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MC Stock Chart & Stats
$67.00
$1.43(2.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$67.00
$1.43(2.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$51.06 - $78.22
Previous CloseN/A
Volume597.51K
Average Volume (3M)917.47K
Market Cap
$5.44B
Enterprise Value$5.36K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$207.74M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$262.75M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.1
Beta1.54
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.76Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.03
Shares Outstanding74,078,590
10 Day Avg. Volume725,252
30 Day Avg. Volume917,467
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.34
Price to Book (P/B)9.07
Price to Sales (P/S)3.40
P/FCF Ratio9.55
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$71.20Price Target Upside6.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)3.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.71B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationMoelis converts earnings into cash effectively: FCF (~$433M) runs close to net income (~90% TTM). Durable free cash generation supports reinvestment, M&A coverage, and consistent shareholder returns (dividend and buybacks), providing a structural buffer through deal-cycle swings.
Record Revenue And PipelineA near all-time-high pipeline and record-quarter revenue reflect durable franchise strength and deal sourcing. With a 2/3 M&A and 1/3 non-M&A mix plus growing sponsor/PCA momentum, the firm has diversified transaction flow that supports more steady fee generation over the medium term.
Improved Margins And ProfitabilityProfitability has meaningfully recovered, with improved adjusted pretax margins (~15%) and a targeted lower compensation ratio. If revenue remains elevated, operating leverage and disciplined expense management can sustain margins and fund strategic hires and technology investments.
Bears Say
Earnings CyclicalityMoelis’s transaction-driven model produces lumpy, large-ticket revenue that can reverse quickly; the 2023 loss followed by rebound underscores forecasting risk. Over 2–6 months, deal timing and concentration make near-term revenue and margin visibility inherently uncertain.
Rising Non-compensation CostsHigher deal-related, technology and communication spending is structural as the firm scales global coverage and AI tools. If revenue growth softens, persistent non-comp expense growth could compress margins and limit the pace of shareholder returns or hiring flexibility.
Balance-sheet Inconsistencies And Asset DeclineReported classification inconsistencies and a material decline in total assets raise monitoring needs. Mid-range leverage and shrinking asset base can constrain financing capacity for larger capital-markets mandates and introduce uncertainty about true liquidity and leverage over coming quarters.
Moelis News
MC FAQ
What was Moelis’s price range in the past 12 months?
Moelis lowest stock price was $51.06 and its highest was $78.22 in the past 12 months.
What is Moelis’s market cap?
Moelis’s market cap is $5.44B.
When is Moelis’s upcoming earnings report date?
Moelis’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 93 days.
How were Moelis’s earnings last quarter?
Moelis released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.617 by $0.013.
Is Moelis overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Moelis’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Moelis pay dividends?
Moelis pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.65 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.88%. See more information on Moelis dividends here
What is Moelis’s EPS estimate?
Moelis’s EPS estimate is 0.76.
How many shares outstanding does Moelis have?
Moelis has 74,078,590 shares outstanding.
What happened to Moelis’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Moelis reported an EPS of $0.63 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.617. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.751%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Moelis?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Moelis Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$71.20 (6.27% Upside)
$71.20 (6.27% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 927.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-1.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Moelis
Moelis & Company operates as a dedicated investment banking advisory firm, offering expert counsel on a wide range of corporate finance matters. Its core services include strategic guidance for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate recapitalizations and restructurings, and capital market transactions. The firm serves a diverse global client base, which encompasses large public multinational corporations, private middle-market businesses, financial sponsors, entrepreneurs, governmental organizations, and sovereign wealth funds. With operations spanning North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, Moelis & Company also leverages strategic alliances, specifically with Alfaro, Dávila y Scherer, S.C. in Mexico and MA Moelis Australia. Founded in 2007, the company's headquarters are situated in New York, New York.
MC Company Deck
MC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive operational and financial performance with record Q1 revenue (+4% YoY), margin improvement (adjusted pretax margin 15%), strong deal flow and an all-time-high pipeline, meaningful talent hires, and disciplined capital returns (cash $354M, no debt, $171M returned). Near-term headwinds were acknowledged — geopolitical uncertainty, disruptions in parts of private credit and AI-driven repricing in software have weighed on some deal activity and certain product revenues (CSA/restructuring) and have led to increased non-compensation costs. On balance, management framed challenges as near-term/timing-related while emphasizing durable pipeline strength and growth investments.View all MC earnings summariesMC Revenue Breakdown
79.06% U.S.
13.08% Europe
7.87% ROW
MC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$71.20
▲(6.27% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.97% Insiders
31.91% Mutual Funds
8.96% Other Institutional Investors
30.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors