SEI Reports Fourth-Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - SEI Investments Company reported strong financial results for Q4 2025, with a 16% increase in EPS, 9% growth in revenue, and 11% growth in operating income compared to Q4 2024, achieving an operating margin of 27% [1][2][6] Financial Performance - Q4 2025 revenues reached $607.9 million, up from $557.2 million in Q4 2024, marking a 9% increase. For the full year, revenues totaled $2.3 billion, an 8% increase from $2.1 billion in 2024 [2][6] - Operating income for Q4 2025 was $161.6 million, an 11% increase from $145.5 million in Q4 2024. For the full year, operating income was $627.3 million, a 14% increase from $551.7 million in 2024 [2][6] - Net income attributable to SEI Investments was $172.5 million for Q4 2025, up 11% from $155.8 million in Q4 2024, and $715.3 million for the full year, a 23% increase from $581.2 million in 2024 [2][6] Business Segment Performance - Investment Managers segment revenues increased by 15% to $220.8 million in Q4 2025, with operating profit rising by 25% to $91.3 million [3][4] - Private Banks segment revenues grew by 7% to $149.8 million, with operating profit increasing by 47% to $29.1 million [3][4] - Investment Advisors segment revenues rose by 12% to $156.2 million, with operating profit growing by 15% to $71.9 million [3][4] - Institutional Investors segment revenues increased by 3% to $72.8 million, with operating profit rising by 6% to $34.5 million [3][4] Sales and Market Activity - SEI achieved record net sales events of $149.9 million for the full year, with Q4 net sales events totaling $43.6 million [6] - Private Banks led Q4 with $27.5 million in net sales events, while Investment Managers generated $20.5 million, primarily from U.S.-based alternative asset managers [6] - Institutional Investors recorded negative net sales events of $5.0 million due to client losses in the UK [6] Strategic Initiatives - SEI completed the acquisition of Stratos for $440.8 million, enhancing its capabilities in advisory services and expanding distribution channels [6] - The company emphasized its alignment with long-term industry trends, including increased demand for outsourcing and the convergence of public and private markets [3][6] Shareholder Actions - SEI repurchased 1.2 million shares for $101.0 million during Q4 2025, bringing total shares repurchased for the year to 7.5 million [7]