Acadian Asset Management reported a sharp jump in second-quarter results, driven by stronger fees, higher assets and continued client inflows.
Net inflows reached $4.3 billion in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking the company’s 10th consecutive quarter of positive net client cash flows. Assets under management climbed to $232.7 billion, up 54% from the second quarter of 2025.
Management fees rose to a quarterly record of $176.5 million, a 44% increase from a year earlier. U.S. GAAP net income attributable to controlling interests increased to $27.3 million from $10.1 million in the prior-year quarter, a gain of 170%. Earnings per share rose to $0.76 from $0.28.
The company’s ENI came in at $47.5 million, up 107% from $22.9 million a year earlier, while ENI earnings per share increased to $1.33 from $0.64. ENI operating margin widened to 40.3% from 30.7%, an improvement of 959 basis points.
Acadian said its cash balance was $65 million at quarter-end. During the quarter, it paid down seasonal revolver borrowings and repurchased 0.2 million shares for $10.6 million.
The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 11, 2026. Today the company's shares have moved 4.79% to a price of $84.705. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.
