Equity Profile

AAMI

Acadian Asset Management Inc.

FinancialsAsset Management & Custody Banks$2.8B

Jul30Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Acadian Asset Management Inc. (AAMI) operates in the financial sector, focusing on asset management and custody banking....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of a company's profitability and will show how well Acadian has performed compared to expectations.

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Assets Under Management (AUM)

AUM reflects the total market value of the assets that Acadian manages, which is critical for understanding its revenue potential.

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AAMI Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Acadian Asset Management Inc. (AAMI) operates in the financial sector, focusing on asset management and custody banking. With a market cap of $3 billion, the company plays a crucial role in managing investments for clients, which is particularly important in today's fluctuating market environment.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 6Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

-8.21%

Avg Stock Reaction

+1.87%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Acadian reported an EPS of $1.05, surpassing estimates by 11.7%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 3.49% the next day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for Acadian's upcoming earnings are mixed, given the company's recent performance and the lack of analyst estimates.

Bull Case

If Acadian continues its trend of beating EPS estimates, it could see a strong stock price increase, especially if AUM growth is robust.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet earnings expectations or shows signs of declining AUM, it could lead to a significant drop in stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for Q2-2026?

The EPS figure will be critical in assessing the company's profitability and could significantly influence stock performance.

How has AUM changed over the quarter?

Changes in AUM will provide insights into client retention and growth, which are vital for future revenue.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The market may be underestimating Acadian's ability to grow AUM despite recent challenges, as previous quarters show potential for recovery.

Supporting Evidence

Acadian has a history of beating EPS estimates, which could indicate stronger performance than anticipated.

The options market is pricing a significant move, suggesting that traders expect more volatility than the current consensus reflects.

Key Risk

If AUM shows unexpected growth, it could significantly alter the market's perception of Acadian's future prospects.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Acadian's ability to maintain profitability and manage assets effectively, especially after mixed results in previous quarters.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.10 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.90 would confirm the bear case, suggesting potential issues with profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.99%

Historical Avg

±4.4%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±9.0% while AAMI has averaged ±4.4% over the last 6 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

39.6%

Calls (200)P/C Ratio: 0.03Puts (0)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Acadian beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 3.35%, confirming positive market sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react cautiously, reflecting uncertainty in future growth.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of about 1.09%, indicating investor disappointment and concerns over performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on client acquisition strategies.
2Details on changes in AUM and client retention rates.
3Insights into market conditions affecting asset management.
4Management's outlook on future revenue growth.
5Any commentary on competitive positioning in the asset management space.

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Company Snapshot

Acadian Asset Management Inc. (AAMI) operates in the financial sector, focusing on asset management and custody banking....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of a company's profitability and will show how well Acadian has performed compared to expectations.

N/A

Assets Under Management (AUM)

AUM reflects the total market value of the assets that Acadian manages, which is critical for understanding its revenue potential.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

AAMI Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 6Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

-8.21%

Avg Stock Reaction

+1.87%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Acadian reported an EPS of $1.05, surpassing estimates by 11.7%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 3.49% the next day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for Acadian's upcoming earnings are mixed, given the company's recent performance and the lack of analyst estimates.

Bull Case

If Acadian continues its trend of beating EPS estimates, it could see a strong stock price increase, especially if AUM growth is robust.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet earnings expectations or shows signs of declining AUM, it could lead to a significant drop in stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be for Q2-2026?

The EPS figure will be critical in assessing the company's profitability and could significantly influence stock performance.

How has AUM changed over the quarter?

Changes in AUM will provide insights into client retention and growth, which are vital for future revenue.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The market may be underestimating Acadian's ability to grow AUM despite recent challenges, as previous quarters show potential for recovery.

Supporting Evidence

Acadian has a history of beating EPS estimates, which could indicate stronger performance than anticipated.

The options market is pricing a significant move, suggesting that traders expect more volatility than the current consensus reflects.

Key Risk

If AUM shows unexpected growth, it could significantly alter the market's perception of Acadian's future prospects.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Acadian's ability to maintain profitability and manage assets effectively, especially after mixed results in previous quarters.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.10 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.90 would confirm the bear case, suggesting potential issues with profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.99%

Historical Avg

±4.4%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±9.0% while AAMI has averaged ±4.4% over the last 6 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

39.6%

Calls (200)P/C Ratio: 0.03Puts (0)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Acadian beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 3.35%, confirming positive market sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react cautiously, reflecting uncertainty in future growth.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of about 1.09%, indicating investor disappointment and concerns over performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on client acquisition strategies.
2Details on changes in AUM and client retention rates.
3Insights into market conditions affecting asset management.
4Management's outlook on future revenue growth.
5Any commentary on competitive positioning in the asset management space.