Houlihan Lokey, Inc.
HLINYSEFinancialsCapital Markets
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $8.69B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.39
- Forward P/E
- 21.68
- Dividend yield
- 2.02%
- 52-week range
- $112.83$204.18
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 828.16K
Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $127.81 - $130.26 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $204.18 |
| 52-Week Low | $112.83 |
| Open | $129.72 |
| Volume (last close) | 669.97K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 828.16K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 2.52B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 406.16M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 484.63M |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.96 |
| Profit Margin | 16.10% |
| Operating Margin | 21.82% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 17.17% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.21 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.60 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
| Payout Ratio | 43.64% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 8.69B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 67.60M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.39 |
| Forward P/E | 21.68 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.44 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 3.67 |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.62 |
| 50-Day MA | $129.99 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $147.51 |
| 1-Year Change | −32.43% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Houlihan Lokey at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Houlihan Lokey (HLI) has a market capitalization of $8.69B. The stock trades at 21.4× trailing earnings, 21.7× forward earnings and 3.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $406.16M on revenue of $2.52B (a 16.1% profit margin) and generated $484.63M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 1.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $745.00M in cash and securities against $493.00M of debt, a net cash position of $252.00M.
Houlihan Lokey pays a quarterly dividend totaling $2.60 per share a year, a 2.02% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 44% payout ratio and 10 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 32.4% over the past year. At $129.55 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $112.83 to $204.18, below its 200-day moving average of $147.51.
Based on 10 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $156.14, 20.5% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Houlihan Lokey
What is the current stock price for HLI?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, HLI stock trades at $129.55. The 52-week range is $112.83–$204.18, with a day range of $127.81–$130.26.
What is the P/E ratio for HLI?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Houlihan Lokey's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 21.4, meaning investors pay $21.4 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 21.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Houlihan Lokey operates in the Financials sector.
Does HLI pay dividends?
Yes, Houlihan Lokey pays a 2.02% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($2.60 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 43.6%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 1, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for HLI?
Based on ratings from 10 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for HLI is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $156.14, a 20.5% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $129.55.
What is the market cap of HLI?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Houlihan Lokey's market capitalization is $8.76B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Houlihan Lokey operates in the Financials sector within the Capital Markets industry.