HLNE
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Hamilton Lane Incorporated (HLNE) closed at $92.56 as of 2026-05-01, trading 16.9% below its 200-week moving average of $111.33. This places HLNE in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -14.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 20, HLNE is in oversold territory.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.1x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 430 weeks of data, HLNE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 4 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HLNE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +45.7%.
With a market cap of $5.2 billion, HLNE is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.4%. Return on equity stands at 31.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.6x book value.
Share count has increased 16.7% over three years, indicating dilution. HLNE passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 8.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HLNE would have grown to $308, compared to $301 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.6% vs 14.3% for the index — confirming HLNE as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 5 open-market purchases totaling $4,280,414. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects. Notably, these purchases occurred while HLNE is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 21.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: HLNE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HLNE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying HLNE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +46.9% after 12 months (median +55.0%), compared to +19.9% 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 +119.4% vs +45.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HLNE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HLNE has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +45.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 2 | 2.3% | +0.9% | +52.9% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 3.8% | +24.7% | +55.8% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.7% | +30.3% | +49.7% |
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 1.0% | +42.1% | +47.6% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 7 | 15.3% | +41.5% | +52.6% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 4 | 8.3% | +65.6% | +46.2% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 2 | 8.1% | +68.7% | +49.6% |
| Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 | 1 | 0.5% | +62.2% | +37.3% |
| May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 5 | 10.5% | +75.2% | +44.5% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 11+ | 16.9% | Ongoing | -13.0% |
| Average | 4 | — | +45.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HLNE below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Hamilton Lane Incorporated (HLNE) is trading 16.9% below its 200-week moving average of $111.33. The current price is $92.56.
What is HLNE's 200-week moving average price?
Hamilton Lane Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $111.33 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when HLNE drops below its 200-week moving average?
HLNE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +45.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 4 weeks on average.
Is HLNE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HLNE as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 20 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 4.4%. Return on equity is 31.7%. Price-to-book is 4.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HLNE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8.2 years, $100 invested in HLNE would have grown to $308, compared to $301 for the S&P 500. That's 14.6% annualized vs 14.3% for the index. HLNE has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HLNE pay a dividend?
Yes. Hamilton Lane Incorporated currently pays a dividend yield of 233.00%.
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 week of 2026-05-01