HURN
Huron Consulting Group Inc. Industrials - Consulting Services Investor Relations →
Huron Consulting Group Inc. (HURN) closed at $129.87 as of 2026-03-20, trading 20.6% above its 200-week moving average of $107.66. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 18.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 30, HURN is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.98 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1070 weeks of data, HURN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HURN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.9%.
With a market cap of $2.2 billion, HURN is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.7%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 19.3%, a solid level. The stock trades at 4.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 13.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 20.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HURN would have grown to $484, compared to $773 for the S&P 500. HURN has returned 8.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 38.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: HURN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HURN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying HURN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.3% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +14.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 55% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +25.0% vs +35.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HURN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HURN has crossed below its 200-week MA 20 times with an average 1-year return of +10.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 0.1% | +1.1% | +212.3% |
| Feb 2009 | Jun 2009 | 16 | 20.3% | -45.2% | +192.2% |
| Jun 2009 | Oct 2011 | 122 | 73.2% | -54.8% | +176.3% |
| Nov 2011 | Dec 2011 | 4 | 7.9% | -6.3% | +284.3% |
| Apr 2012 | Jul 2012 | 12 | 9.2% | +24.5% | +291.1% |
| Oct 2012 | Nov 2012 | 1 | 1.4% | +90.7% | +331.9% |
| Oct 2015 | Nov 2015 | 2 | 11.9% | +21.5% | +178.6% |
| Dec 2015 | Dec 2015 | 1 | 0.9% | +3.2% | +145.0% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 3 | 6.3% | -12.0% | +150.5% |
| Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 | 1 | 1.5% | -22.9% | +138.8% |
| Apr 2016 | May 2016 | 1 | 0.0% | -20.0% | +133.5% |
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2018 | 108 | 49.0% | -37.5% | +123.9% |
| Dec 2018 | Feb 2019 | 7 | 6.1% | +43.2% | +165.9% |
| Feb 2019 | May 2019 | 12 | 6.9% | +23.8% | +171.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 19.0% | +27.2% | +225.0% |
| Apr 2020 | Dec 2020 | 32 | 19.6% | +19.8% | +176.5% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 6 | 5.9% | +30.1% | +165.0% |
| Aug 2021 | Sep 2021 | 2 | 1.3% | +33.3% | +162.6% |
| Oct 2021 | Oct 2021 | 1 | 1.1% | +45.4% | +162.2% |
| Nov 2021 | Apr 2022 | 21 | 14.3% | +53.2% | +161.8% |
| Average | 18 | — | +10.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HURN below its 200-week moving average?
No. Huron Consulting Group Inc. (HURN) is currently 20.6% above its 200-week moving average of $107.66. It would need to fall to $107.66 to cross below the line.
What is HURN's 200-week moving average price?
Huron Consulting Group Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $107.66 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when HURN drops below its 200-week moving average?
HURN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is HURN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HURN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 30 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 6.7%. Return on equity is 19.3%. Price-to-book is 4.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HURN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20.6 years, $100 invested in HURN would have grown to $484, compared to $773 for the S&P 500. That's 8.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. HURN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20