ZACKS·2026-01-29 18:56Core Insights - SEI Investments Co. (SEIC) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.38 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34, reflecting a 16% increase from the prior-year quarter [1][10] - The company's net income attributable to SEI Investments was $172.5 million, up 11% year-over-year, supported by higher revenues and a rise in assets under management (AUM) [3][10] - Total quarterly revenues reached $607.9 million, a 9% year-over-year increase, driven by higher asset management and administration fees, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $595.8 million [5][10] Financial Performance - For the full year 2025, SEIC's earnings were $5.63 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.99, with net income attributable to SEI Investments at $715.3 million, up 23% from the previous year [4] - Total quarterly expenses were $446.3 million, an 8% increase year-over-year, influenced by various cost components, while operating income rose 11% to $161.6 million [6] - As of December 31, 2025, AUM was $554.6 billion, reflecting a 16% increase from the prior-year quarter, with client assets under administration (AUA) at $1.25 trillion, up 18% year-over-year [7] Strategic Developments - SEIC completed the first stage of its strategic collaboration with Stratos Wealth Holdings, investing approximately $527 million for a 57.5% stake [2] - The reported quarter included $20.1 million in elevated corporate overhead due to severance expenses and third-party M&A fees related to Stratos, alongside a $3 million tax benefit from purchased energy credits [3] Shareholder Actions - In the reported quarter, SEIC repurchased 1.2 million shares for $101 million at an average price of $82.61 per share [8] Industry Context - SEI Investments' global presence, diverse product offerings, and robust AUM balance are expected to support revenue growth, despite concerns over elevated operating expenses and concentrated fee-based revenues [9]