Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Houlihan Lokey (HLI)

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE: HLI) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 1/12/2026 – Houlihan Lokey was downgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating.
• 1/8/2026 – Houlihan Lokey had its price target lowered by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $228.00 to $218.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 1/6/2026 – Houlihan Lokey had its price target lowered by analysts at Morgan Stanley from $216.00 to $215.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 12/29/2025 – Houlihan Lokey had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/22/2025 – Houlihan Lokey had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/17/2025 – Houlihan Lokey had its price target lowered by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $230.00 to $228.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 12/15/2025 – Houlihan Lokey had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/11/2025 – Houlihan Lokey is now covered by analysts at UBS Group AG. They set a “neutral” rating and a $193.00 price target on the stock.
• 12/11/2025 – Houlihan Lokey had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by analysts at UBS Group AG. They now have a $193.00 price target on the stock.
• 12/8/2025 – Houlihan Lokey had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/1/2025 – Houlihan Lokey had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/25/2025 – Houlihan Lokey was upgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating.

Houlihan Lokey Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 1st were issued a $0.60 dividend. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. Houlihan Lokey’s payout ratio is 38.71%.

Insider Activity

In related news, General Counsel Christopher M. Crain sold 500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $174.17, for a total transaction of $87,085.00. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 22.83% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc is a global investment bank and financial services firm founded in 1972 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in advisory services across a broad range of transaction types and financial matters. Since its founding, Houlihan Lokey has grown to serve corporations, financial sponsors, and government entities worldwide, providing expertise in complex and high-stakes engagements.

The firm’s core service offerings include mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital markets advisory, financial restructuring and distressed M&A, and valuation and fairness opinions.