Moelis Q4 adjusted EPS beats analyst expectations

Overview

• Investment bank's Q4 revenue grew 11% yr/yr

• Adjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectations

• Company approved a new $300 mln share repurchase authorization

Outlook

• Company did not provide specific guidance for 2026 in its press release

Result Drivers

• HIGHER FEES - Increase in average fees earned per completed transaction in M&A and Capital Markets drove revenue growth

• GROWTH STRATEGY - Continued execution on growth strategy with promotions and new hires at Managing Director level

• STRONG BALANCE SHEET - Maintained strong financial position with $848.8 mln in cash and no debt

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 7 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the investment banking & brokerage services peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Moelis & Co is $80.00, about 15.3% above its February 3 closing price of $69.38

• The stock recently traded at 21 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 20 three months ago

Press Release: ID:nBw9gCCjta

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