Core Insights - Houlihan Lokey (HLI) reported revenue of $659.45 million for the quarter ended September 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 14.7% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $654.33 million by 0.78% [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $1.84, up from $1.46 a year ago, and also surpassed the consensus EPS estimate of $1.69 by 8.88% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - The number of managing directors in Corporate Finance was 242, below the average estimate of 251 by two analysts [4] - The number of managing directors in Financial and Valuation Advisory matched the average estimate of 45 [4] - The number of managing directors in Financial Restructuring was 58, slightly below the average estimate of 59 [4] - Revenue from Corporate Finance was $438.66 million, slightly above the average estimate of $437.22 million [4] - Revenue from Financial Advisory Services was $86.99 million, exceeding the average estimate of $84.42 million [4] - Revenue from Financial Restructuring was $133.8 million, also above the average estimate of $132.69 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Houlihan Lokey have returned -1.2% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has changed by +3.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]

Company Overview - Houlihan Lokey has 33 locations worldwide and 2,677 global employees, including 347 managing directors[11] - The firm's revenue reached $2.5 billion for the last twelve months ended June 30, 2025[11] - The average tenure of the Executive Management Team and Operating Committee Team is over 25 years[15] - No single individual generated more than 2% of the firm's revenues[24] Financial Performance - The company experienced strong revenue growth with a five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16%[19] - Adjusted pre-tax income grew at a CAGR of 17% over the same five-year period[19] - For the three months ended June 30, 2025, revenues were $605.349 million compared to $513.609 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024[130] - Adjusted net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $148.005 million, or $2.14 per diluted share, compared to $84.305 million, or $1.22 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2024[130] Business Segments - Corporate Finance generated $1.597 billion in revenue, representing 64% of the total, Financial Restructuring $555 million (23%), and Financial and Valuation Advisory $329 million (13%) for the last twelve months ended June 30, 2025[71] - The Corporate Finance group closed 573 transactions, Financial Restructuring 147, and Financial and Valuation Advisory 2,460 fee events[71] - The company has increased its Managing Director Headcount by a CAGR of 9% over the last 20 years[59]

Company Overview - Houlihan Lokey has 35 locations worldwide and 2,702 global employees, including 339 managing directors as of March 31, 2025[11] - The firm reported $2.4 billion in revenue for the last twelve months (LTM) ended March 31, 2025[11] - The company's culture emphasizes client-centricity, an entrepreneurial spirit, collaboration, a solution-oriented approach, and data-informed decision-making[8] Financial Performance - The company experienced strong revenue growth with a five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16%[19] - Adjusted pre-tax income grew at a CAGR of 17% over the same five-year period[19] - For the fiscal year 2025, the adjusted pre-tax margin was 25.9%[113] Business Segments - Corporate Finance generated $1.527 billion in revenue, representing 64% of the total revenue for the LTM ended March 31, 2025[71] - Financial Restructuring contributed $544 million, accounting for 23% of the total revenue for the LTM ended March 31, 2025[71] - Financial and Valuation Advisory brought in $318 million, which is 13% of the total revenue for the LTM ended March 31, 2025[71] Market Position - Houlihan Lokey is ranked as the No 1 Global M&A Advisor[79] - The firm is also recognized as a Top Global Restructuring Firm[90] - Houlihan Lokey is the No 1 Global M&A Fairness Opinion Advisor over the past 25 years[95]