Zacks Research Has Positive Outlook for AMG Q2 Earnings

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) – Research analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note issued on Tuesday, May 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the asset manager will post earnings per share of $7.61 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $6.41. The consensus estimate for Affiliated Managers Group’s current full-year earnings is $34.31 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Affiliated Managers Group’s Q3 2026 earnings at $7.53 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $33.01 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $8.76 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $9.69 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $9.42 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $39.22 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also recently weighed in on AMG. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Affiliated Managers Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, April 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $400.00 price objective on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research report on Monday, May 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $405.00 target price on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a report on Monday, May 4th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and set a $454.00 price target on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $365.00 price target on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $362.29.

Affiliated Managers Group Stock Performance

Shares of AMG stock opened at $308.67 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $289.25 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $290.96. The company has a market capitalization of $8.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.49, a PEG ratio of 0.52 and a beta of 1.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a quick ratio of 1.79 and a current ratio of 1.79. Affiliated Managers Group has a fifty-two week low of $172.54 and a fifty-two week high of $334.78.

Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) last released its earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The asset manager reported $8.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $8.10 by $0.13. Affiliated Managers Group had a return on equity of 20.17% and a net margin of 35.55%.The company had revenue of $544.90 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $544.01 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $5.37 EPS. Affiliated Managers Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis.

Affiliated Managers Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, May 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 11th were given a $0.01 dividend. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, May 11th. Affiliated Managers Group’s payout ratio is 0.16%.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director G. Staley Cates bought 1,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 6th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $305.83 per share, with a total value of $458,745.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 6,405 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,958,841.15. This trade represents a 30.58% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, General Counsel Kavita Padiyar sold 2,200 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $278.24, for a total transaction of $612,128.00. Following the sale, the general counsel directly owned 42,672 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,873,057.28. The trade was a 4.90% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last three months, insiders sold 14,602 shares of company stock worth $4,240,522. Insiders own 2.90% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Affiliated Managers Group

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Leonteq Securities AG purchased a new position in Affiliated Managers Group during the fourth quarter valued at $30,000. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Affiliated Managers Group in the third quarter worth about $33,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 189.8% in the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 142 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 93 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group in the fourth quarter worth about $42,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 45.5% during the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 179 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.30% of the company’s stock.

About Affiliated Managers Group

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc (NYSE: AMG) is a global asset management holding company that partners with boutique investment firms. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, AMG invests in and collaborates with independent investment managers to foster growth while preserving their entrepreneurial culture. Through equity stakes and strategic support, the company aims to enhance its affiliates’ distribution capabilities, operational infrastructure and access to capital.

The company’s core business activities include providing capital solutions, distribution services and operational support to affiliated investment firms.