Short Interest in Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) Decreases By 38.5%

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 444,676 shares, a drop of 38.5% from the January 15th total of 722,765 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 392,085 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days. Currently, 1.7% of the company’s shares are sold short. Currently, 1.7% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 392,085 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Affiliated Managers Group

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its holdings in Affiliated Managers Group by 1.3% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 113,353 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $19,047,000 after purchasing an additional 1,428 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its stake in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 4.6% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 141,733 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $23,815,000 after acquiring an additional 6,262 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group in the 1st quarter worth about $1,947,000. Truist Financial Corp lifted its position in Affiliated Managers Group by 6.1% during the 2nd quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 2,409 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $474,000 after acquiring an additional 139 shares during the period. Finally, Callan Family Office LLC bought a new stake in Affiliated Managers Group during the second quarter worth about $337,000. 95.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Affiliated Managers Group Trading Up 0.1%

NYSE:AMG traded up $0.20 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $329.15. The company had a trading volume of 453,317 shares, compared to its average volume of 432,357. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a current ratio of 1.34 and a quick ratio of 1.30. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $301.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $260.43. The company has a market capitalization of $9.26 billion, a PE ratio of 12.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.21. Affiliated Managers Group has a 52 week low of $139.22 and a 52 week high of $333.99.

Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The asset manager reported $9.48 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $8.75 by $0.73. The firm had revenue of $556.60 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $578.54 million. Affiliated Managers Group had a net margin of 34.55% and a return on equity of 18.45%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $6.53 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Affiliated Managers Group will post 22.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Affiliated Managers Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.01 per share. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, February 23rd. Affiliated Managers Group’s payout ratio is presently 0.17%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on AMG shares. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on Affiliated Managers Group from $300.00 to $341.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Barrington Research lifted their target price on shares of Affiliated Managers Group from $285.00 to $295.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Affiliated Managers Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $408.00 price target on shares of Affiliated Managers Group and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $350.14.

Key Stories Impacting Affiliated Managers Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Affiliated Managers Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat and strong profitability — AMG reported economic EPS of $9.48 (diluted EPS and full‑year metrics also highlighted), well above consensus and up sharply year‑over‑year, supporting valuation and earnings momentum. AMG Reports Financial and Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Alternatives and AUM growth driving revenue mix — AUM rose ~15% in Q4 with alternatives contributing disproportionately; management is expanding strategic stakes in alternative managers (Garda, HighBrook) to deepen exposure to private and liquid alt strategies. AMG Announces Partnership with HighBrook Investors AMG Expands Its Partnership with Garda Capital Partners
• Positive Sentiment: Capital return and conviction — management unveiled/expanded share buyback capacity alongside strong cash generation, which supports per‑share metrics and investor returns. AMG’s Q4 Earnings Beat as AUM & Revenues Rise, Partners with HighBrook
• Positive Sentiment: Near‑term earnings growth target — company is targeting ~30% growth in fee‑related earnings for Q1 2026 while continuing to grow alternative AUM, implying stronger recurring fee revenue ahead if trends hold. AMG targets 30% growth in fee-related earnings for Q1 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Full investor materials and call transcripts available — management provided slides and a detailed earnings call transcript for additional color on performance drivers and M&A/partnership priorities. AMG Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Top‑line miss — revenue came in below analyst estimates ($556.6M reported vs. ~$578.5M consensus), which tempers the beat and suggests fee mix/timing or nonrecurring items impacted quarter‑to‑quarter sales. AMG reports sales below analyst estimates in Q4 CY2025 earnings

Affiliated Managers Group Company Profile

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.