HOULIHAN LOKEY, INC. HLI 79.42
Financials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-30
HOULIHAN LOKEY, INC. (HLI) has delivered +13.5% annualized revenue growth, +14.5% earnings growth, and +15.8% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #109 of 1968 stocks overall and #27 of 212 in the Financials sector by Steady Score.
About HOULIHAN LOKEY, INC.
Company Overview
Houlihan Lokey is an investment bank specializing in corporate finance, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. It advises companies, financial sponsors, creditors and boards on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, distressed situations, fairness opinions and complex valuation matters. The firm operates globally and is particularly active in middle-market transactions and restructurings requiring independent advice and specialized industry expertise globally.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue consists mainly of advisory fees, often including retainers and larger completion fees when transactions close or restructuring milestones are reached. Valuation and financial-opinion engagements add a more recurring stream tied to regulatory, tax and governance needs. The firm invests primarily in senior professional talent rather than balance-sheet capital. Deal volumes, completion timing, restructuring activity, managing- director productivity and compensation costs drive results.
Key Facts & Market Position
Houlihan Lokey reports Corporate Finance, Financial Restructuring, and Financial and Valuation Advisory segments. Leadership in restructuring can offset weaker merger markets, while the valuation practice adds diversification. Reputation, senior relationships and execution quality support the franchise, but revenue is episodic and sensitive to capital markets, financing availability and competition for experienced bankers.