Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Forecast for AMG Earnings

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Affiliated Managers Group in a report issued on Wednesday, January 14th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the asset manager will post earnings of $8.15 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $8.12. 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.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on AMG. Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $282.00 price target on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. UBS Group set a $295.00 target price on Affiliated Managers Group in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, TD Cowen upped their target price on Affiliated Managers Group to $495.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $340.50.

Affiliated Managers Group Trading Down 2.4%

Shares of AMG stock opened at $318.40 on Monday. Affiliated Managers Group has a 1 year low of $139.22 and a 1 year high of $330.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.96 billion, a PE ratio of 18.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.19. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $283.06 and a two-hundred day moving average of $247.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a current ratio of 1.30.

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

Affiliated Managers Group Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Affiliated Managers Group

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AMG. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its stake in Affiliated Managers Group by 1.3% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 113,353 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $19,047,000 after purchasing an additional 1,428 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 4.6% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 141,733 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $23,815,000 after buying an additional 6,262 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group in the first quarter worth approximately $1,947,000. UMB Bank n.a. increased its position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 32.6% in the second quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 395 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $78,000 after acquiring an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 54.2% during the second quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 2,866 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $564,000 after acquiring an additional 1,007 shares during the period. 95.30% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.