Private Asset Manager Hamilton Lane Rebuts Its Industry's Critics
Hamilton Lane says critics misunderstand how private-equity fund stakes are valued, defending the industry's practice of booking gains on discounted secondary-market purchases.
Fiscal Year: April - March
Hamilton Lane Incorporated (HLNE), listed on the NASDAQ, has a market capitalization of $4.52B. As of Jun 05, 2026, the stock is trading at $80.54 per share@else an unavailable price , offering investors a clear view of its current market value. Hamilton Lane Incorporated is a prominent player in the industry sector, attracting both institutional and retail investors due to its performance and potential.
With a P/E ratio of 13.61, investors can assess the stock's valuation in comparison to its earnings. A P/E ratio is a crucial indicator for value investors, showing whether the stock is over or undervalued relative to its current earnings. Hamilton Lane Incorporated also offers a dividend yield of 2.98%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors who seek regular dividends.
Our Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis reveals that Hamilton Lane Incorporated (HLNE) may be undervalued compared to its intrinsic worth. However, to see the exact DCF fair value, please Login or Upgrade for access.
The proprietary SS Score for Hamilton Lane Incorporated is a unique metric that analyzes the company's financial health and growth potential. The score takes into account critical factors such as revenue growth, net income, free cash flow (FCF) compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the trend of shares outstanding, and the debt-to-FCF ratio. This helps investors to make a more informed decision, as an undervalued stock might still have poor financial fundamentals.
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The Price to Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) ratio for Hamilton Lane Incorporated is 11.07, offering insights into how much investors are paying for the company's free cash flow. A lower P/FCF ratio typically suggests that the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio may indicate overvaluation.
In summary, Hamilton Lane Incorporated (HLNE) has shown consistent financial performance, as illustrated by the financial charts above, which track its revenue growth, net income, free cash flow, and shares outstanding over the past several years. These metrics provide investors with key insights into the company's past and projected future performance. Investors should use the SS Score alongside the DCF Fair Value to make better-informed decisions about whether to buy or hold the stock.
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Whether Hamilton Lane Incorporated (HLNE) is a good stock to buy depends on various factors, including its financial health, market conditions, and your investment strategy. Our analysis indicates that the stock may be undervalued compared to its intrinsic value. However, it is important to assess the SS Score and review the company's fundamentals before making any investment decisions.
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Hamilton Lane Incorporated is a significant player in the industry sector, with a market capitalization of $4.52B and a competitive P/E ratio of 13.61. Investors should compare these metrics with industry peers to gauge whether Hamilton Lane Incorporated is outperforming or underperforming within its sector.
Hamilton Lane says critics misunderstand how private-equity fund stakes are valued, defending the industry's practice of booking gains on discounted secondary-market purchases.
BMO Capital analyst Brennan Hawken lowered the firm’s price target on Hamilton Lane (HLNE) to $102 from $108 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm cites the…
Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski raised the firm’s price target on Hamilton Lane (HLNE) to $179 from $171 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. In a weak group, Hamilton…
Keefe Bruyette lowered the firm’s price target on Hamilton Lane (HLNE) to $115 from $120 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The Q4 results cleared a relatively low…
Goldman Sachs raised the firm’s price target on Hamilton Lane (HLNE) to $148 from $143 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q4 earnings beat. The firm…
Reports Q4 revenue $193.57M, consensus $203.05M. Assets under management and fee-earning assets under management were $142B and $82B, respectively, as of March 31, 2026, increases of 3% and 13%, respe...
Hamilton Lane (HLNE) approved an increase in the authorization under the Company’s existing stock repurchase program to $100M of its Class A common stock, net of amounts already repurchased under…
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading private markets asset management firm Hamilton Lane Incorporated (Nasdaq: HLNE) today reported its results for the fourth quarter and full fisca...
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JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington lowered the firm’s price target on Hamilton Lane (HLNE) to $148 from $166 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated the company’s…
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SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Hamilton Lane Incorporated (NASDAQ: HLNE). The investigation focuses on H...
Hamilton Lane (HLNE) shares declined after a Hunterbrook Media short report raised concerns about net asset value compression, potential outflows from its evergreen fund suite, and exposure to softwar...
A new investigation by Hunterbrook claims Hamilton Lane (HLNE) boosted its reported profitability through accounting changes that allowed the firm to collect incentive fees based on unrealized gains r...
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Lane Incorporated (Nasdaq: HLNE) is scheduled to release financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended March 31,...
The Hamilton Lane Credit Income Fund is now available to institutional and private wealth investors via the interval fund structure The firm's Private Infrastructure Fund is now offered in an interval...
Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys lowered the firm’s price target on Hamilton Lane (HLNE) to $141 from $159 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Into Q1 results,…
Over 25 promotions and appointments to Managing Director and Principal reflect the firm's continued growth and expansion of its product offerings and client and investment teams CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Apr...
JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington upgraded Hamilton Lane (HLNE) to Overweight from Neutral with an unchanged price target of $166. The recent selloff in some alternative asset managers due to fears...
Oppenheimer lowered the firm’s price target on Hamilton Lane (HLNE) to $171 from $230 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the alternative asset…
Below estimates were sourced from SimplyWallSt and are intended for educational purposes only as a baseline for the analysis.
| Year | FCF Estimate | % | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 513.96M | Est @ | |
| 2027 | 586.08M | 14.03% | Est @14.0% |
| 2028 | 648.62M | 10.67% | Est @10.7% |
| 2029 | 702.59M | 8.32% | Est @8.3% |
| 2030 | 746.54M | 6.25% | Est @6.3% |
| 2031 | 785.17M | 5.18% | Est @5.2% |
| 2032 | 819.86M | 4.42% | Est @4.4% |
| 2033 | 851.77M | 3.89% | Est @3.9% |
| 2034 | 879.73M | 3.28% | Est @3.3% |
| 2035 | 906.52M | 3.05% | Est @3.0% |
Below are the FCF estimates with the discount factor and the calculated present value with the terminal value that led the results above.
| Year | FCF | Discount Factor | PV of Future FCF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024A | 109.78M | 1.00 | 109.78M |
| 2025A | 288.66M | 1.00 | 288.66M |
| 2026E | 513.96M | 1.09 | 471.12M |
| 2027E | 586.08M | 1.19 | 492.44M |
| 2028E | 648.62M | 1.30 | 499.56M |
| 2029E | 702.59M | 1.42 | 496.02M |
| 2030E | 746.54M | 1.55 | 483.11M |
| 2031E | 785.17M | 1.69 | 465.76M |
| 2032E | 819.86M | 1.84 | 445.79M |
| 2033E | 851.77M | 2.01 | 424.54M |
| 2034E | 879.73M | 2.19 | 401.92M |
| 2035E | 906.52M | 2.39 | 379.64M |
| Terminal | 14.09B | 2.39 | 5.90B |
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