T. Rowe Price Reports Mixed 2025 Results: AUM Growth Offset by Restructuring Charge and Continued Outflows

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T. Rowe Price Group's 2025 annual report reveals strong AUM growth but a slight dip in net income and operating margin due to a significant restructuring charge and ongoing net cash outflows. The company increased shareholder returns and eliminated a major earnout liability.

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• AUM Growth Driven by Market Appreciation

  Ending assets under management (AUM) increased by 10.5% to $1,775.6 billion in 2025, primarily due to $216.7 billion in market appreciation. Average AUM also grew by 7.4% to $1,677.3 billion.

• Significant Net Cash Outflows Persist

  The company recorded net cash outflows of $56.9 billion in 2025, an increase from $43.2 billion in 2024, mainly from growth-oriented equity strategies, indicating continued client redemptions.

• Restructuring Charge Impacts Profitability

  A $177.3 million restructuring charge was recognized in 2025, comprising $127.3 million in accelerated depreciation/impairment of real estate and $50 million in severance costs. This led to a 0.6% decrease in GAAP net income and a drop in operating margin to 29.9%.

• Increased Shareholder Returns

  T. Rowe Price returned $1.768 billion to stockholders in 2025, including $1.143.4 billion in dividends ($5.08 per share) and $624.6 million in share repurchases (6.2 million shares).

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T. Rowe Price Group's 2025 annual report details a mixed financial performance, with significant AUM growth overshadowed by a substantial restructuring charge and persistent net cash outflows. While ending assets under management (AUM) increased by 10.5% to $1,775.6 billion, driven by market appreciation, the company continued to experience net cash outflows of $56.9 billion, primarily from growth-oriented equity strategies. This marks a persistent challenge for the asset manager. GAAP net income attributable to T. Rowe Price Group slightly decreased by 0.6% to $2,087.1 million, and the operating margin compressed to 29.9% from 32.9% in 2024. This decline in profitability was largely due to a $177.3 million restructuring charge, which included accelerated depreciation and severance costs, aimed at aligning expense growth with anticipated revenue. Despite these headwinds, diluted earnings per share saw a modest 1.0% increase to $9.24, and the company demonstrated a strong commitment to shareholder returns, distributing $1.143.4 billion in dividends and repurchasing $624.6 million in shares. The fair value of the OHA acquisition earnout liability was also reduced to zero, removing a potential future obligation. This filing provides the full audited details following the preliminary results announced in the 8-K on February 4, 2026.