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

Rhea-AI Summary

Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS) reported preliminary assets under management of $93.1 billion as of January 31, 2026, up $2.5 billion from $90.5 billion at December 31, 2025.

The change reflected $2.2 billion of market appreciation, $449 million of net inflows, and $153 million of distributions. AUM by vehicle is shown in the accompanying unaudited table.

News Market Reaction – CNS

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In the Feb 9 session, CNS gained 2.54%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights preliminary assets under management of $93.1 billion as of January 31, ...

Analysis

This announcement highlights preliminary assets under management of $93.1 billion as of January 31, 2026, up from $90.5 billion, with the increase driven by market appreciation and net inflows of $449 million partly offset by $153 million in distributions. In recent months, CNS-related fund communications around Jan 27, 2026 accompanied modest share declines near -1.75%. Investors may focus on how consistently net flows contribute to AUM alongside market moves and on future updates following the company’s recent Form 8-K earnings release.

Key Figures

Total AUM: $93.1 billion Prior AUM: $90.5 billion AUM Increase: $2.5 billion +5 more

8 metrics

Total AUM $93.1 billion Preliminary assets under management as of Jan 31, 2026

Prior AUM $90.5 billion Assets under management as of Dec 31, 2025

AUM Increase $2.5 billion Change in AUM from Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 31, 2026

Market Appreciation $2.2 billion AUM increase attributed to market appreciation

Net Inflows $449 million Net inflows contributing to AUM change

Distributions $153 million Distributions partially offsetting AUM increase

Institutional AUM $36,218 million Total institutional accounts AUM as of Jan 31, 2026

Open-end Fund AUM $44,566 million Open-end funds AUM as of Jan 31, 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 27 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jan 27	Distribution notice	Neutral	-1.8%	FOF disclosed January 30 distribution fully from long-term capital gains.
Jan 27	Distribution notice	Neutral	-1.8%	UTF detailed mix of net investment income and return of capital for payout.
Jan 27	Distribution notice	Neutral	-1.8%	RNP outlined January distribution composition and NAV-based performance.
Jan 27	Distribution notice	Neutral	-1.8%	RQI announced monthly distribution sourced entirely from capital gains.
Jan 27	Distribution notice	Neutral	-1.8%	RFI reported payout largely as return of capital with performance metrics.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent fund distribution notices on Jan 27, 2026 all coincided with share price declines of about -1.75%, suggesting a tendency for the stock to soften around routine fund distribution communications.

Recent Company History

Over late January 2026, CNS-related funds issued multiple Section 19(a) notices detailing distribution sources and performance metrics. These included capital-gains-driven payouts and high current distribution rates across several closed-end funds. Despite largely informational or income-focused content, CNS stock fell about 1.75% around each event. Today’s update shifts focus to firm-level trends, highlighting higher $93.1B assets under management driven by market appreciation and net inflows, contrasting with the prior fund-level distribution emphasis.

Key Terms

assets under management, net inflows, distributions, open-end funds, +1 more

5 terms

assets under management financial

"reported preliminary assets under management of $93.1 billion as of January 31"

Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.

net inflows financial

"The increase was due to market appreciation of $2.2 billion and net inflows of $449"

Net inflows are the total amount of money that investors put into a fund, market, or financial vehicle minus the money that is withdrawn over the same period. Think of it like water flowing into a bucket: if more water is poured in than taken out, the bucket grows; net inflows show growing investor demand and can boost a fund’s size, liquidity and potential pricing power, while sustained outflows can signal weak confidence and pressure returns.

distributions financial

"net inflows of $449 million, partially offset by distributions of $153 million."

Distributions are payments a company, fund, or trust gives to its shareholders or unitholders, usually as cash or extra shares, drawn from profits, investment gains, or sometimes a return of the original money invested. They matter to investors because distributions provide income and affect the value and tax treatment of holdings—like getting a paycheck from an asset or receiving a slice of a shared pie that reduces the pie’s remaining size.

open-end funds financial

"Open-end Funds | 43,437 | 304 | 870 | (45) | 44,566"

A pooled investment that continuously issues and redeems shares at a price tied to the value of its holdings, so investors can buy or sell directly with the fund any business day. Think of it like a grocery store that restocks and sells more of the same item on demand: this steady buying and selling affects how much money the manager holds in cash and which assets they must buy or sell, making flows and liquidity important to investors' returns and risk.

closed-end funds financial

"Closed-end Funds | 12,047 | - | 291 | (55) | 12,283"

A closed-end fund is an investment pool that raises a fixed amount of money by issuing a set number of shares, which then trade on an exchange like stocks. Unlike bank-style mutual funds that buy or sell shares on demand, its market price can sit above or below the fund’s per-share value of holdings (like a used-car market price versus the sticker price), so investors should watch both the traded price and the underlying asset value for potential bargains or risks.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today reported preliminary assets under management of $93.1 billion as of January 31, 2026, an increase of $2.5 billion from assets under management of $90.5 billion at December 31, 2025. The increase was due to market appreciation of $2.2 billion and net inflows of $449 million, partially offset by distributions of $153 million.

Assets Under Management (unaudited)
($ in millions)	AUM	Net	Market		AUM
By investment vehicle:	12/31/2025	Flows	App/(Dep)	Distributions	1/31/2026
Institutional Accounts:
Advisory	$20,843	$257	$598	-	$21,698
Subadvisory	14,217	(112)	468	(53)	14,520
Total Institutional Accounts	35,060	145	1,066	(53)	36,218
Open-end Funds	43,437	304	870	(45)	44,566
Closed-end Funds	12,047	-	291	(55)	12,283
Total AUM	$90,544	$449	$2,227	($153)	$93,067

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 January 31, 2026?

Preliminary AUM were $93.1 billion on January 31, 2026. According to the company, this reflects a $2.5 billion increase from $90.5 billion at December 31, 2025 due to market appreciation and net inflows, partially offset by distributions.

How much did net inflows contribute to Cohen & Steers (CNS) AUM change in January 2026?

Net inflows contributed $449 million to January 2026 AUM. According to the company, market appreciation added $2.2 billion while distributions reduced AUM by $153 million, producing the net $2.5 billion increase.

What portion of January 2026 AUM growth for CNS came from market appreciation versus flows?

Market appreciation accounted for $2.2 billion, while net flows were $449 million. According to the company, market moves were the primary driver of the $2.5 billion month-over-month AUM increase.

How did distributions affect Cohen & Steers' (CNS) AUM in January 2026?

Distributions reduced AUM by $153 million in January 2026. According to the company, distributions partially offset $2.2 billion of market appreciation and $449 million of net inflows that increased total AUM.

What were the January 2026 AUM totals by major vehicle for Cohen & Steers (CNS)?

Major January 2026 AUM totals included Open-end funds $44.6B, Institutional accounts $36.2B, and Closed-end funds $12.3B. According to the company, these figures are unaudited and sum to $93.1 billion total AUM.