AMG’s record Q1 reflects broad demand across alternative strategies

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What changed

Management reported record Q1 earnings and AUM, with $22 billion of net client cash inflows in the quarter. It also described the launch of three Pantheon wealth products and a pending AMG BBH Fund; management maintained its Q2 outlook.

Guidance delta

Management maintained Q2 FY2026 guidance: adjusted EBITDA of $290 million–$305 million and economic EPS of $7.60–$8.01. No change to the outlook was identified in the supplied analysis.

Key takeaways

• Q1 results were described as records for earnings and AUM, with growth across multiple alternative strategies.
• Net client cash inflows were $22 billion in Q1 and $52 billion over the trailing 12 months.
• Management highlighted demand for infrastructure, secondary solutions, absolute-return strategies and tax-aware products.
• AMG repurchased $186 million of shares in Q1 and reported more than $700 million of repurchases over the prior 12 months.
• Three Pantheon wealth products were launched; the AMG BBH Fund was described as pending.

Management priorities

• Invest in and partner with affiliates, including BBH Credit Partners, Highbrook and Garda.
• Launch the AMG BBH Fund for opportunistic credit opportunities.
• Expand Pantheon wealth products across U.S. platforms.
• Continue share repurchases; management indicated approximately $500 million for FY2026.
• Use the balance sheet to support further growth investments.