HLI
Houlihan Lokey
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: HLI
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 1, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.77%
Payout ratio: 39.1%
Houlihan Lokey's last dividend payment of $0.7 per share was made to shareholders on record before Jun 1, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $2.5 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 1.81%. The latest HLI stock dividend of $0.7 is an increase from the previous $0.6 distribution, representing a growth of 17%.
HLI dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Houlihan Lokey Dividend yield
HLI has a dividend yield of 1.81% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Financial Services sector average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.74%, Houlihan Lokey's dividend yield is 34% lower. The historical 5-year average of HLI's dividend yield is 1.7%, which is in line with the current one.
HLI Dividend history
Houlihan Lokey has been paying dividends for the last 11 years. According to our records HLI has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 8% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 37%.
Houlihan Lokey Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | $0.7 | 1.78% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.6 | 1.47% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.6 | 1.36% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.6 | 1.19% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.6 | 1.32% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.57 | 1.35% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.57 | 1.21% |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.57 | 1.48% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.57 | 1.66% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.55 | 1.71% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.55 | 2.02% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.55 | 2.05% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | $0.55 | 2.44% |
| Mar 1, 2023 | $0.53 | 2.23% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | $0.53 | 2.04% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $0.53 | 2.47% |
| Jun 1, 2022 | $0.53 | 2.17% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | $0.43 | 1.72% |
| Dec 1, 2021 | $0.43 | 1.53% |
| Sep 1, 2021 | $0.43 | 1.68% |
| Jun 1, 2021 | $0.43 | 1.9% |
| Mar 1, 2021 | $0.33 | 2% |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $0.33 | 1.94% |
| Sep 1, 2020 | $0.33 | 2.13% |
| Jun 4, 2020 | $0.31 | 2.06% |
| Mar 4, 2020 | $0.31 | 2.35% |
| Dec 4, 2019 | $0.31 | 2.5% |
| Sep 4, 2019 | $0.31 | 2.64% |
| May 31, 2019 | $0.31 | 2.48% |
| Mar 1, 2019 | $0.27 | 2.31% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $0.27 | 2.39% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.27 | 2% |
| Jun 1, 2018 | $0.27 | 1.79% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | $0.2 | 1.76% |
| Dec 1, 2017 | $0.2 | 1.82% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.2 | 2.15% |
| May 31, 2017 | $0.2 | 2.2% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | $0.2 | 2.2% |
| Dec 1, 2016 | $0.17 | 2.27% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | $0.17 | 2.58% |
| Jun 1, 2016 | $0.17 | 1.94% |
| Mar 2, 2016 | $0.15 | 1.17% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.15 | 0.61% |
Houlihan Lokey dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
HLI has a payout ratio of 39.1% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 33.7%, Houlihan Lokey's payout ratio is 16% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
HLI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Morgan Stanley | 1.83% | $4 | 35.8% |
| HLI Houlihan Lokey Inc | 1.77% | $2.5 | 39.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Houlihan Lokey pay a dividend?
Yes, Houlihan Lokey has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. HLI has been paying dividends since 2016.
When was HLI's last dividend?
Houlihan Lokey's last regular dividend was on Jun 1, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.7 per share.
How much dividend does Houlihan Lokey pay (per share)?
HLI has paid dividend of $2.5 per share in the last year.
What is Houlihan Lokey's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Houlihan Lokey is 1.81%.
How often does Houlihan Lokey pay dividends?
Houlihan Lokey has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Houlihan Lokey's dividend payout ratio?
Houlihan Lokey's dividend payout ratio is 39.1%.
Does Houlihan Lokey pay a good dividend?
Houlihan Lokey's dividend yield is lower than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.