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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 6 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $163.00, with a high of $163.00 and a low of $163.00. This represents a -9.34% decline from the last price of $179.80.

$115 $130 $145 $160 $175 $190 High: $163 Avg: $163 Low: $163 Last Closed Price: $179.8

HLI Stock Rating

Houlihan Lokey stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 6 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 2 Buy (33.33%), 3 Hold (50.00%), 1 Sell (16.67%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 6 0 1 3 2 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HLI Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHoulihan Lokey-9.34%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 2.38%
IndustryCapital Markets Stocks-5.05%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--1
Avg Price Target--$163.00
Last Closing Price$179.80$179.80$179.80
Upside/Downside---9.34%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 251143-9
Dec, 241153-10
Nov, 241452-12
Oct, 241452113
Sep, 241452113
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 23, 2024Ryan KennyMorgan Stanley$163.00$160.301.68%-9.34%
Apr 11, 2022Jeffrey HartePiper Sandler$76.00$82.13-7.46%-57.73%
Mar 30, 2022Jeffrey HartePiper Sandler$92.00$90.721.41%-48.83%
Mar 16, 2022Jeffrey HartePiper Sandler$106.00$98.427.70%-41.05%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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

$2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28
Mar 20Mar 21Mar 22Mar 23Mar 24Mar 25Mar 26Mar 27Mar 28
Reported$2.96$4.75$6.74$4.01$4.36----
Avg Forecast$3.02$4.24$7.00$4.36$4.51$5.94$7.16$8.25$8.65
High Forecast$2.89$4.07$6.71$4.18$4.45$5.92$6.69$7.92$8.30
Low Forecast$3.23$4.55$7.50$4.62$4.56$5.96$7.96$8.73$9.15
Surprise %-1.99%12.03%-3.71%-8.03%-3.33%----

Revenue Forecast

$1B $2B $2B $3B $3B $4B Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28
Mar 20Mar 21Mar 22Mar 23Mar 24Mar 25Mar 26Mar 27Mar 28
Reported$1.16B$1.53B$2.27B$1.81B$1.91B----
Avg Forecast$1.15B$1.41B$2.25B$1.78B$1.91B$2.35B$2.71B$3.03B$3.13B
High Forecast$1.11B$1.36B$2.18B$1.73B$1.88B$2.34B$2.56B$3.03B$3.04B
Low Forecast$1.21B$1.49B$2.38B$1.86B$1.92B$2.36B$2.88B$3.03B$3.28B
Surprise %1.01%8.41%0.83%1.48%0.47%----

Net Income Forecast

$100M $210M $320M $430M $540M $650M Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28
Mar 20Mar 21Mar 22Mar 23Mar 24Mar 25Mar 26Mar 27Mar 28
Reported$183.79M$312.77M$437.75M$254.22M$280.30M----
Avg Forecast$142.64M$220.64M$337.60M$297.30M$258.88M$405.01M$491.65M$561.12M$589.58M
High Forecast$114.11M$176.51M$270.08M$285.22M$207.11M$403.60M$456.18M$539.72M$565.61M
Low Forecast$171.17M$264.77M$405.12M$314.59M$310.66M$406.42M$542.58M$595.32M$623.87M
Surprise %28.85%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 Hold, based on 6 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 3 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Houlihan Lokey is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Houlihan Lokey's price target?

Houlihan Lokey's price target, set by 6 Wall Street analysts, averages $163 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $163 at the low end to $163 at the high end, suggesting a potential -9.34% change from the previous close price of $179.8.

How does Houlihan Lokey stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Houlihan Lokey stock forecast shows a -9.34% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (2.38%) and underperforming the capital markets stocks industry (-5.05%).

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

  • January 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 11.11% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 33.33% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 10.00% Strong Buy, 10.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 30.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 8.33% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 41.67% Hold, 16.67% 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 is 5.94 for 2025, a 36.24% increase from the reported $4.36 in 2024. The prediction for 2026 is $7.16, $8.25 for 2027, and $8.65 for 2028.

What is Houlihan Lokey’s revenue forecast?

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

What is Houlihan Lokey’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in March, Houlihan Lokey's average annual net income forecast is $405.01M for 2025, reflecting an 44.49% increase from the reported $280.3M in 2024. The projection for 2026 is $491.65M, $561.12M for 2027, and $589.58M for 2028.