HLI
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Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) closed at $172.96 as of 2026-02-02, trading 34.2% above its 200-week moving average of $128.84. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 31.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 46, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 499 weeks of data, HLI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 1 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HLI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +66.1%.
With a market cap of $12.1 billion, HLI is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 20.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.2x book value.
Share count has increased 3.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 9.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HLI would have grown to $920, compared to $371 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 25.8% vs 14.5% for the index — confirming HLI as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 3.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: HLI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HLI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying HLI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +63.0% after 12 months (median +63.0%), compared to +16.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +119.0% vs +35.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HLI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HLI has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time with an average 1-year return of +66.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Aug 2016 | 1 | 0.8% | +66.1% | +819.6% |
| Average | 1 | — | +66.1% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02