Hamilton Lane Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Hamilton Lane's CEO is Erik Hirsch, appointed in Jan 2024, has a tenure of 2.42 years. total yearly compensation is $80.22M, comprised of 0.4% salary and 99.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.24% of the company’s shares, worth $10.98M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.2 years and 9.1 years respectively.
Key information
Erik Hirsch
Chief executive officer
US$80.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 0.41% |
| CEO tenure | 2.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 3.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 9.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 03
HLNE: Fee Resilience And Evergreen Inflows Will Support Future Premium P/E
Analysts have adjusted their Hamilton Lane price targets in a mixed but generally supportive way, and the updated fair value estimate has edged lower from about $138.14 to $136.00 as slightly softer revenue growth assumptions are balanced by firmer profit margins and a reduced future P/E of roughly 15x, all following Q4 earnings beats and ongoing strength in fee-driven income. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hamilton Lane reflects a split between analysts who see upside supported by execution and those who are reining in expectations as the stock and sector reset.Narrative Update • May 16
HLNE: Interval Fund Platform And Tokenization Will Support Future Premium P/E
Hamilton Lane's analyst price target has been revised lower, with several firms cutting their targets by between $18 and $59 as analysts point to updated assumptions on growth, margins and valuation, while still highlighting what some see as an overdone share reaction. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Hamilton Lane, with several firms cutting price targets by between US$18 and US$59 while at least one major bank has moved to a more positive stance.Narrative Update • Apr 25
HLNE: Tokenized Credit Platform And Interval Funds Will Support Future Premium P/E
The analyst price target for Hamilton Lane has been cut by about $17 to $138, as analysts factor in slightly lower fair value estimates, a modestly higher discount rate, and more conservative assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hamilton Lane has centered on valuation resets, with multiple firms reducing price targets and one key upgrade signaling support for the long term investment case.Narrative Update • Apr 10
HLNE: Tokenized Credit Partnership And Higher Margins Will Support Future Premium P/E
Hamilton Lane's updated analyst price target has been reduced by about $13 per share, as analysts factor in slightly lower revenue growth expectations, a modestly lower future P/E multiple, and a somewhat higher projected profit margin. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Hamilton Lane show a mix of optimism and caution, with several price target changes in both directions over the past few months.Seeking Alpha • Apr 10
Hamilton Lane: Dip In Price, Not In Value
Summary Hamilton Lane remains fundamentally strong, with Q3 2026 revenue up 18% and non-GAAP EPS up 24% year-over-year. HLNE trades at a forward P/E of 15.8, a 31% discount to its estimated fair value of $145 per share. Dividend yield stands at 2.2% with a high-30% payout ratio, supporting continued 10%+ annual dividend growth. Despite short-term sentiment-driven declines, HLNE offers attractive long-term total return potential for patient investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Mar 26
HLNE: Tokenized Credit Partnerships Will Support Future Premium Earnings Multiple
Hamilton Lane's updated analyst price target has been trimmed by about $4 to reflect a slightly lower fair value estimate and P/E assumption, even as analysts broadly incorporate mixed recent target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Street research on Hamilton Lane over recent weeks has been active, with several analysts adjusting price targets in both directions.Narrative Update • Mar 07
HLNE: Tokenized Private Credit Partnerships Will Support Future Premium Earnings Power
Hamilton Lane's updated analyst price target reflects a mixed reset around $150, as some analysts trimmed expectations while others lifted their targets, citing differing views on valuation and earnings power assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hamilton Lane clusters around the updated price targets, giving you a sense of where analysts see risk and opportunity concentrating around the $150 level.Narrative Update • Feb 21
HLNE: Tokenized Private Credit Partnerships Will Support Premium Future Earnings Multiple
Narrative Update: Hamilton Lane The analyst fair value estimate for Hamilton Lane has been adjusted from about $181.14 to $172.86, reflecting recent Street research that includes a lower $150 price target from UBS alongside higher targets from other firms, with analysts citing updated expectations for valuation multiples and risk assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hamilton Lane shows a mix of optimism about the company’s growth outlook and some caution around how much investors are willing to pay for that growth.
New Narrative • Feb 19
Evergreen Platform And Specialized Funds Will Reshape Long Term Private Markets Fee Power
Catalysts About Hamilton Lane Hamilton Lane is a global private markets investment manager that runs customized accounts and specialized funds for institutional and wealth clients. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 06
HLNE: Higher-Income Fee Streams Will Support Premium Future Earnings Multiple
Narrative Update: Hamilton Lane Analyst Price Target Shift The analyst price target for Hamilton Lane has been revised higher by about $4. Analysts broadly point to updated assumptions around growth, profitability, and P/E, along with a recent series of target increases from firms such as Oppenheimer, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Keefe Bruyette, as support for the change.
New Narrative • Feb 05
Evergreen And Technology Risks Will Challenge Private Markets Expansion Yet Ultimately Support Long-Term Upside
Catalysts About Hamilton Lane Hamilton Lane is a global private markets investment manager providing customized separate accounts, specialized funds and technology-enabled solutions for institutional and wealth clients. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 23
HLNE: Guardian Partnership And Evergreen Platform Will Support Durable Future Fee Streams
Analysts have raised their price target on Hamilton Lane by about $20, reflecting higher fair value estimates and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples that are consistent with a series of recent target increases and an upgrade cited in Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hamilton Lane has clustered around higher price targets and one high profile upgrade, with analysts refining their views on how the business can execute on growth opportunities in alternatives while managing valuation risk.Narrative Update • Nov 03
HLNE: Expansion In Wealth Channel Will Drive Long-Term Asset Growth
Hamilton Lane’s consensus analyst price target has been revised downward by $2.50 to $157.17. Analysts cite ongoing credit concerns affecting near-term valuations, despite continued growth prospects, particularly in wealth and private markets channels.Narrative Update • Oct 20
Global Distribution And Diversified Funds Will Secure Future Success
Analysts have raised Hamilton Lane's price target slightly from $159.00 to $159.67, citing improved positioning in the Wealth channel and anticipated steady growth in its private market products as key drivers for the positive outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research and updates reflect a dynamic outlook for Hamilton Lane, highlighting both opportunities and areas of caution as the firm navigates growth within the Wealth channel and private markets.Narrative Update • Oct 05
Global Distribution And Diversified Funds Will Secure Future Success
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target for Hamilton Lane from $163.50 to $159.00. They cite steady yet slightly adjusted expectations for profit margins and discount rates, along with ongoing confidence in the company's wealth channel growth and net asset value outlook.Narrative Update • Sep 20
Global Distribution And Diversified Funds Will Secure Future Success
The upward revision in Hamilton Lane’s price target reflects improved revenue growth expectations alongside a notable decline in future P/E multiples, raising fair value from $160.25 to $163.50. What's in the News Hamilton Lane launched the Global Private Secondary Fund, an evergreen secondary vehicle targeting accredited and institutional investors across several regions, reaching over $365 million AUM at inception and nearly doubling its launch target.Narrative Update • Sep 05
Global Distribution And Diversified Funds Will Secure Future Success
Despite a sharp decline in Hamilton Lane’s future P/E multiple, the consensus analyst price target remained unchanged at $160.25. What's in the News Hamilton Lane launched the Global Private Secondary Fund, an evergreen secondary investment vehicle targeting high-net-worth and institutional investors, surpassing its initial asset target with $365 million at inception.Analysis Article • Aug 08
Earnings Beat: Hamilton Lane Incorporated Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
NasdaqGS:HLNE 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Hamilton Lane's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jun 01
Hamilton Lane Incorporated Just Beat EPS By 8.2%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Hamilton Lane Incorporated ( NASDAQ:HLNE ) defied analyst predictions to release its yearly results, which were ahead...Analysis Article • May 30
Hamilton Lane Dividend Hike Raises New Questions About Earnings Trajectory And The Investment Case
Hamilton Lane declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.54 per share, marking a 10% increase in its target full-year payout, and released mixed earnings, reporting strong annual revenue and net income growth but relatively flat quarterly earnings per share.Analysis Article • May 08
There's Reason For Concern Over Hamilton Lane Incorporated's (NASDAQ:HLNE) Price
Hamilton Lane Incorporated's ( NASDAQ:HLNE ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 30.8x might make it look like a...Analysis Article • Apr 12
Do Hamilton Lane's (NASDAQ:HLNE) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Seeking Alpha • Feb 11
Hamilton Lane Q3 Earnings: Slowing Momentum, But Shares Remain Expensive
Summary Q3 results showed revenue up 34% year over year, coupled with strong overall profitability, both benefiting from higher incentive fees. Underlying growth in assets under management/advisement was muted, up just 6% year over year. While growth is expected to slowdown in the coming quarters, shares remain richly valued at 34.6 times earnings. The high valuation, coupled with the risks I see, lead me to maintain a Hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 17
What Hamilton Lane Incorporated's (NASDAQ:HLNE) P/E Is Not Telling You
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...Analysis Article • Dec 13
Should You Be Adding Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE) To Your Watchlist Today?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
New Narrative • Nov 10
Calculated Partnerships And Innovative Products Drive Dynamic Revenue Growth
Inclusion in S&P MidCap 400 Index may boost visibility, attracting broader investor base and increasing stock demand and revenue.Seeking Alpha • Oct 30
Hamilton Lane: Premium Valuation Driven By Positive Trends In The Private Market
Summary Shares have doubled over the past year, reflecting strong business momentum with solid growth and improving margins. The outlook remains promising, with several growth drivers expected to sustain revenue growth in the high teens. Currently, shares are trading at 34.5 times my earnings estimate for FY25, a premium compared to both its five-year average multiple and its peers. Consequently, I rate the shares as a Hold. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 30
Hamilton Lane Incorporated (NASDAQ:HLNE) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 41.2x Hamilton Lane Incorporated ( NASDAQ:HLNE ) may be sending very...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$249m |
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$234m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$228m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$212m |
| Mar 31 2025 | US$80m | US$325k | US$217m |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$215m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$182m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$169m |
| Mar 31 2024 | US$4m | US$325k | US$141m |
| Dec 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$124m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$116m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$110m |
| Mar 31 2023 | US$6m | US$325k | US$113m |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$96m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$138m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$153m |
| Mar 31 2022 | US$4m | US$325k | US$147m |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$168m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$148m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$118m |
| Mar 31 2021 | US$4m | US$325k | US$93m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$79m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$59m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$53m |
| Mar 31 2020 | US$2m | US$325k | US$61m |
Compensation vs Market: Erik's total compensation ($USD80.22M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.94M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Erik's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Erik Hirsch (53 yo)
2.4yrs
Tenure
US$80,221,476
Compensation
Mr. Erik R. Hirsch is Director of iLevel Solutions LLC. He is Chairman of Cobalt Software, Inc. He joined the Cobalt Software, Inc. in October 2016. He is Co-CEO & of Hamilton Lane Incorporated from 2024....
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-CEO & Member of the Board | 2.4yrs | US$80.22m | 0.24% $ 11.0m | |
| Co-CEO & Director | 2.4yrs | US$79.03m | 3.15% $ 142.9m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | less than a year | US$4.84m | 0.20% $ 8.9m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 3.4yrs | US$2.68m | 0.030% $ 1.3m | |
| MD & Chief Accounting Officer | 3.2yrs | US$658.48k | 0.0042% $ 191.5k | |
| General Counsel | 9.3yrs | US$1.01m | 0.078% $ 3.5m | |
| Executive Co-Chairman | no data | US$1.62m | 0.25% $ 11.5m | |
| Executive Co-Chairman | no data | US$376.30k | 0.24% $ 11.0m | |
| MD & Co-Head of Investments | no data | no data | 0.11% $ 5.1m | |
| Co-Head of Investments & Head of (EMEA) | 3.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Risk Officer | 4.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Principal & Head of Corporate Communications | 1.9yrs | no data | no data |
3.2yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: HLNE's management team is considered experienced (3.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-CEO & Member of the Board | no data | US$80.22m | 0.24% $ 11.0m | |
| Co-CEO & Director | no data | US$79.03m | 3.15% $ 142.9m | |
| Executive Co-Chairman | no data | US$1.62m | 0.25% $ 11.5m | |
| Independent Director | 9.1yrs | US$200.00k | 0.080% $ 3.6m | |
| Independent Director | 9.1yrs | US$219.89k | 0.022% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 9.3yrs | US$201.71k | 0.051% $ 2.3m | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$154.17k | 0.0039% $ 175.6k |
9.1yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: HLNE's board of directors are considered experienced (9.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/04 15:06 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Hamilton Lane Incorporated is covered by 9 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Brennan Hawken | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Alexander Blostein | Goldman Sachs |
| Kenneth Worthington | J.P. Morgan |