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Acadian Asset Management Inc(AAMI)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
REGULAR BUY
BUY for 19 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-3.08% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$91.27
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AAMI

10/28/2026: AAMI (5-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 19 days. Simulated Profits (-3.08%). Updated daily EoD!

Acadian Asset Management Inc. is a publicly traded financial services company specializing in systematic, quantitative active investment management for global institutional clients. The firm is known for its research-driven investment processes and has built a resilient business model centered on long-term institutional relationships. Its primary growth story revolves around the continued adoption of systematic strategies and expansion into alternative assets. Risks include structural fee pressures from passive investment trends and market sensitivity to quantitative factor performance. Acadian may suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to specialized active management, though performance should be monitored against institutional AUM trends and investment strategy effectiveness.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company's focus on systematic and quantitative scaling offers potential for long-term capital appreciation.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positivePrice momentum has been strong, reflecting institutional interest in the firm's systematic investment results.
Value investorMixed fitCurrent valuation ratios reflect expectations for future growth, making it a less traditional value play.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company prioritizes reinvestment for growth over high dividend yields.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to asset management market volatility and institutional AUM fluctuations entails moderate to high risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock's performance is tied to fluctuating AUM and broader market sentiment in the financial sector.
Valuation riskMediumPremium valuations depend on continued high growth in fee-paying assets.
Competition risk (passive investing)HighThe ongoing shift toward low-cost index funds poses a structural threat to active systematic managers.
Business qualityStrongThe firm's established intellectual property and institutional trust form a durable competitive moat.
Dividend incomeLowIncome generation is secondary to growth and capital appreciation for this firm.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful integration of advanced AI and data science is critical to maintaining alpha-generating advantages.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 103.97%
Avg. Invested days 42
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AAMI receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AAMI has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 30.4%) and solid revenue growth (+17.5%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-5.9%), very low insider ownership of 0.52%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AAMI's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (30.4% of revenue). Overall financial-health metrics support a 4-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is AAMI's strongest growth driver at +293.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+17.5%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-5.9%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 109.1% and approximately 83.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.52%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Paulson & Company Inc 16.46%
BlackRock Inc 12.64%
Jennison Associates LLC 4.30%
Amvescap Plc. 3.88%
Empyrean Capital Partners, LP 3.69%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AAMI generates approximately $929 of gross profit, $274 of operating income, and $304 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.56%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AAMI has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.33B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 33.29
1Y Target Price 94
Price to earnings Ratio 33.29
1Y Target Price 94
Volume (30-day avg) 394.5K shares
Beta 1.32
52 Weeks Range 41.28 - 98.41
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 41.28 - 98.41
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.33%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.82

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Systematic Investment ManagementManagement fees from institutional portfolios, equity mutual funds, and alternative strategies.The company earns money by charging fees based on the total value of assets they manage for large organizations.
GeographyOperations in the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Australia.Global diversification helps capture institutional capital from various international financial markets.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When Before Market
Estimate 1.25
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 15.17%
Operating Margin (TTM) 17.61%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 12.92%
Return on Equity (TTM) 106.77%

Valuation

Trailing PE 33.29
Forward PE 15.08
Enterprise Value 3.51B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.98
Enterprise Value 3.51B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.98
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.25
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.73
Shares Outstanding 35.49M
Shares Floating 29.45M
Shares Outstanding 35.49M
Shares Floating 29.45M
Percent Insiders 0.52
Percent Institutions 109.05

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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