# Houlihan Lokey Sells Into 2QFY27 Earnings

> Houlihan Lokey faces sell pressure as 2QFY27 earnings risk grows.
- Title: Houlihan Lokey Sells Into 2QFY27 Earnings · Seekingalpha
- Summary: Houlihan Lokey faces sell pressure as 2QFY27 earnings risk grows. Houlihan Lokey is rated SELL due to weak middle market M&A and earnings risks amid high…
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- Source: Seekingalpha — https://seekingalpha.com/article/4953515-houlihan-lokey-sell-into-2qfy27-earnings
- Author: Sorrento Research
- Published: 2026-10-12T15:22:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: houlihan lokey, m&a, earnings, 2qfy27, interest rates, sell rating, money, business
## Houlihan Lokey SELL Rating
Houlihan Lokey is rated SELL due to persistent middle market M&A weakness and downside earnings risk amid high interest rates.
## 1QFY27 Results Missed
1QFY27 results missed expectations: revenue -15% YoY, adjusted EPS -37% YoY with pronounced delays in software and consumer M&A closures.
## 2QFY27 Earnings Risk
I expect continued earnings weakness and negative operating leverage through 2QFY27 despite strong deal pipeline and debt-free balance sheet.
## Key takeaway

Houlihan Lokey is rated SELL due to weak middle market M&A and earnings risks amid high interest rates.