Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) Stock Forecast
HLI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.82 / 5 from 11 analysts
- Price target
- $155.44 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +20.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $1.58
- 52-week range
- $123.39 – $202.25
HLI analyst ratings
11 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HLI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HLI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.65 | $1.59 | $1.73 | $1.84 | −10.3% | 10 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.92 | $1.55 | $2.15 | $1.94 | −1.1% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $7.02 | $6.31 | $7.65 | $7.56 | −7.2% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $8.59 | $7.58 | $9.75 | $7.02 | +22.5% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HLI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $631.6M | $621.0M | $654.8M | −4.2% | 7 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $732.6M | $639.9M | $786.0M | +2.2% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.61B | $2.47B | $2.81B | −0.3% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.10B | $2.85B | $3.44B | +18.8% | 9 |
HLI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HLI revenue: reported and forecast
HLI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.90 | $1.67 | $1.65 | $1.65 | $1.65 | −13.4% | 3 up · 3 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.16 | $1.98 | $1.96 | $1.93 | $1.92 | −11.2% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $7.90 | $7.03 | $7.08 | $7.00 | $7.02 | −11.2% | 1 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $9.42 | $8.80 | $8.79 | $8.70 | $8.59 | −8.8% | 1 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HLI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HLI beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from HLI
11 analysts cover Houlihan Lokey; their consensus rating is buy (3.82 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $155.44, 20.0% above the latest close of $129.55. Analysts expect earnings of $7.02 per share for FY2027, −7.2% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $8.59 per share on revenue of $3.1 billion. Houlihan Lokey beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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HLI forecast FAQ
What is Houlihan Lokey's price target?
The average analyst price target for Houlihan Lokey is $155.44, 20.0% above the latest close of $129.55.
Is Houlihan Lokey a buy, hold or sell?
Of 11 analysts covering Houlihan Lokey, 3 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Houlihan Lokey's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.02 per share for FY2027 (range $6.31 to $7.65); for FY2028 the estimate is $8.59.
What is Houlihan Lokey's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $2.6 billion, growth of −0.3%; for FY2028 it is $3.1 billion.
When does Houlihan Lokey report earnings?
Houlihan Lokey is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.58.
Does Houlihan Lokey usually beat earnings estimates?
Houlihan Lokey reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.