Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) Raised to Strong-Buy at Wall Street Zen

Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report issued on Saturday.

Several other brokerages have also recently commented on AMG. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $405.00 price objective on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a report on Friday, June 26th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $400.00 target price on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research report on Monday, May 4th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $454.00 price target on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Barrington Research set a $425.00 price target on Affiliated Managers Group in a research report on Friday, July 31st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and seven have given a Buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Affiliated Managers Group currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $370.86.

Affiliated Managers Group Trading Down 0.0%

Shares of NYSE:AMG opened at $356.08 on Friday. Affiliated Managers Group has a 52-week low of $218.21 and a 52-week high of $392.92. The stock has a market cap of $9.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.33, a PEG ratio of 0.48 and a beta of 1.11. The company has a quick ratio of 1.24, a current ratio of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $359.29 and a 200-day moving average price of $320.20.

Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The asset manager reported $8.29 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.90 by $0.39. Affiliated Managers Group had a return on equity of 21.94% and a net margin of 37.72%.The firm had revenue of $640.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $590.94 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $5.39 earnings per share. Affiliated Managers Group’s revenue for the quarter was up .0% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts predict that Affiliated Managers Group will post 36.69 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Annette Franqui acquired 750 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $304.88 per share, with a total value of $228,660.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 1,962 shares in the company, valued at approximately $598,174.56. This trade represents a 61.88% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Jay C. Horgen sold 17,500 shares of Affiliated Managers Group stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $338.27, for a total transaction of $5,919,725.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 204,706 shares in the company, valued at approximately $69,245,898.62. This trade represents a 7.88% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 2.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Affiliated Managers Group

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of AMG. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Affiliated Managers Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $938,294,000. Boston Partners boosted its position in Affiliated Managers Group by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. Boston Partners now owns 1,157,344 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $275,957,000 after buying an additional 24,217 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in Affiliated Managers Group by 2.7% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 718,313 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $198,746,000 after purchasing an additional 18,865 shares in the last quarter. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 20.2% during the fourth quarter. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. now owns 685,588 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $197,641,000 after buying an additional 115,313 shares during the period. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 8.1% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 551,153 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $158,916,000 after purchasing an additional 41,322 shares during the last quarter. 95.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Affiliated Managers Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Value appeal remains a key catalyst. Zacks identified AMG as a top long-term value stock based on its Style Scores. The shares trade at approximately 12.3 times earnings, which may appeal to investors seeking relatively inexpensive exposure to asset management. Why Affiliated Managers Group is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks maintained a “Strong-Buy” rating while raising its FY2026 EPS forecast to $34.67 from $33.01, FY2027 to $34.57 from $34.07, and FY2028 to $39.29 from $39.22. Estimates were also increased for Q4 2026, Q3 2027, Q4 2027 and Q1 2028, signaling improved expectations for earnings growth. Zacks Research earnings estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary emphasizes strong fundamentals. An analysis of AMG’s second quarter highlighted solid business fundamentals and potentially undervalued investment-grade bond holdings, while other coverage cited two reasons investors remain attracted to the company. AMG Q2 Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Forecast revisions were mixed. Zacks lowered its Q2 2028 EPS estimate to $9.03 from $9.56, partially offsetting the broader upward revisions. Its FY2026 estimate of $34.67 also remains below the broader consensus of $36.25, suggesting some analysts still expect more near-term earnings upside.

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.