AAMIAcadian Asset Management Inc.
Acadian Asset Management Inc. (AAMI) is a mid-sized asset manager with a focus on systematic investing and institutional client services. The company’s next catalyst is the Dec 16, 2026 — FOMC Rate Decision & Market Reallocation, which will test its ability to navigate shifting macroeconomic conditions and reallocate assets in response to Fed policy.
- Revenue grew 11.5% YoY to $623.70M, with net income of $76.80M and a net margin of 12.3%.
- Free cash flow turned negative in the trailing twelve months, at -$95.40M, while leverage remains moderate at 4.98x debt-to-equity.
- Shareholders’ equity stands at $40.20M, with diluted EPS of $0.76.
The Read
8% after missing Q4 2025 earnings but rebounded 9% on Q1 2026 results and AUM update, then rose 0%.
The schedule
- Wed16Dec
FOMC Rate Decision & Market Reallocation
Past
- Thu6Aug
Actual outcome: Bear · $67.89 at outcome
Acadian Asset Management reported its Q1 2026 results, highlighted by an earnings beat of $1.05 per share compared to the $0.94 consensus estimate. Despite the positive headline earnings, the stock experienced a muted reaction, rising just 0.8% by the outcome date as the market digested the results and underlying AUM flows without making a decisive directional move.
- Sat9May
Actual outcome: Bull · $71.12 at outcome
Price reached or exceeded bull target ($70.50) at outcome date.
- Thu5Feb
Actual outcome: Bear · $52.31 at outcome
Acadian Asset Management missed Q4 2025 earnings ($1.32 vs $1.38 estimate) and revenue estimates, failing to deliver the significant beat or strong operating leverage required by its high P/E ratio. Although the stock initially saw a sharp 7.8% rise, suggesting some positive element (likely guidance or AUM details) was initially priced in, this optimism quickly faded. The fundamental miss ultimately drove the stock below the bear floor by the run date, confirming the negative assessment of the results.
