Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.41
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
41.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
HLI Dividend Income Check
Safety
41.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
HLI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$2.41
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR5.5%
5Y CAGR13.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return-7.1%
5Y Total Return142.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24,22310Y ago$69,96220Y ago$74,250
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HLI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
HLI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. distributes 41.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HLI has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.5% and 5-year CAGR of 13.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HLI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 142.2%, with dividends contributing 16.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $69,962 today.
HLI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.72
Avg/Payment$0.5360
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026Latest | $0.6000 | — | 1.47% | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 1.36% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 1.19% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +5.3% | 1.32% | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.5700 | — | 1.35% | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.5700 | — | 1.21% | Dec 15, 2024 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $0.5700 | — | 1.48% | Sep 15, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.5700 | ↑ +3.6% | 1.66% | Jun 15, 2024 |
HLI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
41.3% payout
Streak
10Y
13.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLIHoulihan Lokey, Inc. | $10.1B | 1.6% | 41.3% | 10 | Sustainable |
 EVREvercore Inc. | $13.2B | 1.0% | 24.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PJTPJT Partners Inc. | $3.7B | 0.6% | 13.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  LAZLazard Ltd | $4.4B | 3.8% | 78.8% | 1 | Watch |
1st  MCMoelis & Company | $4.7B | 4.1% | 89.6% | 1 | At Risk |
 PWPPerella Weinberg Par… | $2.0B | 1.8% | 64.6% | 0 | Watch |
 FTITechnipFMC plc | $29.6B | 0.3% | 8.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  HLNEHamilton Lane Incorp… | $4.2B | 2.8% | 55.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SFStifel Financial Cor… | $12.1B | 2.4% | 30.2% | 10 | Sustainable |
HLI Annual Dividend History (2013–2026)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $2.37 | 4.9% | 4 | $5.82 | 40.7% | 2.46x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $2.26 | 3.7% | 4 | $4.11 | 55.0% | 1.82x | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $2.18 | 7.9% | 4 | $3.76 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $2.02 | 24.7% | 4 | $6.41 | 31.5% | 3.17x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | 26.6% | 4 | $4.55 | 35.6% | 2.81x | 2.4% |
| 2020 | $1.28 | 6.7% | 4 | $2.80 | 45.7% | 2.19x | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 18.8% | 4 | $2.42 | 49.6% | 2.02x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $1.01 | 26.2% | 4 | $2.60 | 38.8% | 2.57x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | 21.2% | 4 | $1.63 | 49.1% | 2.04x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonHLI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HLI stock.
How much dividend does HLI pay per share?
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.41 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is HLI's next ex-dividend date?
HLI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HLI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is HLI's dividend safe?
HLI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.3% and FCF payout ratio of +22.4%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is HLI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HLI pay dividends?
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.41 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HLI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HLI five years ago would be worth approximately $24,223 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HLI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HLI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.