Houlihan Lokey Reports Q2 2027 Revenue Growth Driven by Corporate Finance
Houlihan Lokey (HLI) reported second-quarter revenue of $692 million, a 5% increase year-over-year. The growth was primarily fueled by the Corporate Finance and Financial and Valuation Advisory segments, with Corporate Finance revenue rising 10% to $481 million due to higher average transaction fees per deal. Despite a 12% decline in Financial Restructuring revenue caused by lower transaction volumes, management anticipates a stronger second half of the year. This optimism is driven by expected debt maturity walls and sector-specific dislocations, particularly within the software industry. The company also recently expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of Intrepid Financial Partners. While profitability remained stable with an adjusted diluted EPS of $1.85, leadership expressed caution regarding macroeconomic volatility, interest rates, and geopolitical instability. However, they noted that stronger economic fundamentals are helping move transactions through the pipeline despite broader uncertainty.