Houlihan Lokey Q2 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Houlihan Lokey reported a strong second quarter in fiscal year 2025, with revenues reaching $575 million compared to $467 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The company's diluted EPS increased to $1.37, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.46. All three business lines contributed to this growth, and the company anticipates a positive outlook for the second half of fiscal 2025.
Revenues for Q2 2025 reached $575 million, a notable increase from $467 million in Q2 2024.
Diluted EPS for Q2 2025 was reported at $1.37, up from $0.99 in Q2 2024.
Adjusted diluted EPS for Q2 2025 was $1.46, compared to $1.11 in Q2 2024.
The company announced a dividend of $0.57 per share for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025.
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Forward Guidance
Houlihan Lokey anticipates a positive outlook for the second half of fiscal year 2025, citing momentum across all three business lines and the benefits of a highly diversified business model, despite recognizing uncertainties in the macro environment.
Positive Outlook
- Momentum across all three business lines
- Benefits of a highly diversified business model
- Increase in the average transaction fee on closed transactions in Corporate Finance
- Increase in the average transaction fee on closed transactions in Financial Restructuring
- Increase in the number of Fee Events and an increase in the average fee per Fee Event in Financial and Valuation Advisory
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainties in the macro environment
- Increased state taxes
- Increased taxes due to foreign operations
- Increase in other operating expenses
- Increase in information technology and communication expenses
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income