Acadian Asset Management (NYSE:AAMI) Given New $88.00 Price Target at Royal Bank Of Canada

Acadian Asset Management (NYSE:AAMI) had its price target lifted by Royal Bank Of Canada from $85.00 to $88.00 in a research report report published on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a sector perform rating on the stock.

Several other analysts have also weighed in on AAMI. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Acadian Asset Management from $95.00 to $97.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Acadian Asset Management from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 12th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Acadian Asset Management from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Evercore set a $102.00 price target on shares of Acadian Asset Management in a report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Acadian Asset Management from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $95.67.

Acadian Asset Management Stock Performance

Shares of AAMI stock opened at $88.87 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $3.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.06 and a beta of 1.31. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $92.61 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $73.69. Acadian Asset Management has a fifty-two week low of $41.47 and a fifty-two week high of $98.52.

Acadian Asset Management (NYSE:AAMI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.22 by $0.14. The firm had revenue of $189.10 million for the quarter. Acadian Asset Management had a return on equity of 139.70% and a net margin of 17.02%. On average, research analysts predict that Acadian Asset Management will post 5.42 earnings per share for the current year.

Acadian Asset Management Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 23rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be issued a $0.10 dividend. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 11th. Acadian Asset Management’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 14.13%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AAMI. Paulson & CO. Inc. purchased a new stake in Acadian Asset Management in the 2nd quarter valued at about $417,912,000. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in shares of Acadian Asset Management during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $320,877,000. Jennison Associates LLC lifted its position in shares of Acadian Asset Management by 5.9% during the 1st quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 2,022,207 shares of the company’s stock worth $110,049,000 after buying an additional 112,985 shares in the last quarter. Azora Capital LP purchased a new position in shares of Acadian Asset Management in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $35,474,000. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its stake in shares of Acadian Asset Management by 13.9% in the 1st quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 419,239 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,561,000 after buying an additional 51,075 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.69% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Acadian Asset Management

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted earnings were $1.36 per share, exceeding the $1.22 consensus estimate and rising substantially from $0.76 a year earlier. Revenue reached approximately $191.2 million, up 32.6% year over year, while net income increased 135% to $35.5 million. Acadian Asset Management Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Business growth remained strong: assets under management rose 44% to $239.6 billion, management fees increased 38%, and quarterly net client cash flows totaled $2.6 billion. These trends support future fee revenue if investment performance and client demand remain favorable. AAMI Q3 Revenue Rises 33%
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable December 23 to shareholders of record December 11, providing a modest recurring shareholder return.
• Neutral Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target from $85 to $88 but retained a “sector perform” rating. The revised target remains slightly below the stock’s recent trading level, signaling limited near-term upside rather than a bullish re-rating.
• Negative Sentiment: Management expects a 2026 variable compensation ratio of 34%–38% as it invests in continued growth, which could constrain operating-margin expansion even with rising revenue.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent reported insider activity was heavily weighted toward sales, including a large reduction by Paulson & Co. Investors may view these transactions as an additional supply or confidence concern, although they do not necessarily reflect current operating expectations.

About Acadian Asset Management

Acadian Asset Management Inc (NYSE:AAMI) is a global investment management firm specializing in systematic, research-driven investment strategies. The company uses quantitative analysis, data science and technology to evaluate investment opportunities and manage portfolios across global markets.

Its offerings include strategies in global and international equities, emerging markets, fixed income, multi-asset investing and alternative investments. Acadian also provides customized portfolio solutions and related investment management services for institutional clients, including pension plans, endowments, foundations, insurers, sovereign investors and wealth management organizations.

Founded in 1986, Acadian is headquartered in Boston and serves clients internationally through offices and operations in major financial centers, including London, Singapore and Sydney.