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Houlihan Lokey Reports $692 Million in Q2 Fiscal 2027 Revenue

Houlihan Lokey reported Q2 fiscal 2027 revenue of $692M, up from $660M a year earlier. Net income was $109M, or $1.64 per diluted share, with adjusted EPS at $1.85. The company declared a $0.70 quarterly dividend. Corporate Finance saw higher average fees but fewer closed transactions, while Financial Restructuring cited timing for its decline. CEO Scott Adelson expects solid performance despite external volatility.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 8:43 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HLIBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat and dividend initiation may trigger short covering and new buying.

02

Market read

Earnings surprise likely moves HLI stock and influences sector sentiment.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from market volatility could affect deal flow.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours

Background

Houlihan Lokey is a mid-cap investment bank reporting its Q2 FY2027 results.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HLIBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q2 FY2027 revenue of $692M beats prior year and dividend declared, indicating strong performance.

Expected impact

upward pressure as market prices in earnings beat and dividend.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue growth, dividend initiation, and share repurchase signal financial strength, prompting buying interest.

Market effects

Sector

Strengthens outlook for investment banking and advisory sector.

Regional

Positive for US financial services market.

Global

Limited to investors tracking advisory firms.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If revenue growth slows in upcoming quarters, current rally may be premature.

Key entities

  • company
    Houlihan Lokey

    Investment banking firm reporting earnings.

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