Moelis slides after Q1 EPS miss despite record revenue and higher expense outlook

MC•2026-04-30

Moelis & Company shares fell after its April 29, 2026 Q1 results showed record revenue of $319.8 million but an adjusted EPS miss at $0.50 versus expectations around the mid-$0.50s. The drop also reflects a post-rally reset as investors focused on rising non-compensation expenses and a cautious near-term backdrop discussed on the call.

1. What’s driving the move

Moelis & Company (MC) is trading lower as the market digests its first-quarter 2026 earnings released April 29, 2026. While the firm posted record revenue of $319.8 million (+4% year over year), profit came in lighter than investors wanted, with adjusted EPS of $0.50 (benefiting from a $0.11 per-share tax item) failing to clear consensus expectations cited by market trackers. (investors.moelis.com)

Moelis slides after Q1 EPS miss despite record revenue and higher expense outlook

1. What’s driving the move

2. Key numbers investors are reacting to

3. Context: expectations were elevated into the print

4. What to watch next

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