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Powerful Volume-Driven Gain for New High - Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI +$1.45 or +1.23% to $119.53) was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 11/04/21 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It hit a new all-time high as its 5th consecutive gain was backed by +146% above average volume. The gain and close above the pivot point triggered a technical buy signal, however, it ended well off the session high, a sign it was encountering some distributional pressure.The Finance - Invest Bank/Broker firm has a highest-possible 99 Earnings Per Share Rating. The Sep '21 quarter showed earnings +128% on +95% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 4th quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
It completed new Public Offerings on 5/20/20 and on 3/12/18 following a 10/26/17 Secondary Offering. It was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/28/18 whenlast shown in this FSU section with an annotated graph under the headline, "Faltering Fundamentally and Technically". Its annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is still a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a current Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 227 in Mar '17 to 565 in Dec '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 50.5 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
Faltering Fundamentally and Technically - Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI -$0.15 or -0.34% to $43.60) completed a new Public Offering on 3/12/18 and slumped below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($47.31). Additional losses violated the recent low ($43.73 on 2/06/18) raising greater concerns. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.Recently it reported earnings +21% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. The Finance - Invest Bank/Broker firm was last shown in this FSU section on 2/28/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Recently Met Resistance at 50-Day Moving Average". Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 96.
On 10/26/17 it completed an earlier Secondary Offering.Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 0.7 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under distributional pressure over the past 50 days.It has a current Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 227 in Mar '17 to 294 in Dec '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 30.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
HLI traded up as much as +39.6% since first highlighted in yellow at $35.85 in the 5/11/17 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high plus 10 cents after an orderly flat base.
Recently Met Resistance at 50-Day Moving Average - Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI -$0.17 or -0.36% to $46.42) has recently been meeting resistance while consolidating near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($47.46). The recent low ($43.73 on 2/06/18) defines near term support where a violation would raise greater concerns.Recently it reported earnings +21% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. On 10/26/17 it completed a Secondary Offering. The Finance - Invest Bank/Broker firm was last shown in this FSU section on 2/05/18 with an annotated graph under the headline,"Damaging Violation of 50-Day Moving Average Line". Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 96.
Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.1 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under only slight accumulation over the past 50 days.It has a current Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 319 in Dec '17, also a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 26.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. HLI traded up as much as +39.6% since first highlighted in yellow at $35.85 in the 5/11/17 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high plus 10 cents after an orderly flat base.
Damaging Violation of 50-Day Moving Average Line - Monday, February 5, 2018
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI -$2.26 or -4.77% to $45.08) violated its 50-day moving average DMA line ($43.70) with today's volume-driven loss triggering a technical sell signal. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line would help its outlook improve. Recently it reported earnings +21% on +5% sales revenues for the Dec '17 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. On 10/26/17 it completed a Secondary Offering.The high ranked Finance - Invest Bank/Broker firm was last shown in this FSU section on 1/03/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Tight Weekly Closes Formed Advanced Base Pattern". Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 96.
Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under only slight accumulation over the past 50 days.It has a current Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 312 in Dec '17, also a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 26.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. HLI traded up as much as +39.6% since first highlighted in yellow at $35.85 in the 5/11/17 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high plus 10 cents after an orderly flat base.
Tight Weekly Closes Formed Advanced Base Pattern - Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI +$0.06 or +0.13% to $45.85) formed an advanced "3-weeks tight" base as its price changed up or down by less than 2% for 3 consecutive weeks (best seen on a weekly graph). Its color code was changed to yellow and a new pivot point was cited based on its 12/18/17 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains for new highs backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Proper buying and selling discipline is especially important when acting on stocks rising from advanced bases of shorter duration.Its 50-day moving average DMA line ($43.70) defines near-term support to watch. It made gradual progress since 10/26/17 when it priced a Secondary Offering. Members were previously reminded - "Such offerings typically hinder price performance for a short time, yet they also help to attract new or greater institutional interest (I criteria)."
The high ranked Finance - Invest Bank/Broker firm was last shown in this FSU section on 12/12/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Wedging Higher With Recent Gains Lacking Great Volume". Fundamentals remain strong. It reported earnings +51% on +30% sales revenues for its second quarter ended September 30th versus the year-ago period. The past 3 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 98.
Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.1 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under only slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a current Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 301 in Sep '17, also a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 26.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. HLI has traded up as much as +31.07% since first highlighted in yellow at $35.85 in the 5/11/17 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high plus 10 cents after an orderly flat base.
Wedging Higher With Recent Gains Lacking Great Volume - Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI +$0.45 or +1.00% to $45.51) wedged to a new all-time high with below average volume behind today's 4th consecutive gain. It is extended from any sound base. Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($42.19) defines near-term support to watch on pullbacks.On 10/26/17 it priced a Secondary Offering. Members were previously reminded - "Such offerings typically hinder price performance for a short time, yet they also help to attract new or greater institutional interest (I criteria)."
The high ranked Finance - Invest Bank/Broker firm was last shown in this FSU section on 11/16/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Holding Ground Near Record High". Fundamentals remain strong. It reported earnings +51% on +30% sales revenues for its second quarter ended September 30th versus the year-ago period. The past 3 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 98.
Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a current Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship rating of B. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 282 in Sep '17, also a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 26.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
Holding Ground Near Record High - Thursday, November 16, 2017
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI -$0.03 or -0.07% to $42.37) has posted gains with light volume recently while trading above its "max buy" level. On 10/26/17 it priced a Secondary Offering. Such offerings typically hinder price performance for a short time, yet they also help to attract new or greater institutional interest (I criteria).The high ranked Finance - Invest Bank/Broker firm was last shown in this FSU section on 10/23/17 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Recent Gains Lacked Volume; Earnings Report Due Soon". It reported earnings +51% on +30% sales revenues for its second quarter ended September 30th versus the year-ago period. The past 3 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 98.
Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a current Timeliness rating of A and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 277 in Sep '17, also a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 24.6 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
Recent Gains Lacked Volume; Earnings Report Due Soon - Monday, October 23, 2017
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI -$0.05 or -0.12% to $41.51) is quietly perched near its all-time high. All of the recent gains have been lacking great volume conviction. Gains above the pivot point must be backed by at least +40% above average volume to trigger a proper new (or add-on) technical buy signal. The company will release its third quarter 2017 financial results on Thursday, October 26, 2017, after the market close. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news.Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($37.68) defines near-term support. Subsequent losses below the recent low ($34.41 on 8/18/17) would raise more serious concerns and trigger a technical sell signal. HLI was last shown in this FSU section on 9/27/17 with an annotated graph, "Rebounding Toward Prior High and New Pivot Point".
The high ranked Finance - Invest Bank//Broker firm reported earnings +43% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 98.
Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.7 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a current Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 275 in Sep '17, also a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 24.6 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
Rebounding Toward Prior High and New Pivot Point - Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI +$0.98 or +2.61% to $38.55) rebounded further above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($36.35) toward the prior high. A new pivot point was recently cited based on its 7/26/17 plus 10 cents. Subsequent volume-driven gains for new highs may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Subsequent losses below the recent low ($34.41 on 8/18/17) would raise more serious concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.HLI was last shown in this FSU section on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 with an annotated graph, "Consolidating Near 50-Day Moving Average". It was highlighted in yellow in the 5/10/17 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high plus 10 cents after an orderly flat base.
The high ranked Finance - Invest Bank//Broker firm reported earnings +43% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 98.
It has a current Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship rating of D. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 265 in Jun '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 24.6 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
Consolidating Near 50-Day Moving Average - Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI -$0.47 or -1.30% to $35.67) ended lower today and volume was heavy behind its prior loss. It has been consolidating near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($35.99). Subsequent damaging losses below the recent low ($34.41 on 8/18/17) would raise serious concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.HLI was last shown in this FSU section on 7/27/17 with an annotated graph, "Extended Leader Encounters Distributional Pressure". It was highlighted in yellow in the 5/10/17 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high plus 10 cents after an orderly flat base. Its considerable gain backed by +174% above average volume had triggered a technical buy signal.
The high ranked Finance - Invest Bank//Broker firm reported earnings +43% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 97.
It has a Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 263 in Jun '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 23.1 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
Extended Leader Encounters Distributional Pressure - Thursday, July 27, 2017
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI -$0.92 or -2.38% to +$37.68) pulled back on higher volume today, a sign of distributional pressure. It had gapped up on the prior session hitting a new high, getting very extended from prior highs in the $35-36 area that define initial support to watch on pullbacks. It is well above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($35.06) which also defines near-term support where a damaging violation would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.HLI was last shown in this FSU section on 6/19/17 with an annotated graph, "Gapped Up and Nearly Challenged Prior High". It was highlighted in yellow in the 5/10/17 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high plus 10 cents after an orderly flat base. Its considerable gain backed by +174% above average volume had triggered a technical buy signal.
The high ranked Finance - Invest Bank//Broker firm reported earnings +43% on +20% sales revenues for the Jun '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 97.
It has a Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 251 in Jun '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 23.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
Gapped Up and Nearly Challenged Prior High - Monday, June 19, 2017
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI +$0.61 or +1.78% to $34.90 gapped up today while consolidating above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($33.85). The recent low ($32.72 on 5/31/17) defines near-term support where violations would raise concerns and trigger a more worrisome technical sell signal.HLI stalled and endured distributional pressure after last shown in this FSU section on 5/10/17 with an annotated graph, "Breakaway Gap Followed Strong Earnings News". It was highlighted in yellow in the 5/10/17 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high plus 10 cents after an orderly flat base. Its considerable gain backed by +174% above average volume had triggered a technical buy signal.
The high ranked Finance - Invest Bank//Broker firm reported earnings +37% on +40% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 96.
It has a Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 240 in Mar '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 23.3 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
Breakaway Gap Followed Strong Earnings News - Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Houlihan Lokey Inc (HLI +$2.00 or +5.89% to $35.97) was highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 3/31/17 high plus 10 cents after an orderly flat base. There was a "breakaway gap" today hitting new all-time highs with a considerable gain backed by +174% above average volume triggering a technical buy signal. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks that are extended more than +5% above their prior high or pivot point. Recently it found support near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.The high ranked Finance - Invest Bank//Broker firm reported earnings +37% on +40% sales revenues for the Mar '17 quarter, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earning guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) history is a good match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. It has an Earnings Per share rating of 96.
It has a Timeliness rating of B and a Sponsorship rating of C. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 165 in Jun '16 to 226 in Mar '17, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its small supply of only 18.6 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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