Overview

• Investment manager's Q4 adjusted EBITDA beat analyst expectations

• Company reported $12 bln net client cash inflows in Q4, driven by alternative strategies

• Company repurchased $700 mln in common stock in 2025

Outlook

• Company expects to drive further earnings growth in 2026 through strategic partnerships

• AMG aims to expand presence in U.S. wealth marketplace in 2026

• Company plans to invest in growth areas supported by strong capital position

Result Drivers

• ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES - AMG's Q4 results were driven by $12 bln net client cash inflows, primarily from alternative strategies

• GROWTH INVESTMENTS - Co committed over $1 bln to new growth investments in 2025, broadening exposure to alternative strategies

• PRIVATE MARKETS AND LIQUID ALTERNATIVES - AMG's private markets and liquid alternatives strategies saw significant inflows, highlighting demand

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the investment management & fund operators peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Affiliated Managers Group Inc is $360.00, about 16.8% above its February 11 closing price of $308.09

• The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago

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