Affiliated Managers Group Reports $11.21 Q4 EPS, $29B Inflows and $700M Buyback
Affiliated Managers Group reported fourth-quarter diluted EPS of $11.21 and full-year diluted EPS of $22.74, with economic EPS up 22% to $26.05 driven by strong organic growth. Net client cash inflows totaled $29 billion in 2025, and the company repurchased $700 million of stock and committed over $1 billion to five new growth investments.
1. Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Earnings
Affiliated Managers Group delivered Q4 diluted EPS of $11.21 and economic EPS of $9.48, while full-year diluted EPS reached $22.74 and economic EPS rose 22% year-over-year to $26.05, reflecting robust organic growth and disciplined capital allocation.
2. Net Client Inflows and AUM Growth
Net client cash inflows totaled $12 billion in Q4 and $29 billion for 2025, pushing AUM from $707.9 billion at year-end 2024 to $813.3 billion at year-end 2025, with alternative strategies driving strong inflows and expanded asset base.
3. Share Repurchase and Growth Investments
Management repurchased $700 million of common stock, or roughly 11% of shares outstanding, and committed over $1 billion across five new growth investments, expanding AMG’s presence in private markets and liquid alternatives through partnerships with firms like NorthBridge and Verition.