HLI
Houlihan Lokey Inc
NYSE: HLI · FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS
$152.87
-0.41% today
Updated 2026-05-08
Market cap
$10.27B
P/E ratio
22.62
P/S ratio
3.88x
EPS (TTM)
$6.51
Dividend yield
1.58%
52W range
$134 – $210
Volume
0.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
68
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+5.8
Quality
C+8.0
Profitability
A4.3
Valuation
C4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.6
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$174.50
+14.15%
12-Month target
$139.30
-8.88%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
2 Strong Buy2 Buy5 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 20.50% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $217.04M — positive
+ Revenue growth 13.00% QoQ
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.81B | $1.91B | $2.39B | $2.62B | $2.65B |
| Net income | $254.22M | $280.30M | $399.71M | $425.70M | $99.83M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $6.51 |
| Free cash flow | $727.92M | $85.54M | $261.73M | $808.91M | $217.04M |
| Profit margin | 14.05% | 14.64% | 16.73% | 16.26% | 16.90% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | CRAIN, CHRISTOPHER M | Sale | 500 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | CRAIN, CHRISTOPHER M | Buy | 500 | — |
| 2026-02-06 | SCHRIESHEIM, ROBERT A | Sale | 5,000 | $170.86 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Houlihan Lokey Inc trades at $152.87. representing a P/E of 22.62x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 68/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.61, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $2.65B. with profit margins at 16.90%.
Frequently asked questions
What is Houlihan Lokey Inc's stock price?
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI) trades at $152.87.
Is Houlihan Lokey Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 68/100 (Grade B, Buy).
What is the price target of Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI)?
The analyst target price is $174.50, representing +14.1% upside from the current price of $152.87.
What is Houlihan Lokey Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $2.65B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
2.61 — grey zone.
Company info
SectorFINANCIAL SERVICES
IndustryCAPITAL MARKETS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio3.88x
ROE20.50%
Beta1.00
50D MA$150.74
200D MA$177.57
Shares out0.05B
Float0.05B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.7M
Performance
1 week-3.11%
1 month+8.32%
3 months-9.05%
YTD-12.12%
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