Acadian Asset Management Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, filing an 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 29, 2026. The company announced record quarterly net client cash flows of $2.6 billion, marking the eleventh consecutive quarter of positive flows. This amount represents a 4% annualized organic growth rate, driven primarily by Enhanced and Extension equity strategies.
Assets under management (AUM) stood at $239.6 billion as of September 30, 2026, a 44% increase compared to the same period in the prior year. This growth was attributed to market appreciation and continued positive net flows. Year-to-date net flows for the third quarter were $28.3 billion, representing 21% annualized organic growth.
Financial performance metrics for the quarter included record quarterly management fees of $187.8 million, an increase of 38% year-over-year. U.S. GAAP net income attributable to controlling interests was $35.5 million, up 135% year-over-year, resulting in earnings per share of $1.00, an increase of 138%. On a non-GAAP basis, Economic Net Income (ENI) was $48.3 million, up 78% year-over-year, with ENI earnings per share reaching a record $1.36.
The company also reported an ENI operating margin of 42.6%, a 9.4 percentage point increase year-over-year. Acadian’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly interim dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on December 23, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 11, 2026.
