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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. AMG

Investment Advice · SIC 6282 · Vertical: Investment Advice (SIC 6282)

364.49USD−1.35% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

AMG is a strategic partner to leading independent investment firms worldwide that keep their autonomy and partner ownership. The company has grown its assets to over 900 billion dollars, with a growing tilt toward alternatives, which matters for the stability of its earnings.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (AMG) stock was 364.49 USD (−1.35% on the day), with market capitalisation 9.4 bn USD, P/E 17.8 on diluted EPS of 20.46 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 0.01%, beta 1.13, 52-week range 250.46–399.02 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 640.7 m USD (+29.0% YoY), net income of 185.9 m USD (+156.8% YoY), diluted EPS 6.95 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
9.4 bn USD
shares as of 05 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
17.8
Diluted EPS TTM 20.46 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
5.61%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
0.01%
DPS 12m 0.04
Beta (2y)
1.13
Volatility (1y) 32%
52-week range
250.46399.02

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
39.8
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
365.93 – 402.23
below the lower band · %B -0.04 · band width 9.5%
SMA 50 / 200
372.22 / 333.21
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.68 / 4.13
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−4.3%−1.1%−3.2 pp—
3 months−3.0%−0.5%−2.5 pp—
6 months+19.1%+4.4%+14.7 pp—
Year to date+26.4%+12.3%+14.1 pp—
1 year+45.0%+13.5%+31.4 pp−2.8%
3 years+184.8%+76.4%+108.4 pp+21.9%
5 years+95.9%+63.7%+32.2 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−19.7%
18 Feb 2026 → 02 Apr 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−39.7%
09 Nov 2021 → 30 Sept 2022
Compound annual growth (5y)
+14.4%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
640.7 m USD
+29.0% YoY
Net income
185.9 m USD
+156.8% YoY
Diluted EPS
6.95
+215.9% YoY
net / operating
29.0% / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue500.3 m516.4 m524.3 m496.6 m493.2 m528.0 m544.9 m640.7 m
SG&A89.4 m97.0 m98.4 m94.7 m95.7 m100.5 m107.4 m107.4 m
Pre-tax income178.3 m217.1 m273.7 m126.6 m171.6 m362.5 m192.9 m307.4 m
Income tax43.3 m31.3 m52.6 m27.4 m35.7 m71.6 m46.5 m70.0 m
Net income76.0 m123.6 m162.1 m72.4 m84.3 m212.4 m110.4 m185.9 m
Diluted EPS2.263.784.18 ≈2.202.806.873.846.95
Operating cash flow245.2 m ≈265.2 m ≈212.5 m208.9 m——299.3 m239.0 m ≈
Capex600.0 k ≈700.0 k ≈1.1 m1.6 m——3.8 m0 ≈
Dividends paid400.0 k ≈300.0 k ≈400.0 k300.0 k————
Share repurchases332.1 m ≈104.9 m ≈120.3 m176.2 m——185.1 m179.7 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 72 percentile of its own 32-quarter history (min 4.8, median 14.0, max 206.7; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue2.4 bn2.2 bn2.0 bn2.4 bn2.3 bn2.1 bn2.0 bn2.1 bn
Revenue YoY+3.2%−5.8%−9.5%+19.0%−3.4%−11.7%−0.8%+1.6%
Net income243.6 m15.7 m202.2 m565.7 m1.1 bn672.9 m511.6 m716.6 m
Net income YoY−64.7%−93.6%+1,187.9%+179.8%+102.6%−41.3%−24.0%+40.1%
Diluted EPS4.520.314.3313.0525.3517.4215.1322.74
Diluted EPS YoY−62.4%−93.1%+1,296.8%+201.4%+94.3%−31.3%−13.1%+50.3%
net %10.2%0.7%10.0%23.4%49.2%32.7%25.1%34.5%
Free cash flow1.1 bn919.5 m1.0 bn1.3 bn1.0 bn861.9 m928.7 m967.1 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
586.0 m USD
Financial debt
2.7 bn USD
Net debt
2.1 bn USD
Equity
4.2 bn USD
Total assets
9.2 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.64x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
16.9%
ROA
7.9%
FCF margin
46.6%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
2.1 bn
2024
2.0 bn
2025
2.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

SG&A
2023
358.2 m
2024
376.5 m
2025
408.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
123.8 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Feb 2024verified

Pre-tax income
2023
1.1 bn
2024
923.2 m
2025
1.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
185.3 m
2024
182.6 m
2025
282.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
672.9 m
2024
511.6 m
2025
716.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
17.42
2024
15.13
2025
22.74

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
42.2 m
2024
36.1 m
2025
33.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
0.04
2024
0.04
2025
0.04

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
813.6 m
2024
950.0 m
2025
586.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
67.3 m
2024
57.6 m
2025
54.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
2.5 bn
2024
2.5 bn
2025
2.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
1.8 bn
2024
1.8 bn
2025
1.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
9.1 bn
2024
8.8 bn
2025
9.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
2.5 bn
2024
2.6 bn
2025
2.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
4.1 bn
2024
4.2 bn
2025
4.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
4.6 bn
2024
4.3 bn
2025
4.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
874.3 m
2024
932.1 m
2025
973.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
12.4 m
2024
3.4 m
2025
6.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
861.9 m ≈
2024
928.7 m ≈
2025
967.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
264.5 m
2024
379.1 m
2025
-206.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-758.3 m
2024
-1.2 bn
2025
-1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
1.5 m
2024
1.4 m
2025
1.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
341.9 m
2024
709.8 m
2025
706.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
1.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-3.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
0.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
40.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-14.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
28.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
50.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-3.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
39.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
4.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
26.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
43.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
18.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
6.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
0.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
0.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Balance sheet

Net debt
2.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
1.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
973.2 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
6.1 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
967.1 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
163.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
9.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
12.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
15.9x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
17.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
5.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
3.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
4.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
5.4x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/FCF
9.7x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
FCF yield
10.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
0.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
7.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

364.49 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 9.4 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
9.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
17.8x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
3.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
18.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
26.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
0.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Coverage and freshness

24/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 05 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 07 Aug 2026
verified 2214derived 143

Score by group

58% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
242.67
USD per share
Mid
447.93
USD per share
High
590.48
USD per share
Price: 364.49 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 22.9% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 18.6% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 242.67 – 590.48 USD.

Methods computed but outside the aggregate range: Dividend discount (DDM) (a small share of earnings is paid as dividends (capital returns through buybacks): the dividend model does not describe the value and stays outside the aggregate).

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/E242.67 – 590.48 (Mid 447.93)
    29 companies used · median multiple 21.9x · quartiles 11.9x – 28.9x
    AAMI, ABX, AMP, APAM, APO, ARES, BEN, BVC, BX, CG, CNS, EVR, FHI, GROW, HLI, HNNA, KKR, LAZ, MORN, NOAH, PAX, PJT, RILY, RPC, TROW, VALU, VCTR, VRTS, WHG
  • Dividend discount (DDM)outside the aggregate0.53 – 0.71 (Mid 0.60)
    a small share of earnings is paid as dividends (capital returns through buybacks): the dividend model does not describe the value and stays outside the aggregate
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Investment Advice (SIC 6282)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality26.9%77 (vs peers)11%
FCF conversion · Quality163.1%100 (on a fixed band)11%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-3.8%0 (on a fixed band)14%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-3.6%0 (on a fixed band)14%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/E (TTM) · Valuation17.8x69 (vs peers)18%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation10.3%100 (on a fixed band)14%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns7.5%100 (on a fixed band)11%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns0.1%100 (on a fixed band)7%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Growth0/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality88/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns100/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation83/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC. (AMG). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 2.1 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 1.6%; net margin 26.9%; ROE 18.9%.

The estimated value range is 242.67–590.48 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 447.93 USD, the price of 364.49 USD leaves a potential of 22.9% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 18.6% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net margin: 26.9%
  • FCF conversion: 163.1%
  • FCF yield: 10.3%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 7.5%
  • Payout ratio (FCF): 0.1%

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -3.8%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -3.6%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, Current ratio, EV/EBITDA.

Versus the vertical median

Investment Advice (SIC 6282) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
17.8x
vertical median 22.1x
below median (−19.2%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 11.7x
P/S
4.3x
vertical median 2.5x
above median (+71.1%)
P/B
3.1x
vertical median 2.1x
above median (+46.9%)
ROE
18.9%
vertical median 14.7%
above median (+28.9%)
Net margin
26.9%
vertical median 15.7%
above median (+71.0%)
EBIT margin
—
vertical median 21.9%
Revenue YoY
1.6%
vertical median 7.6%
below median (−78.3%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 1.2x
Dividend yield
0.0%
vertical median 2.9%
below median (−99.6%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
BXBlackstone Inc.94.3 bn28.140.5%21.8%+9.2%−14% / +12%
KKRKkr & Co. Inc.91.0 bn28.910.6%14.8%−11.0%−17% / +34%
APOApollo Global Management, Inc.72.5 bn43.89.3%5.2%+22.7%−7% / +33%
AMPAmeriprise Financial, Inc.45.8 bn11.972.0%20.7%+5.5%+16% / +49%
TROWPrice T Rowe Group Inc24.0 bn11.319.7%28.4%+3.1%+10% / +12%
BENFranklin Resources Inc17.2 bn22.86.8%8.7%+3.5%+50% / +37%
CGCarlyle Group Inc.15.2 bn44.65.2%10.1%−11.9%−22% / +25%
ARESAres Management Corporation14.1 bn22.215.3%12.0%+28.9%−13% / +22%
IVZInvesco Ltd.12.9 bn—-0.6%-1.2%+5.1%+20% / +106%
AMGAffiliated Managers Group, Inc.9.4 bn17.818.9%26.9%+1.6%+45% / +185%
MORNMorningstar, Inc.9.1 bn21.435.1%17.0%+7.5%+14% / −14%
VCTRVictory Capital Holdings, Inc.7.4 bn20.619.0%29.6%+46.2%+91% / +274%
MAASMAASE Inc.4.9 bn—-7.2%-102.1%−75.2%+182% / −95%
LAZLazard, Inc.4.5 bn24.420.6%5.5%+1.5%−19% / +36%
PJTPJT Partners Inc.3.9 bn19.783.2%10.6%+14.8%−6% / +76%
CNSCohen & Steers, Inc.3.9 bn23.329.2%28.2%+7.5%+20% / +29%
APAMArtisan Partners Asset Management Inc.3.3 bn9.373.1%24.5%+7.6%−2% / +7%
AAMIAcadian Asset Management Inc.3.3 bn32.4—15.2%+11.5%+104% / +425%
NOAHNoah Holdings Ltd2.4 bn30.75.8%21.4%+4.8%−31% / −45%
ABXAbacus Global Management, Inc.885.0 m32.56.6%10.5%+110.2%+37% / +31%
VRTSVirtus Investment Partners, Inc.853.6 m7.412.6%14.0%−6.0%−19% / −34%
VALUValue Line, Inc.416.6 m21.018.7%60.3%−4.7%+20% / +6%
WHGWestwood Holdings Group, Inc.182.5 m21.96.4%7.8%+3.2%+14% / +75%
RILYBRC Group Holdings, Inc.154.0 m0.3—35.9%+29.6%−12% / −79%
BVCBitVentures Limited138.6 m39.828.9%687.6%unavailable+1,203% / −76%

1- and 3-year price returns: for AMG from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
221.34
Total return -39% · Per year -39%
393.02
Total return 8% · Per year 8%
594.32
Total return 63% · Per year 63%
3 years
180.50
Total return -50% · Per year -21%
363.76
Total return -0% · Per year -0%
608.75
Total return 67% · Per year 19%
5 years
147.19
Total return -60% · Per year -17%
336.69
Total return -8% · Per year -2%
623.52
Total return 71% · Per year 11%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 90.94
  • Net margin± 63.66
  • Annual revenue growth± 56.77
  • Annual dilution± 5.35

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

AMG is a strategic partner to leading independent investment firms worldwide that keep their autonomy and partner ownership. The company has grown its assets to over 900 billion dollars, with a growing tilt toward alternatives, which matters for the stability of its earnings 12.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The partnership model keeps Affiliate autonomy, which attracts independent firms and sustains management ownership.
  • Diversification across alternatives and long-only supports earnings stability across market cycles.
  • The U.S. wealth distribution platform gives access to markets that independent firms could struggle to reach alone.

Weaknesses

  • Many Affiliate contracts can be terminated on short notice, exposing revenue to client losses.
  • Results depend on performance fees, which can vary significantly from period to period.
  • Debt and purchase obligations on Affiliate interests could require substantial cash in a difficult period.

Opportunities

  • Investor demand for alternative strategies could continue to grow and support new partnerships.
  • Expansion in U.S. wealth management could bring new products and clients through the existing platform.
  • Succession planning at independent firms could generate new partnership opportunities.

Threats

  • Competitive pressure and fee compression on passive products could erode Affiliate revenue.
  • Market volatility or macroeconomic conditions could reduce assets under management.
  • AI-based technologies could reduce demand for some traditional services.

Risks

  • Fee dependencehigh

    Revenue depends on Affiliate fees, which could fall if performance, product mix or asset levels change.

  • Contract terminationhigh

    Clients can end contracts on short notice, and losing key clients could affect results.

  • Capital needsmedium

    Obligations on Affiliate interests and capital commitments could require additional funding under unfavorable conditions.

  • Reputationmedium

    Compliance issues, litigation or public errors could damage the reputation of the company and its Affiliates.

  • Competitionlow

    Larger firms with superior resources could reduce fees or the ability of Affiliates to attract clients.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If demand for alternatives holds, asset growth and fees could continue, and new partnerships could add revenue.
  • The partnership model could keep attracting valuable independent firms and support organic growth.
  • Cash generation and share repurchases could give the company flexibility for investment and distributions.

What would break the thesis

  • Continued equity outflows could reduce fees if the industry trend strengthens.
  • Dependence on performance fees could make revenue unstable from year to year.
  • Rising debt and obligations linked to equity interests could limit financial flexibility.

What to watch

  • Trends in net flows into alternatives and equitiesQ3 2026
  • Consolidated revenue and aggregate feesQ3 2026
  • New partnerships and divestment transactions2027
  • Debt level and obligations on Affiliate interestsnext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

AMG invests in independent investment firms owned by their partners and provides them with growth capital, product strategy, distribution through its capital formation platform, succession planning and strategic advisory, without removing their independence 1. As of December 31, 2025, Affiliates managed approximately 813 billion dollars across alternative and differentiated long-only strategies 1. As of June 30, 2026, assets under management were approximately 942 billion dollars 2.

Segments

Alternatives, private and liquid

Affiliates managed approximately 146 billion dollars in private market assets and 227 billion dollars in liquid alternative assets at the end of 2025 1. Net flows into alternatives were strong in 2026, and these strategies can generate performance fees that contribute to earnings stability 13.

Differentiated long-only

Equity and multi-asset and fixed income strategies form the traditional part of the portfolio, which saw net outflows in 2026 in line with industry trends 2. The company says expanding in alternatives aims to reduce reliance on this area 2.

Market context

Client demand for alternative strategies remained high, and private markets fundraising showed positive momentum 12. The asset management sector is however highly competitive, with relatively few barriers to entry for new firms, and pressure on fees for passive products continues 1.

Trends

  • Demand for alternativestailwind

    Strong net flows into liquid and private strategies suggest investor interest in alternatives could support AMG's growth if the pattern holds 23.

  • Equity outflowsheadwind

    Equity strategies have seen continued net outflows, an effect tied to industry trends that could reduce fees if it persists 12.

  • Deal activity and divestmentsmixed

    Sales of minority stakes and new partnerships change the asset mix, which can raise or reduce revenue depending on deal timing 12.

  • Artificial intelligenceheadwind

    AI-based tools could reduce demand for some products or clients' willingness to pay for them, which could affect Affiliate fees 1.

Competitive position

Affiliates compete with numerous investment management firms, including subsidiaries of larger financial groups that may have greater financial and marketing resources 1. When acquiring independent firms, AMG competes with investment managers, private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds 1.

  • TPG Inc.TPG

    Private equity platform that acquired Peppertree, a 2025 transaction noted in AMG's filings 1.

  • Manulife Financial Corporation

    Financial company that acquired Comvest's private credit business in 2025 1.

  • Brown Brothers Harriman

    Privately held financial services firm with which AMG entered a strategic partnership 12.

  • Walter Global Asset Management

    Asset manager that bought AMG's minority stake in Montrusco Bolton 1.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. · 17 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. · 07 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. · 30 Jul 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.