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Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

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$129.55Today:- (-)1Y −32.43%

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, Inc. (HLI) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Houlihan Lokey, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 10 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 10 unique analysts
(17 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence6.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$155.38
+19.94% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest HLI Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Gabriel Angelini‏
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$152.00 → $150.00
Devin Ryan
Citizens JMP
BuyUpgrades
$175.00
Ryan Kenny
Morgan Stanley
BuyMaintains
$177.00 → $165.00
Alex Bond
KBW
BuyMaintains
$153.00 → $150.00
Michael Brown
UBS
HoldMaintains
$147.00 → $154.00
Brennan Hawken
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$145.00 → $150.00
Ryan Kenny
Morgan Stanley
BuyReiterates
$177.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-
James Yaro
Goldman Sachs
BuyMaintains
$148.00 → $152.00
Ken Worthington
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$147.00
Ken Worthington
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$147.00
Brennan Hawken
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$160.00 → $145.00
Unknown Analyst
Seaport Global
HoldMaintains
-
Gabriel Angelini‏
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
-
Alex Bond
KBW
BuyReiterates
$160.00 → $153.00
Michael Brown
UBS
HoldMaintains
$161.00 → $147.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for HLI?

The analyst consensus rating for HLI is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 10 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for HLI?

The average 12-month price target for HLI is $155.38, representing an upside of 19.9% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $129.55.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.