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HLIHLI

$180.34

-4.16
arrow_drop_down2.25%
Market closed·update13 Nov 2025 21:00
Day's Range
177.92-184
52-week Range
137.99-211.777

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Performance

Key Stats

Next Earnings Date2025-10-30
Next Earnings TimeAfter Market Close
Volume421.31K
Average Volume 30d448.79K

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33.91
Valuation (P/E Ratio)
Above industry average, suggesting growth expectations
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0.18
EPS Growth (TTM)
Positive but modest earnings growth
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Overall Analysis

Buy
78

Houlihan Lokey shows strong fundamental performance with consistent earnings growth and a healthy balance sheet. While its valuation is on the higher side, its position in financial advisory and restructuring provides defensive sector appeal. Technicals are mixed, suggesting a potential for short-term volatility but a strong underlying uptrend.

Neutral

Thematic

65

Houlihan Lokey operates within the financial services sector, benefiting from market activity in M&A and corporate restructurings. While not directly tied to cutting-edge tech themes, its role in advisory services makes it sensitive to broader economic cycles and corporate finance trends.

Strong

Fundamental

85

Houlihan Lokey demonstrates strong profitability, consistent revenue growth, and a solid financial position. Its P/E ratio indicates a premium valuation, reflecting its historical performance and market standing.

Bullish

Technical

70

Houlihan Lokey is in a strong uptrend, trading above key moving averages. However, some oscillators suggest it might be approaching overbought territory, indicating a potential for consolidation or minor pullbacks in the short term.

FactorScore
Mergers & Acquisitions Activity70
Corporate Restructuring Demand75
Financial Advisory Services60
Economic Sensitivity65
FactorScore
Valuation55
Profitability88
Growth92
Balance Sheet Health90
Cash Flow85
Earnings Consistency80
FactorScore
Trend Analysis85
Momentum60
Volume Confirmation70
Support & Resistance75
Short-term Indicators55

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Bullish Points (8)

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Strong EPS Beat

The company has consistently beaten earnings per share (EPS) estimates over the past several quarters, indicating robust operational performance and effective management. For instance, the most recent quarter showed an EPS of $1.96 against an estimate of $1.62, a significant positive surprise of 20.83%.

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Positive Revenue Trends

Revenue has shown an upward trend, with Q1 2025 reporting $666.42 million, an increase from previous quarters. While year-over-year comparisons show variations, the overall revenue trajectory suggests demand for the company's services.

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Bearish Points (7)

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High P/S Ratio

The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for TTM is 7.3, and for 2025Q1 it is 13.0. These ratios are relatively high, suggesting the market may be valuing the company based on future growth expectations that could be difficult to achieve.

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Mixed EPS Surprise Trend

While many recent EPS surprises are positive, there was a notable negative surprise (-12.14%) in Q3 2023. This indicates potential volatility in earnings reporting, which could lead to unexpected price movements.

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Calendar

June 2025

2

Ex-Dividend Date

June 2025

15

Next Dividend Date

July 2025

30

Next Earnings Date

EPS Est.
Revenue Est.

H: $1.90

A: $1.68

L: $1.37

H: 603.30M

A: 580.04M

L: 551.30M

Profile

Employees (FY)2.7K
ISINUS4415931009
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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. The FR segment advises debtors, creditors, and other parties-in-interest related to recapitalization/deleveraging transactions. This segment also provides a range of advisory services, such as structuring, negotiation, and confirmation of plans of reorganization; structuring and analysis of exchange offers; liability management transactions; corporate viability assessment; dispute resolution and expert testimony; and procuring debtor-in-possession financing. The FVA segment provides valuation services to companies; debt and equity interests comprising illiquid investments; and other assets and liabilities. This segment also offers fairness opinions in connection with M&A and other transactions; solvency opinions in connection with corporate spin-offs and dividend recapitalizations; and other types of financial opinions, as well as provides dispute resolution services. It serves corporations, financial sponsors, and government agencies. Houlihan Lokey, Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Seasonals

2025
2024
2023
2022
2021

Price Target

193.60 USD

The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for HLI have a max estimate of 232.00 and a min estimate of 162.00.

Debt Level and Coverage

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Financial Position Analysis

Assets
Liabilities

Ownership

Free Float shares
53.5M (99.45%)
Closely held shares
294K (0.55%)
53.8M
Free Float shares
53.5M (99.45%)
Closely held shares
294K (0.55%)

Capital Structure

Market cap
10.62B
Debt
438.19M
Minority interest
0.00
Cash & equivalents
971.01M
Enterprise value
10.08B

Valuation - Summary

Market Cap
13.8B
Net income
311M(2.26%)
Revenue
1.88B(13.62%)
13.8B
Market Cap
13.8B
Net income
311M(2.26%)
Revenue
1.88B(13.62%)
Price to earning ratio (P/E)44.30x
Price to sales ratio (P/S)7.30x

Valuation - Ratios

P/E
P/S

Revenue to Profit Conversion

Revenue
2.39B
COGS
1.47B
Gross Profit
919.92M
OpEx
363.6M
Operating Income
556.32M
Other & Taxes
156.61M
Net Income
399.71M

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