Huron Consulting Group Inc

F:HUR

Business Description

Sector

Industrials

Industry

Professional Services

Headquarters

United States of America US

Employees

7 989

IPO date

Oct 13, 2004

Huron Consulting Group helps organizations solve business and operational problems. It advises clients on strategy, finance, technology, and operations, and it also takes on hands-on work such as improving billing, revenue cycle processes, data systems, and back-office functions. Its main customers are hospitals and health systems, colleges and universities, and companies in regulated or complex industries that need outside help running critical parts of the business.

The company makes money by charging fees for consulting projects and by selling managed services, where Huron runs certain processes for a client over time. In practice, that means it can be paid for advice, implementation work, and ongoing support rather than for physical products. This gives Huron a mix of one-time project revenue and steadier recurring service revenue.

What makes Huron different is that it sits between pure strategy consulting and outsourced operations. It does not just recommend changes; it often helps carry them out and manage them day to day. That role is especially useful in healthcare and higher education, where customers face complex rules, legacy systems, and pressure to improve performance without disrupting essential services.