Houlihan Lokey (HLI) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $129.55, +0.81% vs the prior close of $128.51.
- Volume 669.97K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
HLI rises 0.8% to $129.55. Closed at $129.55, +0.81% vs the prior close of $128.51. Day range $127.81–$130.20, opened at $129.72.
HLI daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — HLI rises 0.8% to $129.55
- Closed at $129.55, +0.81% vs the prior close of $128.51. Day range $127.81–$130.20, opened at $129.72.
- Volume was 669.97K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 822.48K.
- Price is -0.4% vs its 50-day average ($130.03) and -11.9% vs its 200-day average ($147.03).
- 52-week range $112.83–$204.18; today's close sits at 18% of that range, 36.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — HLI rises 3.0% to $128.51
- Closed at $128.51, +2.99% vs the prior close of $124.78. Day range $124.46–$128.64, opened at $125.00.
- Volume was 525.90K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 831.30K.
- Price is -1.1% vs its 50-day average ($129.99) and -12.7% vs its 200-day average ($147.26).
- 52-week range $112.83–$204.18; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 37.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — HLI slides 3.7% to $124.78, a 1-month low
- Closed at $124.78, -3.67% vs the prior close of $129.53. Day range $123.05–$130.20, opened at $128.05.
- Volume was 1.02M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 826.26K.
- Price is -4.0% vs its 50-day average ($129.99) and -15.4% vs its 200-day average ($147.51).
- 52-week range $112.83–$204.18; today's close sits at 13% of that range, 38.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — HLI dips 0.7% to $129.53
- Closed at $129.53, -0.65% vs the prior close of $130.38. Day range $128.60–$131.31, opened at $131.31.
- Volume was 810.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 826.71K.
- Price is -0.4% vs its 50-day average ($130.06) and -12.3% vs its 200-day average ($147.77).
- 52-week range $112.83–$204.18; today's close sits at 18% of that range, 36.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — HLI ends flat (+0.2%) to $130.38, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $130.38, +0.17% vs the prior close of $130.16. Day range $128.30–$131.07, opened at $130.19.
- Volume was 688.10K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 830.76K.
- Price is +0.3% vs its 50-day average ($129.97) and -11.9% vs its 200-day average ($148.02).
- 52-week range $112.83–$204.18; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 36.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — HLI jumps 3.7% to $130.16
- Closed at $130.16, +3.69% vs the prior close of $125.53. Day range $126.39–$130.88, opened at $128.79.
- Volume was 913.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 888.40K.
- Price is +0.2% vs its 50-day average ($129.88) and -12.2% vs its 200-day average ($148.25).
- 52-week range $112.83–$204.18; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 36.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — HLI ends flat (+0.2%) to $125.53
- Closed at $125.53, +0.25% vs the prior close of $125.22. Day range $123.64–$127.22, opened at $124.67.
- Volume was 930.70K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 887.19K.
- Price is -3.3% vs its 50-day average ($129.84) and -15.5% vs its 200-day average ($148.50).
- 52-week range $112.83–$204.18; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 38.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — HLI dips 2.1% to $125.22, a 1-month low
- Closed at $125.22, -2.13% vs the prior close of $127.94. Day range $121.89–$125.96, opened at $125.69.
- Volume was 939.90K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 890.78K.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($130.11) and -15.8% vs its 200-day average ($148.75).
- 52-week range $112.83–$204.18; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 38.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — HLI rises 0.8% to $127.94
- Closed at $127.94, +0.82% vs the prior close of $126.90. Day range $127.50–$129.53, opened at $128.30.
- Volume was 757.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 888.11K.
- Price is -2.0% vs its 50-day average ($130.52) and -14.1% vs its 200-day average ($149.01).
- 52-week range $112.83–$204.18; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 37.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — HLI rises 0.4% to $126.90
- Closed at $126.90, +0.42% vs the prior close of $126.37. Day range $124.60–$128.02, opened at $126.20.
- Volume was 612.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 888.33K.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($130.78) and -15.0% vs its 200-day average ($149.24).
- 52-week range $112.83–$205.36; today's close sits at 15% of that range, 38.2% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 2, 2026 — HLI dips 1.6% to $126.37
- Closed at $126.37, -1.57% vs the prior close of $128.38. Day range $126.15–$130.93, opened at $129.34.
- Volume was 601.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 890.60K.
- Price is -3.6% vs its 50-day average ($131.05) and -15.5% vs its 200-day average ($149.49).
- 52-week range $112.83–$205.36; today's close sits at 15% of that range, 38.5% below the 52-week high.
HLI latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about HLI in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Reichert Thomas received an award of 925 shares on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 925
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Sep 22, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Sep 10, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Crain Christopher M sold 1,000 shares at $140.15 (≈$140.15K) on Sep 10, 2026
- Crain Christopher M sold 1,000 shares at $140.15 (≈$140.15K) on Sep 10, 2026
- Crain Christopher M sold 1,000 shares at $140.15 (≈$140.15K) on Sep 10, 2026
- Crain Christopher M sold 1,000 shares at $140.15 (≈$140.15K) on Sep 10, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 10, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 8, 2026 · Form DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Sep 8, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 424B7 — Prospectus supplement for a resale by holders
Prospectus supplement for a resale by holders
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 10, 2026 · Form S-3ASR — S-3ASR filing
S-3ASR filing
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Alley J Lindsey bought 4,020 shares at $124.52 (≈$500.57K) on Aug 3, 2026
- Alley J Lindsey bought 4,020 shares at $124.52 (≈$500.57K) on Aug 3, 2026
- Alley J Lindsey bought 4,020 shares at $124.52 (≈$500.57K) on Aug 3, 2026
- Alley J Lindsey bought 4,020 shares at $124.52 (≈$500.57K) on Aug 3, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Jul 31, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $511.00M (prior year $605.00M) (-15.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $78.00M (prior year $98.00M) (-20.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.15 (prior year $1.42) (-19.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade HLI
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Jan 29, 2026, Oct 31, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.42% (largest 3.7%).
- Liquidity: about 793.81K shares (≈$102.84M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $129.55 vs a range of $112.83–$204.18 (18% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 1, 2026 ($0.7/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 4 open-market buys, 20 sales; latest: Christopher M Crain sold 1,000 shares on Sep 10, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 5, 2026; 8-K Sep 22, 2026; 8-K Sep 8, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Investment Advice.
HLI market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 129.72 | 130.20 | 127.81 | 129.55 | 669.97K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 125.00 | 128.64 | 124.46 | 128.51 | 525.90K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 128.05 | 130.20 | 123.05 | 124.78 | 1.02M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 131.31 | 131.31 | 128.60 | 129.53 | 810.60K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 130.19 | 131.07 | 128.30 | 130.38 | 688.10K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 128.79 | 130.88 | 126.39 | 130.16 | 913.60K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 124.67 | 127.22 | 123.64 | 125.53 | 930.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 125.69 | 125.96 | 121.89 | 125.22 | 939.90K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 128.30 | 129.53 | 127.50 | 127.94 | 757.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 126.20 | 128.02 | 124.60 | 126.90 | 612.60K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 129.34 | 130.93 | 126.15 | 126.37 | 601.60K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 125.71 | 129.00 | 123.69 | 128.38 | 813.60K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 126.37 | 128.15 | 126.02 | 126.34 | 805.00K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 129.34 | 130.84 | 126.44 | 127.46 | 729.60K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 128.72 | 129.59 | 126.92 | 129.54 | 730.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 127.48 | 129.71 | 126.78 | 129.07 | 787.30K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 129.83 | 130.74 | 125.34 | 127.49 | 1.30M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 130.12 | 131.22 | 127.96 | 129.94 | 522.30K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 133.98 | 135.46 | 127.52 | 130.97 | 850.40K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 132.65 | 134.10 | 131.01 | 132.61 | 877.00K |
About Houlihan Lokey
Houlihan Lokey (HLI) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Investment Advice”. Its business address is in LOS ANGELES, CA. Fiscal year ends March 31. SEC CIK 1302215.
HLI board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Joseph Adelson | CEO | May 22, 2026 |
| Scott L Beiser | CO-CHAIRMAN | May 21, 2026 |
| Ekpedeme M Bassey | Director | May 21, 2026 |
| Todd J Carter | Director | May 19, 2026 |
| Irwin Gold | CO-CHAIRMAN | May 19, 2026 |
| Ronald Scott Mund | Director | May 21, 2026 |
| Robert A Schriesheim | Director | May 21, 2026 |
| Cyrus D. Walker | Director | May 21, 2026 |
| Paul Andrew Zuber | Director | May 21, 2026 |
| Gillian Beth Zucker | Director | May 21, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| J Lindsey Alley | Chief Financial Officer | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Scott Joseph Adelson | CEO | May 22, 2026 |
| Scott L Beiser | CO-CHAIRMAN | May 21, 2026 |
| Prabha S Bhandari | See Remarks | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Christopher M Crain | GENERAL COUNSEL | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Irwin Gold | CO-CHAIRMAN | May 19, 2026 |
| Paul Eric Siegert | CO-CHAIRMAN | May 22, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Christopher M Crain | Sale | 1,000 | $140.15 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Christopher M Crain | Sale | 1,000 | $140.15 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Christopher M Crain | Sale | 1,000 | $140.15 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Christopher M Crain | Sale | 1,000 | $140.15 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | J Lindsey Alley | Buy | 4,020 | $124.52 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | J Lindsey Alley | Buy | 4,020 | $124.52 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | J Lindsey Alley | Buy | 4,020 | $124.52 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | J Lindsey Alley | Buy | 4,020 | $124.52 |
| May 21, 2026 | Scott L Beiser | Sale | 6,265 | $150.26 |
| May 21, 2026 | Scott L Beiser | Sale | 6,265 | $150.26 |
| May 21, 2026 | Scott L Beiser | Sale | 6,265 | $150.26 |
| May 21, 2026 | Scott L Beiser | Sale | 6,265 | $150.26 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Christopher M Crain | Sale | 500 | $143.40 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Christopher M Crain | Sale | 500 | $143.40 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Christopher M Crain | Sale | 500 | $143.40 |
HLI financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $2.62B | $425.70M | 6.22 | $704.13M |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $2.39B | $399.71M | 5.82 | $848.61M |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $1.91B | $280.30M | 4.11 | $328.46M |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $1.81B | $254.22M | 3.76 | $136.27M |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $2.27B | $437.75M | 6.41 | $736.60M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $3.72B, total liabilities $1.35B, cash $745.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
HLI earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $128.34 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $153.50 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $168.81 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $179.08 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $191.39 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $175.04 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $179.80 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $172.77 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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