Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) reported mixed Q1 2025 results, with quarterly revenues of $23.3 million, down from Q4's $25.6 million but up from $22.7 million year-over-year. The company achieved notable success in its Institutional channel, securing a significant $1 billion sub-advisory mandate in Small Cap Value strategy.
Key highlights include:
- Net income of $0.5 million, compared to $2.1 million in Q4
- Non-GAAP Economic Earnings of $2.5 million
- Assets under management of $17.0 billion
- Cash dividend declared at $0.15 per share
The company's Intermediary channel recorded its strongest sales quarter since 2022, particularly in energy offerings. Their ETF business showed growth with the one-year anniversary of MDST ETF achieving a 10.5% annualized distribution rate and the launch of new LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE:BFRE).
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) ha riportato risultati contrastanti nel primo trimestre 2025, con ricavi trimestrali di 23,3 milioni di dollari, in calo rispetto ai 25,6 milioni del quarto trimestre ma in crescita rispetto ai 22,7 milioni dell'anno precedente. L'azienda ha ottenuto un notevole successo nel suo canale istituzionale, assicurandosi un importante mandato di sub-advisory da 1 miliardo di dollari nella strategia Small Cap Value.
I punti salienti includono:
- Utile netto di 0,5 milioni di dollari, rispetto ai 2,1 milioni del quarto trimestre
- Utile economico non-GAAP di 2,5 milioni di dollari
- Asset under management pari a 17,0 miliardi di dollari
- Dividendo in contanti dichiarato di 0,15 dollari per azione
Il canale intermediario dell’azienda ha registrato il trimestre con le vendite più forti dal 2022, soprattutto nelle offerte energetiche. Il loro business ETF ha mostrato crescita con il primo anniversario dell’ETF MDST che ha raggiunto un tasso di distribuzione annualizzato del 10,5% e il lancio del nuovo LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE: BFRE).
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) reportó resultados mixtos en el primer trimestre de 2025, con ingresos trimestrales de 23,3 millones de dólares, una disminución respecto a los 25,6 millones del cuarto trimestre, pero un aumento frente a los 22,7 millones del año anterior. La compañía logró un éxito notable en su canal institucional, asegurando un mandato significativo de subasesoría por 1.000 millones de dólares en la estrategia Small Cap Value.
Los aspectos destacados incluyen:
- Ingreso neto de 0,5 millones de dólares, comparado con 2,1 millones en el cuarto trimestre
- Ganancias económicas Non-GAAP de 2,5 millones de dólares
- Activos bajo gestión por 17.000 millones de dólares
- Dividendo en efectivo declarado de 0,15 dólares por acción
El canal intermediario de la empresa registró su trimestre de ventas más fuerte desde 2022, especialmente en ofertas energéticas. Su negocio de ETF mostró crecimiento con el primer aniversario del ETF MDST, que alcanzó una tasa de distribución anualizada del 10,5%, y el lanzamiento del nuevo LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE: BFRE).
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG)는 2025년 1분기 실적에서 혼재된 결과를 보고했습니다. 분기 매출은 2,330만 달러로 4분기의 2,560만 달러보다 감소했으나 전년 동기 2,270만 달러보다는 증가했습니다. 회사는 기관 채널에서 주목할 만한 성과를 거두어 Small Cap Value 전략에서 10억 달러 규모의 서브 어드바이저리 계약을 확보했습니다.
주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
- 순이익 50만 달러, 4분기 210만 달러 대비 감소
- 비-GAAP 경제적 이익 250만 달러
- 운용 자산 170억 달러
- 주당 0.15달러 현금 배당 선언
회사의 중개 채널은 2022년 이후 가장 강력한 분기 매출을 기록했으며, 특히 에너지 상품에서 두드러졌습니다. ETF 사업은 MDST ETF의 1주년을 맞아 연환산 배당률 10.5%를 달성하고, 새로운 LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE: BFRE)를 출시하며 성장세를 보였습니다.
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE : WHG) a publié des résultats mitigés pour le premier trimestre 2025, avec un chiffre d'affaires trimestriel de 23,3 millions de dollars, en baisse par rapport aux 25,6 millions du quatrième trimestre, mais en hausse par rapport aux 22,7 millions de l'année précédente. La société a obtenu un succès notable dans son canal institutionnel, en décrochant un mandat de sous-conseil important d'un milliard de dollars dans la stratégie Small Cap Value.
Les points clés incluent :
- Un bénéfice net de 0,5 million de dollars, contre 2,1 millions au quatrième trimestre
- Des bénéfices économiques non-GAAP de 2,5 millions de dollars
- Des actifs sous gestion de 17,0 milliards de dollars
- Un dividende en espèces déclaré de 0,15 dollar par action
Le canal intermédiaire de l'entreprise a enregistré son trimestre de ventes le plus fort depuis 2022, notamment dans les offres énergétiques. Leur activité ETF a connu une croissance avec le premier anniversaire de l'ETF MDST, qui a atteint un taux de distribution annualisé de 10,5 %, ainsi que le lancement du nouveau LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE : BFRE).
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) meldete gemischte Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit Quartalsumsätzen von 23,3 Millionen US-Dollar, was einen Rückgang gegenüber 25,6 Millionen im vierten Quartal, aber einen Anstieg gegenüber 22,7 Millionen im Vorjahreszeitraum bedeutet. Das Unternehmen erzielte bemerkenswerte Erfolge im institutionellen Kanal und sicherte sich einen bedeutenden Sub-Advisory-Mandat in Höhe von 1 Milliarde US-Dollar für die Small Cap Value-Strategie.
Wichtige Highlights umfassen:
- Nettoeinkommen von 0,5 Millionen US-Dollar im Vergleich zu 2,1 Millionen im vierten Quartal
- Non-GAAP Economic Earnings von 2,5 Millionen US-Dollar
- Verwaltetes Vermögen von 17,0 Milliarden US-Dollar
- Ausgeschüttete Bardividende von 0,15 US-Dollar je Aktie
Der Intermediär-Kanal des Unternehmens verzeichnete das stärkste Verkaufsquartal seit 2022, insbesondere bei Energieangeboten. Das ETF-Geschäft wuchs mit dem einjährigen Jubiläum des MDST ETF, der eine annualisierte Ausschüttungsrate von 10,5 % erreichte, sowie der Einführung des neuen LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE: BFRE).
- Won major $1 billion sub-advisory mandate for Small Cap Value strategy
- Best Intermediary sales quarter since 2022
- Multiple investment strategies outperformed benchmarks
- MDST ETF achieved 10.5% annualized distribution rate
- Successfully launched new LBRTY Global Equity ETF
- Revenue increased from $22.7M to $23.3M year-over-year
- Strong cash position of $26.9M with zero debt
- Quarterly revenue declined from $25.6M to $23.3M quarter-over-quarter
- Net income dropped to $0.5M from $2.1M in previous quarter
- Cash and liquid investments decreased by $17.7M from Q4
- Non-GAAP Economic Earnings fell to $2.5M from $3.4M quarter-over-quarter
- Diluted EPS decreased to $0.05 from $0.24 in previous quarter
Insights
Westwood reports mixed Q1 results with significant earnings decline despite revenue growth and promising sales momentum in institutional and intermediary channels.
Westwood Holdings Group's Q1 2025 results present a contradictory financial picture. Revenue increased year-over-year to
The earnings deterioration extends to Non-GAAP Economic Earnings, which fell to
Despite these financial headwinds, the company reported strong sales momentum. The institutional channel secured a significant nearly
The firm maintains a
Exceptional sales performance drives positive flows in Institutional and Intermediary channels
Strategic ETF platform expansion continues with launch of LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE:BFRE)
One-year anniversary of Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income (MDST) with an annualized distribution rate of
DALLAS, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) today reported first quarter 2025 earnings. Significant items included:
- Investment strategies beating their primary benchmarks included SMidCap, SmallCap Value, Select Equity, Dividend Select, Enhanced Balanced, Income Opportunity, Alternative Income and Balanced.
- SMidcap and Select Equity posted top third rankings in their peer universe, Dividend Select posted a top quarter ranking in its peer universe.
- Quarterly revenues totaled
$23.3 million , down from the fourth quarter's$25.6 million and up from$22.7 million a year ago. Income of$0.5 million compared with$2.1 million in the fourth quarter$2.3 million in 2024's first quarter. - Non-GAAP Economic Earnings of
$2.5 million compared with$3.4 million in the fourth quarter and$3.0 million in the first quarter of 2024. - Westwood held
$26.9 million in cash and liquid investments as of March 31, 2025, down$17.7 million from the fourth quarter following contingent consideration and compensation and benefits payments. Stockholders' equity totaled$119.3 million and we have no debt. - We declared a cash dividend of
$0.15 per common share, payable on July 1, 2025 to stockholders of record on June 2, 2025.
Brian Casey, Westwood’s CEO, commented, "We are extremely pleased with our strong start to 2025, delivering exceptional results across our business. Our Institutional channel achieved remarkable success, highlighted by winning a significant nearly
Revenues decreased from the fourth quarter due to lower performance-based fees and increased from last year's first quarter due to higher average assets under management ("AUM").
Firmwide assets under management and advisement totaled
First quarter income of
First quarter income of
Economic Earnings and Economic EPS are non-GAAP performance measures and are explained and reconciled with the most comparable GAAP numbers in the attached tables.
Westwood will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2025 results and other business matters at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time today. To join the conference call, please register here:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI848844d99e514a3ba97ad4fbad4288af
After registering, you will be provided with a dial-in number containing a personalized PIN.
To view the webcast, please register here:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/i4pd6rdr
Once registered, an email will be sent with important details for this conference call, as well as a unique Registrant ID.
ABOUT WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP
Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) is a boutique asset management firm that offers a diverse array of actively-managed and outcome-oriented investment strategies, along with white-glove trust and wealth services, to institutional, intermediary and private wealth clients. For over 40 years, Westwood’s client-first approach has fostered strong, long-term client relationships due to our unwavering commitment to delivering bespoke investment strategies with a vehicle-optimized approach, exceptional counsel and unparalleled client service. Our flexible and agile approach to investing allows us to adapt to constantly changing markets, while continually seeking innovative strategies that meet our investors’ short and long-term needs.
Our team at Westwood comes from varied backgrounds and life experiences, which reflects our origins as a woman-founded firm. We are committed to incorporating diverse insights and knowledge into all aspects of our services and solutions. Our culture and approach to our business reflect our core values - integrity, reliability, responsiveness, adaptability, teamwork and driving results - and underpin our constant pursuit of excellence.
For more information on Westwood, please visit westwoodgroup.com.
Forward-looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not purely historical facts, including, without limitation, statements about our expected future financial position, results of operations or cash flows, as well as other statements including without limitation, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “could,” and other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results and the timing of some events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation: the composition and market value of our AUM and AUA; our ability to maintain our fee structure in light of competitive fee pressures; risks associated with actions of activist stockholders; distributions to our common stockholders have included and may in the future include a return of capital; inclusion of foreign company investments in our AUM; regulations adversely affecting the financial services industry; our ability to maintain effective cyber security; litigation risks; our ability to develop and market new investment strategies successfully; our reputation and our relationships with current and potential customers; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to perform operational tasks; our ability to select and oversee third-party vendors; our dependence on the operations and funds of our subsidiaries; our ability to maintain effective information systems; our ability to prevent misuse of assets and information in the possession of our employees and third-party vendors, which could damage our reputation and result in costly litigation and liability for our clients and us; our stock is thinly traded and may be subject to volatility; competition in the investment management industry; our ability to avoid termination of client agreements and the related investment redemptions; the significant concentration of our revenues in a small number of customers; we have made and may continue to make business combinations as a part of our business strategy, which may present certain risks and uncertainties; our relationships with investment consulting firms; our ability to identify and execute on our strategic initiatives; our ability to declare and pay dividends; our ability to fund future capital requirements on favorable terms; our ability to properly address conflicts of interest; our ability to maintain adequate insurance coverage; our ability to maintain an effective system of internal controls; and the other risks detailed from time to time in Westwood’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Westwood is not obligated to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
SOURCE: Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
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WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share and share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||
March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | ||||||||
REVENUES: | ||||||||||
Advisory fees: | ||||||||||
Asset-based | $ | 17,731 | $ | 18,025 | $ | 16,817 | ||||
Performance-based | — | 1,393 | — | |||||||
Trust fees | 5,429 | 5,635 | 5,113 | |||||||
Trust performance-based fees | — | 482 | — | |||||||
Other, net | 92 | 47 | 802 | |||||||
Total revenues | 23,252 | 25,582 | 22,732 | |||||||
EXPENSES: | ||||||||||
Employee compensation and benefits | 14,501 | 14,090 | 14,711 | |||||||
Sales and marketing | 760 | 641 | 628 | |||||||
Westwood mutual funds | 897 | 880 | 721 | |||||||
Information technology | 2,667 | 2,450 | 2,290 | |||||||
Professional services | 1,613 | 717 | 1,489 | |||||||
General and administrative | 2,882 | 3,044 | 2,901 | |||||||
(Gain) loss from change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | 1,199 | (2,949 | ) | ||||||
Total expenses | 23,320 | 23,021 | 19,791 | |||||||
Net operating income (loss) | (68 | ) | 2,561 | 2,941 | ||||||
Net investment income | 383 | 593 | 455 | |||||||
Other income | 277 | 219 | 185 | |||||||
Income before income taxes | 592 | 3,373 | 3,581 | |||||||
Income tax provision | 115 | 1,274 | 1,415 | |||||||
Net income | $ | 477 | $ | 2,099 | $ | 2,166 | ||||
Less: income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | (1 | ) | 43 | (130 | ) | |||||
Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | $ | 478 | $ | 2,056 | $ | 2,296 | ||||
Earnings per Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. share: | ||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.28 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.27 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||
Basic | 8,253,912 | 8,271,614 | 8,099,028 | |||||||
Diluted | 8,781,743 | 8,756,976 | 8,392,496 | |||||||
Economic Earnings | $ | 2,514 | $ | 3,377 | $ | 3,012 | ||||
Economic EPS | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.39 | $ | 0.36 | ||||
Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.15 | ||||
WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value and share amounts)
(unaudited)
March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 9,418 | $ | 18,847 | |||
Accounts receivable | 16,062 | 14,453 | |||||
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of | 19,696 | 27,694 | |||||
Investments under measurement alternative | 11,747 | 10,747 | |||||
Equity method investments | 4,208 | 4,250 | |||||
Income taxes receivable | 186 | 295 | |||||
Other assets | 7,537 | 6,780 | |||||
Goodwill | 39,501 | 39,501 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 2,469 | 2,244 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 2,299 | 2,559 | |||||
Intangible assets, net | 21,040 | 21,668 | |||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of | 825 | 951 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 134,988 | $ | 149,989 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 6,035 | $ | 6,413 | |||
Dividends payable | 2,299 | 2,466 | |||||
Compensation and benefits payable | 2,416 | 10,924 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities | 2,852 | 3,197 | |||||
Contingent consideration | — | 4,657 | |||||
Total liabilities | 13,602 | 27,657 | |||||
Stockholders’ Equity: | |||||||
Common stock, | 124 | 122 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 202,299 | 202,239 | |||||
Treasury stock, at cost – 2,983,692 and 2,902,505, respectively | (89,612 | ) | (88,277 | ) | |||
Retained earnings | 6,535 | 6,207 | |||||
Total Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity | 119,346 | 120,291 | |||||
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary | 2,040 | 2,041 | |||||
Total equity | 121,386 | 122,332 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 134,988 | $ | 149,989 | |||
WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Net income | $ | 477 | $ | 2,166 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation | 132 | 174 | |||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 1,045 | 1,042 | |||||
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments | 80 | (632 | ) | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 1,327 | 1,515 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | (226 | ) | (844 | ) | |||
Non-cash lease expense | 296 | 269 | |||||
Fair value change of contingent consideration | — | (2,949 | ) | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
Net (purchases) sales of trading securities | 7,959 | 12,404 | |||||
Accounts receivable | (1,608 | ) | (784 | ) | |||
Other current assets | (696 | ) | (242 | ) | |||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (464 | ) | 719 | ||||
Compensation and benefits payable | (8,508 | ) | (6,591 | ) | |||
Income taxes payable | 109 | 2,240 | |||||
Other liabilities | (381 | ) | (354 | ) | |||
Contingent consideration | (4,442 | ) | — | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | (4,900 | ) | 8,133 | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (6 | ) | (3 | ) | |||
Purchases of investments | (1,000 | ) | — | ||||
Additions to internally developed software | (412 | ) | — | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,418 | ) | (3 | ) | |||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||
Restricted stock returned for payment of taxes | (1,335 | ) | (940 | ) | |||
Payment of contingent consideration in acquisition | (201 | ) | — | ||||
Cash dividends | (1,575 | ) | (1,724 | ) | |||
Net cash used in financing activities | (3,111 | ) | (2,664 | ) | |||
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (9,429 | ) | 5,466 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 18,847 | 20,422 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 9,418 | $ | 25,888 | |||
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||||||
Cash paid during the period for income taxes | $ | 232 | $ | 9 | |||
Accrued dividends | $ | 2,299 | $ | 2,047 | |||
Additional operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | 36 | $ | — | |||
WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Income Attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. to Economic Earnings
(in thousands, except per share and share amounts)
(unaudited)
As supplemental information, we are providing non-GAAP performance measures that we refer to as Economic Earnings and Economic EPS. We provide these measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. and earnings per share, which are reported on a GAAP basis. Our management and Board of Directors review Economic Earnings and Economic EPS to evaluate our ongoing performance, allocate resources, and review our dividend policy. We believe that these non-GAAP performance measures, while not substitutes for GAAP income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. or earnings per share, are useful for management and investors when evaluating our underlying operating and financial performance and our available resources. We do not advocate that investors consider these non-GAAP measures without also considering financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
We define Economic Earnings as income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. plus non-cash equity-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets and deferred taxes related to goodwill. Although depreciation on fixed assets is a non-cash expense, we do not add it back when calculating Economic Earnings because depreciation charges represent an allocation of the decline in the value of the related assets that will ultimately require replacement. Although gains and losses from changes in the fair value of contingent consideration are non-cash, we do not add or subtract those back when calculating Economic Earnings because gains and losses on changes in the fair value of contingent consideration are considered regular following an acquisition. In addition, we do not adjust Economic Earnings for tax deductions related to restricted stock expense or amortization of intangible assets. Economic EPS represents Economic Earnings divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||||
Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | $ | 478 | $ | 2,056 | $ | 2,296 | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 1,327 | 1,216 | 1,515 | ||||||||
Intangible amortization | 1,045 | 1,063 | 1,042 | ||||||||
Tax benefit from goodwill amortization | 124 | (97 | ) | 125 | |||||||
Tax impact of adjustments to GAAP income | (460 | ) | (861 | ) | (1,966 | ) | |||||
Economic Earnings | $ | 2,514 | $ | 3,377 | $ | 3,012 | |||||
Earnings per share | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.27 | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.18 | ||||||||
Intangible amortization | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | ||||||||
Tax benefit from goodwill amortization | 0.01 | (0.01 | ) | 0.01 | |||||||
Tax impact of adjustments to GAAP income | (0.05 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.23 | ) | |||||
Economic EPS | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.39 | $ | 0.36 | |||||
Diluted weighted average shares | 8,781,743 | 8,756,976 | 8,392,496 |
