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Moelis Reports Record Q4 Results and Expands Capital Returns

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  • Moelis & Company posted strong 2025 revenue and earnings growth, with record fourth-quarter results.
  • The firm boosted shareholder returns through dividends, a new $300 million buyback, and senior hires.
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Moelis Reports Record Q4 Results and Expands Capital Returns

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Moelis ( (MC) ) just unveiled an announcement.

On February 4, 2026, Moelis & Company reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, posting record fourth-quarter revenues of $487.9 million, up 11% year-on-year, and full-year 2025 GAAP revenues of $1.52 billion, with adjusted revenues of $1.54 billion, 28% higher than 2024. GAAP diluted earnings were $1.10 per share for the quarter and $2.94 for the year, with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.13 and $2.99 respectively, supported by an improved adjusted pre-tax margin of 21.5% for 2025 versus 16.4% in 2024 and aided by a tax benefit related to share-based awards. Reflecting confidence in its momentum and balance sheet strength, the firm declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, secured Board approval for a new $300 million share repurchase authorization, and noted that it returned $283.6 million of capital to shareholders for the 2025 performance year, while continuing to expand its platform by promoting 25 advisory professionals to Managing Director across 2025 and early 2026 and adding a new Managing Director to its Private Capital Advisory team.

The most recent analyst rating on (MC) stock is a Hold with a $81.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Moelis stock, see the MC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on MC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MC is a Outperform.

Moelis & Company demonstrates strong financial performance and technical momentum, supported by a robust balance sheet and significant revenue growth in key segments. The earnings call further reinforces this positive outlook, despite some noted risks. Valuation is moderate, providing a balanced investment opportunity.

To see Spark’s full report on MC stock, click here.

More about Moelis

Moelis & Company is a New York–based global independent investment bank that provides financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, capital markets advisory, and other corporate finance solutions to clients worldwide. The firm focuses on high-end advisory mandates and maintains a strong balance sheet with significant cash and no debt or goodwill, supporting capital returns to shareholders and ongoing investment in senior advisory talent.

Average Trading Volume: 800,036

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $5.77B

For an in-depth examination of MC stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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