AMG Posts Record AUM, 54% Economic EPS Growth, and $375M in First-Half Buybacks
AMG sits 86% above its 52-week low of $200.
Summary
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.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · AMG
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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.
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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.
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Aggressive Share Repurchases
During Q2, AMG repurchased $189 million in common stock, bringing total repurchases for the first half of 2026 to $375 million.
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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.
Analysis · 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.
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At the time of this filing, AMG was trading at $372.92 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $9.5B. The 52-week trading range was $200.00 to $382.75. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.