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Kevin Steinske

Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at Barrington Research

Kevin Steinke is a Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at Barrington Research, specializing in equity research focused primarily on business services, industrials, and consumer discretionary sectors. He covers 22 publicly traded companies, including industry leaders such as Kelly Services and Cimpress, and has delivered consistent buy recommendations—over 95% of his ratings—with a documented success rate of around 58% and an average return per rating of 14.4% according to TipRanks. Beginning his career in 1995 with roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and William Blair, Steinke joined Barrington Research in 2009 and has since built a distinguished reputation for sector expertise. He holds both a Master of Public Administration and a BA from Cornell University, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and brings nearly 30 years of investment industry experience.

Kevin Steinske's questions to Huron Consulting Group (HURN) leadership

Question · Q3 2025

Kevin Steinske asked about the current mix of digital transformation projects in the education segment, specifically whether demand is leaning more towards student lifecycle systems or traditional ERP implementations. He also inquired about the sequential step-down in the consulting utilization rate, its causes, and the prospects for future improvement and margin contribution.

Answer

CEO Mark Hussey stated that the current demand in education digital transformation is primarily for core ERP, financials, and HCM full-suite implementations, with less emphasis on the student side. CFO John Kelly added that these ERP projects are critical for establishing a solid data and technology infrastructure, which is foundational for future AI and automation investments. John Kelly confirmed that the lower utilization rate was due to ramped-up headcount additions to support current and future demand, indicating an investment mode. He expects utilization to return to the upper 70% range long-term, though some pressure might persist for another quarter or two during team build-out.

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