Moelis & Company Posts $320M Revenue (4% YoY), EPS Misses by 15%
MC•Moelis & Company reported 1Q26 revenue of $320 million, up 4% year-over-year but 5% below consensus, and EPS missed estimates by 15%. Private Capital Advisory and M&A drove gains, offset by Capital Structure and Capital Markets weakness, while the deal pipeline remains near record levels with above-average forecasted EBITDA growth.
1. Q1 2026 Financial Results
Moelis & Company posted 1Q26 revenue of $320 million, a 4% year-over-year increase, but missed consensus by 5%, while EPS fell 15% short of estimates, reflecting overall fee pressure.
2. Segment Performance
Revenue growth was fueled by Private Capital Advisory and M&A advisory services, but underperformance in Capital Structure and Capital Markets divisions offset these gains, weighing on overall results.
3. Deal Pipeline and Outlook
The firm’s deal pipeline sits near record highs, and management projects EBITDA growth above the financial sector average, suggesting stronger medium-term earnings potential despite the recent shortfalls.
