Key facts
- Man Group's assets under management hit a record $253.6 billion by June 30, 2026.
- Net inflows were $7.1 billion, with positive investment performance totaling $19.8 billion.
- Core performance fees increased significantly to $207 million, up from $67 million in the prior year's first half.
- Core EPS (diluted) grew to 19.9¢ from 9.7¢.
- A $50 million share buyback program is underway, with $29 million completed.
- An interim dividend of 5.7¢ per share was recommended.
Man Group has reported a strong first half of 2026, with assets under management reaching a record $253.6 billion, up from $227.6 billion at the end of 2025. The diversified hedge fund experienced net inflows of $7.1 billion and positive investment performance of $19.8 billion, largely driven by its multi-strategy funds.
Core performance fees saw a significant recovery, surging to $207 million from $67 million in the first half of 2025. This contributed to a substantial increase in earnings per share, with core EPS (diluted) rising to 19.9¢ from 9.7¢, and statutory EPS (diluted) reaching 17.5¢ from 4.4¢.
The company also announced progress on its capital allocation policy, completing $29 million of its $50 million share buyback program and recommending an interim dividend of 5.7¢ per share. Man Group highlighted momentum in strategic priorities, including growth in credit strategies and expansion in North America, alongside accelerating AI transformation.
Robyn Grew, CEO of Man Group, stated that the results demonstrate the firm's successful multi-year investment strategy, leading to broad-based growth and positioning the company to manage complex risks and macroeconomic uncertainty for its clients.