For its second fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Houlihan Lokey Inc (NYSE: HLI) has reported a 37% increase in E.P.S. from $1.04 a year ago to $1.42 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $5.15 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $3.93 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 31%.
Recent Price Action
On 10/30/24, Houlihan Lokey Inc (NYSE: HLI) stock declined modestly by -1.2%, closing at $164.65. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 201% of normal accompanied the decline. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months but has declined -2.9% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
HLI’s future returns on capital are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder.
Houlihan Lokey has a current Value Trend Rating of C (High Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects very contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Houlihan Lokey has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 31 but a very high Power Rating of 92, producing the High Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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