Mixed signals: strong net inflows of $7.4 billion in H1 2026 (best in 20 years) and strategic acquisitions support growth, but downward earnings estimate revisions over past 2 months, expected 10.7% YY earnings decline in 2026, higher valuation at 4.4X P/B, and 11.3% share price decline over past 6 months offset positive factors. Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Modest AUM growth of 1.2% to $290.3 billion, but offset by $1.8 billion in net outflows. While market appreciation and foreign-exchange gains supported growth in equities and fixed income, the net outflows indicate mixed investor sentiment.
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