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HLI Stock Chart & Stats
$162.50
$3.06(1.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$162.50
$3.06(1.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$130.72 - $211.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume184.85K
Average Volume (3M)812.57K
Market Cap
$9.74B
Enterprise Value$9.18K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.36B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$492.11M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.9
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.39
Shares Outstanding54,276,657
10 Day Avg. Volume1,073,318
30 Day Avg. Volume812,570
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.26
Price to Book (P/B)4.08
Price to Sales (P/S)3.65
P/FCF Ratio14.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$169.75Price Target Upside4.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)7.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.88B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet And Low LeverageHoulihan Lokey's low debt-to-equity (~0.20–0.23) and expanding equity base provide durable financial flexibility. Low leverage helps the firm fund buybacks, dividends and strategic hires during downturns, and strong ROE demonstrates efficient capital allocation that supports long-term shareholder returns.
Record FY26 Revenue And Robust PipelineRecord annual revenue and a stated record backlog/pipeline reflect durable deal sourcing and market positioning. A strong pipeline increases the probability of sustained fee recognition over the medium term and, combined with recent MD hiring, supports capacity to convert mandates into completed transactions and recurring revenue.
Diversified Advisory Franchises And Counter-cyclical MixA diversified advisory mix reduces reliance on any single market cycle: restructuring is often counter-cyclical while valuation and advisory fees are more stable and less reliant on closings. This structural diversity smooths revenue dispersion and preserves fee income through different macro environments.
Bears Say
Cyclical Revenue And Volatile Cash FlowAs an advisory firm, revenues and cash conversion depend on deal timing, producing uneven year-to-year results and a negative FCF inflection in 2026. Persistent volatility complicates reinvestment planning, forecasting and sustaining consistent capital returns without depleting reserves.
Average Transaction Fees DecliningDeclining average fees indicate structural pricing pressure from competition or changing client negotiating leverage. Sustained fee compression reduces margin per engagement, forcing reliance on higher deal volumes or greater headcount, which raises operating leverage and can blunt long-term profitability.
Rising Non-compensation ExpensesNon-comp expense growth running above revenue could erode operating margins if persistent. With limited ability to immediately raise fees, higher fixed and variable operating costs reduce free cash flow and ROE over time unless offset by productivity gains or sustained top-line growth.
Houlihan Lokey News
HLI FAQ
What was Houlihan Lokey Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Houlihan Lokey Inc. lowest stock price was $130.72 and its highest was $211.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Houlihan Lokey Inc.’s market cap?
Houlihan Lokey Inc.’s market cap is $9.74B.
When is Houlihan Lokey Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Houlihan Lokey Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Houlihan Lokey Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Houlihan Lokey Inc. released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.789 by -$0.159.
Is Houlihan Lokey Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Houlihan Lokey Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Houlihan Lokey Inc. pay dividends?
Houlihan Lokey Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.79%. See more information on Houlihan Lokey Inc. dividends here
What is Houlihan Lokey Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Houlihan Lokey Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.64.
How many shares outstanding does Houlihan Lokey Inc. have?
Houlihan Lokey Inc. has 54,276,657 shares outstanding.
What happened to Houlihan Lokey Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Houlihan Lokey Inc. reported an EPS of $1.63 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.789. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.259%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Houlihan Lokey Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HLI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Houlihan Lokey Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$169.75 (4.46% Upside)
$169.75 (4.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HLI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 16.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $941.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Houlihan Lokey Inc.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is a prominent global investment banking firm offering a comprehensive suite of financial advisory services. These include expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. The company's operations are divided into three core segments: The Corporate Finance division provides broad financial guidance. It assists both public and private entities with strategic buy-side and sell-side transactions and a variety of capital-raising activities, such as leveraged loans, private mezzanine debt, high-yield debt, initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, convertibles, equity private placements, and private equity investments. This segment also advises financial sponsors on diverse deal structures and liability management initiatives. The Financial Restructuring segment guides debtors, creditors, and other involved parties through complex recapitalization and deleveraging processes. Its specialized advisory services encompass the design, negotiation, and confirmation of reorganization plans, the structuring and analysis of exchange offers, corporate viability assessments, expert testimony for dispute resolution, and the procurement of debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing. The Financial and Valuation Advisory group specializes in appraising various asset types, including entire businesses, illiquid debt and equity securities, and intellectual property. It delivers critical fairness opinions for M&A and other transactions, as well as solvency opinions for corporate spin-offs and dividend recapitalizations, alongside other financial assessments. This segment further contributes to dispute resolution services. Established in 1972, Houlihan Lokey serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, institutions, and governmental entities. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the firm maintains a significant international presence with offices located across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.
HLI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$169.75
▲(4.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.11% Insiders
33.57% Mutual Funds
3.85% Other Institutional Investors
41.48% Public Companies and
Individual Investors