Janus Henderson Stock Price, News & Analysis

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.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) will release its first quarter 2021 results on April 29, 2021, at 4am EDT, with a conference call at 8am EDT for discussion. Participants can call specific numbers based on their location and reference Conference ID: 10153510. Pre-registration is available to avoid wait times. A live webcast and replay will also be accessible via Janus Henderson's investor relations website. The company manages approximately US$402 billion in assets and offers diverse investment solutions globally.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) released its 2020 Annual Report for the year ending 31 December 2020 and the 2021 Notice of Annual General Meeting. These documents are accessible on the company's website. As of the end of 2020, Janus Henderson managed approximately US$402 billion in assets and employed over 2,000 staff across 26 global locations. The firm specializes in various investment solutions, aiming to support long-term financial goals for investors.

Janus Henderson reported that US dividends grew 2.6% year-over-year to a record $503.1 billion in 2020, despite the global crisis. Only 1 in 14 US companies suspended dividends from April to December. Globally, dividends declined by 12.2% to $1.26 trillion, with UK and Europe seeing the largest cuts due to regulatory restrictions on banking dividends. In Q4, the decline was less severe than expected, thanks to companies restoring dividends. The outlook for 2021 remains uncertain, with potential increases of up to 5% or declines of 2% based on ongoing conditions.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) today filed a preliminary registration statement with the SEC for the Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF (JRE). This actively managed ETF aims for total return through capital appreciation and current income, investing over 80% of its net assets in U.S. real estate-related equity securities. Portfolio Managers Greg Kuhl, CFA, and Danny Greenberger will oversee the fund. If approved, the ETF will launch around May 27, 2021. Janus Henderson manages approximately US$402 billion in assets, highlighting its expertise in real estate investments.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) has appointed Alison Davis as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. She will join the Board’s Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Risk Committees. Based in the US, Davis has extensive experience in financial leadership and governance, having served on both public and private company boards. Her background includes roles at Barclays Global Investors and strategic consulting at McKinsey & Company. This appointment increases the number of directors at Janus Henderson to ten, with nine being independent.