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Houlihan Lokey: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Houlihan Lokey reported fiscal Q2 profit of $109M, or $1.64 per share, beating expectations of $1.58. Adjusted EPS was $1.85. Revenue was $692M, exceeding forecasts of $609.9M. The results surpassed Wall Street estimates.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 8:53 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HLIBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat could trigger short-term buying and raise expectations for the next quarter.

02

Market read

Positive earnings surprise may boost HLI stock and influence peer valuations.

03

What to watch

Potential headwinds from slower deal flow could temper longer-term performance.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after-hours

Background

Houlihan Lokey is a mid-cap investment banking firm; its quarterly results are closely watched by sector investors.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HLIBullishHigh confidence
Context

Houlihan Lokey reported Q2 profit of $109M, EPS $1.64 beating estimates of $1.58.

Expected impact

upward pressure as market prices in the earnings beat

Evidence & confidence

Beat of both earnings and revenue expectations suggests short-term buying interest.

Market effects

Sector

Investment banking earnings beat may lift peer sentiment in the financial services sector.

Regional

U.S. markets may see modest gains in banking stocks following the release.

Global

Limited to U.S. and North American financial markets.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Some analysts may view the beat as already priced in, limiting upside.

Key entities

  • Company
    Houlihan Lokey Inc.

    Investment banking firm reporting Q2 earnings.

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StoryHoulihan Lokey posts Q2 FY2027 revenue of $692 million, EPS $1.64 and declares $0.70 dividend

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