Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Houlihan Lokey Buy (6.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is HLI's P/E ratio?

Houlihan Lokey trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.6.

When does HLI report earnings?

Houlihan Lokey's next scheduled report is on Jan 27, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $2.01.

What is the HLI price target?

The median analyst price target from 9 analysts is $162.00, with a range of $153.00 – $175.00.

Is HLI Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Houlihan Lokey as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does HLI pay a dividend?

Yes — Houlihan Lokey's dividend yield is 1.9%.

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Houlihan Lokey (HLI)

Financial Services · Capital Markets · NYSE

Houlihan Lokey (HLI) is a Financial Services company in the Capital Markets industry. It has a market capitalization of $10.13B and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.6. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 9.6%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.6 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 6.6/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Trailing · -30.3% over 12 months ex. last

Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-31.1%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$10.13B
Trailing P/E	21.6
Price / book	4.5
Price / sales	4.0
FCF yield	—
Dividend yield	1.9%
Gross margin	38.5%
Operating margin	23.1%
Net margin	16.1%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+9.6%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+13.1%
EPS growth (YoY)	+20.2%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	1.0
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Financial Services
Industry	Capital Markets

HLI earnings

Next report: Jan 27, 2027 (Q3 2027, EPS estimate $2.01). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q2 2027	Oct 28, 2026	$1.85	$1.65	+12.1%	$692.00M
Q1 2027	Jul 29, 2026	$1.35	$1.64	-17.7%	$511.00M
Q4 2026	May 6, 2026	$1.63	$1.79	-8.9%	$635.64M
Q3 2026	Jan 28, 2026	$1.94	$1.87	+3.7%	$717.07M

HLI analyst price target

Median target $162.00 from 9 analysts, ranging $153.00 – $175.00.

Capital Markets peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
MS	Morgan Stanley	$283.95B	14.4
GS	Goldman Sachs Group	$249.73B	12.4
SCHW	Charles Schwab	$158.22B	14.9
IBKR	Interactive Brokers Group	$129.18B	29.1
HOOD	Robinhood Markets	$72.86B	34.7
TW	Tradeweb Markets	$27.59B	32.4
NMR	Nomura	$27.53B	10.7
LPLA	LPL Financial	$23.01B	13.1

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Recent Congressional trades

Houlihan Lokey trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 10, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 4, 2026
Gilbert Cisneros	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Apr 7, 2026
Kelly Louise Morrison	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jun 18, 2025
Josh Gottheimer	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	May 14, 2025
Josh Gottheimer	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 7, 2024

HLI FAQ

Is HLI a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Houlihan Lokey Buy (6.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is HLI's P/E ratio?: Houlihan Lokey trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.6.
When does HLI report earnings?: Houlihan Lokey's next scheduled report is on Jan 27, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $2.01.
What is the HLI price target?: The median analyst price target from 9 analysts is $162.00, with a range of $153.00 – $175.00.
Is HLI Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Houlihan Lokey as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does HLI pay a dividend?: Yes — Houlihan Lokey's dividend yield is 1.9%.