Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
HLI Stock Forecast
Houlihan Lokey (HLI) stock forecast, based on 16 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $159.80, with a high of $187.00 and a low of $145.00. This represents a 20.74% increase from the last price of $132.35.
HLI Stock Rating
Houlihan Lokey stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 10 Buy (62.50%), 5 Hold (31.25%), 1 Sell (6.25%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Buy
HLI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Houlihan Lokey | 20.74% |
| Sector | Financial Services Stocks | 10.25% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 5 | 13 |
| Avg Price Target | $159.50 | $157.80 | $173.38 |
| Last Closing Price | $132.35 | $132.35 | $132.35 |
| Upside/Downside | 20.51% | 19.23% | 31.00% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct, 26 | 2 | 3 | 6 | - | - | 11 |
| Sep, 26 | 2 | 3 | 6 | - | - | 11 |
| Aug, 26 | 2 | 3 | 6 | - | - | 11 |
| Jul, 26 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | 10 |
| Jun, 26 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | 10 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 08, 2026 | Ryan Kenny | Morgan Stanley | $165.00 | $125.22 | 31.77% | 24.67% |
| Oct 07, 2026 | UBS | $154.00 | $127.94 | 20.37% | 16.36% | |
| Aug 03, 2026 | BMO Capital | $145.00 | $125.49 | 15.55% | 9.56% | |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | $177.00 | $125.59 | 40.93% | 33.74% | |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | $148.00 | $139.08 | 6.41% | 11.82% | |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | $164.00 | $136.44 | 20.20% | 23.91% | |
| Jul 09, 2026 | US Capital Advisors | $187.00 | $136.48 | 37.02% | 41.29% | |
| Jul 08, 2026 | UBS | $161.00 | $136.10 | 18.30% | 21.65% | |
| May 07, 2026 | UBS | $160.00 | $152.41 | 4.98% | 20.89% | |
| Apr 09, 2026 | Ryan Kenny | Morgan Stanley | $193.00 | $150.12 | 28.56% | 45.83% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2026 | Citigroup | Outperform | upgrade | |
| Oct 08, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Oct 07, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Jul 08, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Apr 09, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Jan 30, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Jan 29, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Oct 09, 2025 | Deutsche Bank | Hold | initialise | |
| Sep 08, 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Mar 22 | Mar 23 | Mar 24 | Mar 25 | Mar 26 | Mar 27 | Mar 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $6.74 | $4.01 | $4.36 | $6.08 | $6.40 | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $7.00 | $4.36 | $4.51 | $5.94 | $7.16 | $8.25 | $8.65 |
| High Forecast | $7.50 | $4.62 | $4.56 | $5.96 | $7.96 | $8.73 | $9.15 |
| Low Forecast | $6.71 | $4.18 | $4.45 | $5.92 | $6.69 | $7.92 | $8.30 |
| Surprise % | -3.71% | -8.03% | -3.33% | 2.36% | -10.61% | - | - |
Revenue Forecast
Annual
| Mar 22 | Mar 23 | Mar 24 | Mar 25 | Mar 26 | Mar 27 | Mar 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $2.27B | $1.81B | $1.91B | $2.39B | $2.62B | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $2.25B | $1.78B | $1.91B | $2.35B | $2.71B | $3.03B | $3.13B |
| High Forecast | $2.38B | $1.86B | $1.92B | $2.36B | $2.88B | $3.03B | $3.28B |
| Low Forecast | $2.18B | $1.73B | $1.88B | $2.34B | $2.56B | $3.03B | $3.04B |
| Surprise % | 0.83% | 1.48% | 0.47% | 1.61% | -3.58% | - | - |
Net Income Forecast
Annual
| Mar 22 | Mar 23 | Mar 24 | Mar 25 | Mar 26 | Mar 27 | Mar 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $437.75M | $254.22M | $280.30M | $399.71M | $425.70M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $337.60M | $297.30M | $258.88M | $405.01M | $491.65M | $561.12M | $589.58M |
| High Forecast | $405.12M | $314.59M | $310.66M | $406.42M | $542.58M | $595.32M | $623.87M |
| Low Forecast | $270.08M | $285.22M | $207.11M | $403.60M | $456.18M | $539.72M | $565.61M |
| Surprise % | 29.67% | -14.49% | 8.27% | -1.31% | -13.41% | - | - |