Equities research analysts at Zacks Research have revised their earnings estimates for Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) for the first quarter of 2026. In a report published on January 14, 2026, Zacks now anticipates that the asset management firm will achieve earnings per share of $6.41, slightly up from their prior estimate of $6.40. The firm has maintained a “Hold” rating on the stock.
The consensus estimate for Affiliated Managers Group’s full-year earnings currently stands at $22.86 per share. Zacks Research has also provided projections for subsequent quarters: the second quarter of 2026 is estimated at $6.09 EPS, the third quarter at $6.45 EPS, and the fourth quarter at $8.98 EPS. Looking ahead, the total expected earnings for 2026 are projected at $27.94 EPS, with forecasts for first quarter 2027 at $7.01 EPS and full-year 2027 at $32.27 EPS.
Recent Financial Performance
Affiliated Managers Group recently released its quarterly earnings on November 3, 2025, reporting earnings of $6.10 per share. This figure surpassed the consensus estimate of $5.88 by $0.22. The company achieved a net margin of 26.01% and a return on equity of 16.75%. Despite this success, the reported revenue of $528 million was below analysts’ expectations of $543.39 million. Year-over-year, revenue increased by 2.2%, compared to $4.82 EPS in the same quarter of the previous year.
Stock Performance and Investor Activity
On January 14, 2026, shares of Affiliated Managers Group opened at $321.76. The asset manager’s financial ratios reflect a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.30, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. The company has a market capitalization of $9.05 billion, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 19.16, and a beta of 1.19. Over the past twelve months, the stock has seen a low of $139.22 and a high of $325.66.
Recent institutional activity indicates significant interest in Affiliated Managers Group. Notably, Norges Bank acquired a new stake worth approximately $71.78 million during the second quarter of 2025. Other significant changes include Balyasny Asset Management L.P., which increased its holdings by 3,811.8%, now owning 311,383 shares valued at $61.27 million. Additionally, UBS Group AG raised its stake by 97.4%, now holding 350,212 shares worth $83.50 million.
Approximately 95.30% of Affiliated Managers Group’s stock is held by hedge funds and institutional investors, reflecting a strong institutional backing.
In related news, Affiliated Managers Group declared a quarterly dividend on November 28, 2025, distributing $0.01 per share to investors of record as of November 13, 2025. This dividend represents an annualized amount of $0.04 and a dividend yield of 0.0%, with a current payout ratio of 0.24%.
About Affiliated Managers Group
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. is a global asset management holding company. The firm partners with boutique investment firms to foster growth while preserving their entrepreneurial culture. Through equity stakes and strategic support, AMG enhances its affiliates’ distribution capabilities, operational infrastructure, and access to capital.
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