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Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Houlihan Lokey (HLI) reported Q2 2027 revenues of $692M, up 5% YoY, with adjusted EPS flat at $1.85. Corporate Finance revenue grew 10% YoY to $481M, while Financial Restructuring declined 12% to $118M. The company expects growth in the second half of 2027 and into 2028, driven by a strong backlog and new deals, despite macroeconomic volatility.

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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HLIBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat may prompt short‑term buying pressure and support the stock's valuation.

02

Market read

First disclosure of FY2027 Q2 results provides fresh data for traders evaluating mid‑cap financial advisors.

03

What to watch

Geopolitical instability and software sector dislocation remain risks.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑earnings release today

Background

Houlihan Lokey presented its Q2 FY2027 earnings call, highlighting revenue growth, transaction fee expansion, and a share repurchase.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HLIBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q2 FY2027 earnings released with $692M revenue and $1.85 EPS, first public disclosure of these results.

Expected impact

potential modest upside as market prices in stronger second-half outlook

Evidence & confidence

Revenue up 5% YoY and solid transaction fees indicate improving business despite macro headwinds.

Market effects

Sector

Signals resilience in investment‑banking advisory sector amid higher rates.

Regional

Positive for U.S. mid‑cap financial services stocks.

Global

Limited; mainly affects U.S. advisory firms.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Higher interest rates could eventually dampen deal flow, weighing on future earnings.

Key entities

  • company
    Houlihan Lokey

    U.S. investment banking advisory firm (ticker HLI).

  • company
    Intrepid Financial Partners

    Acquired firm whose partners joined Houlihan Lokey.

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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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