Stock Price & Analysis

Based on the analysis of HLNE's strong earnings growth and dividend increases, coupled with the stock offering and mixed analyst sentiments, the current position suggests holding.

HLNE is a hold as it balances strong financial performance with caution due to market competition and analyst views.

Price Prediction for HLNE Stock in 2025

Based on current trends and analysis, here is the price prediction for HLNE stock in 2025:

1. Price Prediction:

   • Base Case: $160
   • Bullish Case: $168
   • Bearish Case: $155

2. Reasons:

   • Strong Earnings Growth: HLNE reported an 18% increase in management and advisory fee revenue and a 21% rise in fee-related earnings, indicating strong financial performance.
   • Positive Analyst Sentiment: Analysts have raised their price targets, with an average target of $168.5, reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects.
   • Stock Offering: The recent stock offering priced at $160.25 suggests investor confidence and provides capital for further growth initiatives.

The S1 support level for HLNE Stock is $137.61 ,The R1 resistant level for HLNE Stock is $150.96.

As of the end of day on 2025-03-19, the price of HLNE Stock was $144.04.

The target price for HLNE Stock according to analyst rating is 171.86, with the highest price target at 190.00 and the lowest at 139.00. Analysts have a Hold rating on HLNE Stock overall.

The market cap of HLNE is $10.4B.

Analysis and Insights

Valuation Metrics

HLNE's current valuation metrics suggest a premium relative to industry peers. The forward P/E ratio of 36.40 and EV/EBITDA of 30.48 indicate a higher valuation compared to industry averages, potentially signaling overvaluation.

Financial Performance

HLNE has demonstrated strong revenue growth, with total revenue increasing to $152.34M in Q2 2025. However, net income margin has slightly declined to 34.01%, reflecting potential cost pressures.

Technical Analysis

The stock is currently trading near its lower Bollinger Band, with an RSI of 44.66, suggesting it may be undervalued from a technical standpoint.

Market Sentiment

Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, with a recent price target increase to $168, reflecting confidence in HLNE's growth prospects despite near-term challenges.

Conclusion

While HLNE's valuation appears elevated, its strong financial performance and growth trajectory justify the premium. However, investors should monitor risks like fee compression and rising competition.

Hamilton Lane Incorporated is a private market investment management company. The Company works with its clients to conceive, structure, build out, manage and monitor portfolios of private markets funds and direct investments, and it enables them to access a diversified set of such investment opportunities worldwide. The Company offers a variety of investment solutions to address its clients’ needs across a range of private markets, including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, growth equity, venture capital and impact. These solutions are constructed from a range of investment types, including primary investments in funds managed by third-party managers, direct investments alongside such funds and acquisitions of secondary stakes in such funds, with a number of its clients utilizing multiple investment types. These solutions are offered in a variety of formats covering some or all phases of the private market's investment program.

HLNE stock is predicted to reach $190 by 2030, driven by strong revenue growth and expanding asset management capabilities. The stock is currently trading at $143.47, with a 12-month analyst target of $168.5, indicating a bullish outlook.

HLNE has a total of 600 employees.