Janus Henderson Stock Price, News & Analysis

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) has appointed James Lowry as Global Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2021. Lowry brings over 25 years of experience from State Street, where he led the Chief Operating Officer role for State Street Alpha. His responsibilities will include overseeing operations, technology, data governance, and strategic vendor oversight. CEO Dick Weil expressed excitement about Lowry's skills in technology transformation, which they believe will enhance operational excellence. Janus Henderson currently manages approximately US$405 billion in assets.

The Janus Henderson Corporate Debt Index reveals that global corporate debt reached an unprecedented $13.5 trillion in 2020, a 10.2% increase. This surge was primarily due to companies raising funds amid the global recession. Despite this, companies have largely refrained from utilizing new debt, leading to a modest net debt increase of $151 billion to $8.30 trillion. For 2021, net debt is projected to rise by $500-600 billion. Janus Henderson anticipates a significant uptick in capital expenditures, dividends, and share buybacks in the latter half of 2021, indicating economic recovery and potential investment opportunities.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) is set to release its second quarter 2021 results on Thursday, 29 July 2021, at 4am EDT. A conference call to discuss these results will follow at 8am EDT. Participants can pre-register to avoid wait times via this link. The company, a prominent global asset manager with approximately US$405 billion in assets, aims to assist investors in achieving their financial objectives.

The Janus Henderson Foundation announced the winners of its sixth annual Charity Challenge, providing over $263,800 in donations to nine charities. The top prize of $75,000 went to Cruse Bereavement, which anticipates a 50% increase in demand for its services due to COVID-19. The initiative empowers employees to impact charitable giving, with a total of $655,566 donated to over 140 organizations since its inception. Other notable winners include Hunger Free Colorado and Project Help India.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) filed a preliminary registration statement with the SEC for five new sustainable exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The proposed funds include three equity ETFs: U.S. Sustainable Equity ETF, International Sustainable Equity ETF, and Net Zero Transition Resources ETF, along with two fixed income ETFs: Sustainable Corporate Bond ETF and Impact Bond ETF. The funds aim to meet growing consumer demand for ESG investments and are expected to launch around September 9, 2021.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) has launched the Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF (JRE), aiming to provide investors with access to diverse real estate securities, including cell towers and data centers. Managed by experienced portfolio managers, the ETF seeks total returns through capital appreciation and income. Kuhl emphasized the potential for significant shareholder value and protection against inflation in real estate investments. With over $3B in assets under management, Janus Henderson aims to meet the evolving supply and demand dynamics within the real estate market.

Janus Henderson Group plc (JHG) released its Q1 2021 results, reporting an operating income of US$192.5 million, down from US$227.0 million in Q4 2020. The diluted earnings per share (EPS) is US$0.88, a 14% decrease compared to Q4 2020 but an improvement from US$(1.35) in Q1 2020. Adjusted operating income was US$201.5 million, with adjusted EPS at US$0.91, both reflecting declines from the previous quarter. The Group announced a 6% increase in dividends and repurchased 8.1 million shares for US$230.2 million in Q1.

Global government debts surged 17.4% in 2020, reaching a record $62.5 trillion, driven by spending to combat the pandemic. This increase of $9.3 trillion represents 14.8% of global GDP. The US, Japan, and China accounted for over half of the new borrowing, while the UK registered the largest budget deficit, constituting 20% of its GDP. Despite rising debts, the cost of servicing this debt remained low at 2.0%, allowing bond investors significant returns. In 2021, expected government borrowing will add $4 trillion, but a strong economic recovery may stabilize debt-to-GDP ratios.