Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Houlihan Lokey shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Houlihan Lokey stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 5.0 million shares (9.26% of the company), worth about $669.00 million as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 42.8%.
In Q2 2026, 531 institutional holdings reports listed 64.8 million shares worth $7.48 billion, up 17.2% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 53 transactions in the last two years: 23 sales worth $17.96 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from April 1, 2026 (Crain Christopher Madison, General Counsel).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through April 1, 2026.
Houlihan Lokey, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Houlihan Lokey shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 5.0 million | 9.26% | $669.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 2.8 million | 5.12% | $370.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2.4 million | 4.50% | $325.0M |
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 2.4 million | 4.48% | $323.0M |
| Royal Trust Corporation of Canada | 2.3 million | 4.21% | $304.0M |
| EARNEST Partners LLC | 2.2 million | 4.01% | $290.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 1.7 million | 3.23% | $233.0M |
| Eaton Vance Management | 1.7 million | 3.12% | $225.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 1.4 million | 2.55% | $184.0M |
| BMO Delaware Trust Co. | 1.3 million | 2.37% | $171.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Houlihan Lokey institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 531 | 64.8 million | $7.5B |
| Q1 2026 | 557 | 55.3 million | $7.8B |
| Q4 2025 | 592 | 54.8 million | $9.4B |
| Q3 2025 | 570 | 54.4 million | $10.9B |
| Q2 2025 | 561 | 55.3 million | $10.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 541 | 53.3 million | $8.6B |
| Q4 2024 | 520 | 53.5 million | $9.3B |
| Q3 2024 | 462 | 53.0 million | $8.4B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Houlihan Lokey insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crain Christopher Madison | Apr 1, 2026 | General Counsel | -- | – |
| Crain Christopher Madison | Apr 1, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 143.40 per share. | $71,700 |
| Schriesheim Robert A | Feb 6, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 170.86 per share. | $854,300 |
| Crain Christopher Madison | Jan 2, 2026 | General Counsel | -- | – |
| Crain Christopher Madison | Jan 2, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 174.17 per share. | $87,085 |
| Gold Irwin N | Dec 5, 2025 | Chairman of the Board | -- | – |
| Gold Irwin N | Dec 5, 2025 | Chairman of the Board | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Crain Christopher Madison | Nov 26, 2025 | General Counsel | -- | – |
| Crain Christopher Madison | Nov 26, 2025 | General Counsel | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Beiser Scott L. | Nov 10, 2025 | Chairman of the Board | -- | – |
| Beiser Scott L. | Nov 10, 2025 | Chairman of the Board | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mund Ronald Scott | Oct 1, 2025 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 53 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Houlihan Lokey stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 9.26% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (5.12%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (4.50%).
How many institutions own Houlihan Lokey stock?
531 institutional holdings reports listed Houlihan Lokey shares in Q2 2026, 64.8 million shares in all worth $7.48 billion.
Are Houlihan Lokey insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 23 sales and no purchases (53 transactions in all); the newest on file is from April 1, 2026.
