Houlihan Lokey, Inc.
HLI
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- Houlihan Lokey operates in a competitive capital markets industry, leveraging its strong reputation and expertise to attract clients and maintain market share.
- The company has a target mean price of $153.625, indicating potential upside from its current trading levels.
- Despite recent revenue declines, Houlihan Lokey's gross margin remains strong at 38.6%.
- The financial services sector is currently facing challenges, with Houlihan Lokey experiencing a significant revenue decline of 20% compared to the prior quarter.
- The company's score indicates a 'Strong Sell' signal, with a score of -30.00 reflecting negative market sentiment.
- Operating margin has compressed to 18%, down from 22.5% in the previous quarter, indicating operational challenges.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $8.77B | Enterprise value | $8.63B | Trailing P/E | 21.06 | Forward P/E | 14.54 |
| PEG | — | Price / book | 3.89 | Beta | 1.01 | Dividend yield | 2.23% |
| Revenue growth | -15.5% | Earnings growth | -19.0% | Gross margin | 94.1% | Operating margin | 18.4% |
| Profit margin | 16.1% | ROE | 17.8% | ROA | 11.2% | Debt / equity | 0.21 |
| Current ratio | 1.66 | Free cash flow | — | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $152.63 |
| 52w high | $204.18 | 52w low | $112.83 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $511M | $636M | $717M | $659M | $605M |
| Op margin | 18.0% | 22.5% | 24.9% | 25.6% | 21.3% |
| Net income | $78.0M | $99.8M | $117M | $112M | $98.0M |
| Gross margin | 38.6% | 38.5% | 38.5% | 38.5% | 38.5% |
| Gross profit | $197M | $245M | $276M | $254M | $233M |
| Operating income | $92.0M | $143M | $178M | $169M | $129M |
- Revenue -20% vs prior quarter ($511M vs $636M).
- Gross margin 38.6% (was 38.5% prior quarter).
- Operating margin compressed to 18%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.6B | $2.4B | $1.9B | $1.8B |
| Op margin | 23.6% | 23.3% | 20.8% | 20.8% |
| Net income | $426M | $400M | $280M | $254M |
| Gross margin | 38.5% | 38.5% | 38.5% | 38.5% |
| Gross profit | $1.0B | $920M | $737M | $697M |
| Operating income | $619M | $556M | $399M | $377M |
No flags
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News
2026-10-08 · A New List of Best Investing Quotes. Plus, Women Advisors on the Move.
2026-10-08 · Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Recasts Its Leadership With Two Senior Hires And A Board Exit
2026-10-07 · Houlihan Lokey Announces Release Date for Second Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2027
2026-10-07 · UBS Adjusts Price Target on Houlihan Lokey to $154 From $147, Keeps Neutral Rating
2026-10-05 · Houlihan Lokey Strengthens Financial Services Group With Senior Hire
2026-09-30 · Software business Calero obtains private credit loan to support refinancing
2026-09-28 · Houlihan Lokey Bolsters FinTech Group with Digital Assets Hire
2026-09-27 · 3 Investment Bank Stocks Tied To The UK M And A Recovery
2026-09-24 · Piper Sandler, Houlihan Lokey, and Blackstone Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know
2026-09-22 · Houlihan Lokey Appoints Prabha Sipi Bhandari as Chief Legal Officer
2026-09-17 · Houlihan Lokey Expands Footprint in South Florida
2026-09-16 · Why Is Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Expanding Into GP Led Secondaries Now?
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