Short Interest in Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) Drops By 38.5%

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:AMG) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 444,676 shares, a decline of 38.5% from the January 15th total of 722,765 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 392,085 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days. Currently, 1.7% of the company’s shares are short sold. Currently, 1.7% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 392,085 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days.

Key Affiliated Managers Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting Affiliated Managers Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and record earnings — AMG reported Q4 economic EPS of $9.48 (diluted EPS also strong) and materially outpaced consensus EPS, driven by higher margins and gains on assets under management. This supports valuation multiple resilience. Affiliated Managers Group Inc (AMG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Alternatives and AUM growth — Management flagged robust growth in alternative assets and ~15% AUM growth year-over-year, which supports higher margin fee-related earnings over time. Institutional and private markets expansion is a strategic priority. AMG’s Q4 Earnings Beat as AUM & Revenues Rise, Partners with HighBrook
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic minority investments expand alternatives exposure — AMG increased its stake in Garda Capital Partners (liquid alternatives) and took a minority interest in HighBrook (real estate/private markets), further diversifying fee pools. These deals aim to lift fee-related earnings over the medium term. AMG Announces Partnership with HighBrook Investors
• Positive Sentiment: Buyback and near-term earnings target — Management signaled a plan to grow fee-related earnings (management has targeted ~30% FR&E growth for Q1 2026) and introduced a buyback program, both shareholder-friendly actions that could support the stock over time. AMG targets 30% growth in fee-related earnings for Q1 2026 while advancing alternative AUM
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and presentation available — Full call transcript and slide deck provide color on margin drivers, realized gains and partner-level performance; useful for detailed modeling but not new information by itself. Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (AMG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed estimates — Revenue for the quarter came in below consensus ($556.6M vs. ~$578.5M expected), a top-line miss that tempers the EPS beat and is likely the main driver of the short-term share weakness as investors weigh sustainability of growth. Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE: AMG) reports sales below analyst estimates in Q4 CY2025 earnings

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $282.00 price objective on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. UBS Group set a $295.00 price target on Affiliated Managers Group in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Zacks Research downgraded Affiliated Managers Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 15th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Affiliated Managers Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $350.14.

Affiliated Managers Group Trading Up 0.0%

AMG traded up $0.13 during trading on Friday, hitting $329.08. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 230,594 shares, compared to its average volume of 421,319. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.26 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.60, a PEG ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.21. Affiliated Managers Group has a twelve month low of $139.22 and a twelve month high of $333.99. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $300.35 and its 200-day moving average price is $259.62. The company has a quick ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56.

Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE:AMG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The asset manager reported $9.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $8.75 by $0.73. Affiliated Managers Group had a net margin of 26.01% and a return on equity of 16.75%. The company had revenue of $556.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $578.54 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $6.53 EPS. Affiliated Managers Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that Affiliated Managers Group will post 22.86 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Affiliated Managers Group

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its stake in Affiliated Managers Group by 428.0% during the 2nd quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 132 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 107 shares during the period. Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new stake in Affiliated Managers Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Affiliated Managers Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Affiliated Managers Group during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Affiliated Managers Group by 189.8% in the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 142 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. 95.30% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Affiliated Managers Group Company Profile

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc (NYSE: AMG) is a global asset management holding company that partners with boutique investment firms. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, AMG invests in and collaborates with independent investment managers to foster growth while preserving their entrepreneurial culture. Through equity stakes and strategic support, the company aims to enhance its affiliates’ distribution capabilities, operational infrastructure and access to capital.

The company’s core business activities include providing capital solutions, distribution services and operational support to affiliated investment firms.