Evercore Inc. (EVR) Earnings Call Transcripts

Evercore Inc.'s Latest Earnings Call - June 9, 2026

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, Evercore Inc. (EVR:US) reported strong revenue growth, with expectations for revenues to be 'closer than what you experienced in the year-ago period.' The firm is experiencing high activity levels across various sectors, leading to a near-record backlog. Management noted a positive outlook for M&A activity, particularly in large deals, and indicated that the liability management and restructuring business remains robust. Overall, the firm is well-positioned for continued growth, signaling a favorable investment thesis.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management expects Q2 revenues to be close to last year's record levels, indicating strong momentum in the business. They remain optimistic about M&A activity and the overall market environment.

What management said

Well, this year started very much like last year where we really had a lot of enthusiasm. And just like last year, there was a little bit of a hiccup in the second or third month. We are now in an environment where there's very, very high activity. And from my standpoint, I think our firm is finding that we are at virtually -- close to record levels in terms of backlog. Activity is extremely high in the boardrooms an...

Well, as we said, we were comparing this second quarter to last year's second quarter, and we said that it was going to be pretty close, albeit that last year's second quarter was a record quarter. We are seeing a real pickup in our revenues and also our activity levels. So I'd say that we are seeing just a strengthening of the market in terms of our businesses.

What analysts pressed on

Analysts raised concerns about the competitive talent market and the potential impact of AI on the workforce. There is also caution regarding the sustainability of the current high levels of M&A activity.

Main topics on the call

• Strong Revenue Growth — Evercore reported revenues of $1.4 billion in Q1 2026, with Q2 revenues expected to be 'closer than what you experienced in the year-ago period.' This reflects a significant increase in activity levels and client discuss...
• High M&A Activity — Management indicated that 'there's a lot of momentum in large deals,' with strong activity across sectors including healthcare, industrial, and energy. This optimism is expected to drive future revenues.
• AI-Driven Opportunities — AI is creating 'real strategic dialogue and activity,' impacting various sectors. Management believes that AI will continue to drive M&A discussions and opportunities across the board.
• Robust Liability Management Business — The liability management and restructuring business is performing well, with management stating that 'backlogs are very strong' and activity levels are high, particularly in the software sector.

Read the full Evercore Inc. transcript (June 9, 2026) → Summary generated from the call transcript; every figure above is stated by management on the record.

Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 42 Evercore Inc. earnings call transcripts on record, spanning January 29, 2020 to July 29, 2026. Based on this history, Evercore Inc. reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated July 29, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

EVR

Exchange

NYSE

Country

US

Sector

Financials

Industry

Capital Markets

Calls on record

42

First call

January 29, 2020

Most recent

July 29, 2026

Reporting cadence

quarterly