Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

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Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG) reported third quarter 2025 results on October 30, 2025, highlighting strong performance across income strategies and client flows.

Key metrics: revenues $24.3M, net income $3.7M, diluted EPS $0.41, and Non-GAAP Economic Earnings $5.7M ($0.64/share). Firmwide assets under management and advisement totaled $18.3B (AUM $17.3B; AUA $1.0B). Cash and liquid investments were $39.2M.

Other highlights: the MDST ETF reached $150M and captured 30% of September midstream ETF flows; private fundraising exceeded the annual goal; WEBs partnership launched 11 new sector ETFs. A cash dividend of $0.15/share was declared, payable January 2, 2026.

Positive

• Net income increased to $3.7M in Q3 2025 (vs $1.0M Q2 2025)
• Non-GAAP Economic Earnings of $5.7M, or $0.64 per share
• Diluted EPS rose to $0.41 in Q3 2025
• Firm assets under management and advisement totaled $18.3B
• MDST ETF reached $150M and captured 30% of September midstream ETF flows
• Dividend declared $0.15 per share payable Jan 2, 2026
• Cash and liquid investments $39.2M (up $6.1M QoQ)

Negative

• None.

Insights

Investment Strategy Analyst

Fundraising and ETF traction signal stronger distribution and product-market fit, supporting fee growth.

Several distribution wins are explicit: the private fund raising has already "surpassed our annual fundraising goal" and the MDST ETF reached $150 million while capturing 30% of September monthly midstream ETF flows. These items show concrete asset-raising success and product adoption that directly expand fee-bearing AUM.

Key dependencies include continued net inflows and retention of those assets; the firm reports total AUM and AUA of $18.3 billion ($17.3 billion AUM, $1.0 billion AUA) and currently holds $39.2 million in cash with no debt. Watch short-term fundraising cadence and MDST net flow consistency over the next quarters, and monitor any changes to AUM in the upcoming earnings calls within the next quarter.

Financial Results Analyst

Quarterly results show sequential and year-over-year improvement in revenue and earnings.

Reported quarterly revenue rose to $24.3 million from $23.1 million in Q2 and $23.7 million year-ago; net income was $3.7 million versus $1.0 million in Q2 and $0.1 million year-ago. Non-GAAP Economic Earnings improved to $5.7 million ($0.64 per share) from $2.8 million ($0.32) in the prior quarter. The firm also declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable January 2, 2026 to holders of record on December 1, 2025.

Risks noted in the disclosure: higher income taxes partially offset gains and some improvement derived from unrealized appreciation on private investments. Concrete items to watch over the next quarter include reported AUM movements, realized versus unrealized investment gains, and any updated tax or expense commentary on the upcoming conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.

MDST ETF Surpasses $150 million and Captured 30% of September Monthly Midstream ETF Flows
WEBs Partnership Launches Eleven New Sector ETFs
Private Fund Raising Exceeds Expectations

DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) today reported third quarter 2025 earnings. Significant items included:

• Investment strategies beating their primary benchmarks included Income Opportunity, Multi-Asset Income, Alternative Income, Credit Opportunities, Real Estate Income and Tactical Growth.
• Income Opportunity and Multi-Asset Income each posted top quartile rankings vs. peers and Real Estate Income posted a top decile ranking.
• Quarterly revenues totaled $24.3 million vs. $23.1 million in the second quarter and $23.7 million a year ago. Income of $3.7 million compared with $1.0 million in the second quarter and $0.1 million in 2024's third quarter.
• Non-GAAP Economic Earnings of $5.7 million compared with $2.8 million in the second quarter and $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2024.
• Westwood held $39.2 million in cash and liquid investments as of September 30, 2025, up $6.1 million from the second quarter. Stockholders' equity totaled $123.9 million and we carry no debt.
• We declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on January 2, 2026 to stockholders of record on December 1, 2025.
  
  

Brian Casey, Westwood’s CEO, commented, "The third quarter demonstrated the strength of our diversified platform in multiple ways. Our private fund strategies have already surpassed our annual fundraising goal. Our MDST exchange-traded fund ("ETF") reached $150 million in assets and captured 30% of monthly midstream ETF flows in September, while our partnership with WEBs expanded, adding eleven new Defined Volatility sector ETFs that provide a disciplined approach to potentially boost returns in sector investing. Our long-term performance rankings remain solid, with Income Opportunity maintaining its top decile since-inception ranking and it recently received a four-star Morningstar rating upgrade. As market leadership broadens out and investors seek quality and value, we believe Westwood is well-positioned to capitalize on these opportunities."

Firmwide assets under management and advisement totaled $18.3 billion, consisting of assets under management ("AUM") of $17.3 billion and assets under advisement ("AUA") of $1.0 billion.

Third quarter revenues exceeded the second quarter due to higher average AUM. Third quarter net income of $3.7 million beat the second quarter's net income of $1.0 million on higher revenues and unrealized appreciation on private investments, partially offset by higher income taxes. Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.41 compared to $0.12 for the second quarter. Non-GAAP Economic Earnings of $5.7 million, or $0.64 per share, compared with $2.8 million, or $0.32 per share, in the second quarter.

Third quarter revenues were higher than last year's third quarter due to higher average AUM. Third quarter net income of $3.7 million compared favorably to last year's third quarter income of $0.1 million due to 2025's higher revenues and unrealized appreciation on private investments and changes in the fair value of contingent consideration in 2024, all partially offset by higher income taxes in 2025. Diluted EPS of $0.41 compared with $0.01 for 2024's third quarter. Non-GAAP Economic Earnings were $5.7 million, or $0.64 per share, compared with $1.1 million, or $0.13 per share, in the third quarter of 2024.

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 third 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/BI168009bacb7044b4a4f4f99ad9059393

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/im52ppzb

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 reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 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.

(WHG-G)
CONTACT:
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.
Terry Forbes
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(214) 756-6900

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share and share amounts) (unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2025				June 30, 2025			September 30, 2024
REVENUES:
Advisory fees:
Asset-based	$	18,887			$	17,955		$	17,774
Trust fees		5,416				5,069			5,447
Other, net		(14	)			96			498
Total revenues		24,289				23,120			23,719
EXPENSES:
Employee compensation and benefits		13,286				13,472			13,572
Sales and marketing		633				657			644
Westwood funds		1,101				957			798
Information technology		2,893				2,704			2,572
Professional services		1,593				1,486			1,812
General and administrative		2,774				2,976			2,991
Loss from change in fair value of contingent consideration		—				—			1,824
Total expenses		22,280				22,252			24,213
Net operating income (loss)		2,009				868			(494	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on private investments		1,932				—			—
Net investment income		459				343			587
Other income		292				257			374
Income before income taxes		4,692				1,468			467
Income tax provision		963				437			308
Net income	$	3,729			$	1,031		$	159
Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interest		30				12			54
Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.	$	3,699			$	1,019		$	105
Earnings per Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. share:
Basic	$	0.44			$	0.12		$	0.01
Diluted	$	0.41			$	0.12		$	0.01
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		8,418,174				8,404,859			8,123,714
Diluted		8,941,347				8,813,606			8,488,372
Economic Earnings	$	5,714			$	2,792		$	1,084
Economic EPS	$	0.64			$	0.32		$	0.13
Dividends declared per share	$	0.15			$	0.15		$	0.15

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share and share amounts) (unaudited)
	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2025			September 30, 2024
REVENUES:
Advisory fees:
Asset-based	$	54,573		$	51,730
Trust fees		15,914			15,787
Other, net		174			1,622
Total revenues		70,661			69,139
EXPENSES:
Employee compensation and benefits		41,259			41,921
Sales and marketing		2,050			2,027
Westwood funds		2,955			2,374
Information technology		8,264			7,212
Professional services		4,692			4,751
General and administrative		8,632			8,903
Loss from change in fair value of contingent consideration		—			3,682
Total expenses		67,852			70,870
Net operating income (loss)		2,809			(1,731	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on private investments		1,932			—
Net investment income		1,185			1,590
Other income		826			783
Income before income taxes		6,752			642
Income tax provision		1,515			530
Net income	$	5,237		$	112
Less: income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest		41			(46	)
Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.	$	5,196		$	158
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.62		$	0.02
Diluted	$	0.59		$	0.02
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		8,359,584			8,140,664
Diluted		8,846,168			8,448,629
Economic Earnings	$	11,020		$	3,588
Economic EPS	$	1.25		$	0.42
Dividends declared per share	$	0.45		$	0.45

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except par value and share amounts) (unaudited)
	September 30, 2025				December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	21,604			$	18,847
Accounts receivable		14,570				14,453
Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $18,354 and $26,788)		19,729				27,694
Investments under measurement alternative		14,697				10,747
Equity method investments		4,263				4,250
Income taxes receivable		—				295
Other assets		7,647				6,780
Goodwill		39,501				39,501
Deferred income taxes		2,556				2,244
Operating lease right-of-use assets		9,841				2,559
Intangible assets, net		18,981				21,668
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,821 and $8,424		657				951
Total assets	$	154,046			$	149,989
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	5,436			$	6,413
Dividends payable		2,579				2,466
Compensation and benefits payable		8,808				10,924
Operating lease liabilities		10,323				3,197
Income taxes payable		921				—
Contingent consideration		—				4,657
Total liabilities		28,067				27,657
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, issued 12,391,817 and 12,137,080, respectively and outstanding 9,408,125 and 9,234,575, respectively		124				122
Additional paid-in capital		204,897				202,239
Treasury stock, at cost – 2,983,692 and 2,902,505 shares, respectively		(89,612	)			(88,277	)
Retained earnings		8,489				6,207
Total Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity		123,898				120,291
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary		2,081				2,041
Total equity		125,979				122,332
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	154,046			$	149,989

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (unaudited)
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2025				2024
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	5,237			$	112
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		376				464
Amortization of intangible assets		3,143				3,085
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments		(1,840	)			(917	)
Stock-based compensation expense		3,925				4,321
Deferred income taxes		(312	)			(864	)
Non-cash lease expense		851				831
Fair value change of contingent consideration		—				3,682
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(117	)			(202	)
Other assets		(867	)			(644	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(1,006	)			(1,192	)
Compensation and benefits payable		(2,115	)			(1,254	)
Income taxes receivable and payable		1,216				(434	)
Other liabilities		(949	)			(1,041	)
Net sales of trading securities		7,842				6,267
Contingent consideration		(4,442	)			—
Net cash provided by operating activities		10,942				12,214
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment		(82	)			(34	)
Purchases of investments		(2,000	)			(1,500	)
Additions to internally developed software		(449	)			—
Net cash used in investing activities		(2,531	)			(1,534	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of treasury stock		—				(1,348	)
Restricted stock returned for payment of taxes		(1,335	)			(940	)
Payment of contingent consideration in acquisition		(201	)			(1,815	)
Cash dividends		(4,118	)			(4,209	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(5,654	)			(8,312	)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		2,757				2,368
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		18,847				20,422
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	21,604			$	22,790
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for income taxes	$	609			$	1,817
Accrued dividends	$	2,579			$	2,336
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities	$	8,133			$	—

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.
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 earnings per share. 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 earnings per share 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 earnings per share represents Economic earnings divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding.

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2025				June 30, 2025				September 30, 2024
Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.	$	3,699			$	1,019			$	105
Stock-based compensation expense		1,303				1,295				1,409
Intangible amortization		1,061				1,037				1,011
Tax benefit from goodwill amortization		136				136				156
Tax impact of adjustments to GAAP income		(485	)			(695	)			(1,597	)
Economic earnings	$	5,714			$	2,792			$	1,084
Earnings per share	$	0.41			$	0.12			$	0.01
Stock-based compensation expense		0.15				0.15				0.17
Intangible amortization		0.11				0.11				0.12
Tax benefit from goodwill amortization		0.02				0.02				0.02
Tax impact of adjustments to GAAP income		(0.05	)			(0.08	)			(0.19	)
Economic earnings per share	$	0.64			$	0.32			$	0.13
Diluted weighted average shares		8,941,347				8,813,606				8,488,372
					Nine Months Ended
					September 30, 2025				September 30, 2024
Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.					$	5,196			$	158
Stock-based compensation expense						3,925				4,321
Intangible amortization						3,143				3,085
Tax benefit from goodwill amortization						396				437
Tax impact of adjustments to GAAP income						(1,640	)			(4,413	)
Economic earnings					$	11,020			$	3,588
Earnings per share					$	0.59			$	0.02
Stock-based compensation expense						0.44				0.50
Intangible amortization						0.37				0.37
Tax benefit from goodwill amortization						0.04				0.05
Tax impact of adjustments to GAAP income						(0.19	)			(0.52	)
Economic earnings per share					$	1.25			$	0.42
Diluted weighted average shares						8,846,168				8,448,629

FAQ

What were Westwood Holdings (WHG) third quarter 2025 revenues and net income?

Q3 2025 revenues were $24.3M and net income was $3.7M.

How did Westwood report Non-GAAP Economic Earnings for Q3 2025 (WHG)?

Non-GAAP Economic Earnings were $5.7M, or $0.64 per share in Q3 2025.

How much assets did Westwood (WHG) report under management and advisement on Sept 30, 2025?

Firmwide assets under management and advisement totaled $18.3 billion (AUM $17.3B; AUA $1.0B).

What milestone did the MDST ETF reach for Westwood (WHG) in September 2025?

The MDST ETF reached $150 million in assets and captured 30% of September midstream ETF flows.

When will WHG pay the declared cash dividend and what is the amount?

Westwood declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on January 2, 2026 to holders of record on December 1, 2025.

What operational partnership and product launches did Westwood (WHG) announce in Q3 2025?

Westwood noted a WEBs partnership expansion that launched 11 new Defined Volatility sector ETFs and said private fund raising exceeded its annual goal.