Acadian Asset Management Inc. (NYSE:AAMI) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Acadian Asset Management Inc. (NYSE:AAMI) has earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the five research firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $81.6667.

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Acadian Asset Management from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Morgan Stanley set a $81.00 price target on Acadian Asset Management in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings downgraded Acadian Asset Management from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on Acadian Asset Management from $72.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Evercore set a $84.00 price objective on Acadian Asset Management in a report on Friday, July 10th.

Acadian Asset Management Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSE:AAMI opened at $86.64 on Monday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $77.39 and a 200-day moving average of $64.85. The firm has a market cap of $3.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.62 and a beta of 1.30. Acadian Asset Management has a twelve month low of $39.20 and a twelve month high of $88.30.

Acadian Asset Management (NYSE:AAMI) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $1.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.03 by $0.30. Acadian Asset Management had a net margin of 15.17% and a return on equity of 189.32%. The business had revenue of $183.20 million during the quarter. Equities research analysts forecast that Acadian Asset Management will post 5.07 EPS for the current year.

Acadian Asset Management Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th will be given a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 11th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. Acadian Asset Management’s payout ratio is 14.13%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Acadian Asset Management

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Acadian Asset Management by 380.2% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 802 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 635 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Acadian Asset Management in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Acadian Asset Management in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $61,000. WealthCollab LLC acquired a new stake in Acadian Asset Management during the second quarter valued at approximately $65,000. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Acadian Asset Management during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $119,000. 98.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Acadian Asset Management News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Acadian Asset Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings significantly beat expectations. Acadian reported second-quarter earnings of $1.33 per share, up from $0.64 a year earlier and $0.30 above the $1.03 analyst consensus. Revenue totaled $183.2 million. The earnings surprise supports the view that operating performance is strengthening. Acadian Asset Management Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded AAMI from “hold” to “strong-buy.” The upgrade may add buying interest and reinforces the positive reaction to the company’s earnings momentum. Zacks
• Positive Sentiment: Acadian declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. Shareholders of record on September 11 will receive payment on September 25. The dividend equates to approximately $0.40 annually and a 0.5% yield, providing a modest shareholder return. Acadian Asset Management dividend announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Management held its second-quarter earnings call to discuss results for the period ended June 30, 2026. The transcript and presentation provide additional details, but the reported information does not identify a specific new catalyst beyond the earnings beat. Acadian Asset Management Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Acadian Asset Management Company Profile

Acadian Asset Management is a global investment management firm specializing in quantitative research and systematic strategies. Since its founding in 1986, the firm has developed data-driven models designed to identify and capture investment opportunities across equity and fixed income markets. By integrating advanced analytics, proprietary risk management tools and a disciplined investment process, Acadian seeks to deliver consistent performance for institutional clients.

The firm’s core offerings include institutional equity portfolios, fixed income strategies and multi-asset solutions.