Shares of Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) jumped 5.64% in pre-market trading on Monday following the release of its third-quarter 2025 financial results, which surpassed analyst expectations.
The asset management firm reported adjusted earnings per share of $6.10 for Q3, significantly beating the FactSet analyst consensus estimate of $5.89. This represents a 26.6% increase from $4.82 per share in the same quarter last year, demonstrating strong year-over-year growth.
While AMG's Q3 revenue of $528 million fell short of the $544.6 million expected by analysts, it still showed improvement from $516.4 million in the prior-year period. The company's assets under management reached $803.6 billion as of September 30, 2025.
Key highlights from AMG's earnings report include:
- Adjusted EBITDA of $250.9 million, exceeding the IBES estimate of $229.7 million
- Net client cash inflows of approximately $9 billion in Q3 and $17 billion year-to-date
- Economic earnings per share growth of 27% compared to Q3 2024
- Completion of the sale of its equity interests in Peppertree Capital Management
AMG's CEO Jay C. Horgen attributed the strong results to successful execution of the company's strategy, particularly its focus on increasing exposure to alternative investment strategies. The ongoing demand for AMG's alternative strategies drove significant net inflows, accelerating the evolution of its business profile.
Investors are reacting positively to AMG's ability to exceed earnings expectations and demonstrate robust growth in key financial metrics, driving the stock's pre-market surge. The company's strategic initiatives and strong capital position appear to be resonating with shareholders as AMG continues to capitalize on opportunities in the asset management industry.
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