NASDAQ$HURN
Huron Consulting Group Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Huron's financial performance was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and restructuring efforts. Revenue decreased, and the company reported a net loss, but strategic investments in the Business Advisory segment showed promise.
Huron announced its Q4 and full year 2020 financial results, revealing a decrease in revenues to $198.3 million compared to $232.3 million in Q4 2019. The company reported a net loss of $6.1 million, influenced by $18.7 million in restructuring charges. Despite these challenges, the Business Advisory segment achieved record revenues, driven by demand for digital, technology, and analytics solutions.
- Q4 2020 revenues reached $198.3 million, down from $232.3 million in Q4 2019.
- Net loss from continuing operations was $6.1 million, including $18.7 million in restructuring charges.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $17.1 million, compared to $29.4 million in the prior year.
- The Business Advisory segment achieved record revenues, driven by digital, technology, and analytics offerings.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Huron · Revenue · Quarterly
$198M
Revenue by segment
Huron · $132M total across 2 segments · Q4 2020
- Healthcare$85.1M-17.9%64.3%
- Education$47.3M-20.8%35.7%
Forward guidance
Huron anticipates full year 2021 revenues to be in the range of $830.0 million to $890.0 million, with adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues between 10.8% and 11.8%, and non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $2.25 to $2.75.
Tailwinds
- Revenue expectations in a range of $830.0 million to $890.0 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues in a range of 10.8% to 11.8%.
- Non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share in a range of $2.25 to $2.75.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.2%
Avg return
30 days after
60%
41 / 68 earnings
Positive
+19.6%
Q3 2018
Best reaction
-24.2%
Q3 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.1% | -9.2% | -19.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +5.8% | +14.3% | -2.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +11.2% | +8.7% | +8.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.8% | +9.1% | +5.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +18.2% | +18.4% | +13.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +11.5% | +10.5% | +18.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.1% | -4.4% | -4.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.1% | -7.9% | -8.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -12.3% | -7.1% | -9.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.0% | +2.6% | +8.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +15.6% | +20.9% | +21.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -12.6% | -14.5% | -5.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +15.9% | +14.0% | +13.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.0% | +2.2% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.9% | +2.2% | +4.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.1% | +2.4% | +16.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.3% | +4.6% | -1.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.0% | +3.3% | -7.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.5% | -0.4% | +4.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.1% | -0.7% | -6.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -9.2% | -13.9% | -16.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.3% | +1.7% | +15.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +8.9% | +6.8% | +0.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -16.8% | -22.3% | -18.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | +1.7% | -8.5% | -27.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +9.6% | +10.3% | +11.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +10.5% | +5.9% | +10.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.6% | +2.0% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | -12.1% | -12.5% | -12.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +19.6% | +16.0% | +20.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +4.1% | +6.2% | +13.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -6.4% | -7.7% | +8.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | -17.5% | -15.9% | -10.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.6% | +4.6% | +9.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | -13.8% | -15.4% | -27.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.8% | +0.0% | -6.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.5% | -7.5% | -10.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -15.3% | -12.3% | -8.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | -3.1% | -4.5% | -1.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -24.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +10.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +10.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -8.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -13.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +13.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +8.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -9.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +13.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +13.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.9% | — | — |
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