Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is projected to rise to $193.90 by 2027, a +32% move from its current price of $147.19. HLI is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $145.18 | $147.25 | $149.34 | +0.04% |
| May 30 | $144.39 | $147.30 | $150.27 | +0.08% |
| May 31 | $143.80 | $147.36 | $151.00 | +0.12% |
| Jun 1 | $143.32 | $147.42 | $151.63 | +0.15% |
| Jun 2 | $142.89 | $147.47 | $152.20 | +0.19% |
| Jun 3 | $142.52 | $147.53 | $152.72 | +0.23% |
| Jun 4 | $142.18 | $147.59 | $153.20 | +0.27% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $142.18 | $147.59 | $153.20 | +0.27% |
| Week 2 | $140.38 | $147.99 | $156.01 | +0.54% |
| Week 3 | $139.10 | $148.38 | $158.29 | +0.81% |
| Week 4 | $138.08 | $148.78 | $160.32 | +1.08% |
| Week 5 | $137.24 | $149.19 | $162.17 | +1.36% |
| Week 6 | $136.52 | $149.59 | $163.91 | +1.63% |
| Week 7 | $135.89 | $149.99 | $165.56 | +1.90% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) is an investment banking company that provides merger and acquisition advisory, capital markets services, financial restructurings and valuation advisory services worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Corporate Finance (CF), Financial Restructuring (FR), and Financial and Valuation Advisory (FVA).
The CF segment offers general financial advisory services and advises public and private institutions, including financial sponsors on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, debt and equity financings in both the private and public markets, and other corporate finance transactions.
The FR segment advises debtors, creditors, and other parties-in-interest related to recapitalization/deleveraging transactions. This segment also provides liability management transactions; corporate viability assessment; dispute resolution and expert testimony; and procuring debtor-in-possession financing. The FVA segment provides valuation services to companies; debt and equity interests comprising illiquid investments; and other assets and liabilities.
This segment also offers fairness opinions in connection with M&A and other transactions; solvency opinions in connection with corporate spin-offs and dividend recapitalizations; and other types of financial opinions, as well as provides dispute resolution services.
Houlihan Lokey was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
HLI is a financial services firm in the investment banking space, operating through CF, FR, and FVA segments. Its current price is $151.63 and its market capitalization is $10.54B. The company is ranked 884 by market metrics at this time.
The forecasted path for HLI shows a bullish trajectory across the years beyond 2026, with an initial 2026 min of $138.89, avg of $151.63, and max of $203.61, then progressively higher annual averages through 2050. The implied max in 2050 is $1,551.01 with a 525.1% ROI, and sentiment shifts to BULLISH starting in 2027. These figures illustrate substantial upside potential over the long horizon while acknowledging the uncertainty inherent in forward-looking estimates.
A major floor 7.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.3% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 10.4% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 30.5% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key HLI support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of HLI market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $150.17 | Sell | $149.57 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $150.15 | Sell | $150.15 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $150.90 | Sell | $151.02 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $149.83 | Sell | $153.02 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $159.82 | Sell | $158.75 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $174.61 | Sell | $165.93 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.79 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 16.73 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -135.15 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -94.32 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.25 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -3.72 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.11 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 5.68 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.06 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -3.77 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 42.84 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -2.34 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -80.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 150.36 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 13.36 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 1.96 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is currently NEUTRAL with RSI414 at 50. The SMA50 is $149.45 and the SMA200 is $175.02, indicating a mixed near-term trend.
Support sits at $146.81 and resistance at $162.50, framing a near-term range around the current price. Over the last 30 days, the price has traded between $138.27 and $166.28, reflecting a contained short-term movement within that band.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $138.89 | $147.19 | $194.81 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $158.40 | $193.90 | $248.44 | +32% | Bullish | |
| $160.62 | $200.20 | $263.22 | +36% | Bullish | |
| $166.95 | $211.24 | $283.51 | +44% | Bullish | |
| $178.53 | $228.91 | $312.66 | +56% | Bullish | |
| $179.98 | $233.55 | $323.97 | +59% | Bullish | |
| $194.39 | $255.08 | $358.82 | +73% | Bullish | |
| $222.99 | $295.67 | $421.23 | +101% | Bullish | |
| $248.12 | $332.24 | $478.95 | +126% | Bullish | |
| $260.63 | $352.27 | $513.42 | +139% | Bullish | |
| $356.25 | $502.13 | $766.71 | +241% | Bullish | |
| $549.69 | $830.80 | $1,359.42 | +464% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $138.89 | $147.19 | $172.55 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $129.94 | $151.58 | $180.26 | +2.99% |
| July 2026 | $129.93 | $152.45 | $183.00 | +0.57% |
| August 2026 | $127.16 | $149.86 | $181.21 | -1.69% |
| September 2026 | $128.54 | $152.06 | $184.96 | +1.47% |
| October 2026 | $132.27 | $157.01 | $192.00 | +3.25% |
| November 2026 | $132.22 | $157.41 | $193.41 | +0.26% |
| December 2026 | $132.21 | $157.85 | $194.81 | +0.28% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month HLI forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The HLI price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $147.19 (low $138.89, high $194.81) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $147.19. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, HLI is projected to trade between $158.40 and $248.44, averaging $193.90 — a potential gain of +32% from today's $147.19. That is up +32% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc.'s 2028 outlook centres on $200.20, within a $160.62 to $263.22 range. That is up +3% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +36% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, HLI could reach as high as $283.51, with a base case around $211.24 and support toward $166.95 — roughly +44% from $147.19. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect HLI to range from $178.53 to $312.66 through 2030. The $228.91 average target implies a +56% move from current prices. That is up +8% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The HLI price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $233.55 (low $179.98, high $323.97) — a potential gain of +59% on today's $147.19. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, HLI is projected to trade between $194.39 and $358.82, averaging $255.08 — a potential gain of +73% from today's $147.19. That is up +9% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc.'s 2033 outlook centres on $295.67, within a $222.99 to $421.23 range. That is up +16% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +101% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, HLI could reach as high as $478.95, with a base case around $332.24 and support toward $248.12 — roughly +126% from $147.19. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect HLI to range from $260.63 to $513.42 through 2035. The $352.27 average target implies a +139% move from current prices. That is up +6% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The HLI price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $502.13 (low $356.25, high $766.71) — a potential gain of +241% on today's $147.19. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, HLI is projected to trade between $549.69 and $1,359.42, averaging $830.80 — a potential gain of +464% from today's $147.19. That is up +65% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in HLI today (≈ 6.79394 HLI) could be worth
$5,644.43
+$4,644.43 (+464%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected HLI price of $830.8 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in HLIwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in HLI on May 27, 2025 (≈ 5.671828 HLI) would be worth
$834.84
-$165.16 (-16.5%) today · 0.83× · US Dollar
Based on a HLI entry price of $176.31 vs. today's $147.19.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $149.66 | $983.5 | -1.7% |
| 1 month ago | $159.71 | $921.61 | -7.8% |
| 3 months ago | $169.1 | $870.43 | -13.0% |
| 6 months ago | $175.4 | $839.17 | -16.1% |
| 1 year ago | $176.31 | $834.84 | -16.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $74.75 | $1,969.1 | +96.9% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $290.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $290.00: $15.74B
The multi-year forecast shows a clear bullish tilt after 2026, with rising averages and large potential upside. In 2027 the avg is $203.82 with a max of $261.26 and ROI of 34.4%; 2028 avg $210.17 with a max of $276.42 and ROI 38.6%; 2029 avg $224.84 with a max of $301.85 and ROI 48.3%; 2030 avg $246.39 with a max of $336.62 and ROI 62.5%.
From 2031 onward the averages continue higher: 2031 avg $250.88 (ROI 65.5%), 2032 avg $278.99 (ROI 84%), 2033 avg $326.82 (ROI 115.5%), 2034 avg $364.02 (ROI 140.1%), 2035 avg $388.82 (ROI 156.4%). The bullish path extends to 2040 with avg $562.53 (ROI 271%), and to 2050 with avg $947.81 (ROI 525.1%) and a max of $1,551.01. The sentiment is listed as BULLISH for these later years.
These are estimates presented for planning purposes and are not guaranteed. They reflect a potential upside path under the provided assumptions but carry inherent uncertainties and do not constitute financial advice.
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The 2030 forecast shows an avg price of $246.39, with a min of $192.13 and a max of $336.62, and a ROI of 62.5%. The sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast indicates a bullish path from 2027 onward, with increasing average prices and rising ROIs (2027 avg $203.82, ROI 34.4%; 2030 avg $246.39, ROI 62.5%; 2040 ROI 271%; 2050 ROI 525.1%). The 2026 year is NEUTRAL with an avg of $151.63 and ROI of 0%.
Yes. The 2050 max forecast is $1,551.01, which exceeds $1,000, while the 2050 avg is $947.81 and the 2040 max is $859.03.
Current price is $151.63 and market cap is $10.54B.
The 30-day range is $138.27 to $166.28.
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