Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Analyst Says

Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE) had its target price boosted by research analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $105.00 to $116.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods’ price objective would suggest a potential upside of 14.13% from the stock’s previous close.

HLNE has been the topic of several other reports. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $182.00 price objective on shares of Hamilton Lane in a research report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of Hamilton Lane from $166.00 to $148.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 18th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on Hamilton Lane from $148.00 to $128.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Weiss Ratings lowered Hamilton Lane from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets set a $94.00 price target on Hamilton Lane in a report on Monday, July 13th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Hamilton Lane has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $131.71.

Hamilton Lane Trading Up 0.0%

NASDAQ:HLNE traded up $0.03 on Wednesday, hitting $101.64. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 446,216 shares, compared to its average volume of 831,765. Hamilton Lane has a one year low of $71.88 and a one year high of $161.13. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.15 and a beta of 1.14. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $82.94 and a two-hundred day moving average of $99.76.

Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $1.94 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.53 by $0.41. The company had revenue of $275.33 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $221.94 million. Hamilton Lane had a return on equity of 25.98% and a net margin of 32.83%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 56.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.47 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Hamilton Lane will post 6.45 EPS for the current year.

Hamilton Lane declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Thursday, May 21st that allows the company to buyback $100.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the company to buy up to 2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Activity at Hamilton Lane

In other Hamilton Lane news, Chairman Hartley R. Rogers purchased 55,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $90.05 per share, for a total transaction of $4,952,750.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman owned 55,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,952,750. This represents a ? increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, COO Andrea Anigati Kramer purchased 1,283 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The stock was bought at an average price of $77.46 per share, with a total value of $99,381.18. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief operating officer owned 87,350 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,766,131. This trade represents a 1.49% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have bought 95,039 shares of company stock worth $8,100,739 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 23.99% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Hamilton Lane

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HLNE. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in Hamilton Lane by 145.9% during the fourth quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. now owns 98,241 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,195,000 after purchasing an additional 58,291 shares during the period. Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in Hamilton Lane by 148.3% in the 4th quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,085,850 shares of the company’s stock valued at $145,844,000 after buying an additional 648,588 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S increased its holdings in Hamilton Lane by 19,024.0% in the 4th quarter. Danske Bank A S now owns 19,124 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,569,000 after buying an additional 19,024 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans raised its position in shares of Hamilton Lane by 126.3% in the 4th quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 22,210 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,983,000 after buying an additional 12,396 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Copeland Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Hamilton Lane by 5.9% in the 4th quarter. Copeland Capital Management LLC now owns 524,166 shares of the company’s stock valued at $70,401,000 after buying an additional 28,981 shares in the last quarter. 97.40% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Hamilton Lane

Here are the key news stories impacting Hamilton Lane this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hamilton Lane exceeded quarterly estimates by a wide margin. Adjusted earnings were $1.94 per share, above the $1.52–$1.53 consensus range and up from $1.47 a year earlier. Revenue reached $275.33 million, surpassing estimates near $221.94 million and rising 56.5% year over year. The company also reported a 32.83% net margin and 25.98% return on equity. Hamilton Lane First-Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share. The payment is scheduled for October 6 for shareholders of record on September 21, implying an annualized dividend of approximately $2.40 per share and a yield of about 2.4%. The dividend supports shareholder returns and signals continued confidence in cash generation.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s earnings-call transcript and presentation provide additional details for investors. These materials may clarify the drivers of the sharp revenue growth, asset-raising activity, fee trends, and management’s outlook—key factors in determining whether the strong quarter can continue. Hamilton Lane Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Hamilton Lane Company Profile

Hamilton Lane is a global private markets investment management firm specializing in the full spectrum of private equity and credit strategies. The company partners with institutional investors and wealth managers to design, implement and manage customized portfolios in primary fund investing, secondary market transactions and direct co-investment opportunities. By combining investment selection, portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, Hamilton Lane seeks to optimize risk-adjusted returns across diverse private markets exposures.

Founded in 1991, Hamilton Lane has developed a track record of investment and advisory services in private markets.