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Moelis & Company(MC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
MC•NYSE
$71.94
24.5× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutMoelis & Company operates as an investment banking advisory firm. It offers advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters. The company offers its services to public multinational corporations, middle market private companies, financial sponsors, entrepreneurs, governments, and sovereign wealth funds. The company serves its clients in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. It has strategic alliances in Mexico with Alfaro, Dávila y Scherer, S.C.; and in Australia with MA Moelis Australia. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.Show more
- EBITDA$286M+55.8%
- Net Income$233M+71.3%
- EPS (Diluted)2.94+65.2%
- Gross Margin99.22%+225.2%
- EBITDA Margin18.84%+22.7%
- Operating Margin18.06%+24.7%
- Net Margin15.36%+34.9%
- ROE40.19%+24.4%
MC Price & Volume
Moelis & Company (MC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Transactional Revenue Volatility Challenges Operating Margin Stability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Transactional revenue timing volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Moelis & Company demonstrates a robust recovery in deal activity with 26.98% year-over-year revenue growth, yet the firm faces persistent structural margin pressure as operating margins remain constrained at 18.06%.
- While the balance sheet remains healthy with a conservative 0.43 debt-to-equity ratio, investors should monitor the significant reliance on stock-based compensation, which reached $86.2M in 2025Q1, as it complicates the assessment of true earnings quality.
- The firm's aggressive capital return policy, which saw $172.2M in dividends and buybacks in 2026Q1 despite negative free cash flow, warrants caution regarding liquidity management during cyclical downturns.
Verdict Logic
while the firm shows strong revenue momentum, the current P/E of 21.93 and volatile cash flow conversion suggest that the stock's valuation may not fully account for the risks of cyclical margin compression.
MC Growth Metrics
Moelis & Company (MC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years10.64%
5 Years9.97%
3 Years15.47%
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years21.55%
5 Years5.44%
3 Years15.73%
TTM30.33%
EPS CAGR
10 Years6.61%
5 Years-0.07%
3 Years11.17%
TTM27.52%
Return on Capital
10 Years39.4%
5 Years30.16%
3 Years14.16%
Last Year22.03%
MC Recent Earnings
Moelis & Company (MC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 9/12 qtrs (75%)●Beat Revenue 6/12 qtrs (50%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 29, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.50-15.3%
$0.59
Rev
$320M-0.5%
$322M
Q1 2026
Feb 4, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.13+48.7%
$0.76
Rev
$488M+10.6%
$441M
Q4 2025
Oct 29, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.68+19.3%
$0.57
Rev
$357M-17.0%
$430M
Q3 2025
Jul 24, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.53+65.6%
$0.32
Rev
$365M+18.8%
$308M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 29, 2026 | $0.50vs $0.59-15.3% | $320Mvs $322M-0.5% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $1.13vs $0.76+48.7% | $488Mvs $441M+10.6% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $0.68vs $0.57+19.3% | $357Mvs $430M-17.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | $0.53vs $0.32+65.6% | $365Mvs $308M+18.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Moelis & Company (MC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $71.94 | $5.35B | 24.47 | 26.98% | 15.36% | 40.19% | 3.66% | |
| $172.02 | $4.16B | 25.75 | 14.77% | 10.32% | 20.08% | — | |
| $43.28 | $4.26B | 19.94 | 3.25% | 8.48% | 29.43% | — | |
| $355.48 | $13.75B | 25.30 | 29.49% | 16.3% | 35.52% | — | |
| $142.45 | $9.84B | 22.90 | 9.55% | 16.26% | 18.57% | — | |
| $17.22 | $1.75B | 31.31 | -14.48% | 2.85% | 16.26% | — |
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Moelis & Company (MC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
MC SEC Filings & Documents
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MC Frequently Asked Questions
Moelis & Company (MC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Moelis & Company's revenue?
Moelis & Company (MC) reported $1.53B in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
How fast is Moelis & Company growing?
Moelis & Company (MC) grew revenue by 27.0% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is MC profitable?
Yes, Moelis & Company (MC) is profitable, generating $221.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (15.4% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does MC pay dividends?
Yes, Moelis & Company (MC) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.66%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is MC's return on equity?
Moelis & Company (MC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 40.2%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
What is Moelis & Company's free cash flow?
Moelis & Company (MC) generated $417.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.