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Houlihan Lokey Inc. Class A (HLI)

NYSE: HLIFinancial ServicesCapital MarketsUSD

125.22-2.72 (-2.13%)

At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min

HLI stock chart

Technical analysis

Key statistics

All statistics
Dividend yield
2.00% ($2.50)
Ex-dividend date
Sep 1, 2026
52-week range
112.83 – 204.18
Day range
121.90 – 125.96
Volume / Avg
939.91K / 904.42K
Beta
—
Next earnings
Oct 29, 2026

52-week range

$112.83$204.18

HLI stock today

Shares of Houlihan Lokey (HLI) finished lower on Oct 7 at $125.22, a drop of 2.13% or $2.72 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 38.7% below their 52-week high of $204.18, set on Oct 28, 2025 and 11.0% above the 52-week low of $112.83, near the bottom of the past year's range. HLI is down 28.1% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 35.6%.

At 21.5x trailing earnings, Houlihan Lokey trades above the peer-group median of 13.5x. Its forward P/E of 14.4x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Houlihan Lokey's next earnings report is expected on Oct 29, 2026. Houlihan Lokey pays an annual dividend of $2.50 per share, a 2.00% yield at the current price.

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About Houlihan Lokey

Company profile

Houlihan Lokey, Inc., an investment banking company, provides merger and acquisition (M&A), capital market, financial restructurings and liability management, and financial and valuation advisory services worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Corporate Finance (CF), Financial Restructuring (FR), and Financial and Valuation Advisory (FVA). The CF segment offers general financial advisory services; and advises public and private institutions, including financial sponsors on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, debt and equity financings in both the private and public markets, and other corporate finance transactions.

Industry
Capital Markets
CEO
Mr. Scott Joseph Adelson
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Employees
2,800
IPO year
2015
Website
hl.com

Financial highlights

Full financials

In fiscal 2026, Houlihan Lokey generated $2.62 billion in revenue, up 9.5% from fiscal 2025, its 3rd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $425.7 million (+6.5% year over year), for a net margin of 16.3% versus a median of 16.7% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 20.1%.

Houlihan Lokey annual revenue, net income and EPS
Fiscal yearFY 2026FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Revenue$2.62B$2.39B$1.91B$1.81B$2.27B
Growth+9.55%+24.81%+5.80%-20.29%+48.81%
Net income$425.70M$399.71M$280.30M$254.22M$437.75M
EPS (diluted)$6.22$5.82$4.11$3.76$6.41

Analyst forecast

Forecast

Consensus (11 analysts)

buy

Avg. price target

$154.50+23.38%

  • Strong buy 2
  • Buy 3
  • Hold 6
  • Sell 0
  • Strong sell 0

Target range

Low $147.00High $177.00

Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.

Earnings

Earnings history
Next report
Oct 29, 2026
EPS estimate
$1.60
Last reported (Q1 2027)
Jul 31, 2026
EPS actual vs est.
$1.15 vs —

Dividends

Dividend history
Annual dividend
$2.50
Last payment
$0.70
Ex-dividend date
Sep 1, 2026

HLI news

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Houlihan Lokey peers

Financial Services sector
HLI peer companies
CompanyPrice% ChgMarket capCompare
HUTHut 8 Corp.89.30-3.17%$11.01Bvs HLI
IONDIonic Digital Inc. Class A82.54-0.65%$3.71Bvs HLI
LCLNLincoln International Inc. Class A23.95+0.04%$2.52Bvs HLI
IRENIREN Limited38.69-6.27%$15.25Bvs HLI
TOPTOP Financial Group Limited Class A15.50+2.24%$1.92Bvs HLI
PWPPerella Weinberg Partners Class A15.13-2.58%$1.47Bvs HLI
OPYOppenheimer Holdings Inc. Class A118.22-1.96%$1.27Bvs HLI
GOLDGold.com Inc.40.68-2.14%$1.18Bvs HLI

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Houlihan Lokey stock FAQ

What is Houlihan Lokey's stock price today?

HLI last traded at $125.22 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 2.13% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.

Does Houlihan Lokey pay a dividend?

Yes. Houlihan Lokey pays $2.50 per share annually, a 2.00% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.70 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 1, 2026.

When is Houlihan Lokey's next earnings date?

Houlihan Lokey is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.60.

What is HLI's P/E ratio?

HLI trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 21.48 and a forward P/E of 14.39, compared with a median of 13.5 for its closest peers.

Who is Houlihan Lokey's CEO?

Mr. Scott Joseph Adelson is the chief executive officer of Houlihan Lokey Inc. Class A, which has about 2,800 employees.

What is the HLI 52-week high?

The 52-week high for HLI is $204.18 and the 52-week low is $112.83. The stock is currently 38.7% below its high.

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