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Houlihan Lokey

HLI

Houlihan Lokey is a leading global independent investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation advisory services.

Market cap
$9.87B-26.7%
Revenue$2.6B+9.6%
Net income$425.7M+6.5%
Free cash flow$681.8M-15.7%
EPS (diluted)$6.23+6.9%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Jul 29, 2026 (Today)
Revenue estimate$602.4M
EPS estimate$1.64

Financials

Q4 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$635.6M-4.6%
Operating income$125.1M-11.3%
Net income$99.8M-18.1%
EPS (diluted)$1.48-16.4%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$1.2B+22.5%
Total debt$492.1M+12.3%
Total assets$4.3B+12.8%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$293.0M-18.2%
CapEx$6.3M-56.8%
Free cash flow$286.8M-16.6%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$9.87B-26.7%
Enterprise value$9.17B-30.6%
P/E23.2×-10.0×
P/S3.8×-1.7×

Profitability

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Operating margin20.1%-0.9pp
Net margin16.3%-0.5pp
FCF margin26%-7.8pp

Segments

By segment

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Corporate Finance$436.2M+14.3%
Financial Restructuring$132.2M-2.9%
Financial and Valuation Advisory$86.1M

Competitors

Profile

Houlihan Lokey is a leading global independent investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation advisory services. The firm provides conflict-free strategic advice to a diverse client base including corporations, financial sponsors, and government agencies. Its value proposition is built on deep industry expertise and a collaborative, employee-owned culture that integrates product and sector knowledge across its global platform.

Competitive position

A leading global independent investment bank with a dominant position in mid-cap M&A and a top-tier global financial restructuring practice.

GeographiesUnited States, Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific
Customer segmentsMid-cap Corporations, Fortune Global 500, Financial Sponsors, Government Agencies
Business modelProfessional Services, Advisory-based Fee Model
SuppliersJunior and Senior Financial Professionals, University Recruitment Pipelines, Proprietary Market Data, Regulatory Licenses
CustomersCorporate Boards, Private Equity Firms, Hedge Funds, Creditor Committees, Institutional Investors
Listed2015
Employees2.6K
CEOScott Joseph Adelson
Websitehl.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Houlihan Lokey's market cap?
Houlihan Lokey (HLI) has a market capitalization of $9.9B and trades on NYSE.
What is Houlihan Lokey's revenue and profitability?
Houlihan Lokey generated $2.6B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $425.7M, representing a net margin of 16.3%. Gross margin stands at 32.8%, with free cash flow of $681.8M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Houlihan Lokey's competitors?
Houlihan Lokey's key competitors include Lazard, Moelis & Company, PJT Partners, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Houlihan Lokey partner with?
Houlihan Lokey's notable partners include LSEG.
What subsidiaries does Houlihan Lokey have?
Houlihan Lokey's subsidiaries include Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc., Houlihan Lokey Financial Advisors, Inc., Houlihan Lokey UK Limited, and others.
Where is Houlihan Lokey headquartered?
Houlihan Lokey is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 2,601 people. It has been publicly traded since 2015.