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Erik Hirsch named Executive Co-Chairman, focused on strategic initiatives to advance firm's growth CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), a leading global private markets investment management firm, today announced that Hartley Rogers has been named Co-Chief Executive Officer alongside Juan Delgado-Moreira.

Key Takeaways NVIDIA has a 63.7% net profit margin and 93.9% expected earnings growth for the current year. Hamilton Lane posts a 32.1% net profit margin and 22.9% expected earnings growth this year.Marex Group has a 17.4% net profit margin and 46.4% expected earnings growth for the current year. Investors should look for companies that deliver strong returns after covering all operating and non-operating expenses. Therefore, investing in profitable businesses is generally preferred to investing in money-losing ones. To assess a company’s profitability, investors often use profitability ratios to measure its ability to generate consistent, sustainable earnings. 

On that note, NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA - Free Report) , Hamilton Lane Incorporated (HLNE - Free Report) and Marex Group Limited (MRX - Free Report) stand out as the most profitable stocks, supported by strong net income ratios and upside potential. 

Why Net Income Ratio Matters to InvestorsThe net income ratio is a key indicator of a company’s overall profitability. It reflects the percentage of net income relative to total sales revenues. The net income ratio helps assess a firm’s ability to cover operating and non-operating expenses with revenues. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company’s ability to generate sufficient revenue and manage all business functions effectively.

Stock Screening Criteria Used in the Research Wizard The net income ratio is not the only indicator of future winners. So, we have added a few more criteria to arrive at a winning strategy.

Zacks Rank equal to #1: Whether the market is good or bad, stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) have a proven history of outperformance. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Trailing 12-Month Sales and Net Income Growth Higher than X Industry: Stocks that have witnessed higher-than-industry sales and net income growth in the past 12 months are positioned to perform well.

Trailing 12-Month Net Income Ratio Higher than X Industry: A high net income ratio indicates a company’s solid profitability.

Percentage Rating Strong Buy greater than 70: This indicates that 70% of the current broker recommendations for the stock are Strong Buy.

These few parameters have narrowed the universe of more than 7,685 stocks to only 14. 

Here are three of the 14 stocks that qualified for the screening:

NVIDIANVIDIA is a leading AI infrastructure company operating across global markets. NVDA’s 12-month net profit margin is 63.7%. Its expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 93.9% (read more: NVIDIA vs. AMD After Earnings: Which AI Stock Should You Buy Now?). 

Hamilton Lane  Hamilton Lane is a private equity and venture capital firm investing across various growth stages and strategies. HLNE’s 12-month net profit margin is 32.1%. Its expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 22.9%. 

Marex Group  Marex Group is a financial services firm providing liquidity, market access and infrastructure across global commodity and financial markets. MRX’s 12-month net profit margin is 17.4%. Its expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 46.4%. 

Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.

Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.

Based in Conshohocken, Hamilton Lane (HLNE - Free Report) is in the Finance sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of -35.81%. The private-market investment firm is paying out a dividend of $0.60 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 2.78% compared to the Financial - Investment Management industry's yield of 2.78% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.42%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $2.40 is up 11.1% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Hamilton Lane has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 11.96%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Hamilton Lane's current payout ratio is 37%, meaning it paid out 37% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

Looking at this fiscal year, HLNE expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $7.25 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 22.88%.

From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. However, not all companies offer a quarterly payout.

High-growth firms or tech start-ups, for example, rarely provide their shareholders a dividend, while larger, more established companies that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. With that in mind, HLNE presents a compelling investment opportunity; it's not only an attractive dividend play, but the stock also boasts a strong Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

New structured capital from Hamilton Lane, executed alongside a parallel upsize of telMAX's existing credit facility from Power Sustainable, will accelerate telMAX's mission to bring Canada's fastest all-fibre internet to more communities across Ontario

, /PRNewswire/ -- telMAX, Ontario's leading independent provider of 100% pure fibre internet, TV and home phone, today announced that funds managed by global private markets investment firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) have completed a $105 million structured investment in telMAX. In a parallel transaction, Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit, ("PSIC"), telMAX's existing financing partner, Palistar Capital, and MidStar Capital are together significantly increasing a credit facility with the company by $110 million.

Combined, the two transactions inject more than $200 million in new growth capital into telMAX, one of the largest growth financings secured by an independent Canadian digital infrastructure firm.

telMAX's rapid scaling of its world-class, independent fibre network continues to attract institutional capital, including new investment from funds managed by Hamilton Lane, and existing partner Power Sustainable alongside its new financing partners – Palistar Capital and MidStar Capital. Since 2025's financing round, telMAX has continued to execute at speed, extending its 100% pure fibre optic network to Markham, Barrie and Oakville, while continuing to build and operate its infrastructure footprint across the Greater Toronto Area, (GTA), including Brooklin, Stouffville, Newmarket, Aurora, and Richmond Hill.

With this new capital, telMAX will push further into the western GTA, extending its footprint into Burlington, Brampton, and Mississauga – bringing Canada's fastest fibre network within reach of hundreds of thousands of additional homes and businesses, and fulfilling growing demand for superior, fibre-based connectivity in these previously underserved markets.

"telMAX was built on a simple belief: communities should not have to settle for outdated legacy internet options. This investment gives us the capital needed to move even faster on the next stage of our growth plan which expands our delivery of the reliable, high-performance fibre service that Canadians increasingly expect and deserve," said Michael Strople, CEO of telMAX. "We are excited to welcome Hamilton Lane as a new partner in the next chapter of the telMAX story, and we are appreciative of Power Sustainable's continued support as they double down on our vision."

The scale of the of two parallel financing transactions are a statement of confidence in telMAX's growth strategy and overall business. Hamilton Lane is stepping in as a new institutional partner, drawn by telMAX's track record of disciplined execution and the scale of the opportunity ahead. At the same time, Power Sustainable, which provided telMAX a senior secured credit facility in 2025, is increasing its commitment to fund the company's next stage of growth in partnership with both Palistar Capital and MidStar Capital. Together, these two investments give telMAX one of the strongest capital positions of any independent, infrastructure-based fibre provider in the country.

Beyond the balance sheet, this is a foundational investment to better serve one of Canada's fastest-growing regions by bringing genuine choice, speed and reliability to more households and businesses across the GTA through a state-of-the-art, independent network built and staffed in the communities it serves. It's the kind of infrastructure Ontario needs to support its growth, designed and built from the ground up to meet the demands of the next decade rather than the last one.

"We believe telMAX represents a compelling opportunity to invest in a business with in-place infrastructure, significant growth prospects, an experienced management team and a path to create long-term value by connecting more communities to critical digital infrastructure," said Taylor McManus, Principal at Hamilton Lane. "This transaction is a great example of Hamilton Lane's infrastructure capabilities, and our strategy of providing capital solutions to GP partners and their portfolio companies."

"Reliable digital connectivity is essential infrastructure for growing communities and businesses. telMAX has demonstrated a differentiated approach to building and operating high-quality fibre infrastructure—combining disciplined execution with a clear focus on the communities and customers it serves. The company has built meaningful momentum in markets where demand for reliable, high-performance connectivity is growing. We are pleased to increase our commitment and support telMAX's next phase of growth," said Ben Shenwick, Principal, Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit.

"telMAX has built a distinguished fiber platform with attractive underlying markets and a clear opportunity to continue scaling its network," said Carras Holmstead, Investment Partner, Palistar Capital. "We are pleased to partner with Power Sustainable to provide additional capital for the company's next phase of growth. Our commitment reflects our conviction in the long-term value of high-quality digital infrastructure and our focus to supporting agile, high-impact platforms that bridge connectivity gaps."

"This is about much more than adding new addresses to our network," said Brad Fisher, Chief Operating Officer, telMAX. "It's about leveling the playing field and giving Canadians a real choice, enabling not just today's critical applications, but future-proofing communities for what's next. Our job now is to put this capital to work accelerating construction, scaling our teams, and proving that an independent Canadian provider can move with the speed and execution the incumbents simply can't match."

telMAX was advised by the Bank Street Group investment banking firm throughout this process, and now with the backing of Hamilton Lane, Power Sustainable, Palistar Capital, and MidStar Capital – enters its next phase of growth from a position of strength with the ambition to become Canada's leading independent fibre internet provider.

About telMAX
telMAX, a locally based company headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area, offering 100% fibre internet, TV, and phone services to residential and business customers. Known for delivering Canada's fastest internet and industry-leading performance, telMAX designs, builds, and operates its own end-to-end fibre-to-the-home network engineered for speed, low latency, and reliability. With ongoing expansion, telMAX serves communities including Barrie, Brooklin, Stouffville, Newmarket, Aurora, Markham, Oakville, and Richmond Hill, while proudly supporting local employment and community development. telMAX – fibre built for AI. telMAX.com

About Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 800 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has $1.1 trillion in assets under management and supervision, composed of more than $146 billion in discretionary assets and $914 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of June 30, 2026. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.hamiltonlane.com.

About Power Sustainable
Power Sustainable is a multi-platform alternative asset manager investing across the core sectors of the real economy as they undergo structural change. The firm allocates capital across energy, food, mobility, connectivity, and the built environment, investing selectively along the value chains through infrastructure equity, infrastructure credit, and private equity strategies. Power Sustainable focuses on sectors where transition, resilience and resource efficiency are material drivers of opportunity, performance and risk. Power Sustainable is a subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW), an international management and holding company that focuses on financial services in North America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at www.powersustainable.com.

About Palistar Capital 
Palistar Capital LP ("Palistar") is an alternative asset manager led by Managing Partner and Founder, Omar Jaffrey, focused on digital infrastructure investments. Palistar Capital seeks to invest through direct asset ownership as well as by developing innovative financing solutions to complex problems for leading global digital infrastructure related companies. To learn more about Palistar Capital, visit www.palistar.com.

About MidStar Capital Corp.
MidStar Capital provides structured private debt financing solutions targeting borrowers with EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million. MidStar was launched in January of 2017 and is a partnership owned jointly by the MidStar management team and Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. (CC&L Financial Group).

MidStar Capital is part of CC&L Financial Group, an independent, employee-owned, multi-boutique asset management firm with over 40 years of history. Collectively managing over CAD230 billion in assets, CC&L Financial Group and its affiliate firms offer a diverse range of investment products and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and retail clients. www.midstarcapital.com 

SOURCE telMAX

BOSTON & CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Threadneedle Investments and leading private markets investment firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver innovative investment solutions to the wealth channel. The collaboration brings together Columbia Threadneedle's public markets expertise, multi-asset investment capabilities and strategic distribution relationships, with Hamilton Lane's leading private markets platform, investment sourcing ca.

We rate Hamilton Lane a BUY with a base case price target of $128, roughly 24% above the September 4 price. HLNE reported record quarterly revenue of $275.3 million, up 56% YoY, with management and advisory fees up 21%. HLNE insiders bought $4.2 million of stock on the open market in June, and the board raised the dividend target 11%.

AXQ Capital LP purchased a new stake in Hamilton Lane Inc. (NASDAQ:HLNE – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 45,351 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,575,000. AXQ Capital LP owned about 0.08% of Hamilton Lane at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of HLNE. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of 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 last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Hamilton Lane by 148.3% during the fourth quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,085,850 shares of the company’s stock worth $145,844,000 after purchasing an additional 648,588 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grew its position in 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 during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. grew its position in Hamilton Lane by 37.4% in the 1st quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 406,425 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,399,000 after buying an additional 110,617 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GW&K Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Hamilton Lane in the 4th quarter valued at $33,534,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.40% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Hamilton Lane In other news, COO Andrea Kramer acquired 1,283 shares of Hamilton Lane stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were acquired 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 approximately $6,766,131. This represents a 1.49% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Chairman Hartley Rogers acquired 38,290 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $78.49 per share, with a total value of $3,005,382.10. Following the transaction, the chairman owned 93,756 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,358,908.44. This trade represents a 69.03% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 23.99% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts have issued reports on HLNE shares. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped 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. Zacks Research raised Hamilton Lane from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. UBS Group increased their price objective on Hamilton Lane from $114.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. BMO Capital Markets set a $94.00 target price on shares of Hamilton Lane in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Oppenheimer cut their price target on shares of Hamilton Lane from $182.00 to $181.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $131.57. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Hamilton Lane

Hamilton Lane Stock Performance NASDAQ:HLNE opened at $103.40 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 3.49, a quick ratio of 3.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16. The company has a market capitalization of $5.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.76 and a beta of 1.19. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $92.68 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $93.92. Hamilton Lane Inc. has a twelve month low of $71.88 and a twelve month high of $155.66.

Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $1.94 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.53 by $0.41. Hamilton Lane had a net margin of 32.14% and a return on equity of 25.10%. The business had revenue of $275.33 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $221.94 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.47 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 56.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts expect that Hamilton Lane Inc. will post 6.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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

Hamilton Lane Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 6th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.60 per share. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 21st. Hamilton Lane’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 36.59%.

Hamilton Lane Company Profile (Free Report)

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.

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All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.

While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns.

Hamilton Lane (HLNE - Free Report) is headquartered in Conshohocken, and is in the Finance sector. The stock has seen a price change of -21.56% since the start of the year. Currently paying a dividend of $0.60 per share, the company has a dividend yield of 2.28%. In comparison, the Financial - Investment Management industry's yield is 2.37%, while the S&P 500's yield is 1.35%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $2.40 is up 11.1% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Hamilton Lane has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 11.96%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Hamilton Lane's current payout ratio is 37%, meaning it paid out 37% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

HLNE is expecting earnings to expand this fiscal year as well. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $6.95 per share, with earnings expected to increase 17.80% from the year ago period.

From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. However, not all companies offer a quarterly payout.

High-growth firms or tech start-ups, for example, rarely provide their shareholders a dividend, while larger, more established companies that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options. Income investors must be conscious of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. That said, they can take comfort from the fact that HLNE is not only an attractive dividend play, but also represents a compelling investment opportunity with a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Investors might want to bet on Hamilton Lane (HLNE - Free Report) , as earnings estimates for this company have been showing solid improvement lately. The stock has already gained solid short-term price momentum, and this trend might continue with its still improving earnings outlook.

The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this private-market investment firm, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is principally built on this insight.

The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008.

For Hamilton Lane, there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year.

The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate:

12 Month EPS

Current-Quarter Estimate RevisionsFor the current quarter, the company is expected to earn $1.79 per share, which is a change of +16.2% from the year-ago reported number.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hamilton Lane has increased 13.15% over the last 30 days, as three estimates have gone higher compared to no negative revisions.

Current-Year Estimate RevisionsFor the full year, the earnings estimate of $6.95 per share represents a change of +17.8% from the year-ago number.

There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, three estimates have moved up for Hamilton Lane versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 9.67% higher.

Favorable Zacks RankThanks to promising estimate revisions, Hamilton Lane currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500.

Bottom LineInvestors have been betting on Hamilton Lane because of its solid estimate revisions, as evident from the stock's 24.6% gain over the past four weeks. As its earnings growth prospects might push the stock higher, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away.

Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.

Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns.

Based in Conshohocken, Hamilton Lane (HLNE - Free Report) is in the Finance sector, and so far this year, shares have seen a price change of -26.71%. The private-market investment firm is currently shelling out a dividend of $0.60 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.44%. This compares to the Financial - Investment Management industry's yield of 2.66% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.3%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $2.40 is up 11.1% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Hamilton Lane has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 11.96%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Hamilton Lane's current payout ratio is 37%, meaning it paid out 37% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

Looking at this fiscal year, HLNE expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $6.68 per share, with earnings expected to increase 13.22% from the year ago period.

From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout.

Big, established firms that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options, but it's fairly uncommon to see high-growth businesses or tech start-ups offer their stockholders a dividend. Income investors have to be mindful of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. That said, they can take comfort from the fact that HLNE is not only an attractive dividend play, but also represents a compelling investment opportunity with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

Stock Rotation is Underway: Here are the Winners Moving ForwardHamilton Lane NASDAQ: HLNE reported higher first-quarter fiscal 2027 management fees, fee-related earnings and earnings per share, while highlighting continued growth in its evergreen products, closed-end fundraising activity and technology-related investments.

The private-markets investment firm said its total asset footprint exceeded $1 trillion at quarter-end, up 8% from a year earlier. Assets under management were $146 billion, up $5 billion, or 4%, while assets under advisement rose 8% to $914 billion, driven primarily by market-value gains and additions of technology solutions and back-office mandates.

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Management and advisory fees increased 21% year over year to $161 million. Total fee-related revenue rose 44% to $236 million, and fee-related earnings increased 49% to $124 million. Hamilton Lane reported GAAP net income of $80 million, or $1.93 per share, and adjusted net income of $105 million, or $1.94 per share.

The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, keeping it on pace to pay $2.40 per share for fiscal 2027, representing an 11% increase from the prior fiscal year.

Specialized Funds and Evergreen Flows Fee-earning AUM reached $83.7 billion, increasing $9.3 billion, or 12%, from the prior-year period and $2 billion sequentially. The company’s blended fee rate rose to 69 basis points as its fee-earning AUM mix shifted toward specialized funds.

Specialized-fund fee-earning AUM totaled $42.6 billion, up 25% year over year. Gross contributions were $2.4 billion during the quarter, primarily from evergreen product subscriptions as well as drawdown products including Hamilton Lane’s sixth equity opportunities fund, second venture fund and second infrastructure fund.

Hamilton Lane’s evergreen platform generated nearly $640 million in net inflows for the quarter ended in June and finished the period with more than $19 billion in AUM. Co-Chief Executive Officer Erik Hirsch said the company did not impose gates on any funds and recorded positive net flows in 10 of its 12 evergreen funds.

Its non-U.S. multi-strategy equity fund posted net outflows amid elevated redemptions, while the non-U.S. credit offering was roughly flat. Hirsch said redemptions in the multi-strategy fund largely reflected investors harvesting gains and rebalancing after strong performance, as well as clients moving capital from the evergreen vehicle into separately managed accounts.

“While it is a redemption, it’s just moving from one pocket of Hamilton Lane capital to another pocket,” Hirsch said in response to an analyst question, referring to clients funding separate accounts.

Hirsch also said the company had seen slower flows in certain products and investor hesitancy amid negative headlines surrounding private markets, but said management views that pressure as temporary and had begun to see sentiment improve in July.

Fundraising Activity Builds Hamilton Lane said its direct equity platform completed a $3.8 billion fundraising effort, including $3.3 billion in the fund and $500 million in separate accounts investing alongside it. The fund portion represented more than 57% growth from its predecessor fund. Nearly 30% of its capital had been committed across small- and mid-market businesses, according to Hirsch.

The company’s seventh secondary fund held an initial close of nearly $1.3 billion in investor commitments during the quarter, with another close expected later in calendar 2026. Its second venture fund also held a first close exceeding $370 million, more than 60% of the $615 million raised by the first venture fund.

Hamilton Lane expects to be in market with five key strategies through the balance of fiscal 2027 and early fiscal 2028: core secondaries, an inaugural GP-led secondary strategy, venture, credit and infrastructure.

Customized separate-account fee-earning AUM stood at $41.1 billion, up 2% year over year. The company closed more than $2.3 billion of mandate value from existing clients, largely through re-ups, and more than $1.3 billion from new clients. Hirsch noted that awarded mandates may take time to become fee-earning AUM, particularly when portfolios are focused on primary investments that are deployed over several years.

Expenses, Incentive Fees and Capital Returns CFO Jeff Armbrister said incentive fees totaled $114 million in the quarter, including fee-related performance revenue primarily tied to the quarterly crystallization of performance fees from the U.S. Private Assets Evergreen Fund. Hamilton Lane’s unrealized carry balance was approximately $1.5 billion, up 11% year over year despite recognition of $113 million of incentive fees, excluding fee-related performance revenue, over the last 12 months.

Total expenses increased $50 million, or 50%, from the prior-year period. Compensation and benefits rose $38 million, largely due to operating performance and higher headcount. General and administrative expenses increased $12 million, reflecting revenue-related costs, including third-party commissions for U.S. evergreen funds, platform fees, placement-agent fees and fund reimbursement expenses.

Fee-related earnings margin was 53%, compared with 51% a year earlier. Armbrister said the result benefited from fee-related performance revenue, while Hirsch said future margin performance could also benefit from asset-mix shifts, revenue growth and expense discipline.

During the quarter, Hamilton Lane repurchased about 559,000 shares at a weighted-average price of $89.51, spending roughly $50 million. Total repurchases under the program have reached $70 million.

Strategic Investment Updates Management also discussed several developments involving strategic investments. Russell Investments announced an agreement to be acquired by a consortium led by B Capital and CalPERS. Hamilton Lane expects to realize just under $50 million based on its share of the proposed transaction value and anticipates recognizing a gain of about $18 million if the transaction closes, which Russell has indicated is expected in the first quarter of calendar 2027, subject to approvals and customary conditions.

Hamilton Lane also said Securitize has become publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ. Armbrister said Hamilton Lane holds approximately 1.5 million shares that will begin being marked to the public share price in the next quarter, subject to a 180-day lock-up period.

Separately, Bloomberg agreed to acquire alternative-investment data platform Canoe. Hamilton Lane expects proceeds of approximately $30 million from the transaction and an estimated gain of more than $15 million over Canoe’s current carrying value when the deal closes.

About Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE)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.

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For the quarter ended June 2026, Hamilton Lane (HLNE - Free Report) reported revenue of $275.33 million, up 56.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.94, compared to $1.31 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $218.72 million, representing a surprise of +25.88%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +27.63%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.52.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Hamilton Lane performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Fee Earning AUM - Customized Separate Accounts (CSA): $41.1 billion compared to the $41.74 billion average estimate based on three analysts.Fee Earning AUM - Total: $83.69 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $83.84 billion.Fee Earning AUM - Specialized Funds (SF): $42.59 billion compared to the $42.1 billion average estimate based on three analysts.Total AUM & AUA: $1060.45 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $1077.9 billion.Assets Under Management (AUM): $146.35 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $147.72 billion.Assets Under Advisement (AUA): $914.11 billion versus $930.19 billion estimated by two analysts on average.Revenues- Incentive fees: $113.96 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $54.71 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +169.7%.Revenues- Management and advisory fees- Customized separate accounts: $34.69 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $35.77 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +0.3%.Revenues- Management and advisory fees: $161.37 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $161.81 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +18.1%.Revenues- Management and advisory fees- Specialized funds: $108.82 million compared to the $108.17 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +31.5% year over year.Revenues- Management and advisory fees- Fund reimbursement revenue: $3.14 million compared to the $1.5 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +106.3% year over year.Revenues- Management and advisory fees- Distribution management: $0.26 million versus $1.18 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -73.6% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Hamilton Lane here>>>

Shares of Hamilton Lane have returned +15.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Leading private markets asset management firm Hamilton Lane Incorporated (Nasdaq: HLNE) today reported its results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026.

The Company issued a full detailed presentation of its first quarter fiscal 2027 results, which can be accessed on the Company's Shareholders website at https://shareholders.hamiltonlane.com/.

Dividend
Hamilton Lane has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share of Class A common stock to record holders at the close of business on September 21, 2026 that will be paid on October 6, 2026. The target full-year dividend of $2.40 represents a 11% increase from the prior fiscal year dividend.

Conference Call
Hamilton Lane will discuss first quarter fiscal 2027 results in a webcast and conference call today, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

For access to the live event via the webcast, visit Hamilton Lane's Shareholders website (https://shareholders.hamiltonlane.com/) at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call. This feature will be in listen-only mode.

A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the live broadcast for a period of one year and can be accessed in the same manner as the live webcast at the Shareholders page of Hamilton Lane's website.

About Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 800 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has $1.1 trillion in assets under management and supervision, composed of $146.3 billion in discretionary assets and $914.1 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of June 30, 2026. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.hamiltonlane.com or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamilton-lane/.

Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "will," "expect," "believe," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions, or the negative version of these words or other comparable words, are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements discuss management's current expectations and projections relating to our financial position, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. All forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results to be materially different, including, risks relating to: the historical performance of our investments may not be indicative of future results or future returns on our Class A common stock; our ability to identify available and suitable investment opportunities for our clients; the impact of any poorly performing investments on our investment management revenue and earnings as well as our ability to raise capital; intense competition in our industry, including competition for access to investments and for customized separate account and advisory clients; customized separate account and advisory account fee revenue not being a long-term contracted source of revenue; our ability to appropriately deal with conflicts of interest; our ability to retain our senior management team and attract additional qualified investment professionals; our ability to expand our business and formulate new business strategies; the impact of declines in the pace or size of fundraising or investments made by us on behalf of our specialized funds or customized separate accounts; our ability to manage our obligations under our debt agreements and the dependence on leverage by certain funds, customized separate accounts and portfolio companies; our ability to comply with the investment guidelines set by our clients; the impact of misconduct by our employees, advisors or third-party service providers; the unpredictable and sporadic timing at which we receive carried interest distributions; the exercise of redemption or repurchase rights by investors in certain of our funds; the subjectivity of valuation methodologies; our investments may be in relatively high-risk, illiquid assets; extensive government regulation, compliance failures and changes in law or regulation could adversely affect us; our ability to maintain our desired fee structure; failure to maintain the security of our information technology networks, or those of our third-party service providers, or data security breaches; volatile market, economic and geopolitical conditions or catastrophic events, which can adversely affect our fundraising, our business and the investments made by our funds or accounts; and our only material asset is our interest in Hamilton Lane Advisors, L.L.C., and we are accordingly dependent upon distributions from such entity to pay dividends, taxes and other expenses.

The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").  For more information regarding these risks and uncertainties as well as additional risks we face, you should refer to the "Risk Factors" detailed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and in our subsequent reports filed from time to time with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events, except as otherwise required by law.

SOURCE Hamilton Lane - Shareholder Relations

Hamilton Lane (HLNE - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.

The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on August 4. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis private-market investment firm is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.52 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +16%.

Revenues are expected to be $218.72 million, up 24.3% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.79% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Hamilton Lane?For Hamilton Lane, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -2.46%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Hamilton Lane will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Hamilton Lane would post earnings of $1.43 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.49, delivering a surprise of +4.20%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Hamilton Lane doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAnother stock from the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry, Ares Management (ARES - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $1.29 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +25.2%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $1.32 billion, up 25.6% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Ares Management has been revised 2.5% down to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +1.48%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.

This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Ares Management will beat the consensus EPS estimate. Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once.

Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.

That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss.

However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects, makes it pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks.

Hamilton Lane (HLNE - Free Report) is on the list of such stocks currently recommended by our proprietary system. In addition to a favorable Growth Score, it carries a top Zacks Rank.

Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).

Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this private-market investment firm a great growth pick right now.

Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for Hamilton Lane is 8.7%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 9% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 6%.

Impressive Asset Utilization RatioAsset utilization ratio -- also known as sales-to-total-assets (S/TA) ratio -- is often overlooked by investors, but it is an important indicator in growth investing. This metric shows how efficiently a firm is utilizing its assets to generate sales.

Right now, Hamilton Lane has an S/TA ratio of 0.37, which means that the company gets $0.37 in sales for each dollar in assets. Comparing this to the industry average of 0.24, it can be said that the company is more efficient.

While the level of efficiency in generating sales matters a lot, so does the sales growth of a company. And Hamilton Lane looks attractive from a sales growth perspective as well. The company's sales are expected to grow 18.6% this year versus the industry average of 4.5%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsBeyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

The current-year earnings estimates for Hamilton Lane have been revising upward. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 1.5% over the past month.

Bottom LineWhile the overall earnings estimate revisions have made Hamilton Lane a Zacks Rank #2 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of A based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

This combination positions Hamilton Lane well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it.

On July 22, 2026, Hamilton Lane Inc (HLNE) shares fell 3.8% to $81.14. The stock has experienced considerable volatility, reflected in its 52-week range of $71.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) today announced it has closed on $3.8 billion in total commitments for its Direct Equity strategy in and alongside the Hamilton Lane Equity Opportunities Fund VI ("EO VI" or "the Fund"), reflecting strong investor interest for Hamilton Lane's track record of investment performance and differentiated investment approach. The prior vintage fund, Hamilton Lane Equity Opportunities Fund V, closed at $2.1 billion.

EO VI seeks to provide investors with diversified exposure to middle-market buyout opportunities through Hamilton Lane's global Direct Equity platform. A wide range of global investors participated in the fundraise, including public pensions, sovereign wealth funds, Taft-Hartley pension plans, endowments, foundations, family offices and other financial institutions.

Ken Binick, Head of Direct Equity Investments at Hamilton Lane, commented: "We are thrilled to announce the final close of EO VI, our largest direct equity fund to date. Our differentiated approach within the middle market and our ability to deliver scaled strategic capital alongside our deep network of leading GPs resonated strongly with our investors. We continue to be encouraged by the early momentum across the portfolio, the various pathways for value creation across these companies, and our active pipeline of opportunities."

Megan Milne, Managing Director, Direct Equity Investments at Hamilton Lane, added: "The successful close of EO VI underscores the strength of our Direct Equity platform and reflects what our global investor base is looking for – access to a differentiated middle market opportunity set. We are grateful for the trust our existing and new investors have placed in us and are focused on making high-quality investments across an all-weather portfolio."

With more than $22.2 billion in AUM*, the firm's broader Direct Equity platform has been active for more than 30 years and is supported by a 43-person dedicated team. It includes commingled co-investment funds, evergreen vehicles and discretionary separate accounts. In just the last two years, Hamilton Lane's Direct Equity platform generated over $6 billion in distributions, and since inception the platform has made 787 discretionary direct equity investments.*

*As of March 31, 2026

About Hamilton Lane

Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 785 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has $1 trillion in assets under management and supervision, composed of $141.8 billion in discretionary assets and $905.3 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of March 31, 2026. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit our website or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn.

SOURCE Hamilton Lane

Hamilton Lane trades at a deep discount, with shares at 60% of estimated fair value despite robust business performance. HLNE's non-GAAP EPS grew 23.1% year-over-year, and management hiked the dividend by 11%, signaling confidence in ongoing cash flow strength. The stock's forward P/E of 12.8 is well below its 9-year average, with a fair value estimate of $141 per share, implying an 81% potential total return by June 2027.

Hamilton Lane (HLNE - Free Report) shares soared 7.4% in the last trading session to close at $99.07. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 4.7% loss over the past four weeks.

As major banks release their first-quarter 2026 results, the outlook for the finance sector has been lifted with expectations of strong investment banking activity, trading revenues, and deal-making momentum. Moreover, with improving outlook for fee-related earnings and renewed optimism around private equity and credit activity, investors are now rotating into beaten-down alternative asset managers. These are probably the reasons why the HLNE stock gained in last day’s trading session.

This private-market investment firm is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.40 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +15.7%. Revenues are expected to be $199.94 million, up 1% from the year-ago quarter.

While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For Hamilton Lane, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. And a stock's price usually doesn't keep moving higher in the absence of any trend in earnings estimate revisions. So, make sure to keep an eye on HLNE going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.

The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

Hamilton Lane belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry. Another stock from the same industry, GCM Grosvenor Inc. (GCMG - Free Report) , closed the last trading session 3.3% higher at $10.04. Over the past month, GCMG has returned -6.1%.

For GCM Grosvenor, the consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at $0.19. This represents a change of +5.6% from what the company reported a year ago. GCM Grosvenor currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

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 fund structure and is also available in a tokenized format through Republic's digital platform , /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) today announced the launch of the Hamilton Lane Credit Income Fund ("HLCIF") and the conversion of the Hamilton Lane Private Infrastructure Fund ("HLPIF") to an interval fund structure.

Structured as interval funds, HLCIF and HLPIF are designed to offer institutional and private wealth investors in the U.S. access to private market strategies with investor‑friendly features, including 1099 tax reporting, quarterly limited liquidity, daily NAV pricing and investment minimums as low as $2,500 in certain share classes. Registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the interval funds aim to provide greater flexibility and accessibility to the asset class, while maintaining a conservative investment approach focused on risk management and volatility mitigation. Investors also benefit from quarterly repurchase offers, which seek to provide periodic liquidity without the extended lockups typically associated with closed‑end vehicles.

Beth Nardi, Head of U.S. Private Wealth at Hamilton Lane, commented, "These funds advance our ongoing commitment to expanding access to private markets and enhancing the investing experience, regardless of structure. Our aim is to meet advisors and their clients where they are by providing diversified, high‑quality exposure, greater transparency and streamlined access to private markets."

HLCIF
The firm's Credit Income Fund was declared effective by the SEC last month and has seen strong investor interest thus far, having already reached more than $350 million in commitments1.

HLCIF provides curated access to a diversified portfolio of middle‑market senior loans, sourced through Hamilton Lane's global multi‑manager platform rather than index‑based exposure. HLCIF is supported by the firm's 20+ years of direct credit investing experience and its extensive global GP network2.

HLPIF
Initially launched in October 2024, the Hamilton Lane Private Infrastructure Fund, which has been converted to an interval fund structure, will continue its existing infrastructure strategy focused on co‑investments and secondaries. Building on the firm's $90 billion platform3 and more than 25 years of experience in the infrastructure space, HLPIF seeks to capitalize on unique middle-market opportunities across the telecommunications, transportation, power & energy, environmental and renewables sectors.

In addition, as part of Hamilton Lane's ongoing effort to modernize access to private markets through technology, HLPIF is now also available in a tokenized format via Republic's digital investment platform.

Since launching its global evergreen platform in 2019, Hamilton Lane has built a suite of 12 funds representing nearly $18 billion in assets under management4.

1 Commitments are across strategic institutional and private wealth groups as well as the firm's balance sheet as of April 20, 2026
2Hamilton Lane has more than 400 active GP relationships within its private credit platform as of 1/31/26
3 Comprised of $7.6 billion in assets under management and $82.2 billion in assets under supervision as of 12/31/26
4Assets Under Management is calculated as the net asset value (NAV) as of February 28,2026 plus net subscriptions received for the March 2, 2026 trade date for all evergreen funds managed by Hamilton Lane.

About Hamilton Lane

Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 780 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has $1.0 trillion in assets under management and supervision, composed of $146.1 billion in discretionary assets and $871.5 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of December 31, 2025. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.

Important Information

Private markets investments involve significant risks, including illiquidity and the absence of daily market pricing, which may contribute to performance differences versus public benchmarks.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. You should consider the Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus that contains this and other information about the Fund, call 1 (888) 882-8212. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing in the Fund involves risk including loss of principal.

Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investing in the Hamilton Lane Credit Income Fund and Hamilton Lane Private Infrastructure Fund (the "Funds") involve substantial risk, including the possible loss of principal, may not be suitable for all investors. Shares are speculative, illiquid, and not publicly traded, with limited repurchase opportunities and no expected secondary market. Redemptions may be made in kind and may include hard-to-sell securities. As non-diversified, closed-end interval funds, the Funds will conduct quarterly repurchase offers of at least 5% of outstanding shares, but only a limited portion will be eligible. The Funds should be viewed as a long-term investment suitable only for investors who can tolerate a high degree of risk and do not require liquidity.

HLCIF is newly formed and has no performance history. HLPIF has a limited operating history. The Funds' shares have no history of public trading. Results may be affected by market volatility, interest rate changes, leverage, and other economic factors. Distributions are not guaranteed and may be funded from sources such as borrowings or offering proceeds, which may constitute a return of capital. The Funds' success depends on the Adviser's ability to source suitable investments, including through private underlying vehicles ("Portfolio Funds"), which may involve illiquidity, valuation uncertainty, limited operating histories, unfunded commitments, and reduced transparency. The Funds may also invest in below-investment-grade securities, which carry higher default, valuation, liquidity, and volatility risks. Funds' shares are not government-insured and do not represent a complete investment program. Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC is the Fund's investment advisor. Distribution Services, LLC serves as the Funds' Distributor and is not affiliated with any of the entities mentioned.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "will," "expect," "believe," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions, or the negative version of these words or other comparable words, are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements discuss management's current expectations and projections relating to, among other things, our financial position, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. All forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results to be materially different. For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties that Hamilton Lane faces, you should refer to the "Risk Factors" detailed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and in our subsequent reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events, except as otherwise required by law.

SOURCE Hamilton Lane

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Hamilton Lane (HLNE - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry.

This private-market investment firm has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 31.84%.

For the last reported quarter, Hamilton Lane came out with earnings of $1.55 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share, representing a surprise of 21.09%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $1.08 per share and it actually produced earnings of $1.54 per share, delivering a surprise of 42.59%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Hamilton Lane, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Hamilton Lane has an Earnings ESP of +0.35% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on May 21, 2026.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

, /PRNewswire/ - Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure ("PSEI"), the renewable energy infrastructure platform of Power Sustainable, today announced it completed the sale of a 49.9% interest in Big Sky Wind, a 240 MW operating wind facility located in Illinois, to funds managed by Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) and GCM Grosvenor, two leading global private markets investment firms. PSEI will retain a majority interest in the asset and continue to oversee its operations.

The transaction reflects PSEI's strategy of partnering with long-term institutional investors while actively recycling capital to fund new investments across its portfolio.

"We are pleased to partner with Hamilton Lane and GCM Grosvenor on Big Sky Wind," said Pierre-Olivier Perras, Managing Partner at PSEI. "This transaction highlights the quality of the asset and reflects our disciplined approach to active portfolio management and capital recycling, enabling us to reinvest in new opportunities and continue to scale our platform."

Taylor McManus, Principal, Infrastructure Investment Team at Hamilton Lane, said: "We are happy to be partnering with Power Sustainable, a proven investor and operator of renewable power generation across North America. This was a unique opportunity to invest in an operating wind asset with a strong contractual framework, an attractive risk return profile and favorable transaction dynamics."

"Big Sky Wind is a high-quality, repowered asset with a strong operating profile and exposure to a constructive U.S. power market," said Kevin Pellecchia, Executive Director, Infrastructure Investments at GCM Grosvenor. "Our investment reflects a focus on accessing established infrastructure assets alongside experienced sponsors, where we see the potential for durable cash flows and long-term value creation."

Big Sky Wind is an operating wind project with a strong performance track record, supported by high availability and stable cash flows. The asset, which was fully repowered in 2022, is located in the PJM market and is positioned to benefit from supportive market fundamentals.

This transaction underscores PSEI's ability to originate, scale, and optimize high-quality infrastructure assets, while maintaining a strong pipeline of investment opportunities across its core markets.

About Power Sustainable

Power Sustainable is a multi-platform alternative asset manager investing across the core sectors of the real economy as they undergo structural change. The firm allocates capital across energy, food, mobility, connectivity, and the built environment, investing selectively along their value chains through equity and credit strategies. Power Sustainable focuses on opportunities where transition, resilience, and resource efficiency are drivers of performance and risk. Power Sustainable is a subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada (TSX: POW), an international management and holding company focused on financial services in North America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more on Power Sustainable's LinkedIn and Website.

About Hamilton Lane

Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 780 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has $1.0 trillion in assets under management and supervision, composed of $146.1 billion in discretionary assets and $871.5 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of December 31, 2025. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.

About GCM Grosvenor

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $91 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies. The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 50 years and is dedicated to delivering value for clients by leveraging its cross-asset class and flexible investment platform.

GCM Grosvenor's experienced team of approximately 550 professionals serves a global client base of institutional and individual investors. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney. For more information, visit: gcmgrosvenor.com.

SOURCE Power Sustainable

Investors in Hamilton Lane Incorporated (HLNE - Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the May 15, 2026 $55.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.

What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.

What do the Analysts Think?Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Hamilton Lane shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Hamilton Lane is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Financial - Investment Management industry that ranks in the Bottom 19% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter has moved from $1.48 per share to $1.46 in that period.

Given the way analysts feel about Hamilton Lane right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.

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— Proven biopharmaceutical executive to lead commercial strategy as Cosette scales its branded pharmaceutical platform and advances its next phase of growth —

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a U.S.-based, branded specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today it has appointed David Bell as Chief Commercial Officer (Brands). David joins the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to advance its ambitions in specialty pharmaceuticals and expand its commercial platform and portfolio.

David’s appointment reflects Cosette’s continued investment in the commercial capabilities required to support the next level of growth,” said Apurva Saraf, President and CEO of Cosette Pharmaceuticals.

Share In this new role, David will oversee all branded commercial functions – including sales, marketing, market access, commercial operations, analytics, and portfolio strategy. He will be responsible for driving performance across Cosette’s marketed portfolio of 21 brands, supporting the integration and growth of acquired assets, and ensuring strong alignment between commercial execution and the company’s broader strategic and financial objectives.

“David’s appointment reflects Cosette’s continued investment in the commercial capabilities required to support the next level of growth,” said Apurva Saraf, President and CEO of Cosette Pharmaceuticals. “His deep expertise in commercial strategy, market access, portfolio management, and P&L leadership will be valuable as we continue to strengthen our branded portfolio and integrate new assets.”

David brings more than 25 years of commercial and enterprise leadership experience across oncology, rare disease and gene therapy in specialty pharmaceuticals markets. Most recently, David served as Vice President, Business Unit Head, US Oncology at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, where he held full U.S. P&L ownership responsibility. He also previously served as Franchise General Manager at Melinta Therapeutics and spent 17 years at Merck & Co. / Schering-Plough in progressive global, U.S., and regional commercial leadership roles.

“I am proud to join Cosette, an organization that has built a differentiated platform with brands that help patients live better lives,” David shared. “I am excited to join a leadership team that will take Cosette’s branded portfolio to the next phase of corporate growth by maximizing current and acquired assets, expanding patient access to important medicines, and alleviating the burden and suffering of patients and their families.”

David earned his Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Finance from Seton Hall University’s W. Paul Stillman School of Business. He also served as a board member of Enhanced HealthCare Solutions.

About Cosette Pharmaceuticals
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a U.S.-based, leading specialty pharmaceutical company providing some of the most trusted and well-known brands in medicine — developing and delivering products that make a difference in patients’ lives. Cosette’s strong growth has been driven by its best-in-class marketing, promotion, and strategic distribution capabilities, enabling the company to scale efficiently while continuing to invest in high-quality, patient-centered therapies. Cosette has corporate headquarters in Bridgewater, New Jersey and is supported by 350+ dedicated team members across all functional areas. Cosette is backed by Avista Healthcare Partners, a healthcare focused private equity firm, and funds managed by Hamilton Lane, a private markets investment management firm (Nasdaq: HLNE). For more information, please visit www.cosettepharma.com or follow Cosette on LinkedIn.

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