Hamilton Lane Inc. (HLNE) announced a new share‑repurchase program that authorizes the company to buy back up to $50 million of its common stock. The program was disclosed on February 20 2026 and will be executed over the next 12 months.
The buyback will be conducted on a market‑based basis, subject to regulatory approvals and liquidity considerations. The program follows a long‑standing authorization that was first granted in November 2018, re‑approved in December 2024, and has not been used until this announcement.
Hamilton Lane plans to fund the repurchases from its cash reserves and operating cash flow, a strategy that should leave the company’s balance‑sheet liquidity largely unchanged. The company’s recent financial results show strong cash generation, with Q4 FY2025 revenue of $513.9 million and GAAP EPS of $5.41.
The announcement comes after a period of solid performance. In Q4 FY2025, the firm reported total assets under management of $138 billion, fee‑earning AUM of $72 billion, and revenue of $513.9 million. The company’s earnings per share beat expectations, reflecting disciplined cost management and a favorable fee‑earning mix.
Management said the program reflects confidence in the company’s valuation and cash position, and is part of a broader strategy to optimize capital structure and return value to shareholders. The buyback signals that Hamilton Lane believes its shares are undervalued and that excess cash can be deployed to enhance shareholder value.
The share‑repurchase program is a significant capital allocation decision that aligns with Hamilton Lane’s dividend policy, which recently increased to $2.16 per share, a 10 % rise from the prior fiscal year. Together, the buyback and dividend increase underscore the firm’s commitment to returning capital to investors while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
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