Victory Capital's September AUM Climbs 2.3% on Market Strength

Core Insights - Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (VCTR) reported assets under management (AUM) of $310.6 billion for September 2025, reflecting a 2.3% increase from August 31, 2025 [1][8] - The growth in AUM was primarily driven by an 8.6% increase in global/non-U.S. equity AUM and a 4.1% increase in Solutions assets [2][8] - VCTR's integrated multi-boutique business model and effective distribution platform are expected to enhance its performance in the near term [3][8] Asset Class Performance - U.S. mid-cap equity AUM decreased marginally to $31.9 billion [1] - U.S. small-cap equity AUM declined 1.6% to $12.7 billion [1] - U.S. large-cap equity AUM increased 1.9% to $63.1 billion [1] - Fixed-income AUM totaled $80.4 billion, showing a marginal increase [2] - Alternative investments asset balance decreased slightly to $3 billion [2] - Money market/short-term assets declined nearly 1% to $3.6 billion [2] Market Position and Performance - Over the past six months, VCTR shares gained 22.5%, outperforming the industry's growth of 17.9% [4] - Victory Capital currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [5] Comparison with Other Asset Managers - Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) reported preliminary AUM of $1.66 trillion as of September 30, 2025, increasing nearly 1% from the prior month [6][9] - Invesco Ltd. (IVZ) reported AUM of $2,124.8 billion as of September 30, 2025, reflecting a 2.9% increase from the previous month [9][10]