About Houlihan Lokey, Inc. Class A Common Stock (HLI)
Houlihan Lokey is a global investment bank that specializes in financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, valuation, and financial restructuring. The firm caters to a diverse range of clients, including corporations, institutions, and governments, providing deep expertise across various sectors. With a strong emphasis on client relationships and a commitment to independent advice, Houlihan Lokey assists clients in navigating complex financial transactions and strategic decisions, helping them achieve their business objectives while maximizing value. Read More
Shares of investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) fell 8.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter 2025 results that surpassed Wall Street's forecasts for both revenue and earnings. The company delivered strong headline numbers, with revenue growing 14.7% year on year to $659.5 million and adjusted earnings per share of $1.84 beating consensus estimates by 9.3%. Despite these positive results, the stock's decline suggests investors may be focused on the company's future prospects. The outlook for the next twelve months indicates an expected full-year EPS growth of 5.4%, a figure that may have underwhelmed investors who had priced in higher expectations for the premium-valued stock. The market's negative reaction implies that the solid quarterly performance was not enough to outweigh concerns about a potential slowdown in future profit growth.
Investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 14.7% year on year to $659.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.84 per share was 9.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Sherman Guillema has joined the firm’s Financial Sponsors Group as a Managing Director. Mr. Guillema is based in Dallas and will further strengthen the firm’s coverage efforts for financial sponsors across the Southern United States.
Investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 14.7% year on year to $659.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.84 per share was 9.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Jason Cohen has joined as a Managing Director in its Capital Solutions Group. Based in New York, Mr. Cohen will work alongside Brent Shepherd and Neha Shah to further strengthen the firm’s healthcare capital solutions efforts, bringing more than 20 years of experience in coverage and execution in the life sciences and pharmaceutical space.
Growth is oxygen.
But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, today announced that it will release its second quarter results for the 2026 fiscal year on Thursday, October 30, 2025, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Houlihan Lokey will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. (ET) that same day to review the results.
Many investors pay attention to mid-cap stocks because they have established business models and expansive market opportunities.
However, their paths to becoming $100 billion corporations are ripe with competition, ranging from giants with vast resources to agile upstarts eager to disrupt the status quo.
Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments.
Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that John Guzzo has joined as a Managing Director in its Financial Services Group. Based in New York, Mr. Guzzo will further strengthen the firm’s Mortgage Services practice.
Houlihan Lokey Inc's (NYSE: HLI) short interest as a percent of float has risen 17.2% since its last report. According to exchange reported data, there are now 997 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.84% of all regular shares that are available for trading.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Since September 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 107%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Houlihan Lokey has surged 274% to $209.92 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 25.9% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 9.7%.
Since September 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 103%. But one standout stock has more than doubled the market - over the past five years, Houlihan Lokey has surged 262% to $204.66 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 25.7% in the last six months thanks to its solid quarterly results, beating the S&P by 8.9%.
The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs.
When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
