Federated Hermes, Inc. reports record assets under management with first quarter 2026 earnings
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Federated Hermes (NYSE: FHI) reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.27 and net income of $96.4 million. Total assets under management were a record $907.1 billion at March 31, 2026. Money market assets reached a record $684.7 billion. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, payable May 15, 2026. The company repurchased 1,191,300 shares for $66.0 million during Q1 2026.
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Positive
- Total assets under management reached a record $907.1 billion at March 31, 2026
- Money market assets a record $684.7 billion at March 31, 2026
- Revenue +13% year-over-year driven by higher average money market and equity assets
- Equity assets +25% YoY to $100.8 billion
- Quarterly dividend increased 11.8% to $0.38 per share
- Share repurchases of 1,191,300 shares for $66.0 million in Q1 2026
Negative
- Operating expenses increased 21% year-over-year, primarily distribution and compensation costs
- Other expense increased due in part to VAT refund timing differences, adding $18.2 million
- Performance fees and carried interest decreased by $5.6 million year-over-year
News Market Reaction – FHI
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- Total assets under management reach a record
$907.1 billion - Money market assets reach a record
$684.7 billion - Equity assets reach a record
$100.8 billion - Q1 2026 earnings per diluted share of
$1.27 - Quarterly dividend increased by
11.8% from previous quarter to per share$0.38
Federated Hermes' total managed assets were a record
"In the first quarter, we saw record gross sales and positive net flows in our equity offerings as we continued momentum from the previous year, with investor interest in a range of our offering types," said J. Christopher Donahue, president and chief executive officer. "Separate accounts reached new record assets on overall demand for our MDT suite of quantitative investment solutions, led by our MDT All Cap Core and MDT Mid Cap Growth offerings. Investors with interest in capital preservation and liquidity continued to rely on our money market offerings and—for those interested in moving further out the yield curve in the pursuit of higher yields than money market products—our ultrashort funds."
Federated Hermes' board of directors declared a dividend of
Equity assets were a record
Fixed-income assets were
Alternative/private markets assets were
Money market assets were a record
Financial Summary
Q1 2026 vs. Q1 2025
Revenue increased
During Q1 2026, Federated Hermes derived
Operating expenses increased
Nonoperating income (expenses), net for Q1 2026 decreased
Q1 2026 vs. Q4 2025
Revenue decreased
Operating expenses increased
Nonoperating income (expenses), net decreased
Earnings call information
Federated Hermes will host an earnings conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern on Friday, May 1, 2026. Investors are invited to listen to the earnings teleconference by calling 888-506-0062 (domestic) or 973-528-0011 (international) prior to the 9 a.m. start time. To listen online, go to the About section of FederatedHermes.com/us to register and join the call. A replay will be available at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern on May 1, 2026. To access the telephone replay, dial 877-481-4010 (domestic) or 919-882-2331 (international) and enter access code 53870. The online replay will be available via FederatedHermes.com/us for one year.
About Federated Hermes
Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active investment management, with
Federated Hermes ranks in the top
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1) As of March 31, 2026.
2) Morningstar, March 31, 2026. Based on
3) Money Management Institute/Cerulli,Q4 2025.
Federated Securities Corp. is distributor of the Federated Hermes funds.
Separately managed accounts are made available through Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Counseling, Federated MDTA LLC, Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited, Hermes Investment Management Limited, and Hermes GPE LLP, each a registered investment advisor in one or more of the
Cautionary statements
Certain statements in this press release, such as those related to performance, investment strategies, opportunities to meet client needs, investor preferences and demand, asset flows and asset mix constitute or may constitute forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can include statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and are typically identified by words or phrases such as "trend," "forecast," "project," "predict," "potential," "approximate," "opportunity," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "current," "intention," "estimate," "position," "projection," "plan," "assume," "continue," "remain," "maintain," "sustain," "seek," "achieve," and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," "can," "may," and similar expressions. Any forward-looking statement, and Federated Hermes' level of business activity and financial results, are inherently subject to significant business, market, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond Federated Hermes' control. Other risks and uncertainties include the ability of the company to predict the level of fee waivers and expenses in future quarters, predict whether performance fees or carried interest will be earned and retained, the ability of the company to sustain product demand, the timing and level of product sales and redemptions, market appreciation or depreciation, revenues, and asset levels, flows and mix, which could vary significantly depending on various factors, such as market conditions, investment performance and investor behavior. Other risks and uncertainties include the risk factors discussed in the company's annual and quarterly reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result, no assurance can be given as to future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and neither the company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness, or updating, of such statements in the future.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income | ||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||
Quarter Ended | % | Quarter Ended | % | |||
March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2025 | ||||
Revenue | ||||||
Investment advisory fees, net | $ 319,408 | $ 287,460 | 11 % | $ 313,975 | 2 % | |
Administrative service fees, net—affiliates | 110,285 | 101,109 | 9 | 109,759 | 0 | |
Other service fees, net | 49,264 | 34,971 | 41 | 59,099 | (17) | |
Total Revenue | 478,957 | 423,540 | 13 | 482,833 | (1) | |
Operating Expenses | ||||||
Compensation and related | 154,119 | 143,270 | 8 | 144,981 | 6 | |
Distribution | 125,745 | 99,085 | 27 | 122,339 | 3 | |
Systems and communications | 26,463 | 24,226 | 9 | 24,719 | 7 | |
Professional service fees | 21,336 | 18,548 | 15 | 23,399 | (9) | |
Office and occupancy | 10,062 | 9,952 | 1 | 9,704 | 4 | |
Advertising and promotional | 4,098 | 4,576 | (10) | 7,001 | (41) | |
Travel and related | 3,850 | 3,553 | 8 | 4,677 | (18) | |
Intangible asset related | 3,422 | 3,196 | 7 | 3,475 | (2) | |
Other | 3,531 | (14,638) | (124) | 6,964 | (49) | |
Total Operating Expenses | 352,626 | 291,768 | 21 | 347,259 | 2 | |
Operating Income | 126,331 | 131,772 | (4) | 135,574 | (7) | |
Nonoperating Income (Expenses) | ||||||
Investment income (loss), net | 6,653 | 7,475 | (11) | 7,886 | (16) | |
Debt expense | (3,185) | (3,179) | 0 | (3,201) | 0 | |
Other, net | (30) | (27) | (11) | 73 | (141) | |
Total Nonoperating Income (Expenses), net | 3,438 | 4,269 | (19) | 4,758 | (28) | |
Income before income taxes | 129,769 | 136,041 | (5) | 140,332 | (8) | |
Income tax provision | 33,823 | 32,165 | 5 | 32,899 | 3 | |
Net income including the noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | 95,946 | 103,876 | (8) | 107,433 | (11) | |
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | (432) | 2,742 | (116) | 394 | (210) | |
Net Income | $ 96,378 | $ 101,134 | (5) % | $ 107,039 | (10) % | |
Amounts Attributable to Federated Hermes, Inc. | ||||||
Earnings Per Share1 | ||||||
Basic and diluted | $ 1.27 | $ 1.25 | 2 % | $ 1.39 | (9) % | |
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | ||||||
Basic | 72,648 | 77,541 | 73,795 | |||
Diluted | 72,650 | 77,542 | 73,795 | |||
Dividends Declared Per Share | $ 0.34 | $ 0.31 | $ 0.34 | |||
1) | Unvested share-based awards that receive non-forfeitable dividend rights are deemed participating securities and are required to be considered in the computation of earnings per share under the "two-class method." As such, total net income of |
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
(in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 |
Assets | ||
Cash and other investments | $ 645,417 | $ 724,297 |
Other current assets | 143,153 | 139,495 |
Intangible assets, net, including goodwill | 1,173,986 | 1,183,612 |
Other long-term assets | 181,251 | 181,933 |
Total Assets | $ 2,143,807 | $ 2,229,337 |
Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity | ||
Current liabilities | $ 240,680 | $ 314,141 |
Long-term debt | 348,434 | 348,369 |
Other long-term liabilities | 291,853 | 303,350 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 58,520 | 66,529 |
Equity excluding treasury stock | 2,133,825 | 2,070,162 |
Treasury stock | (929,505) | (873,214) |
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity | $ 2,143,807 | $ 2,229,337 |
Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Asset Class | |||
(in millions) | Quarter Ended | ||
March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |
Equity | |||
Beginning assets | $ 97,898 | $ 94,656 | $ 79,423 |
Sales1 | 9,091 | 8,949 | 7,412 |
Redemptions1 | (6,878) | (7,431) | (5,993) |
Net sales (redemptions)1 | 2,213 | 1,518 | 1,419 |
Net exchanges | (139) | 139 | (114) |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (287) | 107 | 754 |
Market gains and (losses)3 | 1,147 | 1,478 | (569) |
Ending assets | $ 100,832 | $ 97,898 | $ 80,913 |
Fixed Income | |||
Beginning assets | $ 100,127 | $ 101,813 | $ 98,059 |
Sales1 | 5,927 | 5,891 | 5,944 |
Redemptions1 | (6,349) | (8,687) | (6,288) |
Net sales (redemptions)1 | (422) | (2,796) | (344) |
Net exchanges | 148 | 15 | 101 |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (40) | 6 | 85 |
Market gains and (losses)3 | (15) | 1,089 | 1,585 |
Ending assets | $ 99,798 | $ 100,127 | $ 99,486 |
Alternative/Private Markets | |||
Beginning assets | $ 19,101 | $ 19,024 | $ 18,864 |
Sales1 | 629 | 724 | 1,085 |
Redemptions1 | (547) | (592) | (1,024) |
Net sales (redemptions)1 | 82 | 132 | 61 |
Net exchanges | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (275) | 35 | 532 |
Market gains and (losses)3 | 83 | (90) | (32) |
Ending assets | $ 18,991 | $ 19,101 | $ 19,426 |
Multi-asset | |||
Beginning assets | $ 2,854 | $ 2,940 | $ 2,883 |
Sales1 | 58 | 59 | 63 |
Redemptions1 | (94) | (92) | (105) |
Net sales (redemptions)1 | (36) | (33) | (42) |
Net exchanges | 1 | (121) | 2 |
Market gains and (losses)3 | (41) | 68 | (17) |
Ending assets | $ 2,778 | $ 2,854 | $ 2,826 |
Total Long-term Assets | |||
Beginning assets | $ 219,980 | $ 218,433 | $ 199,229 |
Sales1 | 15,705 | 15,623 | 14,504 |
Redemptions1 | (13,868) | (16,802) | (13,410) |
Net sales (redemptions)1 | 1,837 | (1,179) | 1,094 |
Net exchanges | 10 | 33 | (10) |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (602) | 148 | 1,371 |
Market gains and (losses)3 | 1,174 | 2,545 | 967 |
Ending assets | $ 222,399 | $ 219,980 | $ 202,651 |
1) | For certain accounts, including separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed offerings, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return. |
2) | Reflects the impact of translating non- |
3) | Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by the portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income. |
Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Asset Class and Offering Type | ||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||
Quarter Ended | ||||||||||
March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||
Equity | Fixed Income | Alternative / Private | Multi-asset | Total | ||||||
Funds | Separate | Funds | Separate | Funds | Separate | Funds | Separate | Funds. | Separate | |
Beginning assets | $ 54,988 | $ 42,910 | $ 45,973 | $ 54,154 | $ 12,085 | $ 7,016 | $ 2,850 | $ 4 | $ 104,084 | |
Sales | 5,855 | 3,236 | 3,985 | 1,942 | 609 | 20 | 58 | 0 | 10,507 | 5,198 |
Redemptions | (4,561) | (2,317) | (3,993) | (2,356) | (318) | (229) | (94) | 0 | (8,966) | (4,902) |
Net sales (redemptions) | 1,294 | 919 | (8) | (414) | 291 | (209) | (36) | 0 | 1,541 | 296 |
Net exchanges | (169) | 30 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | (20) | 30 |
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (158) | (129) | (26) | (14) | (159) | (116) | 0 | 0 | (343) | (259) |
Market gains and (losses)3 | (767) | 1,914 | (166) | 151 | 122 | (39) | (41) | 0 | (852) | 2,026 |
Ending assets | $ 55,188 | $ 45,644 | $ 45,921 | $ 53,877 | $ 12,339 | $ 6,652 | $ 2,774 | $ 4 | $ 106,177 | |
1) | Includes separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed offerings. For certain accounts, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return. |
2) | Reflects the impact of translating non- |
3) | Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by the portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income. |
Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Offering Type | |||
(in millions) | Quarter Ended | ||
March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |
Total Fund Assets | |||
Beginning assets | $ 115,896 | $ 115,215 | $ 103,567 |
Sales | 10,507 | 10,419 | 9,279 |
Redemptions | (8,966) | (10,835) | (8,763) |
Net sales (redemptions) | 1,541 | (416) | 516 |
Net exchanges | (20) | 33 | 0 |
Impact of foreign exchange1 | (343) | 34 | 685 |
Market gains and (losses)2 | (852) | 1,030 | (479) |
Ending assets | $ 116,222 | $ 115,896 | $ 104,289 |
Total Separate Account Assets3 | |||
Beginning assets | $ 104,084 | $ 103,218 | $ 95,662 |
Sales4 | 5,198 | 5,204 | 5,225 |
Redemptions4 | (4,902) | (5,967) | (4,647) |
Net sales (redemptions)4 | 296 | (763) | 578 |
Net exchanges | 30 | 0 | (10) |
Impact of foreign exchange1 | (259) | 114 | 686 |
Market gains and (losses)2 | 2,026 | 1,515 | 1,446 |
Ending assets | $ 106,177 | $ 104,084 | $ 98,362 |
Total Long-term Assets3 | |||
Beginning assets | $ 219,980 | $ 218,433 | $ 199,229 |
Sales4 | 15,705 | 15,623 | 14,504 |
Redemptions4 | (13,868) | (16,802) | (13,410) |
Net sales (redemptions)4 | 1,837 | (1,179) | 1,094 |
Net exchanges | 10 | 33 | (10) |
Impact of foreign exchange1 | (602) | 148 | 1,371 |
Market gains and (losses)2 | 1,174 | 2,545 | 967 |
Ending assets | $ 222,399 | $ 219,980 | $ 202,651 |
1) | Reflects the impact of translating non- |
2) | Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by the portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income. |
3) | Includes separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed offerings. |
4) | For certain accounts, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return. |
Unaudited Managed Assets | |||||
(in millions) | March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | Sept. 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
By Asset Class | |||||
Equity | $ 100,832 | $ 97,898 | $ 94,656 | $ 88,994 | $ 80,913 |
Fixed-Income | 99,798 | 100,127 | 101,813 | 98,687 | 99,486 |
Alternative / Private Markets | 18,991 | 19,101 | 19,024 | 20,738 | 19,426 |
Multi-Asset | 2,778 | 2,854 | 2,940 | 2,856 | 2,826 |
Total Long-Term Assets | 222,399 | 219,980 | 218,433 | 211,275 | 202,651 |
Money Market | 684,748 | 682,604 | 652,767 | 634,400 | 637,122 |
Total Managed Assets | $ 907,147 | $ 902,584 | $ 871,200 | $ 845,675 | $ 839,773 |
By Offering Type | |||||
Funds: | |||||
Equity | $ 55,188 | $ 54,988 | $ 54,110 | $ 49,359 | $ 43,910 |
Fixed-Income | 45,921 | 45,973 | 46,478 | 45,415 | 45,800 |
Alternative / Private Markets | 12,339 | 12,085 | 11,814 | 12,905 | 11,879 |
Multi-Asset | 2,774 | 2,850 | 2,813 | 2,730 | 2,700 |
Total Long-Term Assets | 116,222 | 115,896 | 115,215 | 110,409 | 104,289 |
Money Market | 502,775 | 508,403 | 492,701 | 468,044 | 464,912 |
Total Fund Assets | $ 618,997 | $ 624,299 | $ 607,916 | $ 578,453 | $ 569,201 |
Separate Accounts: | |||||
Equity | $ 45,644 | $ 42,910 | $ 40,546 | $ 39,635 | $ 37,003 |
Fixed-Income | 53,877 | 54,154 | 55,335 | 53,272 | 53,686 |
Alternative / Private Markets | 6,652 | 7,016 | 7,210 | 7,833 | 7,547 |
Multi-Asset | 4 | 4 | 127 | 126 | 126 |
Total Long-Term Assets | 106,177 | 104,084 | 103,218 | 100,866 | 98,362 |
Money Market | 181,973 | 174,201 | 160,066 | 166,356 | 172,210 |
Total Separate Account Assets | $ 288,150 | $ 278,285 | $ 263,284 | $ 267,222 | $ 270,572 |
Total Managed Assets | $ 907,147 | $ 902,584 | $ 871,200 | $ 845,675 | $ 839,773 |
Unaudited Average Managed Assets | Quarter Ended | ||||
(in millions) | March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | Sept. 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
By Asset Class | |||||
Equity | $ 102,037 | $ 96,404 | $ 92,436 | $ 83,564 | $ 82,105 |
Fixed-Income | 100,996 | 100,855 | 99,206 | 98,365 | 99,360 |
Alternative / Private Markets | 19,232 | 18,971 | 19,862 | 20,053 | 19,012 |
Multi-Asset | 2,859 | 2,836 | 2,895 | 2,779 | 2,900 |
Total Long-Term Assets | 225,124 | 219,066 | 214,399 | 204,761 | 203,377 |
Money Market | 690,450 | 654,635 | 645,092 | 632,543 | 639,827 |
Total Avg. Managed Assets | $ 915,574 | $ 873,701 | $ 859,491 | $ 837,304 | $ 843,204 |
By Offering Type | |||||
Funds: | |||||
Equity | $ 56,987 | $ 55,101 | $ 51,828 | $ 45,965 | $ 45,260 |
Fixed-Income | 46,096 | 46,116 | 45,743 | 44,972 | 45,715 |
Alternative / Private Markets | 12,254 | 11,871 | 12,347 | 12,370 | 11,610 |
Multi-Asset | 2,855 | 2,833 | 2,770 | 2,654 | 2,774 |
Total Long-Term Assets | 118,192 | 115,921 | 112,688 | 105,961 | 105,359 |
Money Market | 507,752 | 493,355 | 482,237 | 462,683 | 463,727 |
Total Avg. Fund Assets | $ 625,944 | $ 609,276 | $ 594,925 | $ 568,644 | $ 569,086 |
Separate Accounts: | |||||
Equity1 | $ 45,050 | $ 41,303 | $ 40,608 | $ 37,599 | $ 36,845 |
Fixed-Income | 54,900 | 54,739 | 53,463 | 53,393 | 53,645 |
Alternative / Private Markets | 6,978 | 7,100 | 7,515 | 7,683 | 7,402 |
Multi-Asset1 | 4 | 3 | 125 | 125 | 126 |
Total Long-Term Assets | 106,932 | 103,145 | 101,711 | 98,800 | 98,018 |
Money Market | 182,698 | 161,280 | 162,855 | 169,860 | 176,100 |
Total Avg. Separate Account Assets | $ 289,630 | $ 264,425 | $ 264,566 | $ 268,660 | $ 274,118 |
Total Avg. Managed Assets | $ 915,574 | $ 873,701 | $ 859,491 | $ 837,304 | $ 843,204 |
1) A Separate Account was reclassified from Multi-Asset to Equity effective October 1, 2025. |
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