Evercore Reports Record Q1 Revenues and EPS, Boosts Dividend 6%, Returns $673M to Shareholders
EVR sits 79% above its 52-week low of $192.77.
Summary
Evercore Inc. announced exceptional first-quarter 2026 financial results, achieving record revenues and diluted EPS, alongside a 6% dividend increase and significant share repurchases totaling $673.3 million.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · EVR
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Record First Quarter Financials
Evercore reported record Q1 2026 net revenues of $1.4 billion (Adjusted), a 100% increase year-over-year. Adjusted operating income surged 205% to $354.5 million, and Adjusted diluted EPS rose 116% to $7.53.
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Increased Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors declared a 6% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.89 per share, payable on June 12, 2026.
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Substantial Shareholder Returns
The company returned $673.3 million to shareholders during the quarter through dividends and repurchases of 1.9 million shares at an average price of $322.00, including 1.0 million shares under its repurchase program.
Analysis · EVR · Finance
Evercore Inc. delivered an exceptionally strong first quarter, reporting record revenues and a more than 100% increase in both operating income and diluted EPS year-over-year. This robust financial performance is further underscored by a 6% increase in the quarterly dividend and the return of $673.3 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The significant capital return, including 1.0 million shares repurchased under the existing program, demonstrates strong financial health and a commitment to shareholder value, building on the previously authorized $1.6 billion share repurchase program.
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At the time of this filing, EVR was trading at $344.65 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $13.5B. The 52-week trading range was $192.77 to $388.71. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.