Ridgepost Capital Posts Record $5.1B Fundraising, AUM Hits $29.4B
Ridgepost Capital reported 4Q revenue of $81 million and GAAP net income of $11 million, doubling year-ago net income while fee-paying AUM rose 15% to $29.4 billion after record $5.1 billion in full-year fundraising. The year included the Stellus Capital acquisition, $47.4 million share buybacks, and a $0.0375 per-share dividend.
1. Financial Results
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Ridgepost Capital generated $81.0 million in revenue and GAAP net income of $11.0 million, up from $5.7 million a year earlier. Fee-paying assets under management climbed 15% year over year to $29.4 billion, while full-year revenue reached $297.3 million and GAAP net income rose to $23.0 million.
2. Strategic Growth Initiatives
During 2025, the firm raised and deployed a record $5.1 billion in organic gross new fee-paying assets, exceeding guidance by over $1 billion. Subsequent to quarter end, the company announced the acquisition of Stellus Capital Management to add a direct lending franchise, and expanded its global footprint with a new Dubai office and a collaboration with CAIS.
3. Capital Return and Dividend
In Q4, Ridgepost repurchased 522,728 shares at an average price of $9.54, bringing full-year buybacks to $47.4 million and leaving $21 million available under its authorization. The board declared a $0.0375 per-share quarterly cash dividend payable March 20, 2026.