HLI Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how HLI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, HLI sees a -0.82% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.05% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.63%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
HLI Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
634.43M
24.12%
10.34%
Gross Margin
--
--
--
Operating Margin
23.47%
24.25%
-2.00%
Net Margin
15.02%
8.45%
-7.68%
EPS
1.39
33.65%
1.46%
No Data Available
HLI Earnings Analysis
Houlihan Lokey Inc Corporation (HLI.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Q3 Revenue and Earnings Growth: Revenues for Q3 fiscal 2025 reached $634 million, a 24% increase year-over-year, while adjusted earnings per share rose by 34% to $1.64.
Corporate Finance Revenue Surge: Corporate Finance segment generated $422 million in revenue, marking a 36% increase compared to Q3 last year, with 170 transactions closed, up from 117 in the same period last year.
Advisory Revenue Increase: Financial and Valuation Advisory revenues increased by 14% to $82 million, supported by 1,005 fee events during the quarter, up from 926 year-over-year.
Acquisition and Talent Enhancement: The company successfully closed the acquisition of Waller Helms, contributing positively to results, and added 17 new managing directors, enhancing talent and capabilities.
Cost Management Improvement: Adjusted non-compensation expense ratio improved to 13.1%, down from 16.1% in the same period last year, indicating effective cost management.
Negative
Rising Compensation Expenses: Adjusted compensation expenses increased to $390,000,000 for the quarter, up from $314,000,000 in the same quarter last year, indicating rising costs that could pressure margins.
Increased Tax Rate Impact: The adjusted effective tax rate rose to 33.3% compared to 30.3% for the same quarter last year, reflecting increased tax liabilities that could impact net income.
Transaction Fee Decline: Average transaction fees in Corporate Finance and Financial Restructuring decreased due to transaction mix, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining profitability per deal.
Non-Compensation Expense Increase: Adjusted non-compensation expenses slightly increased to $83,000,000 from $82,000,000 year-over-year, indicating a lack of significant cost control improvements despite rising revenues.
Cautious Capital Allocation: The company did not repurchase any shares during the quarter, which may signal a cautious approach to capital allocation amidst uncertain market conditions.
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HLI Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Houlihan Lokey beats Q3 2025 forecasts
HLI.N
-1.76%Positive
The earnings call summary presents strong financial performance with significant revenue and EPS growth, optimistic fiscal 2025 outlook, and elevated restructuring activity. Despite concerns about macroeconomic pressures and transaction velocity, the Q&A section supports a positive sentiment with management's confidence in steady progress and resilience in the restructuring environment. The lack of share repurchase is a slight negative, but the overall positive financial results and outlook outweigh this.
