Moelis posted FY 2025 GAAP revenues of USD 1.5 billion (+27.0%), with operating income of USD 273.9 million and net income of USD 259.6 million. Total operating expenses were USD 1.2 billion, including compensation and benefits of USD 1.0 billion (67% of revenues) and non-compensation expenses of USD 225.9 million (15% of revenues). Other income and expenses totaled USD 53.6 million, while provision for income taxes was USD 67.9 million (21% effective tax rate). In corporate and business updates, Moelis said new business origination and deal activity were strong, with expanding M&A activity emerging in late 2025, increased strategic acquirer and financial sponsor activity, and continued capital structure advisory demand driven by liability management assignments, with expectations for more traditional restructurings. The firm also cited significant growth in its capital markets business and said its private capital advisory business is gaining traction as GP-led secondaries reach record levels. Moelis ended FY 2025 with 1,012 advisory bankers and reported a strong liquidity position with cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of USD 509.4 million at December 31, 2025, alongside investments of USD 340.2 million, and said it had no borrowings under its revolving credit facilities. The company paid aggregate dividends of USD 2.60 per share in FY 2025 and repurchased 1,133,371 shares during the year; in February 2026, its board declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.65 per share payable March 26, 2026, and authorized an additional USD 300.0 million share repurchase program, bringing total authorization to USD 301.5 million.
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