Moelis ( (MC) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Moelis presented to its investors.
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Moelis & Company is a leading global independent investment bank that provides strategic financial advisory services across various sectors, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, and capital markets transactions. The company operates from multiple locations worldwide, serving a diverse client base of corporations, governments, and financial sponsors.
In its latest earnings report, Moelis & Company announced a significant increase in revenues for the second quarter and first half of 2025, reflecting the strength of its integrated global platform. The firm declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, highlighting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
The company reported second-quarter revenues of $365.4 million, marking a 38% increase from the previous year. For the first half of 2025, revenues reached $672.0 million, up 39% from the prior year. The adjusted net income per share for the second quarter was $0.53, with a pre-tax margin improvement to 17.6%. Moelis also expanded its team by adding new managing directors in Private Capital Advisory, Technology, and Business Services.
Operating expenses increased due to higher compensation and benefits, reflecting increased headcount and higher bonus expenses. Despite this, the firm maintained a strong balance sheet with $474.9 million in cash and short-term investments and no debt.
Looking ahead, Moelis & Company remains optimistic about the second half of the year, anticipating a favorable deal environment and leveraging its expanded expertise to continue executing its growth strategy.