Houlihan Lokey Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has appointed Craig Rogowski as Managing Director in its global Technology Group, focusing on infrastructure software. Rogowski brings over 20 years of experience, having advised on more than 75 M&A and corporate finance transactions. He joins from BofA Securities where he served as Managing Director, and previously led Baird's infrastructure software and cybersecurity practice. The hire strengthens Houlihan Lokey's technology team, which ranked No. 1 globally in 2024 with 101 closed transactions. The appointment aims to capitalize on emerging technological advancements driven by AI and enhance the firm's advisory services, particularly in the middle market enterprise segment.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) reported record financial results for FY2025. The company achieved revenues of $2.39 billion, up from $1.91 billion in FY2024. Fourth quarter revenues reached $666 million, compared to $520 million in Q4 2024. Net income for FY2025 was $400 million ($5.82 per diluted share), up from $280 million ($4.11 per share) in FY2024. The company saw strong performance across all segments: Corporate Finance revenues increased 38%, Financial Restructuring grew 4%, and Financial Advisory revenues rose 11% year-over-year. Additionally, HLI announced a 5% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.60 per share. The company completed 564 Corporate Finance transactions and 145 Financial Restructuring deals during FY2025.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has appointed Andy Hull as Managing Director and Head of Midstream in its Oil & Gas Group, based in Houston. Hull brings 20 years of experience from RBC Capital Markets, where he most recently served as Managing Director in the Global Energy Group, specializing in midstream oil and gas and infrastructure sectors.

The appointment strengthens Houlihan Lokey's Oil & Gas Group, which comprises over 40 industry-dedicated professionals across seven global offices. The group has completed more than 130 transactions in the past three years, offering services in M&A, A&D, capital markets, capital formation, corporate finance, and recapitalizations throughout the upstream, midstream, downstream, and hydrocarbon-related alternative energy sectors.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), a global investment bank, has scheduled the release of its fourth quarter and full year results for fiscal year 2025 on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after NYSE trading hours. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. (ET) featuring CEO Scott Adelson and CFO Lindsey Alley to discuss the results and business performance.

The call will be accessible via telephone and audio webcast through the company's website. A replay will be available until May 14, 2025. Houlihan Lokey maintains a strong market position as the No. 1 investment bank for global M&A transactions in the past two years, No. 1 M&A advisor in the U.S. for the past 10 years, and No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has strengthened its digital infrastructure coverage with the appointment of Billy Goldstein as Managing Director in its Technology Group in New York. Goldstein joins from CDX Advisors, where he executed over $22.6 billion in M&A deals and raised $4.8 billion in private equity for digital infrastructure clients.

Throughout his career, Goldstein has completed more than $130 billion in M&A transactions and raised over $37 billion in debt and equity for clients. He previously held positions at Goldman Sachs and Macquarie Capital.

Houlihan Lokey's Digital Infrastructure team comprises nearly 40 dedicated professionals across the U.S. and Europe, with 25 years of targeted coverage. The firm's Technology Group, with over 140 financial professionals worldwide, was ranked as the No. 1 investment bank for global technology transactions in 2024, completing 101 deals according to LSEG.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has announced the appointment of Carle Felton as Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group, based in Atlanta. Felton joins from Cascadia Capital, where he headed the Capital Markets Advisory practice, and previously worked at Goldman Sachs' Private Capital and Hybrid Capital Group.

The appointment aims to strengthen the firm's private capital financing capabilities for its global client base. Houlihan Lokey's Capital Markets Group, comprising over 100 dedicated finance professionals across thirteen offices worldwide, is one of the largest independent private capital markets platforms in financial services. In 2024, the group successfully raised and advised on more than $18 billion in capital across more than 80 transactions.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has announced the appointment of Angela Hu as Managing Director in their Financial Sponsors Group, based in Hong Kong SAR. Hu brings over 20 years of investment banking experience, including 16 years in Hong Kong SAR, where she most recently led financial sponsor coverage for Barclays in Greater China.

Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey, Hu served as Managing Director and Head of Financial Sponsors, China at Barclays for five years, following nine years at JP Morgan as Head of China Financial Sponsors. Her career in Hong Kong began with Merrill Lynch in 2006, after working at Macquarie Bank in Sydney for five years.

This strategic hire aims to enhance Houlihan Lokey's capabilities in Asia, particularly in complex M&A and capital markets transactions. The firm's Financial Sponsors Group, which is the largest of its kind, maintains nearly 2,000 relationships globally with alternative capital providers through a team of over 30 senior bankers across eight countries.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) reported strong financial results for Q3 fiscal 2025. Revenues reached $634 million, up from $511 million in the same quarter last year. Net income increased to $95 million ($1.39 per diluted share) from $71 million ($1.04 per diluted share) year-over-year.

Corporate Finance revenues grew 36% to $422 million, Financial Restructuring revenues increased 2% to $131 million, and Financial and Valuation Advisory revenues rose 14% to $82 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share payable on March 15, 2025.

The company maintained strong liquidity with $903 million in cash and cash equivalents and investment securities as of December 31, 2024.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has announced the appointment of Bill Scheuerer as Managing Director in its Capital Markets Group, based in New York. Scheuerer joins from Lazard, where he served as Managing Director in the Capital Solutions Group for eight years, specializing in debt and equity financing transactions for private-equity-owned, family-owned, and public companies.

The hire strengthens Houlihan Lokey's global Capital Markets Group, which comprises over 100 dedicated finance professionals across 13 international offices. The group has demonstrated significant activity in 2024, raising and advising on more than $18 billion in capital across 80+ transactions. The team provides capital-raising services for various clients, including private-equity-backed portfolio companies, publicly held corporations, and privately held businesses.