Moelis (MC)
NYSE:MC
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MC Stock Chart & Stats
$67.59
$0.87(1.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$67.59
$0.87(1.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$51.06 - $78.22
Previous CloseN/A
Volume405.29K
Average Volume (3M)930.63K
Market Cap
$5.47B
Enterprise Value$5.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$152.94M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$267.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.9
Beta1.51
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.62Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.94
Shares Outstanding74,374,016
10 Day Avg. Volume1,162,723
30 Day Avg. Volume930,632
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 Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$72.13Price Target Upside6.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)3.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.69B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent trailing‑twelve‑month operating cashflow and FCF that closely track net income indicate high earnings quality and provide durable internal funding for buybacks, dividends and strategic hires. Strong cash conversion enhances financial flexibility across cycles.
Debt‑free Balance Sheet & Ample LiquidityA net cash position plus meaningful liquidity supports resilient operations, enables disciplined capital returns, and reduces refinancing risk. This structural strength gives Moelis optionality to invest in talent and M&A advisory capabilities even if deal flow softens.
Deep Pipeline And Strategic Senior HiresA near‑all‑time‑high deal pipeline combined with focused MD hires and geographic expansion reflects durable revenue levers. Persistent, high‑quality deal flow and senior relationship hires support sustainable advisory fee generation over the medium term.
Bears Say
Business Cyclicality And VolatilityInvestment banking revenues are highly dependent on deal timing and markets; past loss years and sharp revenue swings show structural sensitivity to macro, credit and equity cycles. This cyclicality can materially compress earnings and capital in downturns.
Uneven Free Cash Flow GrowthAlthough absolute cash generation is strong, recent negative FCF growth and historically lumpy operating cashflows signal that cash availability can deteriorate quickly with lower deal closings. That variability limits predictability of returns and reinvestment capacity.
Rising Non‑comp And Operating ExpensesSustained increases in non‑comp expenses and elevated deal‑related and tech spending can pressure margins if revenue growth slows. Ongoing hiring and higher fixed costs reduce operating leverage and make margin targets more dependent on continued strong deal activity.
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 $5.47B.
When is Moelis’s upcoming earnings report date?
Moelis’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Moelis’s earnings last quarter?
Moelis released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $0.5 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.537 by -$0.037.
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 3.69%. See more information on Moelis dividends here
What is Moelis’s EPS estimate?
Moelis’s EPS estimate is 0.62.
How many shares outstanding does Moelis have?
Moelis has 74,374,016 shares outstanding.
What happened to Moelis’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Moelis reported an EPS of $0.5 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.537. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.879%.
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:
$72.13 (6.71% Upside)
$72.13 (6.71% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 927.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.69%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
42.00%
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
Q1 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
$72.13
▲(6.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.97% Insiders
31.64% Mutual Funds
38.36% Other Institutional Investors
2.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors