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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI)
$138.55+2.22 (+1.63%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 26
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.
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The Narrative
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in the Financial Services sector is trading at $138.55 with a market capitalization of $9.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $172.50 (8 analysts), implying a +24.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $133.83, remaining 17.2% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 80/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +24.5% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $635.64M↓ | $717.07M↑ | $659.45M↑ | $605.35M↓ | $666.42M |
| Gross Profit | $244.72M↓ | $276.07M↑ | $253.89M↑ | $233.06M↓ | $256.57M |
| Operating Income | $143.01M↓ | $178.30M↑ | $168.98M↑ | $128.24M↓ | $159.90M |
| Net Income | $99.83M↓ | $116.55M↑ | $111.78M↑ | $97.53M↓ | $121.92M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 segm...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$9.56B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
22.26
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.00
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.30%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
18.17%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.12M
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