Record $907B AUM and higher dividend at Federated Hermes (NYSE: FHI)
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Federated Hermes, Inc. reported Q1 2026 results highlighted by record assets under management of $907.1 billion, up 8% from a year earlier, and record money market assets of $684.7 billion. Equity assets reached a record $100.8 billion, 25% higher than a year ago.
Earnings per diluted share were $1.27 versus $1.25 in Q1 2025, on net income of $96.4 million compared with $101.1 million, as the prior-year quarter benefited from a one‑time U.K. VAT refund. Total revenue rose 13% to $478.9 million while operating expenses increased 21%.
The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, an 11.8% increase from the previous quarter, payable May 15, 2026. During Q1 2026 the company repurchased about 1.19 million Class B shares for $66.0 million. Average managed assets were $915.6 billion, up 9% year over year, with revenue derived 54% from money market strategies and 45% from long‑term products.
Positive
- Record scale and growth: Total assets under management reached a record $907.1 billion, up 8% year over year, with equity assets up 25% and money market assets also at a record $684.7 billion.
- Shareholder returns increased: The quarterly dividend was raised 11.8% to $0.38 per share, and the company repurchased 1,191,300 Class B shares for $66.0 million in Q1 2026.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Record AUM and higher dividend offset modest earnings pressure.
Federated Hermes delivered record assets under management of $907.1 billion, up 8% year over year, driven mainly by money market and equity strategies. Revenue grew 13% to $478.9 million as average managed assets increased to $915.6 billion.
Profitability was more mixed. Operating expenses climbed 21% to $352.6 million, outpacing revenue growth and contributing to a 5% decline in net income to $96.4 million. The prior-year quarter also included a one‑time $12.9 million VAT refund, which boosted that period’s earnings.
The company raised its quarterly dividend by 11.8% to $0.38 per share and repurchased $66.0 million of stock, signaling confidence in cash generation. Future disclosures in company filings may clarify whether expense growth moderates relative to asset and revenue trends.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total revenue: $478.9 million
Net income: $96.4 million
Earnings per diluted share: $1.27
+5 more
8 metrics
Total revenue
$478.9 million
Q1 2026; up 13% from $423.5 million in Q1 2025
Net income
$96.4 million
Q1 2026; down 5% from $101.1 million in Q1 2025
Earnings per diluted share
$1.27
Q1 2026; compared with $1.25 in Q1 2025
Assets under management
$907.1 billion
Record AUM as of March 31, 2026; up 8% year over year
Money market AUM
$684.7 billion
Record money market assets as of March 31, 2026
Equity AUM
$100.8 billion
Record equity assets as of March 31, 2026; up 25% year over year
Quarterly dividend
$0.38 per share
Declared for payment May 15, 2026; 11.8% increase from prior quarter
Share repurchases
$66.0 million
1,191,300 Class B shares repurchased during Q1 2026
Key Terms
assets under management, money market assets, value-added tax (VAT) refund, separately managed accounts, +2 more
6 terms
assets under management financial
"Federated Hermes' total managed assets were a record $907.1 billion at March 31, 2026"
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.
money market assets financial
"Money market assets were a record $684.7 billion at March 31, 2026"
value-added tax (VAT) refund financial
"results included a $12.9 million decrease in other operating expense... from a value-added tax (VAT) refund"
separately managed accounts financial
"Includes separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed offerings."
A separately managed account is an investment portfolio owned by a single investor but professionally managed to that investor’s specific goals and preferences, rather than pooled with other clients’ money. It matters to investors because it offers greater customization, tax control and transparency—like hiring a personal chef instead of eating from a shared buffet—though it often requires higher minimums and can have different fee and liquidity implications.
carried interest financial
"partially offset by a decrease in performance fees and carried interest of $5.6 million"
Carried interest is a share of the profits earned by investment managers from the investments they oversee, serving as their reward for successful performance. It functions like a bonus that motivates managers to maximize returns for investors, similar to earning a commission based on performance. This income is often taxed at a lower rate than regular income, making it a significant aspect of investment compensation.
noncontrolling interests financial
"Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries"
The portion of a subsidiary’s equity and profits that belongs to outside owners rather than the parent company; when a parent reports consolidated results it includes the whole subsidiary but shows the noncontrolling slice separately. Think of a company’s subsidiary as a pie where the parent owns most slices but some are held by other investors — noncontrolling interests tell you how much of the pie and its future earnings don’t belong to the parent, which affects how much profit and net assets are truly attributable to the parent’s shareholders.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $478.9 million
Q1 2026
Revenue
$478.9 million
+13% vs Q1 2025
Net income
$96.4 million
-5% vs Q1 2025
EPS (diluted)
$1.27
+2% vs Q1 2025
Total AUM
$907.1 billion
+8% vs March 31, 2025
Money market AUM
$684.7 billion
+$47.6 billion vs March 31, 2025
Dividend per share
$0.38
+11.8% vs previous quarter
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2026
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On April 30, 2026, Federated Hermes, Inc. (Federated Hermes) issued the earnings press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to report first quarter 2026 results.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit 99.1 | Earnings press release issued by Federated Hermes, Inc. dated April 30, 2026 | ||||||||||
| Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | ||||||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date | April 30, 2026 | By: | /s/ Thomas R. Donahue | |||||||||||
| Thomas R. Donahue | ||||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Federated Hermes, Inc. reports record assets under management with first quarter 2026 earnings
•Total assets under management reach a record $907.1 billion
•Money market assets reach a record $684.7 billion
•Equity assets reach a record $100.8 billion
•Q1 2026 earnings per diluted share of $1.27
•Quarterly dividend increased by 11.8% from previous quarter to $0.38 per share
(PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 30, 2026) — Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI), a global leader in active investing, today reported earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $1.27 for Q1 2026, compared to $1.25 for the same quarter last year, on net income of $96.4 million for Q1 2026, compared to $101.1 million for Q1 2025. Federated Hermes' Q1 2025 results included a $12.9 million decrease in other operating expense, or $0.15 per diluted share, resulting from a value-added tax (VAT) refund received as part of amended VAT filings in the U.K.
Federated Hermes' total managed assets were a record $907.1 billion at March 31, 2026, up $67.3 billion or 8% from $839.8 billion at March 31, 2025 and up $4.5 billion from $902.6 billion at Dec. 31, 2025. Total average managed assets for Q1 2026 were $915.6 billion, up $72.4 billion or 9% from $843.2 billion for Q1 2025 and up $41.9 billion or 5% from $873.7 billion for Q4 2025.
"In the first quarter, we saw record gross sales and positive net flows in our equity offerings as we continued momentum from the previous year, with investor interest in a range of our offering types," said J. Christopher Donahue, president and chief executive officer. "Separate accounts reached new record assets on overall demand for our MDT suite of quantitative investment solutions, led by our MDT All Cap Core and MDT Mid Cap Growth offerings. Investors with interest in capital preservation and liquidity continued to rely on our money market offerings and—for those interested in moving further out the yield curve in the pursuit of higher yields than money market products—our ultrashort funds."
Federated Hermes' board of directors declared a dividend of $0.38 per share, which was an increase of $0.04 or 11.8% from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on May 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026. During Q1 2026, Federated Hermes purchased 1,191,300 shares of Federated Hermes class B common stock for $66.0 million.
Equity assets were a record $100.8 billion at March 31, 2026, up $19.9 billion or 25% from $80.9 billion at March 31, 2025 and up $2.9 billion or 3% from $97.9 billion at Dec. 31, 2025. Top-selling equity funds during Q1 2026 on a net basis were Federated Hermes MDT Mid Cap Growth Fund, Federated Hermes MDT Large Cap Growth Fund, Federated Hermes MDT All Cap Core Fund, Federated Hermes MDT US Equity Fund and Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core Fund.
Fixed-income assets were $99.8 billion at March 31, 2026, up $0.3 billion from $99.5 billion at March 31, 2025 and down $0.3 billion from $100.1 billion at Dec. 31, 2025. Top-selling fixed-income funds during Q1 2026 on a net basis were Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond Fund, Federated Hermes Total Return Bond ETF, Federated Hermes Municipal Ultrashort Fund, Federated Hermes Government Ultrashort Fund and Federated Hermes Short-Term Income Fund.
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Alternative/private markets assets were $19.0 billion at March 31, 2026, down $0.4 billion or 2% from $19.4 billion at March 31, 2025 and down $0.1 billion or 1% from $19.1 billion at Dec. 31, 2025.
Money market assets were a record $684.7 billion at March 31, 2026, up $47.6 billion or 7% from $637.1 billion at March 31, 2025 and up $2.1 billion from $682.6 billion at Dec. 31, 2025. Money market fund assets were $502.8 billion at March 31, 2026, up $37.9 billion or 8% from $464.9 billion at March 31, 2025 and down $5.6 billion or 1% from $508.4 billion at Dec. 31, 2025.
Financial Summary
Q1 2026 vs. Q1 2025
Revenue increased $55.4 million or 13% primarily due to an increase in revenue due to higher average money market and equity assets. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in performance fees and carried interest of $5.6 million, which includes a decrease of $1.0 million in carried interest from consolidated carried interest vehicles, which is largely offset in compensation expense.
During Q1 2026, Federated Hermes derived 54% of its revenue from money market assets, 45% from long-term assets (30% from equity, 10% from fixed-income, and 5% from alternative/private markets and multi-asset) and 1% from sources other than managed assets.
Operating expenses increased $60.9 million or 21% primarily due to a $26.7 million increase in distribution expenses resulting primarily from higher average money market fund assets, an $18.2 million increase in other expense primarily due to a value added tax (VAT) refund received in Q1 2025 related to amended VAT filings in the U.K. and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and a $10.8 million increase in compensation and related expense primarily due to higher incentive compensation.
Nonoperating income (expenses), net for Q1 2026 decreased $0.8 million due primarily to lower net gains on securities.
Q1 2026 vs. Q4 2025
Revenue decreased $3.9 million or 1% primarily due to a $10.5 million decrease in revenue resulting from two fewer days in Q1 2026 and a decrease in development fees of $8.6 million. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in revenue due to higher average money market and equity assets.
Operating expenses increased $5.4 million or 2% primarily due to a $9.1 million increase in compensation and related expense primarily from higher stock-based compensation expense, partially offset by a $3.4 million decrease in Other expense primarily due to lower charitable contributions.
Nonoperating income (expenses), net decreased $1.3 million due primarily to lower net gains on securities .
Earnings call information
Federated Hermes will host an earnings conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern on Friday, May 1, 2026. Investors are invited to listen to the earnings teleconference by calling 888-506-0062 (domestic) or 973-528-0011 (international) prior to the 9 a.m. start time. To listen online, go to the About section of FederatedHermes.com/us to register and join the call. A replay will be available at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern on May 1, 2026. To access the telephone replay, dial 877-481-4010 (domestic) or 919-882-2331 (international) and enter access code 53870. The online replay will be available via FederatedHermes.com/us for one year.
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About Federated Hermes
Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active investment management, with $907.1 billion in assets under management1. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide. Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York, Boston and offices worldwide.
Federated Hermes ranks in the top 5% of equity fund managers, the top 8% of money market fund managers and the top 11% of fixed-income fund managers2 in the industry. Federated Hermes also ranks as the 10th-largest manager of model-delivered separately managed accounts3. For more information, including an analyst presentation, which is updated periodically, visit FederatedHermes.com/us.
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1) As of March 31, 2026.
2) Morningstar, March 31, 2026. Based on U.S. fund flows rankings.
3) Money Management Institute/Cerulli,Q4 2025.
Federated Securities Corp. is distributor of the Federated Hermes funds.
Separately managed accounts are made available through Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Counseling, Federated MDTA LLC, Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited, Hermes Investment Management Limited, and Hermes GPE LLP, each a registered investment advisor in one or more of the U.S., U.K. or Ireland.
Cautionary statements
Cautionary statements
Certain statements in this press release, such as those related to performance, investment strategies, opportunities to meet client needs, investor preferences and demand, asset flows and asset mix constitute or may constitute forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can include statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and are typically identified by words or phrases such as “trend,” “forecast,” “project,” “predict,” “potential,” “approximate,” “opportunity,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “current,” “intention,” “estimate,” “position,” “projection,” “plan,” “assume,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” “sustain,” “seek,” “achieve,” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “may,” and similar expressions. Any forward-looking statement, and Federated Hermes' level of business activity and financial results, are inherently subject to significant business, market, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond Federated Hermes’ control. Other risks and uncertainties include the ability of the company to predict the level of fee waivers and expenses in future quarters, predict whether performance fees or carried interest will be earned and retained, the ability of the company to sustain product demand, the timing and level of product sales and redemptions, market appreciation or depreciation, revenues, and asset levels, flows and mix, which could vary significantly depending on various factors, such as market conditions, investment performance and investor behavior. Other risks and uncertainties include the risk factors discussed in the company's annual and quarterly reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result, no assurance can be given as to future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and neither the company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness, or updating, of such statements in the future.
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| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter Ended | % Change Q1 2025 to Q1 2026 | Quarter Ended | % Change Q4 2025 to Q1 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment advisory fees, net | $ | 319,408 | $ | 287,460 | 11 | % | $ | 313,975 | 2 | % | ||||||||||
| Administrative service fees, net—affiliates | 110,285 | 101,109 | 9 | 109,759 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Other service fees, net | 49,264 | 34,971 | 41 | 59,099 | (17) | |||||||||||||||
| Total Revenue | 478,957 | 423,540 | 13 | 482,833 | (1) | |||||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Compensation and related | 154,119 | 143,270 | 8 | 144,981 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
| Distribution | 125,745 | 99,085 | 27 | 122,339 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Systems and communications | 26,463 | 24,226 | 9 | 24,719 | 7 | |||||||||||||||
| Professional service fees | 21,336 | 18,548 | 15 | 23,399 | (9) | |||||||||||||||
| Office and occupancy | 10,062 | 9,952 | 1 | 9,704 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| Advertising and promotional | 4,098 | 4,576 | (10) | 7,001 | (41) | |||||||||||||||
| Travel and related | 3,850 | 3,553 | 8 | 4,677 | (18) | |||||||||||||||
| Intangible asset related | 3,422 | 3,196 | 7 | 3,475 | (2) | |||||||||||||||
| Other | 3,531 | (14,638) | (124) | 6,964 | (49) | |||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 352,626 | 291,768 | 21 | 347,259 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | 126,331 | 131,772 | (4) | 135,574 | (7) | |||||||||||||||
| Nonoperating Income (Expenses) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment income (loss), net | 6,653 | 7,475 | (11) | 7,886 | (16) | |||||||||||||||
| Debt expense | (3,185) | (3,179) | 0 | (3,201) | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Other, net | (30) | (27) | (11) | 73 | (141) | |||||||||||||||
| Total Nonoperating Income (Expenses), net | 3,438 | 4,269 | (19) | 4,758 | (28) | |||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 129,769 | 136,041 | (5) | 140,332 | (8) | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | 33,823 | 32,165 | 5 | 32,899 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income including the noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | 95,946 | 103,876 | (8) | 107,433 | (11) | |||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | (432) | 2,742 | (116) | 394 | (210) | |||||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 96,378 | $ | 101,134 | (5) | % | $ | 107,039 | (10) | % | ||||||||||
| Amounts Attributable to Federated Hermes, Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | 1.27 | $ | 1.25 | 2 | % | $ | 1.39 | (9) | % | ||||||||||
| Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 72,648 | 77,541 | 73,795 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 72,650 | 77,542 | 73,795 | |||||||||||||||||
| Dividends Declared Per Share | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.34 | ||||||||||||||
1) Unvested share-based awards that receive non-forfeitable dividend rights are deemed participating securities and are required to be considered in the computation of earnings per share under the "two-class method." As such, total net income of $4.4 million, $4.5 million and $4.8 million available to unvested restricted Federated Hermes shareholders for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2026, March 31, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2025, respectively, was excluded from the computation of earnings per share.
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| Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
| (in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | ||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and other investments | $ | 645,417 | $ | 724,297 | ||||
| Other current assets | 143,153 | 139,495 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net, including goodwill | 1,173,986 | 1,183,612 | ||||||
| Other long-term assets | 181,251 | 181,933 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 2,143,807 | $ | 2,229,337 | ||||
| Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | $ | 240,680 | $ | 314,141 | ||||
| Long-term debt | 348,434 | 348,369 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 291,853 | 303,350 | ||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 58,520 | 66,529 | ||||||
| Equity excluding treasury stock | 2,133,825 | 2,070,162 | ||||||
| Treasury stock | (929,505) | (873,214) | ||||||
| Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity | $ | 2,143,807 | $ | 2,229,337 | ||||
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| Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Asset Class | |||||||||||
| (in millions) | Quarter Ended | ||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||||
| Equity | |||||||||||
| Beginning assets | $ | 97,898 | $ | 94,656 | $ | 79,423 | |||||
Sales1 | 9,091 | 8,949 | 7,412 | ||||||||
Redemptions1 | (6,878) | (7,431) | (5,993) | ||||||||
Net sales (redemptions)1 | 2,213 | 1,518 | 1,419 | ||||||||
| Net exchanges | (139) | 139 | (114) | ||||||||
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (287) | 107 | 754 | ||||||||
Market gains and (losses)3 | 1,147 | 1,478 | (569) | ||||||||
| Ending assets | $ | 100,832 | $ | 97,898 | $ | 80,913 | |||||
| Fixed Income | |||||||||||
| Beginning assets | $ | 100,127 | $ | 101,813 | $ | 98,059 | |||||
Sales1 | 5,927 | 5,891 | 5,944 | ||||||||
Redemptions1 | (6,349) | (8,687) | (6,288) | ||||||||
Net sales (redemptions)1 | (422) | (2,796) | (344) | ||||||||
| Net exchanges | 148 | 15 | 101 | ||||||||
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (40) | 6 | 85 | ||||||||
Market gains and (losses)3 | (15) | 1,089 | 1,585 | ||||||||
| Ending assets | $ | 99,798 | $ | 100,127 | $ | 99,486 | |||||
| Alternative/Private Markets | |||||||||||
| Beginning assets | $ | 19,101 | $ | 19,024 | $ | 18,864 | |||||
Sales1 | 629 | 724 | 1,085 | ||||||||
Redemptions1 | (547) | (592) | (1,024) | ||||||||
Net sales (redemptions)1 | 82 | 132 | 61 | ||||||||
| Net exchanges | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (275) | 35 | 532 | ||||||||
Market gains and (losses)3 | 83 | (90) | (32) | ||||||||
| Ending assets | $ | 18,991 | $ | 19,101 | $ | 19,426 | |||||
| Multi-asset | |||||||||||
| Beginning assets | $ | 2,854 | $ | 2,940 | $ | 2,883 | |||||
Sales1 | 58 | 59 | 63 | ||||||||
Redemptions1 | (94) | (92) | (105) | ||||||||
Net sales (redemptions)1 | (36) | (33) | (42) | ||||||||
| Net exchanges | 1 | (121) | 2 | ||||||||
Market gains and (losses)3 | (41) | 68 | (17) | ||||||||
| Ending assets | $ | 2,778 | $ | 2,854 | $ | 2,826 | |||||
| Total Long-term Assets | |||||||||||
| Beginning assets | $ | 219,980 | $ | 218,433 | $ | 199,229 | |||||
Sales1 | 15,705 | 15,623 | 14,504 | ||||||||
Redemptions1 | (13,868) | (16,802) | (13,410) | ||||||||
Net sales (redemptions)1 | 1,837 | (1,179) | 1,094 | ||||||||
| Net exchanges | 10 | 33 | (10) | ||||||||
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (602) | 148 | 1,371 | ||||||||
Market gains and (losses)3 | 1,174 | 2,545 | 967 | ||||||||
| Ending assets | $ | 222,399 | $ | 219,980 | $ | 202,651 | |||||
1) For certain accounts, including separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed offerings, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return.
2) Reflects the impact of translating non-U.S. dollar denominated assets under management (AUM) into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.
3) Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by the portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income.
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Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity | Fixed Income | Alternative / Private Markets | Multi-asset | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funds | Separate Accounts1 | Funds | Separate Accounts1 | Funds | Separate Accounts1 | Funds | Separate Accounts1 | Funds. | Separate Accounts1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning assets | $ | 54,988 | $ | 42,910 | $ | 45,973 | $ | 54,154 | $ | 12,085 | $ | 7,016 | $ | 2,850 | $ | 4 | $ | 115,896 | $ | 104,084 | ||||||||||||
| Sales | 5,855 | 3,236 | 3,985 | 1,942 | 609 | 20 | 58 | 0 | 10,507 | 5,198 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemptions | (4,561) | (2,317) | (3,993) | (2,356) | (318) | (229) | (94) | 0 | (8,966) | (4,902) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales (redemptions) | 1,294 | 919 | (8) | (414) | 291 | (209) | (36) | 0 | 1,541 | 296 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net exchanges | (169) | 30 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | (20) | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Impact of foreign exchange2 | (158) | (129) | (26) | (14) | (159) | (116) | 0 | 0 | (343) | (259) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Market gains and (losses)3 | (767) | 1,914 | (166) | 151 | 122 | (39) | (41) | 0 | (852) | 2,026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ending assets | $ | 55,188 | $ | 45,644 | $ | 45,921 | $ | 53,877 | $ | 12,339 | $ | 6,652 | $ | 2,774 | $ | 4 | $ | 116,222 | $ | 106,177 | ||||||||||||
1) Includes separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed offerings. For certain accounts, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return.
2) Reflects the impact of translating non-U.S. dollar denominated AUM into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.
3) Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by the portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income.
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Unaudited Changes in Long-Term Assets - By Offering Type | |||||||||||
(in millions) | Quarter Ended | ||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||||
| Total Fund Assets | |||||||||||
| Beginning assets | $ | 115,896 | $ | 115,215 | $ | 103,567 | |||||
| Sales | 10,507 | 10,419 | 9,279 | ||||||||
| Redemptions | (8,966) | (10,835) | (8,763) | ||||||||
| Net sales (redemptions) | 1,541 | (416) | 516 | ||||||||
| Net exchanges | (20) | 33 | 0 | ||||||||
Impact of foreign exchange1 | (343) | 34 | 685 | ||||||||
Market gains and (losses)2 | (852) | 1,030 | (479) | ||||||||
| Ending assets | $ | 116,222 | $ | 115,896 | $ | 104,289 | |||||
Total Separate Account Assets3 | |||||||||||
| Beginning assets | $ | 104,084 | $ | 103,218 | $ | 95,662 | |||||
Sales4 | 5,198 | 5,204 | 5,225 | ||||||||
Redemptions4 | (4,902) | (5,967) | (4,647) | ||||||||
Net sales (redemptions)4 | 296 | (763) | 578 | ||||||||
| Net exchanges | 30 | 0 | (10) | ||||||||
Impact of foreign exchange1 | (259) | 114 | 686 | ||||||||
Market gains and (losses)2 | 2,026 | 1,515 | 1,446 | ||||||||
| Ending assets | $ | 106,177 | $ | 104,084 | $ | 98,362 | |||||
Total Long-term Assets3 | |||||||||||
| Beginning assets | $ | 219,980 | $ | 218,433 | $ | 199,229 | |||||
Sales4 | 15,705 | 15,623 | 14,504 | ||||||||
Redemptions4 | (13,868) | (16,802) | (13,410) | ||||||||
Net sales (redemptions)4 | 1,837 | (1,179) | 1,094 | ||||||||
| Net exchanges | 10 | 33 | (10) | ||||||||
Impact of foreign exchange1 | (602) | 148 | 1,371 | ||||||||
Market gains and (losses)2 | 1,174 | 2,545 | 967 | ||||||||
| Ending assets | $ | 222,399 | $ | 219,980 | $ | 202,651 | |||||
1) Reflects the impact of translating non-U.S. dollar denominated AUM into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes.
2) Reflects the approximate changes in the fair value of the securities held by the portfolios and, to a lesser extent, reinvested dividends, distributions and net investment income.
3) Includes separately managed accounts, institutional accounts, certain sub-advised funds and other managed offerings.
4) For certain accounts, Sales and Redemptions are calculated as the remaining difference between beginning and ending assets after the calculation of total investment return.
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| Unaudited Managed Assets | |||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | Sept. 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| By Asset Class | |||||||||||||||||
| Equity | $ | 100,832 | $ | 97,898 | $ | 94,656 | $ | 88,994 | $ | 80,913 | |||||||
| Fixed-Income | 99,798 | 100,127 | 101,813 | 98,687 | 99,486 | ||||||||||||
| Alternative / Private Markets | 18,991 | 19,101 | 19,024 | 20,738 | 19,426 | ||||||||||||
| Multi-Asset | 2,778 | 2,854 | 2,940 | 2,856 | 2,826 | ||||||||||||
| Total Long-Term Assets | 222,399 | 219,980 | 218,433 | 211,275 | 202,651 | ||||||||||||
| Money Market | 684,748 | 682,604 | 652,767 | 634,400 | 637,122 | ||||||||||||
| Total Managed Assets | $ | 907,147 | $ | 902,584 | $ | 871,200 | $ | 845,675 | $ | 839,773 | |||||||
| By Offering Type | |||||||||||||||||
| Funds: | |||||||||||||||||
| Equity | $ | 55,188 | $ | 54,988 | $ | 54,110 | $ | 49,359 | $ | 43,910 | |||||||
| Fixed-Income | 45,921 | 45,973 | 46,478 | 45,415 | 45,800 | ||||||||||||
| Alternative / Private Markets | 12,339 | 12,085 | 11,814 | 12,905 | 11,879 | ||||||||||||
| Multi-Asset | 2,774 | 2,850 | 2,813 | 2,730 | 2,700 | ||||||||||||
| Total Long-Term Assets | 116,222 | 115,896 | 115,215 | 110,409 | 104,289 | ||||||||||||
| Money Market | 502,775 | 508,403 | 492,701 | 468,044 | 464,912 | ||||||||||||
| Total Fund Assets | $ | 618,997 | $ | 624,299 | $ | 607,916 | $ | 578,453 | $ | 569,201 | |||||||
| Separate Accounts: | |||||||||||||||||
| Equity | $ | 45,644 | $ | 42,910 | $ | 40,546 | $ | 39,635 | $ | 37,003 | |||||||
| Fixed-Income | 53,877 | 54,154 | 55,335 | 53,272 | 53,686 | ||||||||||||
| Alternative / Private Markets | 6,652 | 7,016 | 7,210 | 7,833 | 7,547 | ||||||||||||
| Multi-Asset | 4 | 4 | 127 | 126 | 126 | ||||||||||||
| Total Long-Term Assets | 106,177 | 104,084 | 103,218 | 100,866 | 98,362 | ||||||||||||
| Money Market | 181,973 | 174,201 | 160,066 | 166,356 | 172,210 | ||||||||||||
| Total Separate Account Assets | $ | 288,150 | $ | 278,285 | $ | 263,284 | $ | 267,222 | $ | 270,572 | |||||||
| Total Managed Assets | $ | 907,147 | $ | 902,584 | $ | 871,200 | $ | 845,675 | $ | 839,773 | |||||||
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| Unaudited Average Managed Assets | Quarter Ended | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | March 31, 2026 | Dec. 31, 2025 | Sept. 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| By Asset Class | |||||||||||||||||
| Equity | $ | 102,037 | $ | 96,404 | $ | 92,436 | $ | 83,564 | $ | 82,105 | |||||||
| Fixed-Income | 100,996 | 100,855 | 99,206 | 98,365 | 99,360 | ||||||||||||
| Alternative / Private Markets | 19,232 | 18,971 | 19,862 | 20,053 | 19,012 | ||||||||||||
| Multi-Asset | 2,859 | 2,836 | 2,895 | 2,779 | 2,900 | ||||||||||||
| Total Long-Term Assets | 225,124 | 219,066 | 214,399 | 204,761 | 203,377 | ||||||||||||
| Money Market | 690,450 | 654,635 | 645,092 | 632,543 | 639,827 | ||||||||||||
| Total Avg. Managed Assets | $ | 915,574 | $ | 873,701 | $ | 859,491 | $ | 837,304 | $ | 843,204 | |||||||
| By Offering Type | |||||||||||||||||
| Funds: | |||||||||||||||||
| Equity | $ | 56,987 | $ | 55,101 | $ | 51,828 | $ | 45,965 | $ | 45,260 | |||||||
| Fixed-Income | 46,096 | 46,116 | 45,743 | 44,972 | 45,715 | ||||||||||||
| Alternative / Private Markets | 12,254 | 11,871 | 12,347 | 12,370 | 11,610 | ||||||||||||
| Multi-Asset | 2,855 | 2,833 | 2,770 | 2,654 | 2,774 | ||||||||||||
| Total Long-Term Assets | 118,192 | 115,921 | 112,688 | 105,961 | 105,359 | ||||||||||||
| Money Market | 507,752 | 493,355 | 482,237 | 462,683 | 463,727 | ||||||||||||
| Total Avg. Fund Assets | $ | 625,944 | $ | 609,276 | $ | 594,925 | $ | 568,644 | $ | 569,086 | |||||||
| Separate Accounts: | |||||||||||||||||
Equity1 | $ | 45,050 | $ | 41,303 | $ | 40,608 | $ | 37,599 | $ | 36,845 | |||||||
| Fixed-Income | 54,900 | 54,739 | 53,463 | 53,393 | 53,645 | ||||||||||||
| Alternative / Private Markets | 6,978 | 7,100 | 7,515 | 7,683 | 7,402 | ||||||||||||
Multi-Asset1 | 4 | 3 | 125 | 125 | 126 | ||||||||||||
| Total Long-Term Assets | 106,932 | 103,145 | 101,711 | 98,800 | 98,018 | ||||||||||||
| Money Market | 182,698 | 161,280 | 162,855 | 169,860 | 176,100 | ||||||||||||
| Total Avg. Separate Account Assets | $ | 289,630 | $ | 264,425 | $ | 264,566 | $ | 268,660 | $ | 274,118 | |||||||
| Total Avg. Managed Assets | $ | 915,574 | $ | 873,701 | $ | 859,491 | $ | 837,304 | $ | 843,204 | |||||||
1) A Separate Account was reclassified from Multi-Asset to Equity effective October 1, 2025.
FAQ
How did Federated Hermes (FHI) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Federated Hermes earned net income of $96.4 million in Q1 2026, down 5% from $101.1 million a year earlier, while earnings per diluted share rose slightly to $1.27 from $1.25 due to share count changes and prior-year one-time items.
What were Federated Hermes’ total assets under management in Q1 2026?
Total assets under management reached a record $907.1 billion as of March 31, 2026, rising $67.3 billion or 8% from $839.8 billion a year earlier. Average managed assets for the quarter were $915.6 billion, up 9% from Q1 2025 levels.
How did revenue and expenses change for Federated Hermes in Q1 2026?
Revenue increased 13% year over year to $478.9 million in Q1 2026, primarily from higher average money market and equity assets. Operating expenses rose faster, up 21% to $352.6 million, mainly from higher distribution, other expenses and compensation.
How much stock did Federated Hermes repurchase in Q1 2026?
During Q1 2026, Federated Hermes repurchased 1,191,300 shares of its Class B common stock for $66.0 million. These buybacks reduce the share count, which can support earnings per share and signal management’s confidence in the company’s valuation and cash flow.
Which asset classes and products drove Federated Hermes’ growth?
Growth was led by money market and equity strategies. Money market assets reached $684.7 billion, while equity assets climbed to a record $100.8 billion. Equity growth reflected demand for MDT quantitative strategies across funds and separate accounts, according to management commentary.
How are Federated Hermes’ revenues distributed across product types?
In Q1 2026, Federated Hermes derived 54% of revenue from money market assets and 45% from long-term assets, including 30% from equity, 10% from fixed-income, and 5% from alternative/private markets and multi-asset strategies. The remaining 1% came from sources other than managed assets.