Acadian Asset Management (NYSE:AAMI) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Royal Bank Of Canada Analyst Says

Acadian Asset Management (NYSE:AAMI) had its target price boosted by research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $85.00 to $88.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “sector perform” rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada‘s price objective suggests a potential downside of 1.75% from the stock’s current price.

AAMI has been the subject of several other reports. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Acadian Asset Management from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Acadian Asset Management from $95.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Acadian Asset Management from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 12th. Evercore set a $102.00 price target on Acadian Asset Management in a report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of Acadian Asset Management from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $95.67.

Acadian Asset Management Price Performance

NYSE AAMI traded down $1.76 on Friday, reaching $89.56. 53,654 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 385,409. The stock has a market cap of $3.18 billion, a PE ratio of 31.64 and a beta of 1.31. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $92.66 and a 200 day simple moving average of $73.51. Acadian Asset Management has a 12 month low of $41.47 and a 12 month high of $98.52.

Acadian Asset Management (NYSE:AAMI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.22 by $0.14. Acadian Asset Management had a return on equity of 189.32% and a net margin of 15.17%. The firm had revenue of $189.10 million for the quarter. As a group, analysts anticipate that Acadian Asset Management will post 5.42 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Acadian Asset Management

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Paulson & CO. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Acadian Asset Management during the second quarter valued at $417,912,000. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Acadian Asset Management during the second quarter worth approximately $320,877,000. Azora Capital LP acquired a new position in Acadian Asset Management in the 2nd quarter valued at $35,474,000. Amundi purchased a new position in shares of Acadian Asset Management during the 2nd quarter worth $22,694,000. Finally, Boston Trust Walden Corp purchased a new position in Acadian Asset Management during the first quarter worth about $15,325,000. 98.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Acadian Asset Management

Here are the key news stories impacting Acadian Asset Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Acadian reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.36 per share, exceeding the $1.22 analyst consensus and rising from $0.76 a year earlier. Revenue increased approximately 33% year over year to $191.2 million, while operating income climbed to $50.5 million. Acadian Asset Management Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Business momentum remained strong: assets under management reached $239.6 billion, up 44% year over year, and quarterly net client cash flows were $2.6 billion. Management fees rose 38% to $187.8 million, supporting the longer-term growth case. AAMI Q3 Revenue and Net Income Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable December 23 to shareholders of record December 11. The annualized payout is $0.40, although the indicated yield is modest at roughly 0.4%.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management expects its 2026 variable compensation ratio to be approximately 34%–38% as it continues investing in growth, including extension strategies. This could support future revenue but may limit near-term margin expansion. Acadian Compensation Ratio Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue of $191.2 million fell short of the $193.1 million FactSet estimate. The miss, combined with the possibility of elevated compensation costs, likely overshadowed the substantial EPS beat. AAMI Revenue Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Recent reported insider activity shows selling rather than buying, including a substantial reduction by Paulson & Co. While these transactions may be unrelated to operating performance, they can weigh on sentiment.

About Acadian Asset Management

Acadian Asset Management Inc (NYSE:AAMI) is a global investment management firm specializing in systematic, research-driven investment strategies. The company uses quantitative analysis, data science and technology to evaluate investment opportunities and manage portfolios across global markets.

Its offerings include strategies in global and international equities, emerging markets, fixed income, multi-asset investing and alternative investments. Acadian also provides customized portfolio solutions and related investment management services for institutional clients, including pension plans, endowments, foundations, insurers, sovereign investors and wealth management organizations.

Founded in 1986, Acadian is headquartered in Boston and serves clients internationally through offices and operations in major financial centers, including London, Singapore and Sydney.