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M&A bankers and corporate advisers are suddenly back in the spotlight, with UK-focused deal activity projected at about $133b in 2026 and fees for takeover work already running into the billions. That kind of transaction surge can reshape earnings power for select listed firms, while leaving others on the sidelines. This article walks through three stocks from our investment banks and M&A advisory screener that appear closely tied to this deal wave. The stocks highlighted below are only a...

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors kept pricing in higher borrowing costs from the Federal Reserve’s recent rate hike and the lasting pressure that tighter policy puts on private-market dealmaking and exits. According to Morningstar, elevated policy rates create headwinds for private equity firms by lifting floating-rate interest expense and worsening exit bottlenecks. More expensive leverage can slow deal activity and make portfolio-company sales harder to complete

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has hired Emil Fajersson as Managing Director to lead GP-led secondaries advisory in North America. Fajersson joins the Capital Solutions Group as part of the firm's build-out of its Equity Capital Solutions platform. The new role focuses on GP-led transactions within private equity secondaries, a segment drawing increased attention across private capital markets. The expansion of Houlihan Lokey's Equity Capital Solutions platform through Fajersson's appointment is...

Grant Faint/Getty Images Investors expect that PE direct investments and co-investments will overtake traditional fund investing as the largest capital source within five years, according to a survey that exposes the shifting dynamics in LP-GP relations. Investment bank Houlihan Lokey’s LP Compass, its first survey of the combined co-investment and directs market, polled 56 of the market’s most active buyers. Some 78% expect combined volumes to set a record in 2026, beating the $215 billion the

Defaults and markdowns among private credit borrowers are rising, driven by stress among the smallest borrowers, according to an analysis by investment bank Houlihan Lokey. As of Q2, roughly 12% of borrowers with less than $20 million in EBITDA saw their loans marked below 90 cents on the dollar, up from 1% in 2023, according to the Sept. 10 report. Among borrowers with $20 million to $100 million in EBITDA, 6% of loans were marked below 90 cents; for larger borrowers, just 3% were marked below

Houlihan Lokey flags rising private-credit stress among smaller borrowers, even as defaults stay low and fundamentals remain supportive.

HLI's 21% YTD slide reflects weaker Corporate Finance and tech deals, while record backlog and diversification offer potential support for a rebound.

Houlihan Lokey has gotten torched over the last six months - since February 2026, its stock price has dropped 22.2% to $129.10 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

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Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) and its peers.

Amid growing doubts about whether the AI infrastructure market is experiencing overbuilding, Wall Street’s largest money managers appear to believe the answer is no. A consortium led by private equity heavyweights, including Apollo Global Management, Blackstone, BlackRock, Brookfield Asset Management, Goldman Sachs and KKR, is working with Nvidia to assemble a $500 billion funding package for AI infrastructure development, the Financial Times reported. The negotiations are the latest signal of t

Macro headwinds and tech valuation pressures weighed on advisory revenue this quarter.

Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its “Appreciation Fund” Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund gained 13.71% in the second quarter of 2026, slightly outperforming the Russell Midcap Value Index’s 13.40% return but trailing the Russell Midcap Index’s 13.83% gain. Strong contributions from several holdings, […]

Barclays advised on deals worth $37.3bn in total, while Houlihan Lokey worked on 28 transactions, the highest volume in the ranking.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) has been recognized as the leading M&A adviser by deal volume in North America for the first half of 2026. The ranking reflects H1 2026 transactions where Houlihan Lokey advised clients on mergers and acquisitions. This marks a fresh development for the company that sits alongside recent discussions focused on valuation and financial results. Houlihan Lokey is a global investment bank with a core focus on M&A advisory, financial restructuring, and financial and...

Shares of investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) fell 8.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported disappointing second-quarter 2026 results, missing analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings. The investment bank posted revenue of $511 million, a 15.6% decline year-on-year that fell short of Wall Street's estimate of $610.3 million. Additionally, its adjusted earnings per share of $1.35 missed the consensus forecast of $1.64. The company's pre-tax profit margin fo

Goldman Sachs advised on transactions worth $437.7bn, while Houlihan Lokey ranked first by volume with 104 deals.

Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $511 million and adjusted earnings per share of $1.35, with management characterizing the quarter as a temporary disruption rather than a fundamental change in its outlook. Chief Executive Officer Scott Adelson said Corporate F

Houlihan Lokey (HLI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -17.68% and -15.19%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The headline numbers for Houlihan Lokey (HLI) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 15.6% year on year to $511 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.35 per share was 17.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Goldman Sachs advised on transactions worth $597.4bn, while Houlihan Lokey led the volume table with 152 deals.

Morgan Stanley advised on 15 transactions with a total value of $81.3bn during the period.

Investment banking firm Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) will be reporting results this Wednesday after market close. Here’s what to expect.

Ponce Financial (PDLB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -5.41% and +2.23%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The US investment bank topped the value rankings having advised on deals worth $48.3bn.

Houlihan Lokey (HLI) is back on investors’ radar after a fresh review of its role as a diversified advisory firm in corporate finance, financial restructuring, and valuation services worldwide. See our latest analysis for Houlihan Lokey. At a latest share price of $140.23, Houlihan Lokey’s recent trading shows mixed momentum. The 1 day share price return of 1.76% contrasts with a year to date share price return that is down 20.48%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 72.30% points to...

Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

The latest financial advisers league table ranks advisers by the value and volume of M&A deals on which they advised.

Houlihan Lokey led by deal volume in H1 2026, advising on 34 transactions across the TMT sector.

Houlihan Lokey (HLI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.