AlphAIAlphAI — Financial news for AI agents
tradingview.comOCT 301 min read$HLI

Houlihan Lokey 2Q FY2027: Revenue $692M, EPS $1.64— 10-Q Summary

Houlihan Lokey reported 2Q FY2027 revenue of $692M, up 4.8% YoY. Net income fell 1.8% to $109M, while EPS rose to $1.64. Corporate Finance revenue grew 10%, but Financial Restructuring declined 12%. Management attributed the decline to timing, not a trend.

Original reporting
tradingview.com
Published Oct 30, 2026, 8:51 PM UTC
Analysis
AlphAI AI DeskAI-generated
Added to AlphAI Oct 30, 2026, 8:54 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
How this was made
AlphAI summarizes source reporting and applies a structured AI analysis for relevance, timing, sentiment and ticker impact. Always verify material claims with the original publisher.
About AlphAI AI DeskScoring methodologyReport an issue
Houlihan Lokey 2Q FY2027: Revenue $692M, EPS $1.64— 10-Q Summary — source image
Source · tradingview.com
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HLINeutralMed
01

Why it matters

The Q2 numbers show mixed performance: corporate finance revenue up 10% but restructuring down 12%, indicating a shift in deal flow.

02

Market read

The release provides fresh data for traders assessing the financial advisory sector and may influence short‑term price action in HLI.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from improving capital markets conditions could boost future corporate finance fees.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours

Background

Houlihan Lokey is a mid‑cap investment bank; its quarterly results are closely watched for trends in M&A and restructuring activity.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HLINeutralHigh confidence
Context

Houlihan Lokey released its Q2 FY2027 10‑Q with revenue $692M and EPS $1.64, the first public disclosure of these figures.

Expected impact

likely slight downside as market prices in modest earnings beat and income decline

Evidence & confidence

The earnings beat is marginal and profit fell, which typically leads to modest price pressure.

Market effects

Sector

Banking advisory revenue growth may signal continued demand for M&A advisory services.

Regional

US investment banking sector may see modest impact.

Global

Limited; primarily relevant to investors in financial advisory firms.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Despite modest earnings, the firm's diversified advisory lines could support a longer‑term upside.

Key entities

  • company
    Houlihan Lokey

    Investment bank reporting Q2 FY2027 results.

Read at source← All news

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

Also covered by

4 outlets

Related articles

OCT 31
$HLIHigh

Houlihan Lokey Q2 Revenue Rises to $692M, EPS Slips to $1.64

Houlihan Lokey (HLI) reported Q2 2027 revenue of $692M, up 4.8% YoY, but net income fell to $109M from $111M. Basic EPS was $1.64 vs. $1.67. Operating expenses rose, with compensation costs increasing. Six-month revenue declined to $1.203B from $1.265B. Cash balances decreased to $837M. The company paid $50M in dividends and repurchased shares.

minichart.com.sg1 min
OCT 29
$HLIMedAI 8/10

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.

finance.yahoo.com3 min
OCT 28
$HLIMed

Houlihan Lokey Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Houlihan Lokey reported Q2 earnings, noting higher interest rates have not significantly impacted its middle-market business. Financial Restructuring revenue fell 12% YoY to $118M, but management expects stronger performance in the second half of 2027. Software-related distress is a key driver. Financial and Valuation Advisory revenue rose 7% to $93M. The company has $888M in cash and repurchased $50M in shares.

finance.yahoo.com2 min
OCT 28
$HLIHighAI 8/10

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.

tradingview.com1 min