Moelis Q1 2026 revenue rises 4% to $319.8 million, but GAAP EPS falls to $0.48 from $0.64
Moelis & Company reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $319.8 million, up 4% from the prior year and described by the company as a record first quarter. Profit fell, with GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.48 versus $0.64 a year earlier, and the results include a $0.11 per share tax benefit tied to share-based awards. The company also declared a $0.65 per share quarterly dividend and reported $353.7 million in cash and short-term investments with no debt.
Key points
- Revenue of $319.8 million, up 4% from $306.6 million in the first quarter of 2025
- GAAP diluted EPS of $0.48 vs. $0.64 a year earlier (down 25%); Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.50 vs. $0.64 (down 22%)
- Quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, payable June 18, 2026 to holders of record on May 11, 2026
- Repurchased 1.9 million shares for $117.3 million in the quarter; cash and liquid investments of $353.7 million and no debt
The filing
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