HOULIHAN LOKEY, INC.
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Perella Weinberg (PJT) reported flat revenue of $156.5M, beating EPS estimates, with stock up 7.1%. Houlihan Lokey (HLI) saw revenue drop 15.6% to $511M, missing estimates, with stock down 8%. Goldman Sachs (GS) reported $20.34B revenue, up 39.5%, beating estimates, but stock down 4%. Moelis (MC) reported $409.4M revenue, up 12%, beating estimates, with stock up 2.5%.
A Q2 recap of 15 investment banking and brokerage stocks says the group’s revenues beat analysts’ consensus by 4.5%, while next-quarter guidance was 1.1% below. Raymond James (RJF) reported $3.93B revenue (+15.6% YoY), beating by 1.4%. Houlihan Lokey (HLI) reported $511M revenue (-15.6%), missing by 16.3%.
Argus on Aug 12, 2026 lowered its Houlihan Lokey (HLI) price target to $119.00. The article cites an earnings estimate of $123.42. It also lists other analysts’ target changes for KNSL, HLNE, SFBS, TRNO, and SF.
Recent HLI coverage spans earnings, financial news and insider activity.
In the last 30 days, HLI insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — 1 purchase ($501K) and no sales. The most active reporter was ALLEY J LINDSEY, Chief Financial Officer, with 1 filing.
Disappointing earnings likely pressure the stock further.
The magnitude of the estimate miss is negative, but the article indicates the stock is already down 10% since results, reducing incremental impact.
The article is a sell-side target-price cut for HLI, which can pressure near-term sentiment but does not provide new company fundamentals.
Earnings call highlights weaker Corporate Finance deal economics and delayed closings, partially offset by stronger Financial and Valuation Advisory.
This is a CFO open-market purchase, which can be read as mild positive sentiment but is not a fundamental catalyst by itself.
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Perella Weinberg (PJT) reported flat revenue of $156.5M, beating EPS estimates, with stock up 7.1%. Houlihan Lokey (HLI) saw revenue drop 15.6% to $511M, missing estimates, with stock down 8%. Goldman Sachs (GS) reported $20.34B revenue, up 39.5%, beating estimates, but stock down 4%. Moelis (MC) reported $409.4M revenue, up 12%, beating estimates, with stock up 2.5%.
2 min readA Q2 recap of 15 investment banking and brokerage stocks says the group’s revenues beat analysts’ consensus by 4.5%, while next-quarter guidance was 1.1% below. Raymond James (RJF) reported $3.93B revenue (+15.6% YoY), beating by 1.4%. Houlihan Lokey (HLI) reported $511M revenue (-15.6%), missing by 16.3%.
7 min readArgus on Aug 12, 2026 lowered its Houlihan Lokey (HLI) price target to $119.00. The article cites an earnings estimate of $123.42. It also lists other analysts’ target changes for KNSL, HLNE, SFBS, TRNO, and SF.
1 min readHoulihan Lokey (HLI) reported Q1 fiscal 2027 revenues of $511 million and adjusted EPS of $1.35. Financial and Valuation Advisory revenues rose 13% to $89 million, while Corporate Finance revenues fell 24% to $303 million and Financial Restructuring revenues were $119 million. Management cited delayed corporate finance deal timelines amid macro headwinds and expects FY adjusted tax rate of 26% to 28%.
6 min readALLEY J LINDSEY (Chief Financial Officer) purchased 4,020 shares of HOULIHAN LOKEY, INC. (HLI) at $124.52 ($0.50M total) on 2026-08-03.
1 min readWhat Happened? Shares of investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey (NYSE: HLI) fell 8.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter 2026 results, missing analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings. The investment bank posted revenue of $511 million, a 15.6% decline year-on-year that fell short of Wall Street's estimate of $610.3 million. Additionally, its adjusted earnings per share of $1.35 missed the consensus forecast of $1.64.
4 min readHOULIHAN LOKEY, INC. (HLI) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Houlihan Lokey Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results – First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Revenues of $511 million – – First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Diluted EPS of $1.15 – – Adjusted First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Diluted EPS of $1.35 – – Announces Dividend of $0.70 per Share for Sec
6 min readHoulihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) reported Q2 CY2026 sales of $511 million, down 15.6% year on year, below analyst expectations. Non-GAAP EPS was $1.35, 17.7% under consensus. CEO Scott Adelson cited headwinds in Corporate Finance tied to Middle East instability and software technology disruptions. The stock fell 7.3% to $128.95 after results.
3 min readBloomberg, citing people familiar, says Dye & Durham Ltd.’s lenders hired Houlihan Lokey Inc. as financial adviser as scrutiny increases on the company’s capital position. Creditors considered adviser pitches, with Paul Hastings also advising. Silver Point Capital and KKR are in the cooperation group; lenders are discussing engagement rather than financing. A minority lender group may form.
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