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SECOND QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Revenues before reimbursable expenses increased $30.9 million, or 8.3%, to a record $402.5 million in Q2 2025 from $371.7 million in Q2 2024.

  • Net income was $19.4 million in Q2 2025, compared to $37.5 million in Q2 2024. Results for Q2 2025 include an $8.2 million non-cash impairment charge, net of tax, related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party. Results for Q2 2024 include an $11.1 million litigation settlement gain, net of tax, related to a completed legal matter in which Huron was the plaintiff.

  • Adjusted EBITDA(6), a non-GAAP measure, increased $4.9 million, or 8.8%, to $60.6 million in Q2 2025 from $55.7 million in Q2 2024.

  • Diluted earnings per share was $1.09 in Q2 2025, compared to $2.03 in Q2 2024. Results for Q2 2025 include the non-cash impairment charge on the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party, which had an unfavorable $0.46 impact on diluted earnings per share for the period. Results for Q2 2024 include the litigation settlement gain related to a completed legal matter in which Huron was the plaintiff, which had a favorable $0.60 impact on diluted earnings per share for the period.

  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(6), a non-GAAP measure, increased $0.21, or 12.5%, to $1.89 in Q2 2025 from $1.68 in Q2 2024.

YEAR-TO-DATE 2025 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Revenues before reimbursable expenses increased $70.6 million, or 9.7%, to $798.2 million for the first six months of 2025 from $727.6 million for the same prior year period.

  • Net income was $44.0 million for the first six months of 2025, compared to $55.5 million for the same prior year period. Results for the first six months of 2025 include an $8.2 million non-cash impairment charge, net of tax, related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party. Results for the first six months of 2024 include an $11.1 million litigation settlement gain, net of tax, related to a completed legal matter in which Huron was the plaintiff.

  • Adjusted EBITDA(6), a non-GAAP measure, increased $12.6 million, or 14.0%, to $102.1 million for the first six months of 2025 from $89.5 million for the same prior year period.

  • Diluted earnings per share was $2.42 for the first six months of 2025, compared to $2.96 for the same prior year period. Results for the first six months of 2025 include the non-cash impairment charge related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party, which had an unfavorable $0.45 impact on diluted earnings per share for the period. Results for the first six months of 2024 include the litigation settlement gain related to a completed legal matter in which Huron was the plaintiff, which had a favorable $0.59 impact on diluted earnings per share for the period.

  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(6), a non-GAAP measure, increased $0.68, or 23.5%, to $3.57 for the first six months of 2025 from $2.89 for the same prior year period.

  • Huron returned $133.9 million to shareholders by repurchasing 0.9 million shares of the company's common stock for the first six months of 2025, representing 5.3% of the company's common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2024.

  • Huron increases its previous guidance for full year 2025, including increasing revenues before reimbursable expenses expectations to a range of $1.64 billion to $1.68 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share(6) expectations to a range of $7.30 to $7.70.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Huron amended its credit facility on July 30, 2025, to, among other items, extend the maturity date to July 30, 2030, improve all-in pricing, and increase its total borrowing capacity to $1.1 billion to support continued return to shareholders and investment in the business.

  • Huron was named one of America's Best Mid-size Companies by Time magazine and a Best Firm to Work For in 2025 by Consulting Magazine.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global professional services firm Huron (Nasdaq: HURN) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

“Revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) in the quarter grew 8% compared to the second quarter of 2024, including organic RBR growth across all three operating segments,” said Mark Hussey, chief executive officer and president of Huron.

“We remain confident in our prospects for continued growth in 2025 as reflected in our updated annual guidance. Our core end markets continue to face significant market disruption as health systems, universities and commercial businesses adapt to regulatory or macroeconomic pressures while evolving their business models for the future. Our clients continue to seek our deep industry and institutional expertise, breadth of capabilities, and proven track record of delivering results to help them achieve a more sustainable path forward,” added Hussey.

SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Revenues before reimbursable expenses increased $30.9 million, or 8.3%, to $402.5 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $371.7 million for the second quarter of 2024. This growth, which includes $13.1 million of incremental revenues before reimbursable expenses from the company's acquisition of AXIA Consulting in December 2024, reflects continued strength in demand for the company's Digital capabilities within the Commercial and Education segments and the company's Consulting and Managed Services capabilities within the Healthcare and Education segments. These increases were partially offset by decreases in demand for the company's Consulting and Managed Services capability within the Commercial segment and the company's Digital capability within the Healthcare segment.

Net income was $19.4 million, or 4.7% of total revenues, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $37.5 million, or 9.8% of total revenues, for the same quarter last year. Results for Q2 2025 include an $8.2 million non-cash impairment charge, net of tax, related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party. Results for Q2 2024 include an $11.1 million litigation settlement gain, net of tax, related to a completed legal matter in which Huron was the plaintiff. Diluted earnings per share was $1.09 for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $2.03 for the second quarter of 2024. The non-cash impairment charge related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party had an unfavorable $0.46 impact on diluted earnings per share for the period. The litigation settlement gain recognized in the second quarter of 2024 had a favorable $0.60 impact on diluted earnings per share in the prior year period.

Second quarter 2025 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”)(6) was $44.3 million compared to $66.3 million in the same prior year period. Results for the second quarter of 2025 include a pre-tax $11.1 million non-cash impairment charge related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party. Results for the second quarter of 2024 include a pre-tax $15.0 million litigation settlement gain related to the completed legal matter in which Huron was the plaintiff.

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
June 30,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Amortization of intangible assets

$

2,302

 

 

$

1,627

 

Restructuring charges

$

560

 

 

$

2,056

 

2024 litigation settlement gain(7)

$

 

 

$

(11,701

)

Other gains, net

$

(71

)

 

$

(917

)

Transaction-related expenses

$

3,590

 

 

$

103

 

Unrealized losses on long-term investments(8)

$

11,929

 

 

$

 

Tax effect of adjustments

$

(4,075

)

 

$

2,296

 

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net

$

264

 

 

$

(150

)

Adjusted EBITDA(6) increased $4.9 million, or 8.8%, to $60.6 million, or 15.1% of revenues before reimbursable expenses(6), in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $55.7 million, or 15.0% of revenues before reimbursable expenses(6), in the same quarter last year. Adjusted net income(6) increased $2.7 million, or 8.8%, to $33.7 million, or $1.89 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $30.9 million, or $1.68 per diluted share, for the same quarter in 2024.

The number of revenue-generating professionals(1), excluding Managed Services professionals, increased 7.8% to 4,963 as of June 30, 2025 from 4,604 as of June 30, 2024. The utilization rate(5) of the company's Consulting capability increased to 77.0% during the second quarter of 2025, compared to 73.7% during the same period last year. The utilization rate(5) for the company's Digital capability increased to 77.8% during the second quarter of 2025, compared to 75.0% during the same period last year. The number of Managed Services professionals increased 54.2% to 1,918 as of June 30, 2025 from 1,244 as of June 30, 2024.

YEAR-TO-DATE 2025 RESULTS

Revenues before reimbursable expenses increased $70.6 million, or 9.7%, to $798.2 million for the first six months of 2025, compared to $727.6 million for the first six months of 2024. This growth, which includes $24.9 million of incremental revenues before reimbursable expenses from the company's acquisition of AXIA Consulting in December 2024, reflects continued strength in demand for the company's Digital capabilities within the Commercial and Education segments and the company's Consulting and Managed Services capabilities within the Healthcare and Education segments. These increases were partially offset by decreases in demand for the company's Consulting and Managed Services capability within the Commercial segment and the company's Digital capability within the Healthcare segment.

Net income was $44.0 million, or 5.4% of total revenues, for the first six months of 2025, compared to $55.5 million, or 7.5% of total revenues, in the same prior year period. Results for the first six months of 2025 include an $8.2 million non-cash impairment charge, net of tax, related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party. Results for the first six months of 2024 include an $11.1 million litigation settlement gain, net of tax, related to a completed legal matter in which Huron was the plaintiff. Diluted earnings per share was $2.42 for the first six months of 2025, compared to $2.96 in the same prior year period. The non-cash impairment charge related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party had an unfavorable $0.45 impact on diluted earnings per share for the period. The litigation settlement gain recognized in the second quarter of 2024 had a favorable impact of $0.59 on diluted earnings per share for the first six months of 2024.

EBITDA(6) for the first six months of 2025 was $78.6 million, compared to $95.2 million in the same prior year period. Results for the first six months of 2025 include a pre-tax $11.1 million non-cash impairment charge related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party. Results for the first six months of 2024 include a pre-tax $15.0 million litigation settlement gain related to the completed legal matter in which Huron was the plaintiff.

In addition to using EBITDA(6) to evaluate the company’s financial performance, management uses other non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effect of the following items (in thousands):

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Amortization of intangible assets

$

4,338

 

 

$

3,317

 

Restructuring charges

$

1,898

 

 

$

4,393

 

2024 litigation settlement gain(7)

$

 

 

$

(11,701

)

Other losses (gains), net

$

(71

)

 

$

651

 

Transaction-related expenses

$

4,886

 

 

$

1,600

 

Unrealized losses on long-term investments(8)

$

16,139

 

 

$

 

Tax effect of adjustments

$

(6,384

)

 

$

452

 

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net

$

663

 

 

$

(615

)

Adjusted EBITDA(6) increased $12.6 million, or 14.0%, to $102.1 million, or 12.8% of revenues before reimbursable expenses(6), for the first six months of 2025, compared to $89.5 million, or 12.3% of revenues before reimbursable expenses(6), in the same prior year period. Adjusted net income(6) increased $10.6 million, or 19.5%, to $64.8 million, or $3.57 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2025, compared to $54.2 million, or $2.89 per diluted share, for the same prior year period.

The number of revenue-generating professionals(1), excluding Managed Services professionals, increased 7.8% to 4,963 as of June 30, 2025 from 4,604 as of June 30, 2024. The utilization rate(5) of the company's Consulting capability increased to 75.6% for the first six months of 2025, compared to 72.0% during the same period last year. The utilization rate(5) for the company's Digital capability increased to 78.0% for the first six months of 2025, compared to 74.6% during the same period last year. The number of Managed Services professionals increased 54.2% to 1,918 as of June 30, 2025 from 1,244 as of June 30, 2024.

Additionally, Huron returned $133.9 million to shareholders in 2025 through repurchases of 938,280 shares of the company's common stock, representing 5.3% of the company's common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2024.

OPERATING INDUSTRIES

The company’s year-to-date 2025 revenues before reimbursable expenses by operating segment as a percentage of total company revenues before reimbursable expenses are as follows: Healthcare (50%); Education (32%); and Commercial (18%). 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 June 30, 2025.

OUTLOOK FOR 2025

Based on currently available information, the company increased guidance for full year 2025 revenues before reimbursable expenses in a range of $1.64 billion to $1.68 billion. The company also anticipates adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues before reimbursable expenses(6) in a range of 14.0% to 14.5%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share(6) guidance in a range of $7.30 to $7.70.

SECOND QUARTER 2025 WEBCAST

The company will host a webcast to discuss its financial results today, July 31, 2025, 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(6)

In evaluating the company’s financial performance and outlook, management uses 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 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 their 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 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 revenues before reimbursable expenses 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 partners with clients to put possible into practice by creating sound strategies, optimizing operations, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering businesses to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo, we create sustainable results for the organizations we serve. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.

Statements in this press release that are not historical in nature, including those concerning the company’s current expectations about its future results, are “forward-looking” statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “provides,” “anticipates,” “assumes,” “can,” “will,” “meets,” “could,” “likely,” “intends,” “might,” “predicts,” “seeks,” “would,” “believes,” “estimates,” “plans,” “continues,” “goals,” “guidance,” or “outlook,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the company's current expectations about future requirements and needs, results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein include, without limitation: failure to achieve expected utilization rates, billing rates, and the necessary number of revenue-generating professionals; inability to expand or adjust our service offerings in response to market demands; our dependence on renewal of client-based services; dependence on new business and retention of current clients and qualified personnel; failure to maintain third-party provider relationships and strategic alliances; inability to license technology to and from third parties; the impairment of goodwill; various factors related to income and other taxes; difficulties in successfully integrating the businesses we acquire and achieving expected benefits from such acquisitions; risks relating to privacy, information security, and related laws and standards; and a general downturn or volatility in market conditions, including as a result of current global trade tensions and/or tariffs. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, among others, those described under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Huron's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events, or for any other reason.

Please note that information contained in any referenced website is not incorporated by reference in this press release or considered to be part of this document. Such website references are intended to be inactive textual references only.

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues before reimbursable expenses

$

402,505

 

 

$

371,654

 

 

$

798,195

 

 

$

727,615

 

Reimbursable expenses

 

9,250

 

 

 

9,363

 

 

 

17,701

 

 

 

16,787

 

Total revenues

 

411,755

 

 

 

381,017

 

 

 

815,896

 

 

 

744,402

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization included below)

 

269,028

 

 

 

248,605

 

 

 

547,071

 

 

 

501,908

 

Reimbursable expenses

 

9,250

 

 

 

9,427

 

 

 

17,695

 

 

 

17,011

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

80,217

 

 

 

71,410

 

 

 

156,851

 

 

 

144,110

 

Other gains, net

 

(71

)

 

 

(15,917

)

 

 

(71

)

 

 

(14,349

)

Restructuring charges

 

560

 

 

 

2,056

 

 

 

1,898

 

 

 

4,393

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

7,117

 

 

 

6,033

 

 

 

14,066

 

 

 

12,005

 

Total operating expenses

 

366,101

 

 

 

321,614

 

 

 

737,510

 

 

 

665,078

 

Operating income

 

45,654

 

 

 

59,403

 

 

 

78,386

 

 

 

79,324

 

Other income (expense), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net of interest income

 

(9,281

)

 

 

(7,954

)

 

 

(14,928

)

 

 

(13,094

)

Other income (expense), net

 

(8,665

)

 

 

646

 

 

 

(14,298

)

 

 

3,425

 

Total other expense, net

 

(17,946

)

 

 

(7,308

)

 

 

(29,226

)

 

 

(9,669

)

Income before taxes

 

27,708

 

 

 

52,095

 

 

 

49,160

 

 

 

69,655

 

Income tax expense

 

8,278

 

 

 

14,613

 

 

 

5,194

 

 

 

14,167

 

Net income

$

19,430

 

 

$

37,482

 

 

$

43,966

 

 

$

55,488

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per basic share

$

1.12

 

 

$

2.10

 

 

$

2.50

 

 

$

3.08

 

Net income per diluted share

$

1.09

 

 

$

2.03

 

 

$

2.42

 

 

$

2.96

 

Weighted average shares used in calculating earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

17,320

 

 

 

17,887

 

 

 

17,569

 

 

 

18,042

 

Diluted

 

17,772

 

 

 

18,454

 

 

 

18,137

 

 

 

18,741

 

Comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

19,430

 

 

$

37,482

 

 

$

43,966

 

 

$

55,488

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax

 

2,749

 

 

 

(281

)

 

 

3,284

 

 

 

(1,003

)

Unrealized loss on investment, net of tax

 

(5,249

)

 

 

(6,318

)

 

 

(15,766

)

 

 

(7,765

)

Unrealized loss on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax

 

(2,114

)

 

 

(1,127

)

 

 

(4,347

)

 

 

(54

)

Other comprehensive loss

 

(4,614

)

 

 

(7,726

)

 

 

(16,829

)

 

 

(8,822

)

Comprehensive income

$

14,816

 

 

$

29,756

 

 

$

27,137

 

 

$

46,666

 

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

June 30,
2025

 

December 31,
2024

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

61,011

 

 

$

21,911

 

Receivables from clients, net

 

192,958

 

 

 

197,771

 

Unbilled services, net

 

189,038

 

 

 

160,017

 

Income tax receivable

 

17,515

 

 

 

1,355

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

29,919

 

 

 

28,063

 

Total current assets

 

490,441

 

 

 

409,117

 

Property and equipment, net

 

19,709

 

 

 

21,678

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

2,545

 

 

 

2,546

 

Long-term investments

 

35,144

 

 

 

69,712

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

16,963

 

 

 

19,176

 

Other non-current assets

 

124,925

 

 

 

116,569

 

Intangible assets, net

 

52,015

 

 

 

26,076

 

Goodwill

 

739,070

 

 

 

678,743

 

Total assets

$

1,480,812

 

 

$

1,343,617

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

11,157

 

 

$

11,539

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

27,870

 

 

 

26,768

 

Accrued payroll and related benefits

 

152,592

 

 

 

247,579

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

13,750

 

 

 

13,750

 

Current maturities of operating lease liabilities

 

12,245

 

 

 

12,315

 

Deferred revenues

 

29,277

 

 

 

26,869

 

Total current liabilities

 

246,891

 

 

 

338,820

 

Non-current liabilities:

 

 

 

Deferred compensation and other liabilities

 

66,384

 

 

 

42,481

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

643,165

 

 

 

342,857

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

24,731

 

 

 

29,686

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

24,646

 

 

 

28,446

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

758,926

 

 

 

443,470

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

Common stock; $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 20,569,018 and 20,780,928 shares issued, respectively

 

205

 

 

 

208

 

Treasury stock, at cost, 3,269,816 and 3,065,633 shares, respectively

 

(189,388

)

 

 

(160,093

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

93,502

 

 

 

177,673

 

Retained earnings

 

575,619

 

 

 

531,653

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(4,943

)

 

 

11,886

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

474,995

 

 

 

561,327

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

1,480,812

 

 

$

1,343,617

 

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net income

$

43,966

 

 

$

55,488

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

14,066

 

 

 

12,005

 

Non-cash lease expense

 

2,855

 

 

 

3,043

 

Lease-related impairment charges

 

738

 

 

 

2,293

 

Share-based compensation

 

25,757

 

 

 

25,284

 

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

 

571

 

 

 

508

 

Allowances for doubtful accounts

 

396

 

 

 

2,353

 

Deferred income taxes

 

399

 

 

 

1,942

 

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 

 

 

 

(101

)

Change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities

 

(71

)

 

 

(416

)

Change in fair value of equity investment

 

5,014

 

 

 

 

Credit-related impairment charge on convertible debt investment

 

11,125

 

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

 

 

 

(Increase) decrease in receivables from clients, net

 

5,494

 

 

 

(20,372

)

(Increase) decrease in unbilled services, net

 

(26,945

)

 

 

3,057

 

(Increase) decrease in current income tax receivable / payable, net

 

(17,161

)

 

 

(2,606

)

(Increase) decrease in other assets

 

(6,051

)

 

 

(14,942

)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities

 

4,063

 

 

 

(6,978

)

Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and related benefits

 

(91,280

)

 

 

(86,400

)

Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues

 

284

 

 

 

2,339

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(26,780

)

 

 

(23,503

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(3,892

)

 

 

(3,665

)

Investments in life insurance policies

 

(2,312

)

 

 

(1,361

)

Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired

 

(53,111

)

 

 

(20,769

)

Capitalization of internally developed software costs

 

(10,919

)

 

 

(14,138

)

Proceeds from note receivable

 

154

 

 

 

154

 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

 

 

 

102

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(70,080

)

 

 

(39,677

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercises of stock options

 

2,591

 

 

 

1,215

 

Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings

 

(32,507

)

 

 

(21,080

)

Share repurchases

 

(134,369

)

 

 

(97,264

)

Proceeds from bank borrowings

 

552,000

 

 

 

618,500

 

Repayments of bank borrowings

 

(251,875

)

 

 

(430,938

)

Payments for debt issuance costs

 

 

 

 

(1,446

)

Deferred payments for business acquisitions

 

(36

)

 

 

(261

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

135,804

 

 

 

68,726

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

156

 

 

 

(49

)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

39,100

 

 

 

5,497

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

21,911

 

 

 

12,149

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

$

61,011

 

 

$

17,646

 

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS AND OTHER OPERATING DATA

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

Percent
Increase
(Decrease)

Segment and Consolidated Operating
Results (in thousands):

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

 

Healthcare:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues before reimbursable expenses

 

$

197,822

 

 

$

190,098

 

 

4.1%

 

$

396,312

 

 

$

370,840

 

 

6.9%

Operating income

 

$

59,651

 

 

$

55,246

 

 

8.0%

 

$

115,967

 

 

$

97,940

 

 

18.4%

Segment operating margin

 

 

30.2

%

 

 

29.1

%

 

 

 

 

29.3

%

 

 

26.4

%

 

 

Education:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues before reimbursable expenses

 

$

129,301

 

 

$

122,753

 

 

5.3%

 

$

252,049

 

 

$

234,336

 

 

7.6%

Operating income

 

$

32,329

 

 

$

30,792

 

 

5.0%

 

$

55,389

 

 

$

52,748

 

 

5.0%

Segment operating margin

 

 

25.0

%

 

 

25.1

%

 

 

 

 

22.0

%

 

 

22.5

%

 

 

Commercial:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues before reimbursable expenses

 

$

75,382

 

 

$

58,803

 

 

28.2%

 

$

149,834

 

 

$

122,439

 

 

22.4%

Operating income

 

$

12,507

 

 

$

9,015

 

 

38.7%

 

$

23,803

 

 

$

23,054

 

 

3.2%

Segment operating margin

 

 

16.6

%

 

 

15.3

%

 

 

 

 

15.9

%

 

 

18.8

%

 

 

Total Huron:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues before reimbursable expenses

 

$

402,505

 

 

$

371,654

 

 

8.3%

 

$

798,195

 

 

$

727,615

 

 

9.7%

Reimbursable expenses

 

 

9,250

 

 

 

9,363

 

 

(1.2)%

 

 

17,701

 

 

 

16,787

 

 

5.4%

Total revenues

 

$

411,755

 

 

$

381,017

 

 

8.1%

 

$

815,896

 

 

$

744,402

 

 

9.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items not allocated at the segment level:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unallocated corporate expenses

 

 

54,281

 

 

 

45,626

 

 

19.0%

 

 

106,652

 

 

 

96,565

 

 

10.4%

Other gains, net

 

 

(71

)

 

 

(15,917

)

 

N/M

 

 

(71

)

 

 

(14,349

)

 

N/M

Restructuring charges

 

 

455

 

 

 

2,047

 

 

(77.8)%

 

 

1,847

 

 

 

4,280

 

 

(56.8)%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

4,168

 

 

 

3,894

 

 

7.0%

 

 

8,345

 

 

 

7,922

 

 

5.3%

Operating income

 

 

45,654

 

 

 

59,403

 

 

(23.1)%

 

 

78,386

 

 

 

79,324

 

 

(1.2)%

Other expense, net

 

 

(17,946

)

 

 

(7,308

)

 

145.6%

 

 

(29,226

)

 

 

(9,669

)

 

N/M

Income before taxes

 

$

27,708

 

 

$

52,095

 

 

(46.8)%

 

$

49,160

 

 

$

69,655

 

 

(29.4)%

Other Operating Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of revenue-generating professionals by segment (at period end)(1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare

 

 

1,329

 

 

 

1,223

 

 

8.7%

 

 

1,329

 

 

 

1,223

 

 

8.7%

Education

 

 

1,169

 

 

 

1,115

 

 

4.8%

 

 

1,169

 

 

 

1,115

 

 

4.8%

Commercial(2)

 

 

2,465

 

 

 

2,266

 

 

8.8%

 

 

2,465

 

 

 

2,266

 

 

8.8%

Total (excluding Managed Services)

 

 

4,963

 

 

 

4,604

 

 

7.8%

 

 

4,963

 

 

 

4,604

 

 

7.8%

Managed Services(3)

 

 

1,918

 

 

 

1,244

 

 

54.2%

 

 

1,918

 

 

 

1,244

 

 

54.2%

Total

 

 

6,881

 

 

 

5,848

 

 

17.7%

 

 

6,881

 

 

 

5,848

 

 

17.7%

Revenues before reimbursable expenses by capability:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting and Managed Services(4)

 

$

229,122

 

 

$

218,339

 

 

4.9%

 

$

453,043

 

 

$

419,898

 

 

7.9%

Digital

 

 

173,383

 

 

 

153,315

 

 

13.1%

 

 

345,152

 

 

 

307,717

 

 

12.2%

Total

 

$

402,505

 

 

$

371,654

 

 

8.3%

 

$

798,195

 

 

$

727,615

 

 

9.7%

Number of revenue-generating professionals by capability (at period end)(1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting

 

 

1,866

 

 

 

1,691

 

 

10.3%

 

 

1,866

 

 

 

1,691

 

 

10.3%

Managed Services(3)

 

 

1,918

 

 

 

1,244

 

 

54.2%

 

 

1,918

 

 

 

1,244

 

 

54.2%

Digital

 

 

3,097

 

 

 

2,913

 

 

6.3%

 

 

3,097

 

 

 

2,913

 

 

6.3%

Total

 

 

6,881

 

 

 

5,848

 

 

17.7%

 

 

6,881

 

 

 

5,848

 

 

17.7%

Utilization rate by capability(5):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting

 

 

77.0

%

 

 

73.7

%

 

 

 

 

75.6

%

 

 

72.0

%

 

 

Digital

 

 

77.8

%

 

 

75.0

%

 

 

 

 

78.0

%

 

 

74.6

%

 

 

(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 management and 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)

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 billing, collections, insurance verification and change integrity services to clients. 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 1,807 and 1,116 as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

The number of Managed Services professionals within our Education segment was 111 and 128 as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

(4)

Managed Services capability revenues before reimbursable expenses within our Healthcare segment was $21.0 million and $16.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively; and $39.3 million and $34.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

Managed Services capability revenues before reimbursable expenses within our Education segment was $7.4 million and $6.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively; and $14.7 million and $14.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

(5)

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.

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME

TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION(6)

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Revenues before reimbursable expenses

$

402,505

 

 

$

371,654

 

 

$

798,195

 

 

$

727,615

 

Reimbursable expenses

 

9,250

 

 

 

9,363

 

 

 

17,701

 

 

 

16,787

 

Total revenues

$

411,755

 

 

$

381,017

 

 

$

815,896

 

 

$

744,402

 

Net income

$

19,430

 

 

$

37,482

 

 

$

43,966

 

 

$

55,488

 

Net income as a percentage of total revenues

 

4.7

%

 

 

9.8

%

 

 

5.4

%

 

 

7.5

%

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

8,278

 

 

 

14,613

 

 

 

5,194

 

 

 

14,167

 

Interest expense, net of interest income

 

9,281

 

 

 

7,954

 

 

 

14,928

 

 

 

13,094

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

7,318

 

 

 

6,244

 

 

 

14,467

 

 

 

12,425

 

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)(6)

 

44,307

 

 

 

66,293

 

 

 

78,555

 

 

 

95,174

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges

 

560

 

 

 

2,056

 

 

 

1,898

 

 

 

4,393

 

2024 litigation settlement gain(7)

 

 

 

 

(11,701

)

 

 

 

 

 

(11,701

)

Other losses (gains), net

 

(71

)

 

 

(917

)

 

 

(71

)

 

 

651

 

Transaction-related expenses

 

3,590

 

 

 

103

 

 

 

4,886

 

 

 

1,600

 

Unrealized losses on long-term investments(8)

 

11,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,139

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains), net

 

264

 

 

 

(150

)

 

 

663

 

 

 

(615

)

Adjusted EBITDA(6)

$

60,579

 

 

$

55,684

 

 

$

102,070

 

 

$

89,502

 

Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues before reimbursable expenses(6)

 

15.1

%

 

 

15.0

%

 

 

12.8

%

 

 

12.3

%

HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME(6)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Net income

$

19,430

 

 

$

37,482

 

 

$

43,966

 

 

$

55,488

 

Weighted average shares - diluted

 

17,772

 

 

 

18,454

 

 

 

18,137

 

 

 

18,741

 

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.09

 

 

$

2.03

 

 

$

2.42

 

 

$

2.96

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

2,302

 

 

 

1,627

 

 

 

4,338

 

 

 

3,317

 

Restructuring charges

 

560

 

 

 

2,056

 

 

 

1,898

 

 

 

4,393

 

2024 litigation settlement gain(7)

 

 

 

 

(11,701

)

 

 

 

 

 

(11,701

)

Other losses (gains), net

 

(71

)

 

 

(917

)

 

 

(71

)

 

 

651

 

Transaction-related expenses

 

3,590

 

 

 

103

 

 

 

4,886

 

 

 

1,600

 

Unrealized losses on long-term investments(8)

 

11,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,139

 

 

 

 

Tax effect of adjustments

 

(4,075

)

 

 

2,296

 

 

 

(6,384

)

 

 

452

 

Total adjustments, net of tax

 

14,235

 

 

 

(6,536

)

 

 

20,806

 

 

 

(1,288

)

Adjusted net income(6)

$

33,665

 

 

$

30,946

 

 

$

64,772

 

 

$

54,200

 

Adjusted weighted average shares - diluted

 

17,772

 

 

 

18,454

 

 

 

18,137

 

 

 

18,741

 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share(6)

$

1.89

 

 

$

1.68

 

 

$

3.57

 

 

$

2.89

 

(6)

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 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 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.

 

(7)

The non-GAAP financial measures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 include an adjustment for the 2024 litigation settlement gain. In the second quarter of 2024, the company settled a litigation matter in which Huron was the plaintiff for $15.0 million, on a pre-tax basis. This $15.0 million settlement gain was recorded as a component of other gains, net on the consolidated statement of operations. The company has excluded from the non-GAAP measures $11.7 million, which is the value of the settlement gain that exceeds the third-party legal costs incurred during 2024 specific to this litigation matter, as this net gain is not indicative of the ongoing performance of Huron's business. Of the $3.3 million third-party legal costs incurred for this matter in the first half of 2024, $2.7 million was incurred in the first quarter and $0.6 million was incurred in the second quarter. Third-party legal expenses are recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses on the statement of operations.

 

(8)

The non-GAAP financial measures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 include an adjustment of $11.9 million and $16.1 million, respectively, of unrealized losses on long-term investments as these unrealized losses related to investments in third parties and are not indicative of the ongoing performance of Huron's business. These unrealized losses were recorded as a component of other income (expense), net on the consolidated statement of operations. The $11.9 million of unrealized losses recorded in the second quarter of 2025 included an $11.1 million non-cash credit-related impairment charge related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party and a $0.8 million non-cash impairment charge on the company's equity investment in a hospital-at-home company. The $16.1 million of unrealized losses in the first six months of 2025 included the $11.1 million non-cash credit-related impairment charge related to the company's convertible debt investment in a third-party and $5.0 million of non-cash impairment charges on the company's equity investment in a hospital-at-home company.

 

MEDIA CONTACT

Allie Bovis

abovis@hcg.com

INVESTOR CONTACT

John D. Kelly

investor@hcg.com

Source: Huron

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