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Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. Declares Distributions for November and December 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-10-21 22:08
, /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") announced today the monthly distributions for November and December 2025, as summarized in the charts below: The Fund declared its monthly distributions pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan. The Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize long-term cap ...
Cohen & Steers signals $1.75B pipeline and expects 2025 comp ratio to remain at 40.25% amid private real estate and ETF expansion (NYSE:CNS)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-17 16:37
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Cohen & Steers(CNS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-10-17 15:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Earnings per share for Q3 2025 increased to $0.81, up 11.6% from $0.73 in Q2 2025 [4] - Revenue for Q3 2025 rose 4.2% to $141 million compared to the prior quarter, driven by higher average AUM and an additional day in the period [4][5] - Operating margin improved to 36.1% from 33.6% in Q2 2025 [5] - Ending AUM reached $90.9 billion, positively impacted by market appreciation and net inflows [5] - Liquidity at the end of Q3 was $364 million, up from $323 million in the prior quarter [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Open-end funds experienced positive net flows for five consecutive quarters, although institutional net outflows partially offset this [5] - Net inflows into open-end funds were $768 million, while institutional advisory and subadvisory had net outflows of $455 million and $82 million, respectively [19][20] - The unfunded pipeline grew to $1.75 billion, the largest since Q4 2021, with 66% in US REIT strategies [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The third quarter was positive for risk assets, with technology sector performance exceeding the S&P 500 by over 500 basis points [11] - Natural resource equities increased nearly 21% year-to-date, while diversified real assets strategy rose over 13% [13] - 87% of open-end fund AUM rated four or five stars by Morningstar, slightly down from 90% in the prior quarter [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expense management while pursuing growth opportunities, expecting G&A to increase by around 9% in 2025 [8] - The strategic allocation to real assets, including infrastructure and natural resources, is emphasized due to their inflation sensitivity [16][17] - The company plans to launch two more ETFs in Q4 2025, expanding its active ETF strategy [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates resilient economic growth and corporate profits, with expectations for earnings growth in sectors like real estate and energy to accelerate in 2026 [12] - The current environment of slightly elevated inflation and lower rates is seen as favorable for real assets [14] - The company remains optimistic about the potential of AI to enhance productivity and drive GDP growth [14] Other Important Information - The company raised $353 million in an equity rights offering for its closed-end fund, providing over $500 million for global infrastructure opportunities [23] - The non-traded REIT continues to perform well, focusing on open-air shopping centers [25] - The company is advocating for the inclusion of real assets in 401(k) plans, highlighting the benefits of listed strategies [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Demand for US REITs in wealth management channel - Management noted that historically, REIT returns are stimulated by interest rate cuts, but the current cycle has created a different dynamic due to prior real estate pricing advancements [33] - They believe the current point in the cycle is favorable for REIT performance as rates are expected to continue decreasing [34] Question: Profile of clients providing funds - The pipeline is predominantly North American, including retirement plans and annuity providers, with some recent European allocations [37] Question: Expected allocation of cash sitting on the sidelines - Management expects cash to flow into inflation-sensitive real asset strategies, particularly real estate and infrastructure [40] Question: Compensation ratio outlook for 2026 - The company is focused on revenue growth and managing compensation ratios, with expectations for new initiatives to generate revenue and improve ratios [43][45]
Cohen & Steers(CNS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-10-17 15:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Earnings per share for Q3 increased to $0.81, up 11.6% from $0.73 in Q2 [6][7] - Revenue for Q3 rose 4.2% to $141 million, driven by higher average AUM and an additional day in the period [7] - Operating margin improved to 36.1% from 33.6% in Q2 [7] - Ending AUM increased to $90.9 billion as of Q3 [7][10] - Liquidity at the end of Q3 was $364 million, up from $323 million in the prior quarter [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Open-end funds experienced positive net inflows for five consecutive quarters, although institutional net outflows partially offset this [8] - Total expenses remained flat compared to the prior quarter, with G&A expenses decreasing significantly [9] - Compensation ratio for the quarter decreased, leading to a year-to-date compensation ratio of 40.25% [9][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net inflows for the year reached $325 million, with $233 million in Q3 alone [26] - The institutional pipeline grew to $1.75 billion, the largest since 2021, with $972 million in new mandates awarded during the quarter [27][28] - The largest percentage of the pipeline (66%) is in U.S. REIT strategies [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expense management while pursuing growth opportunities in active ETFs and private real estate [11][30] - There is a strategic emphasis on diversifying into real assets, including infrastructure and natural resources, to enhance portfolio resilience [21][23] - The company plans to launch two more ETFs in Q4, expanding its active ETF strategy [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about economic growth and corporate profits remaining resilient, with expectations for earnings growth in sectors that have been sluggish [16] - The current economic environment, characterized by slightly elevated inflation and lower rates, is seen as favorable for real assets [19][21] - The company anticipates continued allocations to its asset classes due to strong investment performance [23] Other Important Information - The company raised $353 million in an equity rights offering for its closed-end fund, providing over $500 million for global infrastructure opportunities [29] - The company is targeting the RIA channel for additional strategic seed capital and traditional allocations [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Demand for U.S. REITs in wealth management - Management noted that historically, returns have been stimulated by interest rate cuts, but the current cycle has created a different dynamic due to prior real estate pricing adjustments [39][40] - They expect continued strong performance for REITs as rates decline, with good results in wealth management and institutional markets [41] Question: Cash allocation as rates decline - Management expects cash sitting on the sidelines to flow into real asset strategies, particularly real estate and infrastructure [50] - Preferred stocks are also anticipated to attract investment as cash yields become less favorable [51] Question: Compensation ratio outlook - The company expects the compensation ratio to remain stable, with revenue growth helping to manage costs [53] - New initiatives are beginning to generate revenue, which should positively impact the compensation ratio moving forward [55]
Cohen & Steers(CNS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-10-17 14:00
Assets Under Management (AUM) - Ending AUM increased to $90.9 billion as of September 30, 2025, compared to $88.9 billion at the end of Q2 2025[2] - Average AUM for Q3 2025 was $89.7 billion, up from $87.2 billion in Q2 2025[2] - Market appreciation contributed $2.4 billion to AUM in Q3 2025, slightly higher than the $2.3 billion in Q2 2025[2] Net Flows - The company experienced net inflows of $233 million in Q3 2025, a turnaround from net outflows of $131 million in Q2 2025[2] - Open-end funds saw net inflows, while advisory and subadvisory segments experienced net outflows[2] Financial Performance (As Adjusted) - Net income reached $41.7 million in Q3 2025, an increase from $37.3 million in Q2 2025[2] - Diluted EPS rose to $0.81 in Q3 2025, compared to $0.73 in Q2 2025[2] - Operating margin improved to 36.1% in Q3 2025, up from 33.6% in Q2 2025[2] Revenue (As Adjusted) - Total revenue was $140.9 million in Q3 2025, compared to $135.3 million in Q2 2025[4] - Open-end fund fees generated $73.5 million in revenue in Q3 2025[8] - Institutional fees contributed $33.3 million to revenue in Q3 2025[8] Expenses (As Adjusted) - Total expenses amounted to $90.1 million in Q3 2025, compared to $89.9 million in Q2 2025[4] - Employee compensation and benefits accounted for $56.1 million of expenses in Q3 2025[11]
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Transferable Rights Offering
Prnewswire· 2025-10-17 12:30
Core Viewpoint - Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc. successfully completed a transferable rights offering, raising approximately $353 million through the issuance of about 14,993,927 shares of common stock [2][4]. Fund Offering Details - The offering commenced on September 22, 2025, and expired on October 16, 2025 [1]. - The subscription price was set at $23.56 per common share, determined by a formula based on the average sales price and net asset value [3]. - The entire proceeds from the offering will be utilized for investment in line with the Fund's objectives, with the investment adviser covering all associated expenses [2][4]. Investment Strategy - The Fund aims for total return with an emphasis on income, investing at least 80% of its managed assets in securities from infrastructure companies, including utilities, pipelines, and telecommunications [5]. - The Fund's strategy also includes corporate preferred securities and other fixed income investments [5]. Company Background - Cohen & Steers, Inc. is a global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, with a focus on listed and private real estate, preferred securities, and infrastructure [6]. - The firm was founded in 1986 and has a global presence with offices in major financial centers [6].
Cohen & Steers(CNS) - 2025 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2025-10-16 20:27
[Executive Summary](index=1&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary) This section provides an overview of Cohen & Steers' financial performance and key operational metrics for the third quarter of 2025 [Third Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=1.1%20Third%20Quarter%202025%20Financial%20Highlights) Cohen & Steers reported strong financial performance for Q3 2025, with significant increases in revenue, operating income, and net income attributable to common stockholders compared to the previous quarter, alongside a notable rise in diluted EPS Q3 2025 Financial Highlights (U.S. GAAP vs. Q2 2025) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | $ Change (in thousands of USD) | % Change | | :----------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | :------- | | Revenue | $141,720 | $136,126 | $5,594 | 4.1% | | Expenses | $92,819 | $92,799 | $20 | —% | | Operating income | $48,901 | $43,327 | $5,574 | 12.9% | | Net income attributable to common stockholders | $41,711 | $36,849 | $4,862 | 13.2% | | Diluted earnings per share | $0.81 | $0.72 | $0.09 | 13.0% | | Operating margin | 34.5% | 31.8% | N/A | 270 bps | Q3 2025 Financial Highlights (As Adjusted vs. Q2 2025) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | $ Change (in thousands of USD) | % Change | | :----------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | :------- | | Net income attributable to common stockholders | $41,720 | $37,324 | $4,396 | 11.8% | | Diluted earnings per share | $0.81 | $0.73 | $0.08 | 11.6% | | Operating margin | 36.1% | 33.6% | N/A | 250 bps | [Key Operational Metrics](index=1&type=section&id=1.2%20Key%20Operational%20Metrics) The company achieved diluted EPS of $0.81 (both GAAP and as adjusted) and an operating margin of 34.5% (36.1% as adjusted), with Assets Under Management (AUM) reaching $90.9 billion, driven by $233 million in net inflows - Diluted EPS was **$0.81**, both on a U.S. GAAP and as adjusted basis[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Operating margin stood at **34.5%** (U.S. GAAP) and **36.1%** (as adjusted)[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Ending Assets Under Management (AUM) reached **$90.9 billion**, with average AUM at **$89.7 billion**[5](index=5&type=chunk) - The company recorded net inflows of **$233 million** during the quarter[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations%20(Unaudited)) This section details the company's financial performance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 [Three Months Ended September 30, 2025](index=7&type=section&id=2.1%20Three%20Months%20Ended%20September%2030,%202025) For the third quarter of 2025, Cohen & Steers reported a 4.1% QoQ increase in total revenue and a 12.9% QoQ rise in operating income, with net income attributable to common stockholders growing by 13.2% QoQ to $41.7 million, despite a significant decrease in non-operating income Revenue Breakdown (QoQ and YoY) | Revenue Category | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | % Change From Jun 30, 2025 | % Change From Sep 30, 2024 | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Investment advisory and administration fees | $133,628 | $128,545 | $125,397 | 4.0% | 6.6% | | Distribution and service fees | $7,513 | $7,166 | $7,244 | 4.8% | 3.7% | | Other | $579 | $415 | $562 | 39.5% | 3.0% | | **Total revenue** | **$141,720** | **$136,126** | **$133,203** | **4.1%** | **6.4%** | - The increase in total investment advisory and administration fees was primarily due to higher average assets under management and one additional day in the current quarter[6](index=6&type=chunk) Expenses Breakdown (QoQ and YoY) | Expense Category | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | % Change From Jun 30, 2025 | % Change From Sep 30, 2024 | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Employee compensation and benefits | $57,196 | $56,640 | $56,376 | 1.0% | 1.5% | | Distribution and service fees | $16,329 | $15,706 | $14,739 | 4.0% | 10.8% | | General and administrative | $16,775 | $18,078 | $14,874 | (7.2%) | 12.8% | | Depreciation and amortization | $2,519 | $2,375 | $2,341 | 6.1% | 7.6% | | **Total expenses** | **$92,819** | **$92,799** | **$88,330** | **—%** | **5.1%** | - Employee compensation and benefits increased slightly due to the timing of new hires[9](index=9&type=chunk) - Distribution and service fees rose due to higher average assets under management in U.S. open-end funds[9](index=9&type=chunk) - General and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to lower travel expenses and talent acquisition costs[9](index=9&type=chunk) Operating Income and Margin (QoQ and YoY) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | % Change From Jun 30, 2025 | % Change From Sep 30, 2024 | | :---------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Operating income | $48,901 | $43,327 | $44,873 | 12.9% | 9.0% | | Operating margin | 34.5% | 31.8% | 33.7% | 270 bps | 80 bps | Non-operating Income (Loss) (QoQ and YoY) | Non-operating Item | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | % Change From Jun 30, 2025 | % Change From Sep 30, 2024 | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Interest and dividend income | $5,106 | $6,315 | $5,420 | (19.1%) | (5.8%) | | Gain (loss) from investments—net | $692 | $6,715 | $18,975 | (89.7%) | (96.4%) | | Foreign currency gain (loss)—net | $859 | $(2,523) | $(1,692) | N/A | N/A | | **Total non-operating income (loss)** | **$6,657** | **$10,507** | **$22,703** | **(36.6%)** | **(70.7%)** | Effective Income Tax Rate (QoQ) | Tax Rate Component | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | | U.S. statutory tax rate | 21.0% | 21.0% | | State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit | 2.8% | 3.0% | | Non-deductible executive compensation | 0.8% | 1.5% | | Unrecognized tax benefit adjustments | (0.5%) | (0.5%) | | Other | 0.9% | (0.3%) | | **Effective income tax rate** | **25.0%** | **24.7%** | Net Income and EPS (QoQ and YoY) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | % Change From Jun 30, 2025 | % Change From Sep 30, 2024 | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Net income | $41,634 | $41,772 | $55,283 | (0.3%) | (24.7%) | | Net income attributable to common stockholders | $41,711 | $36,849 | $39,668 | 13.2% | 5.2% | | Basic EPS | $0.81 | $0.72 | $0.78 | 13.1% | 4.3% | | Diluted EPS | $0.81 | $0.72 | $0.77 | 13.0% | 4.9% | | Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 51,572 | 51,471 | 51,428 | 0.2% | 0.3% | [Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025](index=8&type=section&id=2.2%20Nine%20Months%20Ended%20September%2030,%202025) For the first nine months of 2025, total revenue increased by 9.2% year-over-year, reaching $412.3 million, operating income grew by 11.2% YoY, and net income attributable to common stockholders rose by 12.2% YoY to $118.3 million, with diluted EPS increasing by 10.5% Revenue Breakdown (YoY) | Revenue Category | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | Investment advisory and administration fees | $388,944 | $355,319 | 9.5% | | Distribution and service fees | $21,863 | $20,692 | 5.7% | | Other | $1,506 | $1,623 | (7.3%) | | **Total revenue** | **$412,313** | **$377,634** | **9.2%** | Expenses Breakdown (YoY) | Expense Category | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | Employee compensation and benefits | $168,390 | $161,476 | 4.3% | | Distribution and service fees | $47,224 | $41,404 | 14.0% | | General and administrative | $52,022 | $44,351 | 17.3% | | Depreciation and amortization | $7,251 | $6,863 | 5.7% | | **Total expenses** | **$274,887** | **$254,094** | **8.2%** | Operating Income (YoY) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | % Change | | :---------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | Operating income | $137,426 | $123,540 | 11.2% | Non-operating Income (Loss) (YoY) | Non-operating Item | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | Interest and dividend income | $16,792 | $14,396 | 16.6% | | Gain (loss) from investments—net | $10,960 | $17,941 | (38.9%) | | Foreign currency gain (loss)—net | $(2,836) | $(2,041) | (38.9%) | | **Total non-operating income (loss)** | **$24,916** | **$30,296** | **(17.8%)** | Net Income and EPS (YoY) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | % Change | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | Net income | $126,695 | $119,774 | 5.8% | | Net income attributable to common stockholders | $118,338 | $105,443 | 12.2% | | Basic EPS | $2.31 | $2.10 | 10.3% | | Diluted EPS | $2.30 | $2.08 | 10.5% | | Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 51,488 | 50,681 | 1.6% | [Assets Under Management (AUM)](index=4&type=section&id=Assets%20Under%20Management%20(AUM)) This section details the changes and composition of the company's Assets Under Management by investment vehicle and strategy [Overall AUM Trends](index=4&type=section&id=3.1%20Overall%20AUM%20Trends) Total Assets Under Management (AUM) increased by 2.2% QoQ to $90.9 billion at September 30, 2025, primarily driven by market appreciation and net inflows, partially offset by distributions Total AUM by Investment Vehicle (QoQ and YoY) | Investment Vehicle | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in millions of USD) | % Change From Jun 30, 2025 | % Change From Sep 30, 2024 | | :------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Open-end funds | $44,421 | $42,962 | $42,979 | 3.4% | 3.4% | | Institutional accounts | $34,711 | $34,386 | $36,892 | 0.9% | (5.9%) | | Closed-end funds | $11,765 | $11,588 | $11,909 | 1.5% | (1.2%) | | **Total** | **$90,897** | **$88,936** | **$91,780** | **2.2%** | **(1.0%)** | Total AUM by Investment Strategy (QoQ and YoY) | Investment Strategy | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in millions of USD) | % Change From Jun 30, 2025 | % Change From Sep 30, 2024 | | :-------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | U.S. real estate | $44,153 | $43,972 | $45,685 | 0.4% | (3.4%) | | Preferred securities | $18,443 | $17,902 | $18,929 | 3.0% | (2.6%) | | Global/international real estate | $14,520 | $13,980 | $14,986 | 3.9% | (3.1%) | | Global listed infrastructure | $10,521 | $10,052 | $9,535 | 4.7% | 10.3% | | Other | $3,260 | $3,030 | $2,645 | 7.6% | 23.3% | | **Total** | **$90,897** | **$88,936** | **$91,780** | **2.2%** | **(1.0%)** | - The overall AUM increase was due to net inflows of **$233 million** and market appreciation of **$2.4 billion**, partially offset by distributions of **$627 million**[12](index=12&type=chunk) [AUM by Investment Vehicle](index=4&type=section&id=3.2%20AUM%20by%20Investment%20Vehicle) AUM growth was observed across all investment vehicles, with open-end funds leading the increase, followed by closed-end funds and institutional accounts, while net inflows were positive for open-end funds and total AUM, institutional accounts experienced net outflows AUM Changes by Investment Vehicle (QoQ) | Investment Vehicle | AUM End of Period (Sep 30, 2025) (in millions of USD) | Change from Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Net Inflows (Outflows) (in millions of USD) | | :------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------- | :--------------------- | | Open-end funds | $44,421 | +$1,459 (3.4%) | +$768 | | Institutional accounts | $34,711 | +$325 (0.9%) | -$537 | | Closed-end funds | $11,765 | +$177 (1.5%) | +$2 | | **Total** | **$90,897** | **+$1,961 (2.2%)** | **+$233** | [Open-end Funds AUM](index=4&type=section&id=3.2.1%20Open-end%20Funds%20AUM) Open-end funds AUM increased by 3.4% QoQ to $44.4 billion, driven by $768 million in net inflows and $972 million in market appreciation Open-end Funds AUM Dynamics (QoQ) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Change (in millions of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | AUM, beginning of period | $42,962 | $42,298 | +$664 | | Inflows | $3,148 | $3,072 | +$76 | | Outflows | $(2,380) | $(2,787) | +$407 | | Net inflows (outflows) | $768 | $285 | +$483 | | Market appreciation (depreciation) | $972 | $816 | +$156 | | Distributions | $(305) | $(437) | +$132 | | Transfers | $24 | $0 | +$24 | | **Total increase (decrease)** | **$1,459** | **$664** | **+$795** | | **AUM, end of period** | **$44,421** | **$42,962** | **+$1,459** | | **Average AUM** | **$43,633** | **$42,110** | **+$1,523** | [Institutional Accounts AUM](index=4&type=section&id=3.2.2%20Institutional%20Accounts%20AUM) Institutional accounts AUM grew by 0.9% QoQ to $34.7 billion, despite net outflows of $537 million, with growth primarily due to market appreciation of $1.054 billion Institutional Accounts AUM Dynamics (QoQ) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Change (in millions of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | AUM, beginning of period | $34,386 | $33,886 | +$500 | | Inflows | $812 | $651 | +$161 | | Outflows | $(1,349) | $(1,170) | $(179) | | Net inflows (outflows) | $(537) | $(519) | $(18) | | Market appreciation (depreciation) | $1,054 | $1,190 | $(136) | | Distributions | $(168) | $(171) | +$3 | | Transfers | $(24) | $0 | $(24) | | **Total increase (decrease)** | **$325** | **$500** | **$(175)** | | **AUM, end of period** | **$34,711** | **$34,386** | **+$325** | | **Average AUM** | **$34,459** | **$33,844** | **+$615** | - Institutional accounts experienced net inflows of **$449 million** into U.S. real estate and **$146 million** into preferred securities[13](index=13&type=chunk) - Market appreciation for institutional accounts included **$378 million** from preferred securities and **$360 million** from U.S. real estate[13](index=13&type=chunk) - Advisory accounts saw net outflows of **$585 million** from U.S. real estate, partially offset by net inflows of **$214 million** into global/international real estate[13](index=13&type=chunk) - Subadvisory accounts had net outflows of **$82 million**, primarily related to U.S. real estate[13](index=13&type=chunk) [Closed-end Funds AUM](index=4&type=section&id=3.2.3%20Closed-end%20Funds%20AUM) Closed-end funds AUM increased by 1.5% QoQ to $11.8 billion, primarily due to market appreciation of $329 million, despite minimal net inflows Closed-end Funds AUM Dynamics (QoQ) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Change (in millions of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | AUM, beginning of period | $11,588 | $11,395 | +$193 | | Inflows | $2 | $103 | $(101) | | Outflows | $0 | $0 | $0 | | Net inflows (outflows) | $2 | $103 | $(101) | | Market appreciation (depreciation) | $329 | $244 | +$85 | | Distributions | $(154) | $(154) | $0 | | **Total increase (decrease)** | **$177** | **$193** | **$(16)** | | **AUM, end of period** | **$11,765** | **$11,588** | **+$177** | | **Average AUM** | **$11,646** | **$11,289** | **+$357** | [AUM by Investment Strategy](index=4&type=section&id=3.3%20AUM%20by%20Investment%20Strategy) All investment strategies experienced AUM growth during the quarter, with 'Other' strategies showing the highest percentage increase, and global listed infrastructure and global/international real estate also demonstrating strong growth AUM Changes by Investment Strategy (QoQ) | Investment Strategy | AUM End of Period (Sep 30, 2025) (in millions of USD) | Change from Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Net Inflows (Outflows) (in millions of USD) | | :-------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------- | :--------------------- | | U.S. real estate | $44,153 | +$181 (0.4%) | -$221 | | Preferred securities | $18,443 | +$541 (3.0%) | +$130 | | Global/international real estate | $14,520 | +$540 (3.9%) | +$181 | | Global listed infrastructure | $10,521 | +$469 (4.7%) | +$57 | | Other | $3,260 | +$230 (7.6%) | +$86 | | **Total** | **$90,897** | **+$1,961 (2.2%)** | **+$233** | [U.S. Real Estate AUM](index=4&type=section&id=3.3.1%20U.S.%20Real%20Estate%20AUM) U.S. Real Estate AUM increased by 0.4% QoQ to $44.15 billion, despite net outflows of $221 million, primarily due to $782 million in market appreciation U.S. Real Estate AUM Dynamics (QoQ) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Change (in millions of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | AUM, beginning of period | $43,972 | $43,591 | +$381 | | Inflows | $2,084 | $1,909 | +$175 | | Outflows | $(2,305) | $(1,560) | $(745) | | Net inflows (outflows) | $(221) | $349 | $(570) | | Market appreciation (depreciation) | $782 | $466 | +$316 | | Distributions | $(380) | $(434) | +$54 | | Transfers | $0 | $0 | $0 | | **Total increase (decrease)** | **$181** | **$381** | **$(200)** | | **AUM, end of period** | **$44,153** | **$43,972** | **+$181** | | **Average AUM** | **$43,998** | **$43,172** | **+$826** | [Preferred Securities AUM](index=4&type=section&id=3.3.2%20Preferred%20Securities%20AUM) Preferred Securities AUM increased by 3.0% QoQ to $18.44 billion, driven by $130 million in net inflows and $595 million in market appreciation Preferred Securities AUM Dynamics (QoQ) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Change (in millions of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | AUM, beginning of period | $17,902 | $18,207 | $(305) | | Inflows | $886 | $738 | +$148 | | Outflows | $(756) | $(1,218) | +$462 | | Net inflows (outflows) | $130 | $(480) | +$610 | | Market appreciation (depreciation) | $595 | $351 | +$244 | | Distributions | $(184) | $(176) | $(8) | | Transfers | $0 | $0 | $0 | | **Total increase (decrease)** | **$541** | **$(305)** | **+$846** | | **AUM, end of period** | **$18,443** | **$17,902** | **+$541** | | **Average AUM** | **$18,244** | **$17,792** | **+$452** | [Global/International Real Estate AUM](index=4&type=section&id=3.3.3%20Global/International%20Real%20Estate%20AUM) Global/International Real Estate AUM increased by 3.9% QoQ to $14.52 billion, supported by $181 million in net inflows and $367 million in market appreciation Global/International Real Estate AUM Dynamics (QoQ) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Change (in millions of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | AUM, beginning of period | $13,980 | $13,129 | +$851 | | Inflows | $520 | $403 | +$117 | | Outflows | $(339) | $(426) | +$87 | | Net inflows (outflows) | $181 | $(23) | +$204 | | Market appreciation (depreciation) | $367 | $915 | $(548) | | Distributions | $(8) | $(41) | +$33 | | **Total increase (decrease)** | **$540** | **$851** | **$(311)** | | **AUM, end of period** | **$14,520** | **$13,980** | **+$540** | | **Average AUM** | **$14,146** | **$13,521** | **+$625** | [Global Listed Infrastructure AUM](index=4&type=section&id=3.3.4%20Global%20Listed%20Infrastructure%20AUM) Global Listed Infrastructure AUM rose by 4.7% QoQ to $10.52 billion, driven by $57 million in net inflows and $458 million in market appreciation Global Listed Infrastructure AUM Dynamics (QoQ) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Change (in millions of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | AUM, beginning of period | $10,052 | $9,710 | +$342 | | Inflows | $209 | $460 | $(251) | | Outflows | $(152) | $(439) | +$287 | | Net inflows (outflows) | $57 | $21 | +$36 | | Market appreciation (depreciation) | $458 | $403 | +$55 | | Distributions | $(46) | $(82) | +$36 | | **Total increase (decrease)** | **$469** | **$342** | **+$127** | | **AUM, end of period** | **$10,521** | **$10,052** | **+$469** | | **Average AUM** | **$10,228** | **$9,829** | **+$399** | [Other AUM](index=4&type=section&id=3.3.5%20Other%20AUM) AUM in 'Other' strategies experienced the highest percentage growth, increasing by 7.6% QoQ to $3.26 billion, supported by $86 million in net inflows and $153 million in market appreciation Other AUM Dynamics (QoQ) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Change (in millions of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | AUM, beginning of period | $3,030 | $2,942 | +$88 | | Inflows | $263 | $316 | $(53) | | Outflows | $(177) | $(314) | +$137 | | Net inflows (outflows) | $86 | $2 | +$84 | | Market appreciation (depreciation) | $153 | $115 | +$38 | | Distributions | $(9) | $(29) | +$20 | | **Total increase (decrease)** | **$230** | **$88** | **+$142** | | **AUM, end of period** | **$3,260** | **$3,030** | **+$230** | | **Average AUM** | **$3,122** | **$2,929** | **+$193** | [Investment Performance](index=5&type=section&id=Investment%20Performance) The report includes disclaimers regarding investment performance, emphasizing that past performance is not indicative of future results and that the information provided is not investment advice - Past performance is no guarantee of future results[17](index=17&type=chunk) - Outperformance is determined by comparing annualized investment performance of each strategy to specified reference benchmarks[17](index=17&type=chunk) - Morningstar calculates its ratings based on a risk-adjusted return measure, emphasizing downward variations and rewarding consistent performance[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Balance Sheet Information](index=5&type=section&id=Balance%20Sheet%20Information) As of September 30, 2025, Cohen & Steers reported an increase in cash, cash equivalents, U.S. Treasurys, and liquid seed investments, as well as an increase in stockholders' equity compared to the previous quarter Key Balance Sheet Items (QoQ) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in millions of USD) | Change (in millions of USD) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :----------- | :----------- | :------- | | Cash, cash equivalents, U.S. Treasurys and liquid seed investments | $364.3 | $322.8 | +$41.5 | | Stockholders' equity | $550.3 | $528.5 | +$21.8 | [Reconciliations of U.S. GAAP to As Adjusted Financial Results](index=13&type=section&id=Reconciliations%20of%20U.S.%20GAAP%20to%20As%20Adjusted%20Financial%20Results) This section provides detailed reconciliations between U.S. GAAP and as adjusted (non-GAAP) financial measures for key performance indicators [Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders and Diluted Earnings per Share (As Adjusted)](index=13&type=section&id=6.1%20Net%20Income%20Attributable%20to%20Common%20Stockholders%20and%20Diluted%20Earnings%20per%20Share%20(As%20Adjusted)) The company provides reconciliations from U.S. GAAP to as adjusted (non-GAAP) financial results for net income and diluted EPS, adjusting for items such as seed investments, accelerated vesting of restricted stock units, fund launch costs, and foreign currency exchange gains/losses Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders (As Adjusted) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | | Net income attributable to common stockholders, U.S. GAAP | $41,711 | $36,849 | $39,668 | | Seed investments—net | $(1,320) | $(3,523) | $(3,458) | | Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units | $1,142 | $1,835 | $2,336 | | Fund launch and rights offering costs | $650 | $0 | $0 | | Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss—net | $(677) | $2,742 | $2,191 | | Tax effects of adjustments above | $(132) | $(219) | $(1,102) | | Tax effects of discrete tax items | $346 | $(360) | $71 | | **Net income attributable to common stockholders, as adjusted** | **$41,720** | **$37,324** | **$39,706** | Diluted Earnings per Share (As Adjusted) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2024 | | :------------------------------------------------ | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | | Diluted earnings per share, U.S. GAAP | $0.81 | $0.72 | $0.77 | | Seed investments—net | $(0.03) | $(0.07) | $(0.07) | | Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.05 | | Fund launch and rights offering costs | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | | Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss—net | $(0.01) | $0.05 | $0.04 | | Tax effects of adjustments above | $0.00 | $0.00 | $(0.02) | | Tax effects of discrete tax items | $0.01 | $(0.01) | $0.00 | | **Diluted earnings per share, as adjusted** | **$0.81** | **$0.73** | **$0.77** | [Revenue, Expenses, Operating Income and Operating Margin (As Adjusted)](index=14&type=section&id=6.2%20Revenue,%20Expenses,%20Operating%20Income%20and%20Operating%20Margin%20(As%20Adjusted)) Adjusted figures for revenue, expenses, operating income, and operating margin provide a clearer view of core operating performance by excluding certain fund-related amounts, accelerated restricted stock unit vesting, and fund launch costs Revenue (As Adjusted) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | | :-------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | | Revenue, U.S. GAAP | $141,720 | $136,126 | $133,203 | | Fund related amounts | $(783) | $(806) | $230 | | **Revenue, as adjusted** | **$140,937** | **$135,320** | **$133,433** | Expenses (As Adjusted) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | | Expenses, U.S. GAAP | $92,819 | $92,799 | $88,330 | | Fund related amounts | $(967) | $(1,102) | $(184) | | Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units | $(1,142) | $(1,835) | $(2,336) | | Fund launch and rights offering costs | $(650) | $0 | $0 | | **Expenses, as adjusted** | **$90,060** | **$89,862** | **$85,810** | Operating Income and Margin (As Adjusted) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | | :-------------------- | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | | Operating income, U.S. GAAP | $48,901 | $43,327 | $44,873 | | Fund related amounts | $184 | $296 | $414 | | Accelerated vesting of restricted stock units | $1,142 | $1,835 | $2,336 | | Fund launch and rights offering costs | $650 | $0 | $0 | | **Operating income, as adjusted** | **$50,877** | **$45,458** | **$47,623** | | Operating margin, U.S. GAAP | 34.5% | 31.8% | 33.7% | | **Operating margin, as adjusted** | **36.1%** | **33.6%** | **35.7%** | [Non-operating Income (Loss) (As Adjusted)](index=14&type=section&id=6.3%20Non-operating%20Income%20(Loss)%20(As%20Adjusted)) Non-operating income (loss) is adjusted to exclude the impact of consolidated funds, corporate seed investment performance, and foreign currency exchange gains/losses, providing a more normalized view Non-operating Income (Loss) (As Adjusted) | Metric | Sep 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Jun 30, 2025 (in thousands of USD) | Sep 30, 2024 (in thousands of USD) | | :------------------------------------------------ | :----------- | :----------- | :----------- | | Non-operating income (loss), U.S. GAAP | $6,657 | $10,507 | $22,703 | | Seed investments—net | $(1,427) | $(8,742) | $(19,487) | | Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss—net | $(677) | $2,742 | $2,191 | | **Non-operating income (loss), as adjusted** | **$4,553** | **$4,507** | **$5,407** | [Additional Company Information](index=6&type=section&id=Additional%20Company%20Information) This section provides details on the company's conference call, background, and forward-looking statement disclaimers [Conference Call Information](index=6&type=section&id=7.1%20Conference%20Call%20Information) Cohen & Steers hosted a conference call on October 17, 2025, to discuss its third-quarter results, with replay and webcast options available for investors and analysts - A conference call was held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss third-quarter results[21](index=21&type=chunk) - Investors and analysts could access the live call via dialing 800-715-9871 (U.S.) or +1-646-307-1963 (international) with passcode 8494569[21](index=21&type=chunk) - A replay and webcast of the call were made available on the company's website for two weeks and one month, respectively[21](index=21&type=chunk) [About Cohen & Steers](index=6&type=section&id=7.2%20About%20Cohen%20%26%20Steers) Cohen & Steers is a global investment manager established in 1986, specializing in real assets and alternative income strategies, with its headquarters in New York City and offices worldwide - Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income[22](index=22&type=chunk) - Their expertise includes listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, and multi-strategy solutions[22](index=22&type=chunk) - Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore[22](index=22&type=chunk) [Forward-Looking Statements](index=6&type=section&id=7.3%20Forward-Looking%20Statements) The report contains forward-looking statements subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual outcomes may differ materially from those indicated, with the company not undertaking to update these statements publicly - This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the company's operations and financial performance[23](index=23&type=chunk) - Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially[23](index=23&type=chunk) - The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement[23](index=23&type=chunk)
COHEN & STEERS REPORTS RESULTS FOR THIRD QUARTER 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-10-16 20:27
Core Insights - Cohen & Steers, Inc. reported its results for the third quarter of 2025, with a conference call scheduled for October 17, 2025, to discuss these results [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company announced preliminary assets under management of $90.9 billion as of September 30, 2025, reflecting an increase of $542 million [5]. Company Overview - Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including various asset classes such as listed and private real estate, preferred securities, and infrastructure [3].
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