Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI)
NYSE: HLI · Real-Time Price · USD
158.78
-1.09 (-0.68%)
Apr 16, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Houlihan Lokey Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 7 analysts that cover Houlihan Lokey stock have a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $194.29, which forecasts a 22.36% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $163 and the highest is $214.
Price Target: $194.29 (+22.36%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Houlihan Lokey stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Buy | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Maintains $205 → $193 | Buy | Maintains | $205 → $193 | +21.55% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Strong Buy Maintains $210 → $184 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $210 → $184 | +15.88% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| UBS | UBS | Hold Maintains $196 → $163 | Hold | Maintains | $196 → $163 | +2.66% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Strong Buy Maintains $243 → $210 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $243 → $210 | +32.26% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Buy Maintains $209 → $211 | Buy | Maintains | $209 → $211 | +32.89% | Jan 29, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
2.72B
from 2.39B
Increased by 13.77%
Revenue Next Year
3.05B
from 2.72B
Increased by 12.10%
EPS This Year
7.96
from 5.82
Increased by 36.77%
EPS Next Year
8.78
from 7.96
Increased by 10.26%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.9B | 3.2B | |
| Avg | 2.7B | 3.0B | |
| Low | 2.6B | 2.8B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 20.2% | 19.5% | |
| Avg | 13.8% | 12.1% | |
| Low | 9.4% | 1.7% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 8.49 | 10.06 | |
| Avg | 7.96 | 8.78 | |
| Low | 7.59 | 7.78 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 46.0% | 26.4% | |
| Avg | 36.8% | 10.3% | |
| Low | 30.3% | -2.2% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.