Moelis Q2 revenue rises 38% to $365.4 million; diluted EPS $0.53 vs $0.17
Moelis & Company reported second quarter 2025 revenue of $365.4 million, up 38% from the prior year period, and GAAP diluted earnings of $0.53 per share versus $0.17. The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, payable September 18, 2025, to holders of record on August 4, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, the firm held cash and liquid investments of $474.9 million and had no funded debt or goodwill, which gives shareholders a clear view of the firm's financial position.
Key points
- Q2 2025 revenue was $365.4 million, up 38% from $264.6 million a year earlier, driven by higher average fees per completed transaction in M&A and Capital Markets
- Q2 2025 diluted EPS was $0.53 on a GAAP basis and $0.53 on an Adjusted basis, versus $0.17 GAAP and $0.18 Adjusted a year earlier
- First half 2025 revenue was $672.0 million, up 39%, and diluted EPS was $1.17, including a net tax benefit of about $0.28 per share tied to share-based award settlements
- Quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, payable September 18, 2025, to stockholders of record on August 4, 2025
The filing
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