Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) saw a large drop in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 444,676 shares, a drop of 38.5% from the January 15th total of 722,765 shares. Currently, 1.7% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 392,085 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.1 days. Based on an average daily volume of 392,085 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.1 days. Currently, 1.7% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Affiliated Managers Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Affiliated Managers Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat and strong profitability — AMG reported economic EPS of $9.48 (diluted EPS and full‑year metrics also highlighted), well above consensus and up sharply year‑over‑year, supporting valuation and earnings momentum. AMG Reports Financial and Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Alternatives and AUM growth driving revenue mix — AUM rose ~15% in Q4 with alternatives contributing disproportionately; management is expanding strategic stakes in alternative managers (Garda, HighBrook) to deepen exposure to private and liquid alt strategies. AMG Announces Partnership with HighBrook Investors AMG Expands Its Partnership with Garda Capital Partners
• Positive Sentiment: Capital return and conviction — management unveiled/expanded share buyback capacity alongside strong cash generation, which supports per‑share metrics and investor returns. AMG’s Q4 Earnings Beat as AUM & Revenues Rise, Partners with HighBrook
• Positive Sentiment: Near‑term earnings growth target — company is targeting ~30% growth in fee‑related earnings for Q1 2026 while continuing to grow alternative AUM, implying stronger recurring fee revenue ahead if trends hold. AMG targets 30% growth in fee-related earnings for Q1 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Full investor materials and call transcripts available — management provided slides and a detailed earnings call transcript for additional color on performance drivers and M&A/partnership priorities. AMG Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Top‑line miss — revenue came in below analyst estimates ($556.6M reported vs. ~$578.5M consensus), which tempers the beat and suggests fee mix/timing or nonrecurring items impacted quarter‑to‑quarter sales. AMG reports sales below analyst estimates in Q4 CY2025 earnings

Affiliated Managers Group Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of AMG stock traded up $0.20 on Friday, hitting $329.15. The stock had a trading volume of 453,317 shares, compared to its average volume of 437,748. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $301.48 and its 200-day moving average is $261.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a current ratio of 1.34. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.26, a P/E/G ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.21. Affiliated Managers Group has a 52-week low of $139.22 and a 52-week high of $333.99.

Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The asset manager reported $9.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $8.75 by $0.73. The firm had revenue of $556.60 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $578.54 million. Affiliated Managers Group had a return on equity of 18.45% and a net margin of 34.55%.Affiliated Managers Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $6.53 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts expect that Affiliated Managers Group will post 22.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Affiliated Managers Group Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 23rd will be issued a $0.01 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, February 23rd. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.0%. Affiliated Managers Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 0.17%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have issued reports on AMG shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on Affiliated Managers Group from $300.00 to $341.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Affiliated Managers Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $408.00 price target on Affiliated Managers Group and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $282.00 price objective on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $350.14.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Affiliated Managers Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Carrera Capital Advisors purchased a new stake in shares of Affiliated Managers Group during the third quarter valued at about $4,295,000. Allianz Asset Management GmbH grew its position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 14.6% in the 3rd quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 393,161 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $93,741,000 after buying an additional 50,219 shares during the last quarter. Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC purchased a new stake in Affiliated Managers Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $2,673,000. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. boosted its stake in Affiliated Managers Group by 79.4% in the second quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 601 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $118,000 after acquiring an additional 266 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LSV Asset Management boosted its stake in Affiliated Managers Group by 0.7% in the third quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 479,624 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $114,357,000 after acquiring an additional 3,400 shares in the last quarter. 95.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Affiliated Managers Group

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc (NYSE: AMG) is a global asset management holding company that partners with boutique investment firms. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, AMG invests in and collaborates with independent investment managers to foster growth while preserving their entrepreneurial culture. Through equity stakes and strategic support, the company aims to enhance its affiliates’ distribution capabilities, operational infrastructure and access to capital.

The company’s core business activities include providing capital solutions, distribution services and operational support to affiliated investment firms.