Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc. (APAM)
NYSEFinancialsAsset ManagementSnapshot 2026-09-04
$41.57+1.02%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEFinancialsAsset ManagementSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · APAM
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within financials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks APAM against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Financials names rated neutral grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 62% for the rest of the cohort, n=10246).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue to pay a quarterly dividend targeting approximately 80% of the cash generated from operations each quarter.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management targets paying a quarterly dividend of approximately 80% of cash generated from operations. Cash from operating activities was $181.8M in 2026-Q1 and $115.8M in 2026-Q2, showing some variability but consistent cash generation. The trajectory is delivering consistent cash flow to support the dividend policy.
“We currently expect to pay a quarterly dividend of approximately 80% of the cash the Company generates each quarter from operations.”
“We currently expect to pay a quarterly dividend of approximately 80% of the cash the Company generates each quarter from operations.”
Grow the firm's investment platform by expanding credit and alternative asset strategies to diversify and increase assets under management.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Credit Team AUM grew from approximately $13.4B in 2025-Q4 to $14.3B in 2026-Q2, and Custom Credit Solutions AUM increased from $1.4B to $1.5B over the same period. This indicates delivering growth in credit and alternatives consistent with management's stated priority.
Enhance distribution capabilities and expand presence in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region to support growth.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. While management emphasizes investing in distribution and EMEA expansion, no specific financial or AUM metrics were provided to quantify progress. The trajectory shows persistent focus but limited measurable delivery in the disclosed data.
“Management stated focus on investing in distribution capabilities and expanding EMEA presence.”
Over the trailing year it converted 1.96x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Financials names rated robust grew net income 62% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=6844).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
7 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Financials names rated stable grew net income 56% of the time over the next year (vs 57% for the rest of the cohort, n=2725).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Management emphasized expanding the platform in credit and alternatives.”
“Management emphasized expanding the platform in credit and alternatives.”
“Management stated focus on investing in distribution capabilities and expanding EMEA presence.”