Shares of Acadian Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: AAMI) surged 5.01% in Thursday's trading session following the release of its impressive first-quarter 2025 financial results. The asset management firm reported earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by robust revenue growth and improved operational performance.

Acadian posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.54 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.52 by 3.85%. This represents a significant 22.73% increase from the $0.44 per share reported in the same period last year. The company's quarterly sales also exceeded expectations, coming in at $118.20 million, a 6.20% beat over the analyst consensus estimate of $111.30 million. This marks a 12.25% year-over-year increase in sales.

The strong performance has been attributed to Acadian's growing assets under management (AUM), which reached approximately $122 billion as of March 31, 2025. The company's diverse array of systematic investment strategies continues to attract institutional investors globally, contributing to its solid financial results. Investors seem optimistic about Acadian's growth trajectory, as the stock has outperformed the broader market year-to-date, adding about 2.3% compared to the S&P 500's decline of 5.3%.