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
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
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
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 $10.76Six 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 SHEETSPeriod 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
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
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
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.
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