company's business outlook, for internal management purposes, and as a basis for evaluating potential acquisitions and dispositions. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Huron’s current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose, and in comparing in a consistent manner Huron’s current financial results with Huron’s past financial results. Investors should recognize that these non-GAAP financial measures might not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flows or liquidity prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Management has provided its outlook regarding adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of RBR and adjusted diluted earnings per share, both of which are non-GAAP financial measures and exclude certain charges. Management has not reconciled these non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP financial measures because guidance for the various reconciling items is not provided. Management is unable to provide guidance for these reconciling items because they cannot determine their probable significance, as certain items are outside of the company's control and cannot be reasonably predicted since these items could vary significantly from period to period. Accordingly, reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP financial measures are not available without unreasonable effort.
ABOUT HURON
Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with organizations to help solve their most complex challenges and achieve their most ambitious goals. Working across the private and public sectors, we partner closely with clients to improve performance, accelerate transformation, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Our clients choose us because of our deep industry and technical expertise and proven track record of turning sound strategies into action. By combining practical experience, innovative thinking, and advanced analytics and technology, Huron helps organizations translate today’s ideas into tangible results and long-term value. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.
Forward-looking statements notice
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| Revenues: | | | | |
| Revenues before reimbursable expenses | $482,518 | | $432,361 | | $1,391,866 | | $1,230,556 | |
| Reimbursable expenses | 8,933 | | 8,923 | | 26,394 | | 26,624 | |
| Total revenues | 491,451 | | 441,284 | | 1,418,260 | | 1,257,180 | |
| Operating expenses: | | | | |
| Direct costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below) | 324,080 | | 288,803 | | 943,461 | | 835,874 | |
| Reimbursable expenses | 8,933 | | 8,923 | | 26,394 | | 26,618 | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 82,754 | | 81,296 | | 257,258 | | 238,147 | |
| Other losses (gains) | 4,900 | | - | | 12,590 | | (71) | |
| Restructuring charges | 1,228 | | 3,521 | | 2,301 | | 5,419 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,726 | | 8,741 | | 30,595 | | 22,807 | |
| Total operating expenses | 432,621 | | 391,284 | | 1,272,599 | | 1,128,794 | |
| Operating income | 58,830 | | 50,000 | | 145,661 | | 128,386 | |
| Other income (expense), net: | | | | |
| Interest expense, net of interest income | (12,218) | | (11,009) | | (33,048) | | (25,937) | |
| Other income (expense), net | (4,291) | | 3,655 | | (318) | | (10,643) | |
| Total other expense, net | (16,509) | | (7,354) | | (33,366) | | (36,580) | |
| Income before taxes | 42,321 | | 42,646 | | 112,295 | | 91,806 | |
| Income tax expense | 13,918 | | 12,226 | | 29,411 | | 17,420 | |
| Net income | $28,403 | | $30,420 | | $82,884 | | $74,386 | |
| Earnings per share: | | | | |
| Net income per basic share | $1.78 | | $1.75 | | $5.06 | | $4.25 | |
| Net income per diluted share | $1.75 | | $1.71 | | $4.96 | | $4.13 | |
| Weighted average shares used in calculating earnings per share: | | | | |
| Basic | 15,916 | | 17,340 | | 16,365 | | 17,492 | |
| Diluted | 16,265 | | 17,794 | | 16,703 | | 18,024 | |
| Comprehensive income (loss): | | | | |
| Net income | $28,403 | | $30,420 | | $82,884 | | $74,386 | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax | (575) | | (2,042) | | (4,313) | | 1,242 | |
| Unrealized loss on investment, net of tax | (5,598) | | - | | (6,928) | | (15,766) | |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax | 2,891 | | (510) | | 5,818 | | (4,857) | |
| Other comprehensive loss | (3,282) | | (2,552) | | (5,423) | | (19,381) | |
| Comprehensive income | $25,121 | | $27,868 | | $77,461 | | $55,005 | |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
|---|
| Assets | | |
| Current assets: | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $25,618 | $24,508 |
| Receivables from clients, net | 218,893 | 186,506 |
| Unbilled services, net | 263,196 | 195,464 |
| Income tax receivable | 15,394 | 8,430 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 50,812 | 33,676 |
| Total current assets | 573,913 | 448,584 |
| Property and equipment, net | 27,853 | 23,472 |
| Deferred income taxes, net | 3,557 | 3,563 |
| Long-term investments, net | 22,405 | 36,433 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 23,754 | 20,027 |
| Other non-current assets | 144,549 | 134,781 |
| Intangible assets, net | 72,939 | 72,927 |
| Goodwill | 808,341 | 786,896 |
| Total assets | $1,677,311 | $1,526,683 |
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | |
| Current liabilities: | | |
| Accounts payable | $13,464 | $12,354 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 37,958 | 26,964 |
| Accrued payroll and related benefits | 222,596 | 266,950 |
| Accrued contingent consideration for business acquisitions | 18,551 | 11,153 |
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Current maturities of operating lease liabilities | 8,836 | 14,304 |
| Deferred revenues | 38,314 | 31,708 |
| Total current liabilities | 359,719 | 383,433 |
| Non-current liabilities: | | |
| Deferred compensation and other liabilities | 62,676 | 63,316 |
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 793,886 | 489,665 |
| Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 23,815 | 24,371 |
| Deferred income taxes, net | 44,897 | 37,269 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 925,274 | 614,621 |
| Commitments and contingencies | | |
| Stockholders’ equity | | |
| Common stock; $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 19,181,056 and 20,465,234 shares issued, respectively | 192 | 205 |
| Treasury stock, at cost, 3,405,866 and 3,269,301 shares, respectively | (210,600) | (189,989) |
| Additional paid-in capital | 8,898 | 87,885 |
| Retained earnings | 605,416 | 636,693 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (11,588) | (6,165) |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 392,318 | 528,629 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $1,677,311 | $1,526,683 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | | |
| Net income | $82,884 | | $74,386 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities: | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 30,595 | | 23,464 | |
| Non-cash lease expense | 4,970 | | 4,483 | |
| Lease-related impairment charges | - | | 1,162 | |
| Gain on lease modification | (4,063) | | - | |
| Share-based compensation | 40,027 | | 36,319 | |
| Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | 865 | | 858 | |
| Allowances for doubtful accounts | 122 | | 390 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 4,104 | | 9,104 | |
| Gain on sale of property and equipment | (484) | | - | |
| Gain on sale of business | (303) | | - | |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities | 12,590 | | (71) | |
| Change in fair value of equity investment | 2,239 | | 5,014 | |
| Change in credit allowance on convertible debt investment | 4,861 | | 11,125 | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | | |
| (Increase) decrease in receivables from clients, net | (26,251) | | 1,369 | |
| (Increase) decrease in unbilled services, net | (64,004) | | (32,107) | |
| (Increase) decrease in current income tax receivable / payable, net | (7,175) | | (17,462) | |
| (Increase) decrease in other assets | (16,797) | | (17,689) | |
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities | (13,194) | | 1,524 | |
| Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related benefits | (42,128) | | (36,769) | |
| Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues | 6,471 | | 1,887 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 15,329 | | 66,987 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | | |
| Purchases of property and equipment | (14,673) | | (7,859) | |
| Investments in life insurance policies | - | | (2,897) | |
| Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired | (27,817) | | (107,174) | |
| Capitalization of internally developed software costs | (14,246) | | (15,406) | |
| Origination of note receivable | (2,000) | | - | |
| Proceeds from note receivable | 2,250 | | 154 | |
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 502 | | - | |
| Proceeds from divestiture of business | 300 | | - | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (55,684) | | (133,182) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | | |
| Proceeds from exercises of stock options | 1,119 | | 4,142 | |
| Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings | (21,083) | | (32,974) | |
| Share repurchases | (233,651) | | (153,097) | |
| Proceeds from bank borrowings | 722,000 | | 1,041,000 | |
| Repayments of bank borrowings | (418,000) | | (787,688) | |
| Payments for debt issuance costs | - | | (3,100) | |
| Deferred payments for business acquisitions | (8,700) | | (36) | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 41,685 | | 68,247 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (220) | | (74) | |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 1,110 | | 1,978 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 24,508 | | 21,911 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | $25,618 | | $23,889 | |
SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Percent Increase (Decrease) | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | Percent Increase (Decrease) |
|---|
| Segment and Consolidated Operating Results (in thousands): | | 2026 | | 2025 | | 2026 | | 2025 | | |
| Healthcare: | | | | | | | | |
| Revenues before reimbursable expenses | $255,761 | | $219,541 | | 16.5% | | $713,265 | | $615,853 | 15.8% |
| Operating income | $77,901 | | $67,757 | | 15.0% | | $211,756 | | $183,724 | 15.3% |
| Segment operating margin | 30.5% | | 30.9% | | | | 29.7% | | 29.8% | |
| Education: | | | | | | | | |
| Revenues before reimbursable expenses | $137,985 | | $129,424 | | 6.6% | | $404,828 | | $381,473 | 6.1% |
| Operating income | $40,211 | | $33,233 | | 21.0% | | $105,205 | | $88,622 | 18.7% |
| Segment operating margin | 29.1% | | 25.7% | | | | 26.0% | | 23.2% | |
| Commercial: | | | | | | | | |
| Revenues before reimbursable expenses | $88,772 | | $83,396 | | 6.4% | | $273,773 | | $233,230 | 17.4% |
| Operating income | $12,310 | | $13,659 | | (9.9)% | | $46,958 | | $37,462 | 25.3% |
| Segment operating margin | 13.9% | | 16.4% | | | | 17.2% | | 16.1% | |
| Total Huron: | | | | | | | | |
| Revenues before reimbursable expenses | $482,518 | | $432,361 | | 11.6% | | $1,391,866 | | $1,230,556 | 13.1% |
| Reimbursable expenses | 8,933 | | 8,923 | | 0.1% | | 26,394 | | 26,624 | (0.9)% |
| Total revenues | $491,451 | | $441,284 | | 11.4% | | $1,418,260 | | $1,257,180 | 12.8% |
| Items not allocated at the segment level: | | | | | | | | |
| Unallocated corporate expenses | 58,722 | | 56,549 | | 3.8% | | 184,122 | | 163,201 | 12.8% |
| Other losses (gains) | 4,900 | | - | | N/M | | 12,590 | | (71) | N/M |
| Restructuring charges | 595 | | 2,432 | | (75.5)% | | 625 | | 4,279 | (85.4)% |
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,375 | | 5,668 | | 30.1% | | 20,921 | | 14,013 | 49.3% |
| Operating income | 58,830 | | 50,000 | | 17.7% | | 145,661 | | 128,386 | 13.5% |
| Other expense, net | (16,509) | | (7,354) | | 124.5% | | (33,366) | | (36,580) | (8.8)% |
| Income before taxes | $42,321 | | $42,646 | | (0.8)% | | $112,295 | | $91,806 | 22.3% |
| Other Operating Data: | | | | | | | | |
| Number of revenue-generating professionals by segment (at period end): | | | | | | | | |
| Healthcare | 1,712 | | 1,582 | | 8.2% | | 1,712 | | 1,582 | 8.2% |
| Education | 1,044 | | 1,187 | | (12.0)% | | 1,044 | | 1,187 | (12.0)% |
| Commercial(2)(3) | 2,568 | | 2,496 | | 2.9% | | 2,568 | | 2,496 | 2.9% |
| Total (excluding Managed Services) | 5,324 | | 5,265 | | 1.1% | | 5,324 | | 5,265 | 1.1% |
| Managed Services(4)(5) | 4,216 | | 2,070 | | 103.7% | | 4,216 | | 2,070 | 103.7% |
| Total | 9,540 | | 7,335 | | 30.1% | | 9,540 | | 7,335 | 30.1% |
| Revenues before reimbursable expenses by capability: | | | | | | | | |
| Consulting and Managed Services(4)(6) | $287,549 | | $256,319 | | 12.2% | | $835,087 | | $709,362 | 17.7% |
| Digital | 194,969 | | 176,042 | | 10.8% | | 556,779 | | 521,194 | 6.8% |
| Total | $482,518 | | $432,361 | | 11.6% | | $1,391,866 | | $1,230,556 | 13.1% |
| Number of revenue-generating professionals by capability (at period end): | | | | | | | | |
| Consulting | 2,131 | | 2,160 | | (1.3)% | | 2,131 | | 2,160 | (1.3)% |
| Managed Services(4)(5) | 4,216 | | 2,070 | | 103.7% | | 4,216 | | 2,070 | 103.7% |
| Digital | 3,193 | | 3,105 | | 2.8% | | 3,193 | | 3,105 | 2.8% |
| Total | 9,540 | | 7,335 | | 30.1% | | 9,540 | | 7,335 | 30.1% |
| Utilization rate by capability: | | | | | | | | |
| Consulting | 76.2% | | 73.7% | | | | 77.3% | | 74.9% | |
| Digital | 81.2% | | 77.1% | | | | 79.3% | | 77.7% | |
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME
TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| Revenues before reimbursable expenses | $482,518 | | $432,361 | | $1,391,866 | | $1,230,556 | |
| Reimbursable expenses | 8,933 | | 8,923 | | 26,394 | | 26,624 | |
| Total revenues | $491,451 | | $441,284 | | $1,418,260 | | $1,257,180 | |
| Net income | $28,403 | | $30,420 | | $82,884 | | $74,386 | |
| Net income as a percentage of total revenues | 5.8% | | 6.9% | | 5.8% | | 5.9% | |
| Add back: | | | | |
| Income tax expense | 13,918 | | 12,226 | | 29,411 | | 17,420 | |
| Interest expense, net of interest income | 12,218 | | 11,009 | | 33,048 | | 25,937 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,033 | | 8,961 | | 31,399 | | 23,428 | |
| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) | 65,572 | | 62,616 | | 176,742 | | 141,171 | |
| Add back: | | | | |
| Restructuring charges | 1,228 | | 3,521 | | 2,301 | | 5,419 | |
| Other losses (gains) | 4,900 | | - | | 12,590 | | (71) | |
| Transaction-related expenses | 758 | | 2,354 | | 3,449 | | 7,240 | |
| Unrealized losses on long-term investments, net | 5,928 | | - | | 7,100 | | 16,139 | |
| Gain on sale of business | - | | - | | (303) | | - | |
| Foreign currency transaction gains, net | (1,050) | | (1,056) | | (1,313) | | (393) | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $77,336 | | $67,435 | | $200,566 | | $169,505 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues before reimbursable expenses | 16.0% | | 15.6% | | 14.4% | | 13.8% | |
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|
| Net income | $28,403 | | $30,420 | | $82,884 | | $74,386 | |
| Weighted average shares - diluted | 16,265 | | 17,794 | | 16,703 | | 18,024 | |
| Diluted earnings per share | $1.75 | | $1.71 | | $4.96 | | $4.13 | |
| Add back: | | | | |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 3,958 | | 3,522 | | 11,798 | | 7,860 | |
| Restructuring charges | 1,228 | | 3,521 | | 2,301 | | 5,419 | |
| Other losses (gains) | 4,900 | | - | | 12,590 | | (71) | |
| Transaction-related expenses | 758 | | 2,354 | | 3,449 | | 7,240 | |
| Unrealized losses on long-term investments, net | 5,928 | | - | | 7,100 | | 16,139 | |
| Gain on sale of business | - | | - | | (303) | | - | |
| Tax effect of adjustments | (2,533) | | (2,443) | | (6,899) | | (8,827) | |
| Total adjustments, net of tax | 14,239 | | 6,954 | | 30,036 | | 27,760 | |
| Adjusted net income | $42,642 | | $37,374 | | $112,920 | | $102,146 | |
| Adjusted weighted average shares - diluted | 16,265 | | 17,794 | | 16,703 | | 18,024 | |
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $2.62 | | $2.10 | | $6.76 | | $5.67 | |
(1) Consists of our full-time consultants who generate revenues based on the number of hours worked; full-time equivalents, which consists of coaches and their support staff within the culture and organizational excellence solution, consultants who work variable schedules as needed by clients, and full-time employees who provide software support and maintenance services to clients; and our Managed Services professionals who provide revenue cycle, clinical and patient access managed services, research administration managed services and outsourcing at our healthcare, education and research-focused clients.
(2) The majority of our revenue-generating professionals within our Commercial segment can provide services across all of our industries, including healthcare and education, and the related costs of these professionals are allocated to each of the segments.
(3) During the first quarter of 2026, we reclassified the revenue-generating professionals within one of Commercial's Digital offerings to the same Digital offering within Healthcare as these revenue-generating professionals primarily provide services to clients in the healthcare industry. This reclassification had no impact on the total Huron headcount or RBR reported for any period.
The number of revenue-generating professionals within this offering as of December 31, 2024, March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025 was 190, 158, 154, 154, and 145, respectively. The prior period headcount reported by segment in the table above has been revised for consistent presentation.
(4) During the first quarter of 2026, we reclassified one of the offerings within Education's Managed Services capability to Education's Consulting capability. This reclassification had no impact on the total Huron headcount or RBR reported for any period.
The number of revenue-generating professionals within this offering as of December 31, 2024, March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025 was 23, 22, 23, 21 and 21, respectively. The prior period headcount reported by segment and by capability in the table above has been revised for consistent presentation. The prior period Education Managed Services capability headcount in footnote (5) below has been revised for consistent presentation.
RBR generated by this offering during the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2025 was $1.8 million, $1.4 million, $1.8 million, and $1.6 million, respectively, and during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 was $7.3 million and $6.6 million, respectively. This reclassification did not impact the total Education Consulting and Managed Services RBR reported for any period, and the prior period Education Managed Services capability RBR in footnote (6) below has been revised for consistent presentation.
(5) We have separately presented the total number of revenue-generating professionals within our Managed Services capabilities of our Healthcare and Education segments. Our Healthcare Managed Services professionals provide revenue cycle, clinical and patient access services from patient scheduling and clinical triage through billing and collections. Our Education Managed Services professionals provide research administration managed services and outsourcing at our education and research-focused clients.
The number of Managed Services professionals within our Healthcare segment was 4,091 and 1,977 as of September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. This increase includes the company's acquisition of RelateCare in the second quarter of 2026, which added approximately 1,100 Managed Services professionals.
The number of Managed Services professionals within our Education segment was 125 and 93 as of September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(6) Managed Services capability RBR within our Healthcare segment was $48.9 million and $25.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively; and $109.4 million and $64.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Managed Services capability RBR within our Education segment was $7.4 million and $5.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively; and $20.2 million and $17.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(7) Utilization rate is calculated by dividing the number of hours our billable consultants worked on client assignments during a period by the total available working hours for these billable consultants during the same period. Available working hours are determined by the standard hours worked by each billable consultant, adjusted for part-time hours, and U.S. standard work weeks. Available working hours exclude local country holidays and vacation days. Utilization rates are presented for our revenue-generating professionals who primarily bill on an hourly basis. We have not presented utilization rates for our Managed Services professionals as most of the revenues generated by these employees are not billed on an hourly basis.
(8) In evaluating the company’s financial performance and outlook, management uses earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues before reimbursable expenses, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to gain an understanding of the company's comparative operating performance (when comparing such results with previous periods or forecasts). These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management in their financial and operating decision making because management believes they reflect the company's ongoing business in a manner that allows for meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures when publicly providing the company's business outlook, for internal management purposes, and as a basis for evaluating potential acquisitions and dispositions. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Huron’s current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose, and in comparing in a consistent manner Huron’s current financial results with Huron’s past financial results. Investors should recognize that these non-GAAP financial measures might not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flows or liquidity prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
(9) The non-GAAP financial measures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 include an adjustment of $4.9 million and $12.6 million, respectively, related to changes in the estimated fair value of the company's contingent consideration liabilities for certain business acquisitions. This adjustment permits comparability with periods that are not impacted by these items. These remeasurement charges reflect increases in the fair value of the company's contingent consideration liabilities, driven by the acquired businesses' financial performance exceeding the assumptions used to determine the acquisition date fair values. These charges were recorded as a component of other losses (gains) on the consolidated statement of operations.
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