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Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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HLI Stock Forecast

Houlihan Lokey (HLI) stock forecast, based on 14 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $179.00, with a high of $179.00 and a low of $179.00. This represents a 16.78% increase from the last price of $153.28.

$115 $130 $145 $160 $175 $190 High: $179 Avg: $179 Low: $179 Last Closed Price: $153.28

HLI Stock Rating

Houlihan Lokey stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 14 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 8 Buy (57.14%), 5 Hold (35.71%), 1 Sell (7.14%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 14 0 1 5 8 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HLI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHoulihan Lokey16.78%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 15.02%
IndustryCapital Markets Stocks21.03%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-12
Avg Price Target-$179.00$171.00
Last Closing Price$153.28$153.28$153.28
Upside/Downside-16.78%11.56%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 252241-9
Mar, 251143-9
Feb, 251143-9
Jan, 251143-9
Dec, 241153-10
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 11, 2025Michael BrownWells Fargo$179.00$157.3213.78%16.78%
Sep 23, 2024Ryan KennyMorgan Stanley$163.00$160.301.68%6.34%
Apr 11, 2022Jeffrey HartePiper Sandler$76.00$82.13-7.46%-50.42%
Mar 30, 2022Jeffrey HartePiper Sandler$92.00$90.721.41%-39.98%
Mar 16, 2022Jeffrey HartePiper Sandler$106.00$98.427.70%-30.85%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 11, 2025Wells FargoUnderweightOverweightupgrade
Jan 03, 2025Wolfe ResearchUnderperformUnderperformhold
Nov 01, 2024Seaport GlobalNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 23, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Sep 11, 2024Wells FargoUnderweightinitialise
Sep 10, 2024Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Jul 23, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Jul 09, 2024UBSBuyBuyhold
Mar 16, 2022Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28
Mar 21Mar 22Mar 23Mar 24Mar 25Mar 26Mar 27Mar 28
Reported$4.75$6.74$4.01$4.36----
Avg Forecast$4.24$7.00$4.36$4.51$5.94$7.16$8.25$8.65
High Forecast$4.55$7.50$4.62$4.56$5.96$7.96$8.73$9.15
Low Forecast$4.07$6.71$4.18$4.45$5.92$6.69$7.92$8.30
Surprise %12.03%-3.71%-8.03%-3.33%----

Revenue Forecast

$1B $2B $2B $3B $3B $4B Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28
Mar 21Mar 22Mar 23Mar 24Mar 25Mar 26Mar 27Mar 28
Reported$1.53B$2.27B$1.81B$1.91B----
Avg Forecast$1.41B$2.25B$1.78B$1.91B$2.35B$2.71B$3.03B$3.13B
High Forecast$1.49B$2.38B$1.86B$1.92B$2.36B$2.88B$3.03B$3.28B
Low Forecast$1.36B$2.18B$1.73B$1.88B$2.34B$2.56B$3.03B$3.04B
Surprise %8.41%0.83%1.48%0.47%----

Net Income Forecast

$150M $250M $350M $450M $550M $650M Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28
Mar 21Mar 22Mar 23Mar 24Mar 25Mar 26Mar 27Mar 28
Reported$312.77M$437.75M$254.22M$280.30M----
Avg Forecast$220.64M$337.60M$297.30M$258.88M$405.01M$491.65M$561.12M$589.58M
High Forecast$264.77M$405.12M$314.59M$310.66M$406.42M$542.58M$595.32M$623.87M
Low Forecast$176.51M$270.08M$285.22M$207.11M$403.60M$456.18M$539.72M$565.61M
Surprise %41.75%29.67%-14.49%8.27%----

HLI Forecast FAQ

Is Houlihan Lokey stock a buy?

Houlihan Lokey stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 14 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 5 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Houlihan Lokey is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Houlihan Lokey's price target?

Houlihan Lokey's price target, set by 14 Wall Street analysts, averages $179 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $179 at the low end to $179 at the high end, suggesting a potential 16.78% change from the previous closing price of $153.28.

How does Houlihan Lokey stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Houlihan Lokey's stock forecast shows a 16.78% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (15.02%) and underperforming the capital markets stocks industry (21.03%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Houlihan Lokey over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 22.22% Strong Buy, 22.22% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 11.11% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 11.11% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 33.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 11.11% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 33.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Houlihan Lokey’s EPS forecast?

Houlihan Lokey's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in March 2025 is $5.94, marking a 36.24% increase from the reported $4.36 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $7.16 in 2026, $8.25 in 2027, and $8.65 in 2028.

What is Houlihan Lokey’s revenue forecast?

Houlihan Lokey's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in March 2025 is $2.35B, reflecting a 22.84% increase from the reported $1.91B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $2.71B, followed by $3.03B for 2027, and $3.14B for 2028.

What is Houlihan Lokey’s net income forecast?

Houlihan Lokey's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in March 2025 stands at $405.01M, representing an 44.49% increase from the reported $280.3M in 2024. Projections indicate $491.65M in 2026, $561.12M in 2027, and $589.58M in 2028.