AMG Posts Record AUM, 54% Economic EPS Growth, and $375M in First-Half Buybacks

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AMG reported Q2 2026 results featuring a 54% YoY jump in Economic EPS, record AUM of $942B, and $13B in net client cash flows. The company repurchased $189M in stock during the quarter and declared a $0.01 dividend.

check_boxKey Events · Earnings and Guidance · AMG

• Economic EPS Surges 54%

  Economic EPS reached $8.29 in Q2 2026, a 54% year-over-year increase that reflects the evolution of AMG's business toward greater participation in alternative strategies and disciplined capital allocation.

• Record AUM and Net Inflows

  Assets under management hit a record $942 billion, supported by $13 billion in net client cash flows during the quarter, including record alternative net inflows of $29 billion.

• Aggressive Share Repurchases

  During Q2, AMG repurchased $189 million in common stock, bringing total repurchases for the first half of 2026 to $375 million.

• Dividend Declared

  The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share, payable August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record as of August 10, 2026.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · AMG · Finance

A standout quarter for AMG was driven by the ongoing shift toward higher-fee alternative strategies, pushing Economic EPS to $8.29—a 54% year-over-year surge. The strength of its partnership model is evident in record AUM of $942 billion and $13 billion in net client cash flows, which included $29 billion in alternative net inflows. Signaling confidence in its valuation, the company repurchased $189 million in stock during the quarter, bringing first-half buybacks to $375 million. With a flexible capital position and increasing cash flow generation, AMG is uniquely positioned to invest in growth and return capital to shareholders.