NYSE$MC
Moelis & Company · Q2 2022 earnings
Q2 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Moelis & Company's financial performance decreased in the second quarter of 2022.
Moelis & Company reported a decrease in financial results for the second quarter of 2022, with GAAP revenues of $242.5 million and adjusted revenues of $237.4 million, a 34% decrease from the prior year period. GAAP net income was $0.56 per share (diluted) and adjusted net income was $0.57 per share (diluted). The decrease was primarily driven by fewer transaction completions compared to the second quarter of 2021.
- Second quarter GAAP revenues were $242.5 million, while adjusted revenues were $237.4 million, a 34% decrease year-over-year.
- GAAP net income was $0.56 per share (diluted) for the second quarter of 2022; Adjusted net income was $0.57 per share (diluted).
- Adjusted pre-tax margin for the second quarter of 2022 was 24.9%.
- The company repurchased 0.8 million shares of common stock for a total cost of $34.9 million during the second quarter.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Moelis · Revenue · Quarterly
$243M
Forward guidance
Moelis & Company remains focused on delivering exceptional results for clients and shareholders, with continued execution on their organic growth strategy.
Tailwinds
- Continued to execute on organic growth strategy.
- Added 19 Managing Directors year-to-date through internal development and key external hires.
- Includes two Managing Directors hired in the United States since our last earnings release; one with a focus on the Food & Beverage sector and the other to expand our M&A capabilities
- Fortress balance sheet with cash and short term investments of $276.6 million and no debt or goodwill
- Declared quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share
Headwinds
- Revenues decreased by 34% compared to the prior year period.
- Net income attributable to Moelis & Company decreased by 51% compared to the prior year period.
- Income before income taxes decreased by 51% compared to the prior year period.
- Non-compensation expenses increased by 40% compared to the prior year period.
- Other income (expenses) decreased by $5.808 million compared to the prior year period.
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 Q2 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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