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Brookfield Asset Management Reports 28% Increase in Quarterly Earnings

In the press release dated February 4, 2026, Brookfield Asset Management announced its record financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company reported a quarterly fee-related earnings (FRE) of $867 million, representing a substantial 28% increase from the same period in the previous year. For the full year 2025, FRE amounted to $2,995 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 22%. The distributable earnings (DE) for the quarter were $767 million, marking an 18% increase from the previous year, and a total of $2,695 million for the full year, up 14% from 2024.

Furthermore, the net income for the quarter was reported at $615 million, down from $680 million in the same period in 2024. However, the net income for the full year 2025 stood at $2,398 million, showing an increase of $290 million from the previous year.

The company's fee-bearing capital grew to $603 billion, representing a 12% year-over-year increase. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Brookfield Asset Management raised a record $35 billion, contributing to a total fundraising of $112 billion for the year.

In terms of dividends, the board of directors approved a 15% increase, resulting in a quarterly dividend of $0.5025 per share, payable on March 31, 2026.

The company also highlighted strategic initiatives and partnerships, including a $20 billion joint venture with Qatar's national AI company and the acquisition of a majority interest in Angel Oak, a leading asset manager.

As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 1.42% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $52.78. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.

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