SOLIC announced that Jeffrey Lewis, a veteran investment banker with over 30 years of experience in strategic and financial advisory, has joined the firm as Senior Managing Director. Lewis previously held senior positions at Houlihan Lokey and PricewaterhouseCoopers, bringing expertise in M&A, restructuring, and capital structure solutions across multiple industries.

Houlihan Lokey reports rising private credit stress concentrated among smaller borrowers, with sub-$100M EBITDA companies posting 3% default rates by loan value. The $10M-$20M EBITDA segment shows the most weakness, with 12% of loans trading below 90% of par versus 1% in 2023. Larger borrowers remain healthier, and overall fundamentals remain supportive with median revenue growth of 6.5% and EBITDA growth of 7.4%.

Houlihan Lokey (HLI) shares have declined 21.3% year-to-date due to two disappointing quarters, a 24% revenue drop in Corporate Finance, and a 54% decline in technology-related revenues. While the company maintains record backlog and a diversified business model, earnings estimates remain under pressure with a consensus decline of 8.3% expected. Analysts recommend avoiding the stock until operating trends stabilize.

Kaskela Law Firm is investigating Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI), and Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) on behalf of investors. The investigations seek to determine whether the companies or their representatives violated securities laws or breached fiduciary duties in connection with recent corporate actions.

Houlihan Lokey reported Q1 FY2026 earnings with non-GAAP EPS of $2.14, exceeding analyst expectations. All three advisory segments showed revenue growth, though overall revenue missed estimates. The company benefited from a remarkably low tax rate and continued expansion in key talent areas.

The analyst predicts double-digit revenue growth for retail brokers like Coinbase, Robinhood, and Interactive Brokers, driven by strong account acquisition and a supportive trading environment. However, the investment banking sector is expected to see a delayed cyclical recovery, with weak M&A and ECM/DCM volumes.

Lexitas CEO Nishat Mehta will be a featured speaker at the ONE Houlihan Lokey Global Conference 2025, where he will discuss the role of AI and technology in driving efficiency and enhancing service delivery in the legal services sector.

Solomon Partners, a financial advisory firm, announced the expansion of its Financial Institutions Group with the hiring of three experienced professionals from Houlihan Lokey. The new hires will focus on advising clients in the mortgage services, insurance, and insurance services sectors.

Houlihan Lokey, an independent financial advisory services firm, reported strong Q3 results, exceeding analyst expectations. The company saw revenue growth of 24% year-over-year, driven by growth across its core service lines, including corporate finance, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Management remains optimistic about the company's outlook, focusing on middle-market M&A and strategic expansion through acquisitions and AI integration.

Solomon Partners, a financial advisory firm, has hired Arik Rashkes as a Partner and Group Head to lead and build out a Financial Institutions Group. Rashkes brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services field, having previously worked at Houlihan Lokey, Blackstone Advisory Partners, and Deutsche Bank.

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Houlihan Lokey's (HLI) fiscal fourth-quarter results benefit from the growing financial restructuring business. However, rising expenses partially offset the positives.