NYSE$MC
Moelis & Company · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Moelis & Company's financial performance declined, with revenues and net income significantly lower compared to the prior year period, but strategic investments were made to expand capabilities.
Moelis & Company reported a decrease in revenues and net income for the first quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year. GAAP revenues were $187.8 million, and adjusted revenues were $185.3 million, a 38% decrease. Net income was $3.6 million, or $0.05 per share. The company continued to invest in talent, particularly in technology investment banking.
- First quarter GAAP revenues were $187.8 million, a decrease of 38% year-over-year.
- GAAP net income was $0.05 per share (diluted) for the first quarter, including a $0.05 per share tax benefit.
- Adjusted pre-tax margin for the first quarter was 0.2%.
- The company expanded its Technology Investment Banking franchise by appointing Jason Auerbach as Global Head and hiring 10 additional Managing Directors.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Moelis · Revenue · Quarterly
$188M
Forward guidance
The M&A market is in a holding pattern, awaiting clarity on the end of Fed rate hikes. Banking market dislocation presents an opportunity to expand the franchise. Clients are planning for innovation and growth in a more stable credit environment.
Tailwinds
- Opportunity to expand franchise due to banking market dislocation.
- Clients are planning for innovation and growth.
- Positioning to be a stronger partner in the next cycle.
- Expansion of technology investment banking capabilities with new hires.
- Strategic hires in Private Funds Advisory, Industrials, and Capital Structure Advisory.
Headwinds
- M&A market is in a holding pattern.
- Uncertainty about when the Fed rate hikes will end.
- Revenues and net income significantly lower compared to the prior year period.
- Decrease in first quarter revenues was driven by fewer transaction completions.
- Decrease in first quarter revenues was driven by lower average fees earned per completed transaction.
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 2023
-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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