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T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. TROW

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

112.57USD+5.97% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

T. Rowe Price Group is a financial services holding company with assets under management of 1893.4 billion USD at June 30, 2026, up from 1775.6 billion USD at year-end 2025. In the second quarter of 2026 it reported net revenues of 1907.4 million USD, but also net client outflows of 6.5 billion USD, which points to continued pressure on active funds.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW) stock was 112.57 USD (+5.97% on the day), with market capitalisation 24.0 bn USD, P/E 11.3 on diluted EPS of 9.94 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 4.59%, beta 1.11, 52-week range 86.19–121.68 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 2.0 bn USD (+5.9% YoY), net income of 612.3 m USD (−5.2% YoY), diluted EPS 2.79 USD.

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

Market cap
24.0 bn USD
shares as of 27 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
11.3
Diluted EPS TTM 9.94 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
8.83%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
4.59%
DPS 12m 5.17
Beta (2y)
1.11
Volatility (1y) 25%
52-week range
86.19121.68

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
69.4
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
98.31 – 109.31
above the upper band · %B 1.30 · band width 10.6%
SMA 50 / 200
105.41 / 103.72
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.74 / -0.25
MACD above 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+8.3%−1.1%+9.4 pp—
3 months−2.1%−0.5%−1.6 pp—
6 months+6.1%+4.4%+1.7 pp—
Year to date+10.0%+12.3%−2.4 pp—
1 year+11.2%+13.5%−2.4 pp−6.9%
3 years+17.7%+76.4%−58.7 pp+33.6%
5 years−49.1%+63.7%−112.8 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−20.9%
06 Jan 2026 → 20 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−63.7%
08 Nov 2021 → 08 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
−12.6%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
2.0 bn USD
+5.9% YoY
Net income
612.3 m USD
−5.2% YoY
Diluted EPS
2.79
−2.8% YoY
net / operating
30.5% / 38.4%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue1.8 bn1.8 bn1.7 bn1.9 bn1.9 bn1.9 bn1.9 bn2.0 bn
Operating income568.4 m596.3 m478.3 m643.2 m471.0 m680.5 m540.5 m769.8 m
Pre-tax income573.0 m667.0 m713.8 m881.6 m613.1 m632.2 m909.6 m787.4 m
Income tax156.3 m161.9 m157.7 m195.1 m152.5 m148.1 m214.2 m190.3 m
Net income439.9 m490.5 m505.2 m646.1 m445.3 m498.2 m632.0 m612.3 m
Diluted EPS1.98 ≈2.152.242.872.04 ≈2.232.882.79
Operating cash flow-281.9 m632.9 m529.9 m ≈609.3 m ≈-18.7 m824.3 m517.3 m ≈543.3 m ≈
Capex113.0 m82.0 m62.2 m ≈63.3 m ≈66.7 m62.0 m66.4 m ≈72.7 m ≈
Dividends paid284.6 m289.5 m285.6 m ≈283.4 m ≈284.5 m289.1 m282.1 m ≈285.3 m ≈
Share repurchases68.1 m215.2 m113.1 m ≈153.5 m ≈139.1 m333.5 m167.3 m ≈100.0 k ≈

≈ 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 16 percentile of its own 44-quarter history (min 9.6, median 14.4, max 18.4; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue5.4 bn5.6 bn6.2 bn7.7 bn6.5 bn6.5 bn7.1 bn7.3 bn
Revenue YoY+10.7%+4.6%+10.5%+23.6%−15.4%−0.4%+9.8%+3.1%
Net income1.8 bn2.1 bn2.4 bn3.1 bn1.6 bn1.8 bn2.1 bn2.1 bn
Net income YoY+22.7%+16.0%+11.3%+29.9%−49.5%+14.8%+17.4%−0.6%
Diluted EPS7.278.709.9813.126.707.769.159.24
Diluted EPS YoY+21.8%+19.7%+14.7%+31.5%−48.9%+15.8%+17.9%+1.0%
net %34.2%37.9%38.2%40.2%24.0%27.7%29.6%28.5%
Free cash flow1.5 bn1.3 bn1.7 bn3.2 bn2.1 bn911.2 m1.3 bn1.5 bn

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
3.4 bn USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
11.0 bn USD
Total assets
14.3 bn USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
19.4%
ROA
15.0%
FCF margin
20.2%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
6.5 bn
2024
7.1 bn
2025
7.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
2.0 bn
2024
2.3 bn
2025
2.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
2.5 bn
2024
2.8 bn
2025
2.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
654.6 m
2024
683.8 m
2025
667.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
1.8 bn
2024
2.1 bn
2025
2.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
7.76
2024
9.15
2025
9.24

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
224.8 m
2024
223.3 m
2025
220.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
4.88
2024
4.96
2025
5.08

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
2.1 bn
2024
2.6 bn
2025
3.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
806.6 m
2024
977.0 m
2025
845.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
2.6 bn
2024
2.6 bn
2025
2.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
507.3 m
2024
368.1 m
2025
274.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
12.3 bn
2024
13.5 bn
2025
14.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
2.0 bn
2024
2.0 bn
2025
2.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
9.7 bn
2024
10.5 bn
2025
11.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
1.2 bn
2024
1.7 bn
2025
1.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
307.9 m
2024
423.4 m
2025
274.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
911.2 m ≈
2024
1.3 bn ≈
2025
1.5 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
128.2 m
2024
-177.5 m
2025
230.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-1.1 bn
2024
-936.6 m
2025
-1.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
1.1 bn
2024
1.1 bn
2025
1.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
254.4 m
2024
337.2 m
2025
620.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
3.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
4.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
3.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
-6.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-0.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
10.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
-2.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
1.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
11.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
-1.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
17.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
32.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
28.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
20.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Returns

ROE
19.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
14.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
52.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
71.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

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

Cash

Operating cash flow
1.9 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
267.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Free cash flow
1.6 bn USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF conversion
73.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 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
24.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
11.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
11.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
8.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
2.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/S
3.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
15.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
FCF yield
6.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
4.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
7.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 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

112.57 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 24.0 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
24.0 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
11.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
2.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
19.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
28.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
3.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
4.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Coverage and freshness

22/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 27 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 29 Oct 2026
verified 2118derived 178

Score by group

58% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
159.77
USD per share
Mid
177.99
USD per share
High
186.44
USD per share
Price: 112.57 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 58.1% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 36.8% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 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: 66.76 – 283.11 USD.

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 · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/E252.78 – 283.11 (Mid 279.41)
    3 companies used · median multiple 28.1x · quartiles 25.4x – 28.5x
    BEN, BX, KKR
  • Dividend discount (DDM)66.76 – 89.78 (Mid 76.57)
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 · Quality28.4%100 (vs peers)11%
FCF conversion · Quality73.1%62 (on a fixed band)11%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth4.1%34 (on a fixed band)14%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth11.3%75 (on a fixed band)14%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/E (TTM) · Valuation11.3x100 (vs peers)18%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation6.7%83 (on a fixed band)14%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns7.4%100 (on a fixed band)11%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns71.4%69 (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
  • Growth55/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality81/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns88/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation93/100 · 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

PRICE T ROWE GROUP INC (TROW). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 7.3 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 3.1%; net margin 28.4%; ROE 19.7%.

The estimated value range is 159.77–186.44 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 177.99 USD, the price of 112.57 USD leaves a potential of 58.1% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 36.8% (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: 28.4%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: 11.3%
  • P/E (TTM): 11.3x
  • FCF yield: 6.7%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 7.4%
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • The valuation methods diverge

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 5 companies

Only companies with a capitalisation between 2.8 bn and 176.5 bn (within 8× of the company's); 36 of the vertical were left out.

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
11.3x
vertical median 28.1x
below median (−59.7%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
3.1x
vertical median 2.3x
above median (+37.1%)
P/B
2.1x
vertical median 3.5x
below median (−38.8%)
ROE
19.7%
vertical median 10.6%
above median (+85.4%)
Net margin
28.4%
vertical median 14.8%
above median (+92.0%)
EBIT margin
32.0%
vertical median —
Revenue YoY
3.1%
vertical median 5.5%
below median (−43.3%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
4.6%
vertical median 1.7%
above median (+169.4%)

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%+11% / +18%
BENFranklin Resources Inc17.2 bn22.86.8%8.7%+3.5%+50% / +37%

1- and 3-year price returns: for TROW 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.

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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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
68.38
Total return -36% · Per year -36%
120.91
Total return 12% · Per year 12%
182.15
Total return 68% · Per year 68%
3 years
65.80
Total return -31% · Per year -11%
130.97
Total return 32% · Per year 10%
216.72
Total return 112% · Per year 28%
5 years
63.31
Total return -26% · Per year -6%
141.86
Total return 53% · Per year 9%
257.85
Total return 165% · Per year 21%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 32.74
  • Net margin± 22.92
  • Annual revenue growth± 18.89
  • Annual dilution± 1.93

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.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 31 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (29 Oct 2026), 8-K (29 Oct 2026 · results).

In brief

T. Rowe Price Group is a financial services holding company with assets under management of 1893.4 billion USD at June 30, 2026 2, up from 1775.6 billion USD at year-end 2025 1. In the second quarter of 2026 it reported net revenues of 1907.4 million USD 3, but also net client outflows of 6.5 billion USD 3, which points to continued pressure on active funds.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A long track record, a broad range of capabilities and a diversified distribution network covering mutual funds, ETFs and separate accounts support the firm's position 1.
  • Financial strength allows investment in new products and technology despite cost pressures 1.
  • A presence in many countries and a diversified client base reduce dependence on a single market or channel 1.

Weaknesses

  • Revenue depends largely on asset values, which can fall quickly in weak market periods 1.
  • Net client outflows from growth-oriented equity strategies weakened asset flows in the recent period 3.
  • Operating expenses rose in the second quarter of 2026, and restructuring added further costs 3.

Opportunities

  • Growth in the retirement channel and target date products could bring stable assets if flows turn positive 1.
  • Expansion of ETFs and separately managed accounts could open new sources of assets 3.
  • Strategic partnerships and expansion in alternatives could diversify revenue if executed well 1.

Threats

  • The shift to passive products and constant fee pressure can reduce the revenue of an active manager 1.
  • Regulatory changes can raise compliance obligations and operating costs 1.
  • Market volatility and geopolitical tensions can affect asset values and investor withdrawals 2.

Risks

  • Dependence on asset valueshigh

    Revenue is tied to the value and mix of assets under management, which can fall in weak markets 1.

  • Net client outflowshigh

    Investors can withdraw funds at any time with little notice, and outflows from active strategies could continue if performance lags 13.

  • Short-notice contractsmedium

    Most revenue comes from contracts with commingled vehicles that can be terminated on short notice, which could quickly affect income 1.

  • Regulatory pressuremedium

    Regulatory changes can raise compliance costs and limit some activities 1.

  • Operational and reputational risklow

    Personnel errors, service provider failures or flaws in quantitative models can affect results and reputation 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If equity markets stay supportive and flows turn positive, the value of managed assets could keep growing 2.
  • If the expense reduction programme succeeds, operating margins could improve 3.
  • Growth in ETFs and separately managed accounts could diversify sources of revenue 3.

What would break the thesis

  • If net client outflows continue, managed assets could stagnate even in a favourable climate 3.
  • If the effective fee rate keeps falling, revenue could suffer even as asset volumes grow 3.
  • If the shift to passive products accelerates, the share of active strategies could keep declining 1.

What to watch

  • Trend in net client outflows and asset mixQ3 2026
  • Effective fee rate excluding performance feesQ3 2026

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.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 31 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (29 Oct 2026), 8-K (29 Oct 2026 · results).

The business

The company provides global investment advisory services through its subsidiaries, with more than 85 years of experience 1. Its range covers equity, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives capabilities, distributed through U.S. mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, collective investment trusts, separately managed accounts and other products 1. Revenue comes mostly from fees calculated as a percentage of assets under management, and nearly 55% of advisory fees come from sponsored U.S. mutual funds 1.

Management describes a multi-year plan to align expense growth with anticipated revenue growth, including targeted role eliminations, outsourcing of some technology capabilities and the exit of certain owned buildings 1. The company recorded a restructuring charge in 2025 1 and a separate restructuring charge in the second quarter of 2026 3.

Market context

Over the longer term the industry faces a shift of market share from active strategies to passive products and constant pressure on fees, which can reduce the revenue of an active manager 1. The effective fee rate excluding performance fees fell to 38.1 basis points in the second quarter of 2026 3.

Trends

  • Shift to passive productsheadwind

    Investors increasingly prefer lower-cost passive products, which could reduce the firm's share of active assets if the trend continues 1.

  • Strong equity marketstailwind

    Good equity returns in 2025 and the first half of 2026 lifted AUM, although the effect depends on the climate staying favourable 12.

  • Fee compressionheadwind

    Lower fees and a shift of the asset mix towards low-fee products have reduced the effective fee rate 3.

  • Retirement and target date channelmixed

    Target date products and retirement plan administration are a source of steadier growth, but net flows in this channel were lower in 2025 than in 2024 1.

Competitive position

The company competes with financial institutions that have greater resources and broader product ranges, and some of these operate under different regulatory regimes 1. Competition is based on investment performance, fees, the quality of advice and technology 1.

Industry consolidation has added pressure on fees and changed the competitive landscape, while similar products offered by competitors can affect confidence in the firm's products regardless of its own performance 1.

  • Passive product providers

    Managers of passive products have gained market share from active managers, as described in the annual report 1.

  • Large financial institutions

    These have greater resources and wider product offerings across several markets, according to the sources 1.

  • Managers with similar products

    Failure or weak performance of competitors' products can affect confidence in the firm's similar products 1.

  • Competitors under different regulation

    Some competitors operate under other rules, which can give them advantages in product structures 1.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 15 Sept 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 29 Oct 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. · 13 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. · 31 Jul 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. · 31 Jul 2026

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