Cohen & Steers Announces Preliminary Assets Under Management and Net Flows for February 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) reported preliminary assets under management of $98.4 billion as of February 28, 2026, up from $93.1 billion at January 31, 2026. The change reflected market appreciation of $5.5 billion, net inflows of $7 million and distributions of $151 million.

By vehicle, open-end funds rose to $47.1 billion and total institutional AUM increased to $38.5 billion as of February 28, 2026.

News Market Reaction – CNS

-1.59%

-1.59% Session close to close

In the Mar 10 session, CNS declined 1.59%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement highlights that AUM reached $98.4 billion as of February 28, 2026, up from $93.1 b...

Analysis

This announcement highlights that AUM reached $98.4 billion as of February 28, 2026, up from $93.1 billion, with gains mainly from $5.5 billion in market appreciation and slight net inflows. It complements recent distribution-focused fund updates, adding a firm-level view of asset trends. Investors may track future AUM releases, regulatory filings, and technical positioning—such as trading relative to the $69.53 200-day moving average—to understand how asset growth interacts with broader market conditions.

Key Figures

Total AUM: $98.4 billion Prior AUM: $93.1 billion AUM increase: $5.4 billion +5 more

8 metrics

Total AUM $98.4 billion As of February 28, 2026

Prior AUM $93.1 billion As of January 31, 2026

AUM increase $5.4 billion Change from January 31 to February 28, 2026

Market appreciation $5.5 billion Contribution to February 2026 AUM change

Net inflows $7 million February 2026 net flows

Distributions $151 million February 2026 distributions offsetting AUM

Institutional AUM $38,533 million Total institutional accounts AUM at February 28, 2026

Open-end funds AUM $47,128 million Open-end funds AUM at February 28, 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 26 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Feb 26	Distribution disclosure	Neutral	-0.4%	Section 19(a) notice on UTF distribution sources and performance metrics.
Feb 26	Distribution disclosure	Neutral	-0.4%	RQI notice detailing distribution sources and NAV-based returns.
Feb 26	Distribution disclosure	Neutral	-0.4%	RFI disclosure of monthly/YTD distributions and return-of-capital mix.
Feb 26	Distribution disclosure	Neutral	-0.4%	FOF update on distribution composition and NAV total return.
Feb 26	Distribution disclosure	Neutral	-0.4%	RNP Section 19(a) notice on distribution sources and returns.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent fund-related distribution notices have coincided with small, aligned price moves, suggesting limited price impact from such updates.

Recent Company History

Recent news for CNS has focused on its closed-end and specialty funds’ distribution sources and performance. On Feb 26, 2026, multiple Section 19(a) notices detailed monthly and year-to-date distributions, return-of-capital components, and NAV-based returns across various Cohen & Steers funds. Each event saw a modest -0.4% price reaction, indicating these routine disclosures have not driven major re-ratings. Today’s AUM and net flow update adds a firm-level asset growth data point to this stream of fund-level income and return information.

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NEW YORK, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today reported preliminary assets under management of $98.4 billion as of February 28, 2026, an increase of $5.4 billion from assets under management of $93.1 billion at January 31, 2026. The increase was due to market appreciation of $5.5 billion and net inflows of $7 million, partially offset by distributions of $151 million.

 

Assets Under Management (unaudited)
($ in millions)	AUM	Net	Market		AUM
By investment vehicle:	1/31/2026	Flows	App/(Dep)	Distributions	2/28/2026
Institutional Accounts:
Advisory	$21,698	($24)	$1,421	-	$23,095
Subadvisory	14,520	(97)	1,066	(51)	15,438
Total Institutional Accounts	36,218	(121)	2,487	(51)	38,533
Open-end Funds	44,566	127	2,480	(45)	47,128
Closed-end Funds	12,283	1	530	(55)	12,759
Total AUM	$93,067	$7	$5,497	($151)	$98,420

 

About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.

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FAQ

What were Cohen & Steers (CNS) preliminary assets under management on February 28, 2026?

The company reported preliminary AUM of $98.4 billion total as of February 28, 2026. According to the company, that compares with $93.1 billion at January 31, 2026 and incorporates market appreciation and net flows.

What drove the AUM increase for Cohen & Steers (CNS) in February 2026?

Market appreciation was the primary driver, adding $5.5 billion in February 2026. According to the company, net inflows were $7 million while distributions reduced AUM by $151 million versus January.

How did net flows and distributions affect Cohen & Steers (CNS) AUM in February 2026?

Net inflows were modest at $7 million while distributions were $151 million in February 2026. According to the company, distributions partially offset market gains and slightly constrained net AUM growth.

Which investment vehicles showed notable AUM changes for Cohen & Steers (CNS) in February 2026?

Open-end funds increased to $47.1 billion and total institutional AUM rose to $38.5 billion by February 28, 2026. According to the company, those changes reflect combined market appreciation and net flow movements.