Zacks Research Brokers Lift Earnings Estimates for AMG

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research raised their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, January 14th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the asset manager will earn $6.41 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $6.40. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Affiliated Managers Group’s current full-year earnings is $22.86 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Affiliated Managers Group’s Q2 2026 earnings at $6.09 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $6.45 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $8.98 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $27.94 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $7.01 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $7.35 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $7.97 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $9.93 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $32.27 EPS.

Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) last announced its earnings results on Monday, November 3rd. The asset manager reported $6.10 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.88 by $0.22. Affiliated Managers Group had a net margin of 26.01% and a return on equity of 16.75%. The business had revenue of $528.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $543.39 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $4.82 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on the company. Bank of America boosted their target price on Affiliated Managers Group to $335.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 2nd. TD Cowen increased their price target on Affiliated Managers Group to $495.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. UBS Group set a $295.00 price objective on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Affiliated Managers Group from $300.00 to $341.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research report on Wednesday. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $340.50.

Affiliated Managers Group Trading Up 2.1%

Shares of NYSE:AMG opened at $321.76 on Friday. Affiliated Managers Group has a 12-month low of $139.22 and a 12-month high of $325.66. The company has a market cap of $9.05 billion, a PE ratio of 19.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.19. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $279.17 and a 200 day moving average of $244.40. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. US Bancorp DE raised its stake in Affiliated Managers Group by 1.4% in the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 3,561 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $849,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares during the last quarter. Procyon Advisors LLC boosted its position in Affiliated Managers Group by 3.1% during the third quarter. Procyon Advisors LLC now owns 1,648 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $393,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC grew its stake in Affiliated Managers Group by 41.9% during the 3rd quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC now owns 176 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC raised its holdings in Affiliated Managers Group by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 3,174 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $757,000 after acquiring an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Glenmede Investment Management LP lifted its stake in Affiliated Managers Group by 3.9% in the 3rd quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP now owns 1,792 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $427,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. 95.30% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Affiliated Managers Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 28th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 13th were given a $0.01 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, November 13th. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.0%. Affiliated Managers Group’s payout ratio is 0.24%.

Affiliated Managers Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Affiliated Managers Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target sharply to $495 and reiterated a buy view, implying roughly 54% upside from current levels — a clear bullish catalyst that likely pushed investor demand. TD Cowen price-target raise TD Cowen forecast article
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage coverage aggregated to a “Moderate Buy” consensus in recent notes, increasing conviction among investors and supporting the stock’s rally. Brokerage consensus
• Positive Sentiment: Investor commentary (Seeking Alpha) highlighted attractive income from AMG-related baby bonds and a recent performance uptick, with some investors increasing exposure — a retail/analyst narrative that can amplify buying. Seeking Alpha article
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research issued a series of small upward EPS revisions across quarters and fiscal years (FY2026 to FY2027 and individual quarters), nudging estimates slightly higher but retaining a “Hold” rating — supportive for fundamentals but not a strong directional trigger by itself.

About Affiliated Managers Group

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc (NYSE: AMG) is a global asset management holding company that partners with boutique investment firms. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, AMG invests in and collaborates with independent investment managers to foster growth while preserving their entrepreneurial culture. Through equity stakes and strategic support, the company aims to enhance its affiliates’ distribution capabilities, operational infrastructure and access to capital.

The company’s core business activities include providing capital solutions, distribution services and operational support to affiliated investment firms.