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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.

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Published Oct 31, 2026, 7:34 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HLIBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

Margin compression may prompt analysts to lower forecasts, while the dividend and buyback provide some support.

02

Market read

Earnings release provides fresh data that could move HLI stock in the near term.

03

What to watch

Strong cash flow from the dividend and buyback program may support the share price despite earnings miss.

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

Background

Houlihan Lokey is a mid‑cap investment bank that regularly reports quarterly results. This release shows modest top‑line growth but rising costs.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HLIBearishHigh confidence
Context

Houlihan Lokey reported Q2 2027 revenue up 4.8% but EPS slipped, indicating margin pressure.

Expected impact

likely modest downside as investors price in margin pressure

Evidence & confidence

Revenue growth was modest and operating expenses rose faster, leading to lower EPS and a cash balance decline.

Market effects

Sector

Investment banking earnings may signal broader pressure on fee‑related margins in the sector.

Regional

US financial services stocks could see slight pullback in early trading.

Global

Limited to investors tracking US mid‑cap financial firms.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The revenue beat could be a catalyst for short‑term buying if the market overreacts to the EPS dip.

Key entities

  • company
    Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

    US‑listed investment bank (NYSE:HLI) reporting Q2 2027 results.

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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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