NYSE$MC
Moelis & Company · Q1 2022 earnings
Q1 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Moelis & Company's financial performance for Q1 2022 was reported, featuring record revenues and strategic investments in talent.
Moelis & Company reported a record first quarter with GAAP revenues of $302.1 million, up 14% from the prior year, and adjusted revenues of $298.2 million, a 13% increase. The firm's GAAP net income was $0.94 per share (diluted), while adjusted net income was $0.95 per share (diluted). The company repurchased a record 2.0 million shares during the quarter and declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share.
- GAAP revenues reached $302.1 million, while adjusted revenues were $298.2 million, representing a 13% increase year-over-year.
- GAAP net income was $0.94 per share (diluted), and adjusted net income was $0.95 per share (diluted), including a $0.12 per share tax benefit.
- The adjusted pre-tax margin for the first quarter of 2022 was 29.2%.
- The company repurchased a record 2.0 million shares of its common stock during the first quarter and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Moelis · Revenue · Quarterly
$302M
Forward guidance
Moelis & Company remains confident in its ability to execute for clients and shareholders amidst market volatility. The firm continues to focus on strategic decision making and organic growth, with a robust pipeline of potential Managing Director hires for 2022.
Tailwinds
- Strong pipeline of internal and external senior level talent.
- Record first quarter revenues driven by integrated network of bankers.
- Focus on providing innovative solutions for clients in times of volatility.
- Commitment to returning 100% of excess capital to shareholders.
- Maintains a strong financial position with substantial cash and no debt.
Headwinds
- Revenues and net income can fluctuate materially depending on transaction timing and other factors.
- Financial results in any particular quarter may not be representative of future results.
- Other income (expenses) on a GAAP basis was expense of $2.2 million, compared to income of $3.2 million in the prior year period.
- Recorded unrealized losses of $3.9 million from the mark-to-market impact on certain shares held.
- Increased compensation and benefits expenses due to higher revenues earned.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2022
-0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.0%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
27 / 47 earnings
Positive
+11.2%
Q3 2019
Best reaction
-17.0%
Q3 2018
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.6% | -5.3% | +0.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.1% | +2.8% | -20.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -3.9% | -7.0% | -4.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.7% | +0.2% | +2.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.8% | +2.2% | +8.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.9% | -2.6% | -22.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.9% | -4.8% | +6.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.9% | -8.3% | +6.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +1.8% | -1.0% | +15.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -7.5% | -5.7% | -12.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | -10.9% | -10.4% | -8.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -8.3% | -1.5% | -18.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -8.4% | -7.0% | +1.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +5.5% | +7.8% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.2% | -0.1% | +3.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -6.1% | -9.0% | -19.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.5% | +7.6% | -11.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.9% | +7.4% | +10.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.6% | -4.4% | -5.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.9% | +3.2% | +6.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.6% | -4.7% | +2.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.5% | +0.5% | +6.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.5% | -6.0% | -0.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +8.4% | +6.2% | -21.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +11.2% | +10.2% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.6% | -4.0% | -6.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -9.5% | -10.7% | -23.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.9% | +4.3% | -2.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | -17.0% | -20.4% | -21.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.7% | +2.3% | -3.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.1% | -0.8% | +10.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +4.9% | +5.3% | +7.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -4.8% | -2.2% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.7% | -1.4% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.0% | -5.7% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +7.3% | +8.1% | +7.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.8% | +1.2% | +18.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | +8.3% | +10.7% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -9.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | — | — | — |
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