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Countdown to Apollo Global Management (APO) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
ZACKS· 2026-02-04 15:15
In its upcoming report, Apollo Global Management Inc. (APO) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $2.03 per share, reflecting a decline of 8.6% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $1.19 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 24.8%.Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 1% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial proj ...
Brookfield Asset Management .(BAM) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-04 15:00
Brookfield Asset Management Overview BAM is a leading alternative asset manager with a more than 25-year track record of delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns by investing in high-quality assets, forming the backbone of the global economy | Fee-Bearing Capital | $603B | Our Businesses by Fee-Bearing Capital | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Infrastructure | | | | | | | $106B | | | Assets Under Management | $1.2T | Renewable Power & Transition | | | | | | $67B | | | | Operating Employees | ~250K ...
When Market Darlings Become Outcasts
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-04 14:37
Core Insights - Lawrence Fuller has 30 years of experience managing portfolios for individual investors and founded Fuller Asset Management to achieve independence [1] - Fuller Asset Management manages the Focused Growth portfolio on Dub, a copy-trading platform approved by US securities regulators [1] - The Portfolio Architect group, led by Fuller, focuses on an all-weather investment strategy aimed at consistent risk-adjusted market returns [1] Company Overview - Fuller Asset Management (FAM) is a state-registered investment adviser [3] - The firm provides educational information and does not make offers for specific securities or investment strategies [3] - FAM emphasizes that past performance should not be relied upon without understanding market conditions and investment constraints [3] Investment Strategy - The Portfolio Architect offers portfolio construction guidance, an "All-Weather" model portfolio, and a dividend and options income portfolio [1] - Additional features include daily briefs on current events, a week-ahead newsletter, technical and fundamental reports, trade alerts, and 24/7 chat support [1]
T Rowe Price (TROW) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-04 14:11
Performance Overview - Approximately half of the funds outperformed their peer groups over various time periods, with 49%, 56%, 46%, and 61% outperforming over one, three, five, and ten years respectively [1] - Asset-weighted performance showed stronger results, with 72%, 54%, and 79% of fund assets beating their peer groups over three, five, and ten years [1] - In fixed income, over 75% of fund assets outperformed their peers across all time periods, with long-term performance in target date funds remaining strong [5] Financial Highlights - The company generated over $2 billion in free cash flow in 2025 and returned nearly $1.8 billion to shareholders, marking the thirty-ninth consecutive year of dividend increases since its IPO in 1986 [2] - The year ended with $1.78 trillion in assets under management, a 10% increase from the start of the year despite $56.9 billion in net outflows, primarily from equity and mutual funds [3] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q4 2025 was $2.44, bringing the full-year adjusted diluted EPS to $9.72, a 4.2% increase from 2024 [14] Market Dynamics - 2025 saw strong global market returns, although the market was narrow, dominated by a few mega-cap stocks, which affected the environment for fundamental research and active management [4] - Despite elevated redemptions from legacy equity and mutual fund businesses, strong equity market returns offset net outflows, resulting in nearly $50 billion in additional equity assets under management by year-end [14][15] Strategic Initiatives - The company established a strategic collaboration with Goldman Sachs to pursue opportunities in wealth and retirement, launching co-branded model portfolios [6][12] - The alternatives business continued to expand, with a record fundraising year for OHA, raising over $16 billion, primarily in private lending strategies [10][49] - The company launched 13 ETFs in 2025, growing assets under management in ETFs to over $21 billion by year-end [9] Client Solutions and Innovations - The company introduced innovative tools like the Social Security Analyzer and expanded its active ETF business with new core strategies [8] - A new strategic partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank aims to deliver tailored investment solutions across public and private markets in the Middle East [12] Target Date Funds and Market Position - The target date franchise ended the year with net inflows of $5.2 billion, although there were outflows in Q4 driven by M&A activity and market dynamics [15][38] - The company is positioned to mitigate headwinds in fully active target date funds by leveraging strong blend and hybrid offerings, which are growing faster than passive options [38]
T. Rowe Price(TROW) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-04 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed 2025 with $1.78 trillion in assets under management, an increase of over 10% from the start of the year, despite experiencing $56.9 billion in net outflows [4][16] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q4 2025 was $2.44, bringing full-year adjusted diluted EPS to $9.72, which is up 4.2% from 2024 [16] - Q4 adjusted net revenue was $1.9 billion, raising full-year adjusted net revenue to nearly $7.4 billion, an increase of 2.8% from 2024 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net outflows were concentrated in the equity and mutual fund business, with $75 billion of net outflows from equity and almost $64 billion from mutual funds in 2025 [5][16] - Fixed income and alternatives had positive net flows for the quarter, with fixed income delivering eight consecutive quarters of positive net flows [17] - The target date franchise ended the year with net inflows of $5.2 billion, while the ETF business had $1.8 billion in net inflows during Q4 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a narrowing market dominated by a handful of mega-cap stocks, with riskier names outperforming quality and value [4] - The company experienced elevated redemptions from its legacy equity and mutual fund business, but strong equity market returns offset the net outflows [16] - The company maintained its position as an industry leader in active target date solutions, surpassing $560 billion in assets under management across a diverse suite of solutions [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company established a strategic collaboration with Goldman Sachs to pursue opportunities in wealth and retirement through co-developed public-private offerings [9] - The company is focused on integrating digital capabilities and enhancing its strategic vision through organizational changes [13][14] - The company is investing in growth areas such as ETFs, SMAs, and alternatives, while maintaining a strong cash position for potential acquisitions [22][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's plan and people, noting improvements in investment performance across several key strategies [7] - The company anticipates continued pressure in equity flows, but expects to offset this with inflows in target-date funds and growth in fixed income and alternatives [45] - Management highlighted the importance of equity market returns on operating margins and the need to balance investments for long-term success [26][27] Other Important Information - The company returned nearly $1.8 billion of cash to stockholders and extended its regular dividend for the 39th consecutive year [6][23] - The company launched 13 ETFs in 2025, bringing its total to 30, with assets under management growing to over $21 billion [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Operating perspective for 2026 and margin outlook - Management indicated that equity market returns are the biggest factor affecting operating margins and that a portion of expenses is variable [25][26] Question: Tokenization and blockchain experimentation - The company is investing in digitization capabilities and exploring efficiency, product, and distribution opportunities related to tokenization [32][33] Question: Migration of privates into the 401(k) channel - Management noted that the investment case for including private market alternatives in defined contribution solutions is strong, but there is mixed sentiment among plan sponsors [36][37] Question: Target date business outlook - Management acknowledged softer flows in Q4, driven by equities, but noted that the blend category is growing faster than passive, which could help mitigate headwinds [41][43] Question: AI disruption exposure - Management stated that the company has been studying AI disruption risks and opportunities, and is positioned to adapt to changing market environments [49][52]
T. Rowe Price(TROW) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-04 14:02
T. Rowe Price Group (NasdaqGS:TROW) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 04, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAlexander Blostein - Managing DirectorBen Budish - DirectorBrennan Hawken - Managing DirectorCraig Siegenthaler - Managing DirectorDan Fannon - Managing DirectorEric Veiel - Head of Global InvestmentsJennifer Dardis - CFOLinsley Carruth - Head of Investor RelationsMichael Cyprys - Managing DirectorPatrick Davitt - PartnerRobert Sharps - CEOConference Call ParticipantsKen Worthington - Senior Equity Re ...
T. Rowe Price(TROW) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-04 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company closed 2025 with $1.78 trillion in assets under management, up over 10% from the start of the year, despite $56.9 billion in net outflows [4] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share for Q4 2025 was $2.44, bringing full-year adjusted diluted EPS to $9.72, which is up 4.2% from 2024 [16] - Q4 adjusted net revenue was $1.9 billion, raising full-year adjusted net revenue to nearly $7.4 billion, an increase of 2.8% from 2024 [18] - Adjusted operating expenses for Q4 were $1.2 billion, bringing full-year adjusted operating expenses to $4.6 billion, which is up 3.4% from 2024 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net outflows were concentrated in the equity and mutual fund business, with $75 billion of net outflows from equity and almost $64 billion from mutual funds in 2025 [5] - Fixed income and alternatives had positive net flows for the quarter, with fixed income delivering eight consecutive quarters of positive net flows [17] - The target date franchise ended the year with net inflows of $5.2 billion, while the ETF business had $1.8 billion in net inflows during the quarter [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced elevated redemptions from its legacy equity and mutual fund business, but strong equity market returns offset the net outflows [16] - The average effective fee rate for Q4 was 38.8 basis points, down from 39.1 basis points in Q3 2025, driven by changes in asset and vehicle mix [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company established a strategic collaboration with Goldman Sachs to pursue opportunities in wealth and retirement through co-developed public-private offerings [9] - The company is focused on integrating digital capabilities and enhancing its strategic vision through organizational changes [13] - The company plans to launch an active crypto ETF in 2026, utilizing a blend of fundamental and quantitative analysis [34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the biggest factor affecting operating margins is equity market returns, with a portion of the expense base being variable [26] - The company anticipates continued pressure in equities but expects to offset this with inflows in target-date funds and growth in fixed income and alternatives [45] - Management expressed confidence in the company's strategic initiatives and the ability to navigate changing market cycles [22] Other Important Information - The company returned nearly $1.8 billion of cash to stockholders and extended its regular dividend for the 39th consecutive year [5] - The company launched 13 ETFs in 2025, bringing the total to 30, with assets under management growing to over $21 billion at year-end [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the company planning for 2026 in terms of operating expenses? - Management indicated that a third of the expense base is variable and that they are balancing cost savings with investments in growth areas [26][28] Question: What is the company's approach to tokenization and blockchain? - The company is exploring efficiency opportunities, product opportunities, and distribution opportunities related to tokenization and blockchain [33] Question: What is the outlook for the target date business given recent outflows? - Management noted that outflows were driven by M&A activity and that the company is well-positioned to mitigate headwinds with strong blend and hybrid offerings [43][44] Question: How does the company expect to respond to recent market disruptions? - Management stated that client reactions vary, but the overall impact on flows is not expected to be substantial in the long term [48] Question: What is the company's exposure to investments potentially disrupted by AI? - Management emphasized that they have a rigorous credit process and are well-positioned to navigate potential disruptions in the market [53]
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Bloomberg· 2026-02-04 13:03
UBS’s asset-management unit booked a $29 million loss in the fourth quarter related to the sale of its O’Connor business to Cantor Fitzgerald, according to the bank’s quarterly report https://t.co/SSzOOnlWuk ...
Apollo to Present at the BofA Securities Financial Services Conference
Globenewswire· 2026-02-04 13:00
NEW YORK, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Jim Zelter, President of Apollo Global Management, will participate in a fireside chat at the BofA Securities Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 8:50 am ET. A live webcast of the event will be available on Apollo’s Investor Relations website at ir.apollo.com. For those unable to join live, a replay will be available shortly after the event. About Apollo Apollo is a high-growth, global alternativ ...
T. Rowe Price(TROW) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-04 13:00
Q4 2025 Earnings Release Supplement A copy of this presentation, which includes additional information, is available at investors.troweprice.com. Data as of December 31, 2025, unless otherwise noted. All figures are USD, unless otherwise noted. T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | Key Metric | Q4 2024 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AUM, Flows, & Investment Advisory Effective Fee Rate (EFR) | | | | | | | Net Flows | ($19.3B) | ($7.9B) | ($25.5B) | ($43.2B) | ($56.9B) | | A ...