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AMG Reports Financial and Operating Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2026

Affiliated Managers Group Reports Strong Q2 and H1 2026 Financial Results with Record Assets Under Management and Significant Growth in Alternative Strategies

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) announced robust financial and operational results for Q2 and the first half of 2026. The company reported a 54% year-over-year increase in Economic EPS to $8.29 for Q2, driven by growth in alternative investment strategies and disciplined capital allocation. Assets under management reached a record $942 billion with net client cash flows of $13 billion in the quarter, including a record $29 billion inflow into alternatives. The company repurchased $189 million in stock in Q2 and continues to see strong momentum in attracting capital to its affiliate investment management firms, positioning AMG for durable earnings growth and long-term value creation.

AMG Reports Financial and Operating Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2026
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Key Points

  • Economic EPS increased 54% year-over-year to $8.29, highlighting strong earnings growth.
  • Record assets under management were $942 billion, reflecting a 22% increase over the past year.
  • Alternative investment strategies saw record net inflows of $29 billion in Q2, driving AMG's earnings evolution.
  • The company repurchased $189 million in common stock during Q2, totaling $375 million for H1 2026, reflecting strong capital management.

Company reports Diluted EPS of $6.95, Economic EPS of $8.29 in the second quarter of 2026

  • Net income (controlling interest) of $186 million and Economic net income (controlling interest) of $221 million
  • Economic EPS of $8.29 increased 54% year over year, reflecting the evolution of AMG's business toward greater participation in alternative strategies and its disciplined approach to capital allocation
  • Record AUM of $942 billion; $13 billion in net client cash flows included record alternative net inflows of $29 billion
  • Repurchased $189 million in common stock, bringing total repurchases for the first half of the year to $375 million

JUPITER, Fla., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMG, a strategic partner to leading independent investment management firms globally, today reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026.

Jay C. Horgen, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMG, said:
“AMG delivered another quarter of excellent results, with year-over-year growth in Adjusted EBITDA and Economic earnings per share of 44% and 54%, respectively. Net client cash flows of approximately $13 billion in the quarter, and more than $35 billion in the year to date, reflect the ongoing strength in alternative strategies, which generated net inflows of approximately $29 billion in the quarter and approximately $58 billion in the first half. The momentum across our business highlights the successful execution of our strategy and the evolution of our earnings profile, as sustained organic growth in alternative strategies continues to increase their contribution to AMG’s earnings.

“More broadly, over the last 12 months, our assets under management have increased by approximately $171 billion, or 22%, including approximately $69 billion from growth investments in new Affiliates and approximately $56 billion in net client cash flows. Looking ahead, we see increasing opportunities to invest in growth through both new and existing Affiliates, further expanding our participation in areas of secular demand and enhancing our long-term prospects.

“Given the strength of our business, our increasing cash flow generation, flexible capital position, and distinct competitive advantages — including our worldwide reputation as a collaborative strategic partner to the highest-quality independent firms — we are uniquely positioned to capitalize on attractive growth opportunities, drive durable earnings growth, and create meaningful long-term value for our shareholders.”

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSThree Months Ended Six Months Ended (in millions, except as noted and per share data)6/30/2025 6/30/2026 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 Operating Performance Measures        AUM (at period end, in billions)$771.0 $942.4 $771.0 $942.4 Average AUM (in billions) 736.6  920.9  724.3  901.3 Net client cash flows (in billions) 8.1  12.9  7.7  35.5 Aggregate fees 1,173.5  1,661.5  2,443.9  3,571.4 Financial Performance Measures        Net income (controlling interest)$84.3 $185.9 $156.6 $296.3 Earnings per share (diluted)(1) 2.80  6.95  5.01  10.76 Supplemental Performance Measures(2)        Adjusted EBITDA (controlling interest)$219.7 $316.0 $447.9 $633.3 Economic net income (controlling interest) 159.2  221.4  317.9  446.1 Economic earnings per share 5.39  8.29  10.58  16.52 


For additional information on our Supplemental Performance Measures, including reconciliations to GAAP, see the Financial Tables and Notes.

Capital Management
During the second quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased approximately $189 million in common stock, bringing total share repurchases to approximately $375 million in the first half of the year. Subsequently, the Company announced a second-quarter cash dividend of $0.01 per share of common stock, payable August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 10, 2026.

About AMG
AMG (NYSE: AMG) is a strategic partner to leading independent investment management firms globally. AMG’s strategy is to generate long‐term value by investing in high-quality independent partner-owned firms, through a proven partnership approach, and allocating resources across AMG's unique opportunity set to the areas of highest growth and return. Through its distinctive approach, AMG magnifies its Affiliates' existing advantages and actively supports their independence and ownership culture. As of June 30, 2026, AMG’s aggregate assets under management were approximately $942 billion across a diverse range of private markets, liquid alternative, and differentiated long-only investment strategies. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.amg.com.

Conference Call, Replay, and Presentation Information
A conference call will be held with AMG’s management at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time today. Parties interested in listening to the conference call should dial 1-877-407-8291 (U.S. calls) or 1-201-689-8345 (non-U.S. calls) shortly before the call begins.

The conference call will also be available for replay beginning approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call. To hear a replay of the call, please dial 1-877-660-6853 (U.S. calls) or 1-201-612-7415 (non-U.S. calls) and provide conference ID 13761085. The live call and replay of the session and a presentation highlighting the Company's performance can also be accessed via AMG’s website at https://ir.amg.com/.

Financial Tables Follow

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT BY STRATEGY - STATEMENT OF CHANGES (in billions)
      Alternatives Differentiated Long-Only BY STRATEGY - QUARTER TO DATEPrivate
Markets

 Liquid
Alternatives

  Equities
 Multi-Asset &
Fixed Income
 Total
 AUM, March 31, 2026$148.0 $261.5  $297.8 $174.7 $882.0 Client cash inflows and commitments 8.0  30.8   10.3  13.5  62.6 Client cash outflows (0.2) (9.7)  (24.8) (15.0) (49.7)Net client cash flows 7.8  21.1   (14.5) (1.5) 12.9 Affiliate transactions(i) —  —   —  (5.6) (5.6)Market changes 0.2  10.0   39.1  6.6  55.9 Foreign exchange (0.2) 0.2   (0.4) (0.2) (0.6)Realizations and distributions (net) (2.8) (0.0)  (0.1) (0.1) (3.0)Other 0.3  0.4   0.0  0.1  0.8 AUM, June 30, 2026$153.3 $293.2  $321.9 $174.0 $942.4                  


 Alternatives Differentiated Long-Only BY STRATEGY - YEAR TO DATEPrivate
Markets

 Liquid
Alternatives

  Equities
 Multi-Asset &
Fixed Income

 Total
 AUM, December 31, 2025$146.0 $227.2  $312.1 $128.0 $813.3 Client cash inflows and commitments 12.3  61.8   25.2  26.1  125.4 Client cash outflows (0.3) (16.0)  (48.8) (24.8) (89.9)Net client cash flows 12.0  45.8   (23.6) 1.3  35.5 New investments(ii) 2.6  10.1   —  47.1  59.8 Affiliate transactions(i) —  —   —  (5.6) (5.6)Market changes (0.2) 9.0   35.7  5.5  50.0 Foreign exchange (0.5) (0.9)  (2.1) (0.5) (4.0)Realizations and distributions (net) (4.6) (0.0)  (0.2) (0.2) (5.0)Other (2.0) 2.0   (0.0) (1.6) (1.6)AUM, June 30, 2026$153.3 $293.2  $321.9 $174.0 $942.4 


   (i)Attributable to the myCIO Transaction as of the closing date.(ii)Attributable to BBH Credit Partners and HighBrook Investors as of their respective closing dates.
  

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
     Three Months Ended(in millions, except per share data) 6/30/2025 6/30/2026Consolidated revenue $493.2  $640.7      Consolidated expenses:    Compensation and related expenses  263.7   316.1 Selling, general and administrative  95.7   107.4 Intangible amortization and impairments  6.3   7.2 Interest expense  34.5   40.5 Depreciation and other amortization  2.5   2.2 Other expenses (net)  10.0   13.3 Total consolidated expenses  412.7   486.7      Equity method income (net)(3)  65.6   124.9 Affiliate transaction gains(4)  —   14.6 Investment and other income  25.5   13.9 Income before income taxes  171.6   307.4      Income tax expense  35.7   70.0 Net income  135.9   237.4      Net income (non-controlling interests)  (51.6)  (51.5)Net income (controlling interest) $84.3  $185.9      Average shares outstanding (basic)  28.5   26.4 Average shares outstanding (diluted)  31.4   26.9      Earnings per share (basic) $2.96  $7.05 Earnings per share (diluted)(1) $2.80  $6.95          


RECONCILIATIONS OF SUPPLEMENTAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES(2)
     Three Months Ended(in millions, except per share data) 6/30/2025 6/30/2026Net income (controlling interest) $84.3 $185.9 Intangible amortization and impairments  31.0  33.9 Intangible-related deferred taxes  14.6  13.3 Affiliate transactions(4)  —  (11.0)Other economic items(5)  29.3  (0.7)Economic net income (controlling interest) $159.2 $221.4      Average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted)  29.5  26.7 Economic earnings per share $5.39 $8.29      Net income (controlling interest) $84.3 $185.9 Interest expense  34.4  40.5 Income taxes  35.1  68.6 Intangible amortization and impairments  31.0  33.9 Affiliate transactions(4)  —  (14.6)Other items(5)  34.9  1.7 Adjusted EBITDA (controlling interest) $219.7 $316.0         

See Notes for additional information.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME       Six Months Ended(in millions, except per share data) 6/30/2025 6/30/2026Consolidated revenue $989.8  $1,185.6      Consolidated expenses:    Compensation and related expenses  494.1   603.2 Selling, general and administrative  190.4   214.7 Intangible amortization and impairments  89.6   56.5 Interest expense  68.6   78.9 Depreciation and other amortization  5.3   4.7 Other expenses (net)  21.6   34.6 Total consolidated expenses  869.6   992.6      Equity method income (net)(3)  140.9   272.2 Affiliate transaction gains(4)  —   14.6 Investment and other income  37.1   20.4 Income before income taxes  298.2   500.2      Income tax expense  63.1   116.5 Net income  235.1   383.7      Net income (non-controlling interests)  (78.5)  (87.4)Net income (controlling interest) $156.6  $296.3      Average shares outstanding (basic)  28.9   26.6 Average shares outstanding (diluted)  32.3   27.3      Earnings per share (basic) $5.43  $11.16 Earnings per share (diluted)(1) $5.01  $10.76          


RECONCILIATIONS OF SUPPLEMENTAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES(2)
     Six Months Ended(in millions, except per share data) 6/30/2025 6/30/2026Net income (controlling interest) $156.6 $296.3 Intangible amortization and impairments  116.8  103.1 Intangible-related deferred taxes  13.9  17.9 Affiliate transactions(4)  —  (11.0)Other economic items(5)  30.6  39.8 Economic net income (controlling interest) $317.9 $446.1      Average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted)  30.0  27.0 Economic earnings per share $10.58 $16.52      Net income (controlling interest) $156.6 $296.3 Interest expense  68.5  78.8 Income taxes  65.4  118.5 Intangible amortization and impairments  116.8  103.1 Affiliate transactions(4)  —  (14.6)Other items(5)  40.6  51.2 Adjusted EBITDA (controlling interest) $447.9 $633.3         

See Notes for additional information.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
     Period Ended(in millions) 12/31/2025 6/30/2026Assets    Cash and cash equivalents $586.0  $411.0 Receivables  496.2   846.9 Investments  711.6   757.9 Goodwill  2,531.2   2,511.6 Acquired client relationships (net)  1,639.3   1,577.6 Equity method investments in Affiliates (net)  2,870.4   2,936.8 Fixed assets (net)  54.4   72.2 Other assets  318.3   289.5 Total assets $9,207.4  $9,403.5      Liabilities and Equity    Payables and accrued liabilities $806.9  $1,015.9 Debt  2,691.3   3,004.0 Deferred tax liability (net)  533.1   486.8 Other liabilities  754.0   692.9 Total liabilities  4,785.3   5,199.6      Redeemable non-controlling interests  246.8   270.2 Equity:    Common stock  0.6   0.6 Additional paid-in capital  616.1   530.2 Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (106.8)  (129.0)Retained earnings  7,615.4   7,911.2    8,125.3   8,313.0 Less: treasury stock, at cost  (4,886.9)  (5,275.0)Total stockholders’ equity  3,238.4   3,038.0 Non-controlling interests  936.9   895.7 Total equity  4,175.3   3,933.7 Total liabilities and equity $9,207.4  $9,403.5 

Notes

 (1)Earnings per share (diluted) adjusts for the dilutive effect of the potential issuance of incremental shares of our common stock.     We assume the settlement of all of our Redeemable non-controlling interests using the maximum number of shares permitted under our arrangements. The issuance of shares and the related income acquired are excluded from the calculation if an assumed purchase of Redeemable non-controlling interests would be anti-dilutive to diluted earnings per share.     We are required to apply the if-converted method to our formerly outstanding junior convertible securities when calculating Earnings per share (diluted) for the period in which they were outstanding. Under the if-converted method, shares that are issuable upon conversion are deemed outstanding, regardless of whether the securities are contractually convertible into our common stock at that time. For this calculation, the interest expense (net of tax) attributable to these dilutive securities is added back to Net income (controlling interest), reflecting the assumption that the securities have been converted. Issuable shares for these securities and related interest expense are excluded from the calculation if an assumed conversion would be anti-dilutive to diluted earnings per share. Our obligations under the junior convertible securities were fully settled in cash in January 2026, following which there were no longer any junior convertible securities outstanding.     The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:   

   

   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended (in millions) 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 Numerator         Net income (controlling interest) $84.3 $185.9 $156.6  $296.3  Income (loss) from hypothetical settlement of Redeemable non-controlling interests, net of taxes  0.3  1.2  (1.5)  (2.8) Interest expense on junior convertible securities, net of taxes  3.4  —  6.7   —  Net income (controlling interest), as adjusted $88.0 $187.1 $161.8  $293.5  Denominator         Average shares outstanding (basic)  28.5  26.4  28.9   26.6  Effect of dilutive instruments:         Stock options and restricted stock units  1.0  0.3  1.1   0.4  Hypothetical issuance of shares to settle Redeemable non-controlling interests  0.2  0.2  0.6   0.3  Assumed issuance of junior convertible securities shares  1.7  —  1.7   —  Average shares outstanding (diluted)  31.4  26.9  32.3   27.3                 


 (2)As supplemental information, we provide non-GAAP performance measures of Adjusted EBITDA (controlling interest), Economic net income (controlling interest), and Economic earnings per share. We believe that many investors use our Adjusted EBITDA (controlling interest) when comparing our financial performance to other companies in the investment management industry. Management utilizes these non-GAAP performance measures to assess our performance before our share of certain non-cash GAAP expenses primarily related to the acquisition of interests in Affiliates and to improve comparability between periods. Economic net income (controlling interest) and Economic earnings per share are used by management and our Board of Directors as our principal performance benchmarks, including as one of the measures for determining executive compensation. These non-GAAP performance measures are provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, Net income (controlling interest), Earnings per share, or other GAAP performance measures. For additional information on our non-GAAP measures, see our most recent Annual and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q, respectively, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.      Adjusted EBITDA (controlling interest) represents our performance before our share of interest expense, income and certain non-income based taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairments, gains and losses related to Affiliate transactions, and non-cash items such as certain Affiliate equity-related activities, gains and losses on our contingent payment obligations, and unrealized gains and losses on seed capital, general partner commitments, and other strategic investments. Adjusted EBITDA (controlling interest) is also adjusted to include realized economic gains and losses related to these seed capital, general partner commitments, and other strategic investments.     Under our Economic net income (controlling interest) definition, we adjust Net income (controlling interest) for our share of pre-tax intangible amortization and impairments related to intangible assets (including the portion attributable to equity method investments in Affiliates) because these expenses do not correspond to the changes in the value of these assets, which do not diminish predictably over time. We also adjust for deferred taxes attributable to intangible assets because we believe it is unlikely these accruals will be used to settle material tax obligations. Further, we adjust for gains and losses related to Affiliate transactions, net of tax, and other economic items. Other economic items include certain Affiliate equity-related activities, gains and losses related to contingent payment obligations, tax windfalls and shortfalls from share-based compensation, unrealized gains and losses on seed capital, general partner commitments, and other strategic investments, and realized economic gains and losses related to these seed capital, general partner commitments, and other strategic investments.     Economic earnings per share represents Economic net income (controlling interest) divided by the Average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted). In this calculation, we exclude the potential shares issued upon settlement of Redeemable non-controlling interests from Average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted) because we intend to settle those obligations without issuing shares, consistent with all prior Affiliate equity purchase transactions. The potential share issuance in connection with our former junior convertible securities is measured using a “treasury stock” method. Under this method, only the net number of shares of common stock equal to the value of the junior convertible securities in excess of par, if any, are deemed to be outstanding. We believe the inclusion of net shares under a treasury stock method best reflects the benefit of the increase in available capital resources (which could be used to repurchase shares of our common stock) that occurs when these securities are converted and we are relieved of our debt obligation.     The following table provides a reconciliation of Average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted):   


   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended (in millions) 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 Average shares outstanding (diluted) 31.4  26.9  32.3  27.3  Hypothetical issuance of shares to settle Redeemable non-controlling interests (0.2) (0.2) (0.6) (0.3) Assumed issuance of junior convertible securities shares (1.7) —  (1.7) —  Dilutive impact of junior convertible securities shares —  —  —  —  Average shares outstanding (adjusted diluted) 29.5  26.7  30.0  27.0               


 (3)The following table presents pre-tax equity method earnings, equity method intangible amortization and impairments, and equity method income tax, which in aggregate form Equity method income (net):   

   

   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in millions) 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 Pre-tax equity method earnings $94.1  $156.7  $193.6  $343.0  Equity method intangible amortization and impairments  (27.0)  (29.2)  (45.6)  (63.9) Equity method income tax  (1.5)  (2.6)  (7.1)  (6.9) Equity method income (net) $65.6  $124.9  $140.9  $272.2                   


 (4)The following table presents the impact of the divestiture of an advisor team at myCIO Wealth Partners, LLC (“myCIO”) in June 2026 (the "myCIO Transaction"):   

   

   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (in millions) 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 Affiliate transactions, pre-tax $— $14.6  $— $14.6  Income taxes  —  (3.6)  —  (3.6) Affiliate transactions, after-tax $— $11.0  $— $11.0                 


 (5)For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2026, other economic items and other items were predominantly the result of Affiliate equity-related activities.   

Forward-Looking Statements and Other Matters

Certain matters discussed in this press release issued by Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG” or the “Company”) may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital resources, and other non-historical statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “guidance,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “preliminary,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “projects,” “positioned,” “prospects,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “pending investments,” “anticipates,” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including changes in the securities or financial markets or in general economic conditions, legal or regulatory changes, global trade tensions and changes in trade policies, the availability of equity and debt financing, competition for acquisitions of interests in investment management firms, uncertainties relating to closing of pending investments or transactions and potential changes in the anticipated benefits thereof, the investment performance and growth rates of our Affiliates and their ability to effectively market their investment strategies, the mix of Affiliate contributions to our earnings, and other risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this press release and in our filings with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

This press release does not constitute an offer of any products, investment vehicles, or services of any AMG Affiliate.

From time to time, AMG may use its website as a distribution channel of material Company information. AMG routinely posts financial and other important information regarding the Company in the Investor Relations section of its website at www.amg.com and encourages investors to consult that section regularly.

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Risks

  • Market volatility and general economic conditions could impact investment performance and asset growth, affecting AMG's earnings.
  • Competition for acquisitions of interests in investment management firms may affect AMG's ability to grow its affiliate network.
  • Uncertainties related to closing pending investments or transactions and potential changes in their benefits may influence future financial results.

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