HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:HLI • US4415931009
151.11 USD
-6.19 (-3.94%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
151.11 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$211.72
+ 40.11% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateMay 5, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.01
Revenue Estimate737.3M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
68.57%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$211.72
Upside
+ 40.11%
From current price of $151.11 to mean target of $211.72, Based on 14 analyst forecasts
Low
$175.74
Median
$214.20
High
$255.15
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
-0.41%
3 Months
-3.13%
Price Target Summary
14 analysts have analysed HLI and the average price target is 211.72 USD. This implies a price increase of 40.11% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 151.11.
The average price target has been revised downward by 3.13% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
68.57%
HLI was analyzed by 14 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 69. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about HLI.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
HLI was analyzed by 14 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-29 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-08 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-01-06 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-12-17 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-10-13 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-10-09 | Deutsche Bank | Initiate | Hold |
| 2025-10-03 | BMO Capital | Initiate | Outperform |
| 2025-09-08 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-07-14 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Upgrade | Market Perform -> Outperform |
| 2025-07-11 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-06-23 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-05-12 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-05-08 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-04-08 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-04-07 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-03-13 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Underweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-03-11 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Underweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-01-29 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Reiterate | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-01-29 | JMP Securities | Reiterate | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-01-29 | UBS | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-01-29 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight -> Underweight |
| 2025-01-29 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-01-29 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight -> Underweight |
| 2025-01-14 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight -> Underweight |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateMay 5, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2026
EPS Estimate$2.01
Revenue Estimate737.3M
Revenue Q2Q10.64%
EPS Q2Q2.55%
Number of Analysts11
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
-4.85%
Revenue (3 Months)
-4.77%
EPS (1 Month)
-3.64%
EPS (3 Months)
-4.06%
Next Earnings Summary
HLI is expected to report earnings on 5/5/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 2.01 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 737.30M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 4.77% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 1.809B -20.29% | 1.914B 5.80% | 2.389B 24.81% | 2.742B 14.76% | 3.099B 13.02% | 3.43B 10.68% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 399.9M -39.54% | 391.397M -2.13% | 597.591M 52.68% | 720.69M 20.60% | 929.24M 28.94% | 1.042B 12.13% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 341.7M -44.25% | 362.861M 6.19% | 556.321M 53.32% | 687.33M 23.55% | 802.15M 16.71% | 931.67M 16.15% | |
| Operating Margin | 18.88% | 18.95% | 23.28% | 25.07% | 25.88% | 27.16% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 4.54 -36.08% | 4.49 -1.06% | 6.28 39.87% | 7.97 26.96% | 8.85 11.04% | 9.89 11.68% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | Q1 / 28 | Q2 / 28 | Q3 / 28 | Q4 / 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 2.01 2.55% | 2.13 -0.51% | 2.12 15.31% | 2.33 19.98% | 2.41 19.94% | 2.28 7.21% | 2.28 7.34% | 2.50 7.39% | 2.56 6.21% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 737.3M 10.64% | 689.92M 13.97% | 745.35M 13.03% | 817.71M 14.03% | 836.7M 13.48% | 773.94M 12.18% | 818.17M 9.77% | 894.63M 9.41% | 913.77M 9.21% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 188.85M -6.12% | 170.65M 18.32% | 195.76M 0.25% | 233.51M 9.69% | 241.09M 27.66% | 199.78M 17.07% | 231.29M 18.15% | 263.91M 13.02% | 271.29M 12.53% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 191.35M 19.67% | 163.77M 27.70% | 193.49M 14.50% | 224.65M 26.00% | 225.43M 17.81% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
16.34%
EPS Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
13.02%
Revenue Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
21.91%
EBIT Next 5 Year
N/A
HOULIHAN LOKEY INC / HLI Forecast FAQ
What is the average price target for HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) stock?
14 analysts have analysed HLI and the average price target is 211.72 USD. This implies a price increase of 40.11% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 151.11.
What is the next earnings date for HLI stock?
HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) will report earnings on 2026-05-05, after the market close.
What are the consensus estimates for HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) is 2.01 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 737.30M USD.
How do analysts rate HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI)?
The consensus rating for HOULIHAN LOKEY INC (HLI) is 68.5714 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a neutral outlook on the stock.