Horizon Kinetics Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results: Net Income Jumps to $72.5M, EPS $3.89, AUM Up 19%

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Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp. announced strong Q1 2026 financial results, with net income attributable to shareholders of $72.5 million ($3.89 EPS) and a 19% increase in Assets Under Management to $11.4 billion, alongside a declared dividend.

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• Record Net Income & EPS

  Net income attributable to Horizon Kinetics Holding Corporation surged to $72.5 million, or $3.89 per common share, for Q1 2026, a substantial increase from $22.8 million ($1.23 EPS) in Q1 2025.

• Significant AUM Growth

  Assets Under Management (AUM) grew 19% to $11.4 billion as of March 31, 2026, primarily driven by the increase in market value of Texas Pacific Land Corporation holdings.

• Incentive Fees Boost Revenue

  The company earned $18.1 million in incentive fees from certain private funds, contributing to a total management and advisory fee revenue of $18.3 million.

• Dividend Declared

  The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.127 per share, payable on June 17, 2026.

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Horizon Kinetics reported exceptionally strong first-quarter results, with net income attributable to shareholders soaring to $72.5 million and EPS reaching $3.89. This represents a significant turnaround from the substantial drop in net income reported for the full year 2025. The performance was driven by $18.1 million in incentive fees and $85.5 million in other income from unrealized gains on investments and equity in private funds. Assets Under Management (AUM) also saw robust growth, increasing 19% to $11.4 billion, primarily due to the strong performance of Texas Pacific Land Corporation holdings. These results provide a strong positive signal, especially following the recent unexpected passing of the co-founder and CEO and the appointment of new co-CEOs.