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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 $139.33, with a high of $179.00 and a low of $76.00. This represents a -33.06% decline from the last price of $208.15.

$50 $90 $130 $170 $210 $250 High: $179 Avg: $139.33 Low: $76 Last Closed Price: $208.15

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%), 9 Buy (64.29%), 4 Hold (28.57%), 1 Sell (7.14%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 14 0 1 4 9 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HLI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHoulihan Lokey-33.06%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks -1.62%
IndustryCapital Markets Stocks-8.71%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--2
Avg Price Target--$171.00
Last Closing Price$208.15$208.15$208.15
Upside/Downside---17.85%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 252131-7
Aug, 252131-7
Jul, 252141-8
Jun, 252141-8
May, 252241-9
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%-14.00%
Sep 23, 2024Ryan KennyMorgan Stanley$163.00$160.301.68%-21.69%
Apr 11, 2022Jeffrey HartePiper Sandler$76.00$82.13-7.46%-63.49%
Mar 30, 2022Jeffrey HartePiper Sandler$92.00$90.721.41%-55.80%
Mar 16, 2022Jeffrey HartePiper Sandler$106.00$98.427.70%-49.08%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Sep 08, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 23, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
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

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$6.08---
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%2.36%---

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$2.39B---
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%1.61%---

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$399.71M---
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%-1.31%---

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, 9 Buy, 4 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 $139.33 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $76 at the low end to $179 at the high end, suggesting a potential -33.06% change from the previous closing price of $208.15.

How does Houlihan Lokey stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Houlihan Lokey's stock forecast shows a -33.06% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (-1.62%) and underperforming the capital markets stocks industry (-8.71%).

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

  • September 2025: 28.57% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 28.57% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 12.50% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 12.50% 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 2026 is $7.16, marking a 17.76% increase from the reported $6.08 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $2.71B, reflecting a 13.61% increase from the reported $2.39B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $3.03B, 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 2026 stands at $491.65M, representing an 23.00% increase from the reported $399.71M in 2025. Projections indicate $561.12M in 2027, and $589.58M in 2028.