Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.39 EPS

Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The asset manager reported $8.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.90 by $0.39, FiscalAI reports. Affiliated Managers Group had a net margin of 35.55% and a return on equity of 20.17%. The firm had revenue of $640.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $590.94 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $5.39 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up .0% on a year-over-year basis.

Affiliated Managers Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:AMG traded up $5.82 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $371.28. The company had a trading volume of 49,167 shares, compared to its average volume of 362,008. The company has a current ratio of 1.79, a quick ratio of 1.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $344.58 and its 200-day moving average price is $314.60. Affiliated Managers Group has a one year low of $200.00 and a one year high of $382.75. The firm has a market cap of $9.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.99, a PEG ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 1.12.

Affiliated Managers Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 24th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.01 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 10th. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.0%. Affiliated Managers Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 0.16%.

Insider Transactions at Affiliated Managers Group

In other news, Director Annette Franqui purchased 750 shares of Affiliated Managers Group stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $304.88 per share, for a total transaction of $228,660.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,962 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $598,174.56. This trade represents a 61.88% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Rodriguez Felix V. Matos sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.18, for a total value of $300,180.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 4,369 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,311,486.42. The trade was a 18.63% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 21,902 shares of company stock valued at $7,257,719. 2.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Affiliated Managers Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Arax Advisory Partners raised its position in Affiliated Managers Group by 94.1% during the 4th quarter. Arax Advisory Partners now owns 198 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC lifted its position in Affiliated Managers Group by 676.7% during the 4th quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 233 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $67,000 after acquiring an additional 203 shares during the period. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its position in Affiliated Managers Group by 157.1% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 252 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $73,000 after buying an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 89.9% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 281 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $55,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State of Wyoming purchased a new stake in shares of Affiliated Managers Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $73,000. Institutional investors own 95.30% of the company’s stock.

More Affiliated Managers Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings beat expectations: AMG reported $8.29 in economic EPS, up from $5.39 a year ago and above analyst estimates of approximately $7.90–$7.92. Diluted EPS was $6.95. AMG Reports Financial and Operating Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Record AUM and asset flows provided operating support: Higher revenues, record assets under management and strong inflows into alternative strategies helped offset rising expenses. The earnings beat reinforces the view that AMG is benefiting from improved performance across its affiliated investment managers. Affiliated Managers’ Q2 Earnings Beat on Higher Revenues & Record AUM
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue also exceeded the reported consensus estimate: AMG posted quarterly revenue of $640.7 million versus estimates of $590.9 million, while maintaining a 20.17% return on equity and a 35.55% net margin. Affiliated Managers: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend declared: The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, payable August 24 to shareholders of record August 10. The token payout offers little near-term income significance for investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation comparison remains mixed: A current analysis comparing AMG with Cohen & Steers is focused on relative value rather than a new company-specific catalyst. AMG or CNS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently commented on AMG shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 target price on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note on Friday, June 26th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $405.00 target price on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a report on Monday, May 4th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and set a $454.00 price objective on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Affiliated Managers Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, June 28th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $362.29.

Affiliated Managers Group Company Profile

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.