Houlihan Lokey Q1 Revenue Beats Estimates; Man Group Acquires Bardin Hill

Houlihan Lokey has reported Q1 revenue of $666.4 million, beating estimates of $628.3 million. The financial advisory firm has appointed Craig Rogowski as Managing Director and Andy Hull as Head of Midstream in its Oil & Gas Group. Houlihan Lokey has also been involved in several mergers and acquisitions, including Kraft Heinz's sale of its Italian baby food business and EssilorLuxottica's acquisition of Optegra UK Limited.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI) has reported its first quarter (Q1) results for the 2026 fiscal year, revealing robust performance that exceeded market expectations. The financial advisory firm reported Q1 revenue of $605.349 million, which surpassed the IBES estimate of $567.6 million. Additionally, the company's Q1 earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) stood at $89.8 million, while net income reached $97.533 million. Notably, adjusted net income for the quarter stood at $148 million, significantly above the IBES estimate of $106.5 million [1].

In a significant move to bolster its Oil & Gas Group, Houlihan Lokey appointed Craig Rogowski as Managing Director and Andy Hull as Head of Midstream. These appointments are part of the firm's ongoing strategy to expand its expertise and service offerings in the energy sector [3].

The company has been actively involved in several high-profile mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. Notably, Houlihan Lokey advised Kraft Heinz on the sale of its Italian baby food business and facilitated EssilorLuxottica's acquisition of Optegra UK Limited [3].

Houlihan Lokey's strong Q1 performance underscores its resilience and growth potential in the face of market volatility and changing regulatory environments. The company's strategic appointments and continued involvement in key M&A deals position it well for future growth and success.

References:
[1] https://in.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025-07-29:newsml_PLXA9A388:0-brief-houlihan-lokey-q1-eps-usd-1-42/
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/earnings-flash-hli-houlihan-lokey-inc-posts-q1-adjusted-eps-2-14-per-share-vs-factset-est-of-ce7c5fdeda80f025
[3] https://hl.com/about-us/newsroom/