Acadian Asset Management (NYSE:AAMI) reported robust financial results for the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a 21% increase in net income attributable to controlling interests and a 26% rise in earnings per share (EPS). The firm achieved a record $21.4 billion in positive net flows, marking nine consecutive quarters of positive inflows, and a 61% growth in assets under management (AUM), totaling $195.7 billion. The increase in management fees significantly contributed to these results, with adjusted EBITDA rising by 76% and an operating margin expanding to 38.1%. Despite market volatility, 96% of Acadian's strategies by revenue outperformed their benchmarks across three, five, and ten-year periods. The company remains committed to investing in technology and artificial intelligence to enhance its research capabilities while maintaining a conservative balance sheet. Acadian also plans to return excess capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, reflecting confidence in its growing management fee base.