Moelis & Company (MC) Beats On Q3 Earnings As Revenues Rise
Zacks Investment Research | Oct 30, 2019 09:00PM ET
Moelis & Company’s (NYSE:MC) third-quarter 2019 adjusted earnings of 76 cents per share easily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 51 cents. Also, the figure increased 23% year over year.
Results benefited from impressive revenue growth. Also, the company’s liquidity position was strong. However, rise in operating expenses acted as a headwind.
Net income (GAAP basis) was $54.7 million or 73 cents per share, up from $44.9 million or 61 cents recorded in the prior-year quarter.
Revenues & Costs Rise
Total revenues grew 12% year over year to $231.7 million. The rise was primarily driven by higher average fees earned per completed transaction. Also, solid growth in restructuring activity offered some support. Further, the top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $183.8 million.
Total operating expenses (adjusted basis) were $169.3 million, up 10% year over year. Increase in both compensation and benefits costs, and non-compensation expenses led to this rise.
Other income was $5.5 million, up significantly from $1 million recorded in the year-ago quarter.
As of Sep 30, 2019, the company had cash and liquid investments of $161.6 million.
Share Repurchases
During the third quarter, it repurchased nearly 0.1 million shares for $2.5 million.
Our Take
Moelis & Company’s global expansion initiatives along with strategic partnerships in Japan and Mexico are likely to support revenues. However, its hiring trend is likely to lead to a persistent increase in overall costs. Thus, higher expenses might hamper bottom-line growth to an extent.
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