NYSE$AMG

Affiliated Managers Group · Q2 2021 earnings

Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

AMG reported EPS of $2.55 and Economic EPS of $4.03, driven by the execution of its strategy and the quality of its Affiliate partner group.

AMG's Q2 2021 results showed a 40% growth in Adjusted EBITDA and a 47% increase in Economic earnings per share compared to the previous year. Net client cash flows were positive, excluding certain quantitative strategies, with strength in private markets, specialty fixed income, ESG, and U.S. equity strategies. The company also announced a partnership with Parnassus Investments and completed the evolution of its U.S. wealth distribution platform.

  • Adjusted EBITDA grew by 40% year-over-year, driven by Affiliate investment performance.
  • Economic earnings per share increased by 47% compared to the year-ago quarter.
  • Net client cash flows were positive, excluding certain quantitative strategies.
  • Partnership announced with Parnassus Investments, enhancing strategic participation in ESG.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$586M

Previous: $471M+24.5%
EPS (adj)

$4.03

Previous: $2.74+47.1%
Total AUM

$756B

Previous: $638B+18.4%
Average AUM

$752B

Previous: $636B+18.3%
Aggregate Fees

$1.19B

Previous: $961M+23.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$2.1M

Previous: -$4.5M+53.3%
Free Cash Flow

$107M

Previous: $26.2M+308.0%
Net Income

$109M

Previous: $30.7M+255.0%
Operating Income

-$390M

Previous: -$410M+4.8%
Gross Profit

$586M

Previous: $471M+24.5%
Cash & Equivalents

$778M

Previous: $682M+14.1%
Total Assets

$8.02B

Previous: $7.5B+7.0%
Stock-Based Comp

$23.1M

Previous: $32.7M-29.4%

Revenue & EPS history

AMG · Revenue · Quarterly

$586M

Q2 2021+24.5%vs Q2 2020
Beat estimate in 13 of 16 quarters(81%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

AMG's forward business momentum continues to accelerate as existing Affiliates deliver excellent investment performance, and the company invests in new Affiliates operating in areas of secular growth. AMG sees an attractive ongoing opportunity to establish new partnerships, given the favorable transaction environment, AMG's strong competitive position, and the increasing demand for partnership solutions.

Tailwinds

  • Existing Affiliates are delivering excellent investment performance.
  • AMG is investing in new Affiliates in areas of secular growth.
  • Favorable transaction environment for establishing new partnerships.
  • AMG has a strong competitive position.
  • Increasing demand for AMG's partnership solutions.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021

Historical avgQ2 2021

+0.7%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.7%

Avg return

30 days after

47%

32 / 68 earnings

Positive

+26.4%

Q4 2020

Best reaction

-15.1%

Q1 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-2.6%-1.6%+9.8%
Q4 2025+6.8%+4.8%-11.7%
Q3 2025+8.3%+9.0%+14.1%
Q1 2025+3.3%+4.1%+4.0%
Q4 2024+0.2%-5.2%-12.5%
Q3 2024-8.3%-4.6%-4.0%
Q2 2024+4.4%-4.2%-3.3%
Q1 2024-3.0%-1.7%-1.2%
Q4 2023+3.0%+4.2%+6.2%
Q3 2023+1.7%+3.5%+6.7%
Q2 2023-13.5%-14.2%-18.6%
Q1 2023-0.8%-1.9%-3.7%
Q4 2022-3.8%-6.0%-11.0%
Q3 2022+16.0%+24.2%+27.5%
Q2 2022+1.5%+2.7%+0.8%
Q1 2022+3.6%+2.7%+4.7%
Q4 2021+0.4%-2.8%-11.0%
Q3 2021+12.1%+10.8%-0.3%
Q2 2021-5.2%-4.6%+4.0%
Q1 2021+1.1%+7.7%+3.2%
Q4 2020+26.4%+31.6%+25.3%
Q3 2020-3.2%-5.1%+14.3%
Q2 2020-0.9%-2.1%+0.1%
Q1 2020+13.0%+7.8%+20.2%
Q4 2019+2.8%+2.1%-5.5%
Q3 2019+8.7%+6.2%+11.1%
Q2 2019-3.6%-9.9%-16.7%
Q1 2019-15.1%-14.8%-20.5%
Q4 2018+4.8%-0.1%+1.4%
Q3 2018-0.3%+1.1%-1.5%
Q2 2018+5.9%+0.7%-2.0%
Q1 2018-3.5%-4.9%-5.4%
Q4 2017-5.8%-8.6%-12.2%
Q3 2017-2.2%-2.8%+4.2%
Q2 2017+4.1%+1.1%-2.6%
Q1 2017-6.5%-6.6%-7.1%
Q4 2016+5.5%+9.5%+17.2%
Q3 2016-2.5%-4.0%+7.4%
Q2 2016-3.9%-0.3%-3.2%
Q1 2016-5.5%
Q4 2015-7.4%
Q3 2015-6.3%
Q2 2015+0.1%
Q1 2015+1.2%
Q4 2014-2.2%
Q3 2014-3.9%
Q2 2014-0.5%
Q1 2014+10.3%
Q4 2013-0.1%
Q3 2013+0.8%
Q2 2013+4.5%
Q1 2013-0.7%
Q4 2012-0.3%
Q3 2012+5.8%
Q2 2012+2.2%
Q1 2012+0.8%
Q4 2011+2.0%
Q3 2011-0.6%
Q2 2011+2.7%
Q1 2010+0.0%
Q1 2011+2.2%
Q4 2008-2.1%
Q4 2010-2.1%
Q3 2009-0.1%
Q3 2010-0.1%
Q2 2009-0.8%
Q4 2009-0.8%
Q2 2010-0.8%

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