Houlihan Lokey, Inc.(HLI)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosHoulihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q4
while the firm exhibits strong cash-generating capacity with an OCF/NI ratio of 2.94 in 2026Q4, the current P/E of 22.27 and potential for margin compression from rising compensation costs warrant a cautious entry.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 6, 2026 | $1.63vs $1.79-8.9% | $636Mvs $679M-6.4% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | $1.94vs $1.85+4.9% | $717Mvs $697M+2.9% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $1.84vs $1.68+9.5% | $659Mvs $652M+1.2% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $2.14vs $1.68+27.4% | $605Mvs $580M+4.4% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI)
HLI expands its energy investment banking franchise with the Intrepid acquisition, strengthening advisory capabilities in a resilient dealmaking market.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI), the global investment bank, has agreed to acquire Intrepid Financial Partners, LLC (Intrepid), a premier independent investment
HOUSTON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Houlihan Lokey has agreed to acquire Intrepid Financial Partners, LLC, an independent investment bank focused on the energy sector.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights and market data, today announced a strategic collaboration with leading global investment bank Houlihan Lokey (NYSE: HLI) to develop a new suite of daily valuation indexes to help investors measure and invest in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).Through this new initiative, Morningstar Indexes will work with Houlihan Lokey's Portfolio Valuation and Fund Advisory Services team to.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $139.12 | $9.61B | 22.37 | 9.55% | 16.26% | 18.4% | 1.83% | |
| $346.87 | $13.42B | 24.69 | 29.49% | 16.3% | 35.52% | — | |
| $168.56 | $4.07B | 25.23 | 14.77% | 10.32% | 20.08% | — | |
| $41.74 | $4.11B | 19.24 | 3.25% | 8.48% | 29.43% | — | |
| $69.84 | $5.19B | 23.76 | 26.98% | 14.46% | 35.15% | — | |
| $16.31 | $1.65B | 29.65 | -14.48% | 2.85% | 16.26% | — |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 7, 2026·SEC
Feb 25, 2026·SEC
Jan 29, 2026·SEC
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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) reported $2.62B in revenue for fiscal year 2026.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) grew revenue by 9.5% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) is profitable, generating $425.7M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (16.3% net margin).
Yes, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.83%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 18.4%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) generated $681.8M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
