Moelis & Company Reports Record Year-to-Date Revenue and Strong M&A Growth in Q3 2026
Moelis & Company (MC) reported strong third-quarter results for 2026, highlighted by a 13% increase in quarterly revenue to $425.6 million. This growth was primarily driven by a robust 40% surge in M&A revenue and increased activity in capital structure advisory. The firm achieved record year-to-date revenue of $1.15 billion for the first nine months, reflecting significant momentum across its expanded platform. Despite macroeconomic headwinds such as market volatility and geopolitical tensions, Moelis reported a record-high business pipeline and an increase in sponsor transaction volume. To support long-term growth, the firm is aggressively recruiting talent and investing in technology and office space, which is expected to drive non-compensation expenses up by approximately 19% for the full year. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $658.7 million in cash and no funded debt.
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Topics: Corporate Guidance Financial Performance M&A Advisory Revenue Growth