Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Projected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is expected to post its Q1 2027 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 29th. Analysts expect Houlihan Lokey to announce earnings of $1.64 per share and revenue of $602.38 million for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The financial services provider reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.79 by ($0.16). Houlihan Lokey had a net margin of 16.26% and a return on equity of 22.88%. The business had revenue of $635.64 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $679.22 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.96 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Houlihan Lokey to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $10 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Houlihan Lokey Stock Performance

Shares of Houlihan Lokey stock opened at $140.17 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $140.85 and its 200-day simple moving average is $153.58. Houlihan Lokey has a twelve month low of $130.72 and a twelve month high of $211.78. The firm has a market cap of $9.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.95.

Houlihan Lokey Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 1st were paid a dividend of $0.70 per share. This is a positive change from Houlihan Lokey’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 1st. Houlihan Lokey’s dividend payout ratio is 45.02%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Houlihan Lokey from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Wolfe Research upgraded Houlihan Lokey from an “underperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. UBS Group boosted their price target on Houlihan Lokey from $160.00 to $161.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Bank of America began coverage on Houlihan Lokey in a research report on Friday, July 10th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $164.00 price target on the stock. Finally, US Capital Advisors set a $187.00 price objective on Houlihan Lokey in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $180.50.

Insider Buying and Selling at Houlihan Lokey

In other news, Chairman Scott L. Beiser sold 6,265 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.26, for a total transaction of $941,378.90. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman owned 6,265 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $941,378.90. This trade represents a 50.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 22.83% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Houlihan Lokey

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Strategic Wealth Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in Houlihan Lokey in the second quarter worth $39,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Houlihan Lokey by 177.0% in the fourth quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 277 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 177 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new position in shares of Houlihan Lokey in the fourth quarter valued at about $90,000. AlphaCentric Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Houlihan Lokey during the 4th quarter worth about $150,000. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in Houlihan Lokey by 7.9% during the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 956 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $196,000 after buying an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. 78.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Houlihan Lokey

Houlihan Lokey, Inc is a global investment bank and financial services firm founded in 1972 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in advisory services across a broad range of transaction types and financial matters. Since its founding, Houlihan Lokey has grown to serve corporations, financial sponsors, and government entities worldwide, providing expertise in complex and high-stakes engagements.

The firm’s core service offerings include mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital markets advisory, financial restructuring and distressed M&A, and valuation and fairness opinions.