Westwood Holdings (NYSE: WHG) posts Q2 2026 earnings growth and dividend
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Revenue was $25.3 million, up from $25.0 million in the first quarter and $23.1 million a year earlier, reflecting growth particularly from ETFs and private energy secondaries funds. Net income attributable to Westwood was $1.5 million, compared with $0.8 million in the prior quarter and $1.0 million in the 2025 second quarter, and diluted EPS was $0.17 versus $0.09 and $0.12, respectively.
Non-GAAP Economic Earnings were $3.0 million, or $0.33 per share, modestly above both the first quarter and prior-year quarter. Firmwide assets under management and advisement totaled $17.9 billion, including $17.0 billion of AUM and $1.0 billion of AUA. The company highlighted that its ETF platform surpassed $400 million in assets, its Private Capital platform surpassed $500 million, and Managed Investment Solutions flows reached $350 million.
Westwood held $56.5 million in cash and investments and stockholders’ equity of $126.3 million as of June 30, 2026. The Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on October 1, 2026 to stockholders of record on September 1, 2026.
Positive
- Profitability improved materially year over year, with Q2 2026 net income attributable to Westwood at $1.5 million and diluted EPS at $0.17, up from $1.0 million and $0.12 in Q2 2025.
- Scale and platform growth continued, with firmwide AUM/AUA reaching $17.9 billion, the Private Capital platform surpassing $500 million, and the ETF platform surpassing $400 million in assets.
- Balance sheet and shareholder returns remained solid, with $56.5 million in cash and investments, $126.3 million of stockholders’ equity, and a maintained quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share.
Negative
- None.
Filing Explained
As of June 30, the reported cash-and-investments figure includes investments.
This Form 8-K reports second-quarter results and a board-approved quarterly dividend; the release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is stated not to be “filed” for Section 18 purposes. The dividend is declared for payment on
The release says
Westwood defines Economic earnings as income attributable to the company plus stock-based compensation, intangible amortization, and deferred taxes related to goodwill; it presents the measure as supplemental to, not a substitute for, GAAP income.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q2 2026 Revenue: $25.3 million
Q2 2026 Net Income: $1.5 million
Q2 2026 Diluted EPS: $0.17
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8 metrics
Q2 2026 Revenue
$25.3 million
Total revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Net Income
$1.5 million
Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. in Q2 2026
Q2 2026 Diluted EPS
$0.17
Diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Economic EPS
$0.33
Non-GAAP Economic earnings per share for Q2 2026
AUM and AUA
$17.9 billion
Firmwide assets under management and advisement as of June 30, 2026
Cash and Investments
$56.5 million
Cash and investments held as of June 30, 2026
Stockholders’ Equity
$126.3 million
Total Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 2026
Quarterly Dividend
$0.15 per share
Cash dividend payable October 1, 2026 to stockholders of record September 1, 2026
Key Terms
Economic earnings, assets under management, assets under advisement, measurement alternative, +2 more
6 terms
Economic earnings financial
"We define Economic earnings as income attributable ... plus non-cash equity-based compensation expense"
Economic earnings measure a company’s true profit after adjusting accounting net income for noncash items, one-time gains or losses, and the full cost of capital tied up in the business. It tries to show whether a company generates returns above what investors could earn elsewhere by treating capital like an expense, similar to checking a store’s profit after also charging it for the owner’s invested money and ongoing cost to use the building.
assets under management financial
"Firmwide assets under management and advisement totaled $17.9 billion"
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.
assets under advisement financial
"consisting of assets under management ("AUM") of $17.0 billion and assets under advisement ("AUA") of $1.0 billion"
Assets under advisement are the total value of investments for which a firm provides guidance or recommendations but does not have the authority to make trades or directly manage the money. Think of it like a paid consultant who advises on what to do with a homeowner’s portfolio but leaves final decisions and day-to-day control to the homeowner; for investors this metric shows a firm's market influence and potential for future fee growth, but those assets may be less sticky than funds the firm actually manages.
measurement alternative financial
"Investments under measurement alternative"
noncontrolling interest financial
"Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary"
The portion of a business owned by investors other than the controlling owner when one company has control of another; it represents outside shareholders’ share of the subsidiary’s assets and profits. For investors, it matters because those outside claims reduce the amount of profit and net assets attributable to the parent owner — similar to saying part of a pizza belongs to someone else — and thus affects earnings, book value and valuation.
right-of-use assets financial
"Operating lease right-of-use assets"
Right-of-use assets are the rights a company gains to use a physical space or equipment under a lease agreement. They are recorded as assets on the company's balance sheet, reflecting the value of future benefits from the leased item. For investors, these assets provide a clearer picture of a company's obligations and resources related to leasing arrangements, helping to assess its financial health and operational commitments.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $25.3 million
quarter ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
$25.3 million
Compared with $23.1 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2025
Net income attributable to Westwood
$1.5 million
Compared with $1.0 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2025
Diluted EPS
$0.17
Compared with $0.12 in the quarter ended June 30, 2025
Economic Earnings
$3.0 million
Compared with $2.8 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2025
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FAQ
How did Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) perform financially in Q2 2026?
Westwood reported Q2 2026 revenue of $25.3 million and net income attributable to Westwood of $1.5 million. Revenue and earnings increased compared with both the first quarter of 2026 and the second quarter of 2025.
What assets under management did Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) report?
As of June 30, 2026, Westwood reported firmwide $17.9 billion in assets under management and advisement, including $17.0 billion of AUM and $1.0 billion of AUA, supported by growth in ETFs and private energy strategies.
What is the cash and equity position of Westwood Holdings Group (WHG)?
As of June 30, 2026, Westwood held $56.5 million in cash and investments, and total Westwood stockholders’ equity was $126.3 million, providing financial resources to support operations and the ongoing dividend.
How did Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) non-GAAP Economic Earnings trend?
Q2 2026 Economic Earnings were $3.0 million, or $0.33 per share, slightly above $2.8 million, or $0.31 per share, in Q1 2026 and $2.8 million, or $0.32 per share, in Q2 2025.
UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2026
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ITEM 2.02: RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On August 6, 2026 , Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (“Westwood”) announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, a copy of which is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
ITEM 7.01: REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Westwood announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on October 1, 2026 to stockholders of record on September 1, 2026.
ITEM 9.01: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits: The following exhibit is furnished with this report:
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release Dated August 6, 2026
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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.
Date: August 6, 2026
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| By: | /s/ Murray Forbes III | ||||
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Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Private Capital platform surpassed $500 million in assets
Managed Investment Solutions flows reached $350 million
Dallas, TX, August 6, 2026 – Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG) today reported second quarter 2026 earnings. Significant items included:
▪Investment strategies beating their primary benchmarks included Enhanced Balanced, Alternative Income, Real Estate Income, MLP & Energy Infrastructure, Enhanced Midstream Income and Enhanced Energy Income.
▪MLP & Energy Infrastructure, Enhanced Balanced and Enhanced Midstream Income posted top quartile rankings vs. peers and Real Estate Income posted top decile rankings vs. peers.
▪Quarterly revenues totaled $25.3 million vs. $25.0 million in the first quarter and $23.1 million a year ago. Net income of $1.5 million compared with $0.8 million in the first quarter and $1.0 million in 2025's second quarter.
▪Non-GAAP Economic Earnings of $3.0 million compared with $2.8 million in both the first quarter and in the second quarter of 2025.
▪Westwood held $56.5 million in cash and investments as of June 30, 2026. Westwood's stockholders' equity totaled $126.3 million.
▪We declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on October 1, 2026 to stockholders of record on September 1, 2026.
Brian Casey, Westwood’s CEO, commented, "We're very proud of the momentum we built this quarter, highlighted by our ETF platform surpassing $400 million in assets and our Private Capital platform surpassing $500 million, alongside continued strength across our Multi-Asset and Wealth Team strategies. With our Private Capital business growing, our Managed Investment Solutions pipeline expanding, and the upcoming listing of our PWRX ("Power-X") ETF on the Texas Stock Exchange, we believe Westwood is well positioned to continue delivering long-term value for clients and shareholders as we mark our 24th anniversary as a public company."
Firmwide assets under management and advisement totaled $17.9 billion, consisting of assets under management ("AUM") of $17.0 billion and assets under advisement ("AUA") of $1.0 billion.
Second quarter revenues were consistent with the first quarter. Second quarter net income of $1.5 million exceeded the first quarter's net income of $0.8 million on lower compensation expenses, offset by higher income taxes and first quarter recognition of gains from our investment in a private bank. Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.17 compared to $0.09 for the first quarter. Non-GAAP Economic Earnings of $3.0 million, or $0.33 per share, compared with $2.8 million, or $0.31 per share, in the first quarter.
Second quarter revenues were higher than last year's second quarter due to continued growth in our business, particularly from our ETFs and private energy secondaries funds. Second quarter net income of $1.5 million compared favorably to last year's second quarter income of $1.0 million due to higher revenues, partially offset by higher compensation and professional services expenses, and higher income taxes. Diluted EPS of $0.17 compared with $0.12 for 2025's second quarter. Non-GAAP Economic
Earnings were $3.0 million, or $0.33 per share, compared with $2.8 million, or $0.32 per share, in the second quarter of 2025.
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 second quarter 2026 results and other business matters at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time today. To join the conference call, please register here:
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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, 2025 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026. 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.
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WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share and share amounts)
(unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| REVENUES: | |||||||||||||||||
| Advisory fees: | |||||||||||||||||
| Asset-based | $ | 19,372 | $ | 19,309 | $ | 17,955 | |||||||||||
| Trust fees | 5,372 | 5,318 | 5,069 | ||||||||||||||
| Other, net | 599 | 339 | 96 | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 25,343 | 24,966 | 23,120 | ||||||||||||||
| EXPENSES: | |||||||||||||||||
| Employee compensation and benefits | 14,189 | 17,170 | 13,472 | ||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 643 | 660 | 657 | ||||||||||||||
| Westwood funds | 1,082 | 864 | 957 | ||||||||||||||
| Information technology | 2,742 | 2,636 | 2,704 | ||||||||||||||
| Professional services | 1,812 | 2,146 | 1,486 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 2,811 | 2,986 | 2,976 | ||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | 23,279 | 26,462 | 22,252 | ||||||||||||||
| Net operating income (loss) | 2,064 | (1,496) | 868 | ||||||||||||||
| Realized gains on private investments | — | 2,046 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Net change in unrealized depreciation on private investments | — | (15) | — | ||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | 266 | 293 | 343 | ||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (78) | — | 257 | ||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 2,252 | 828 | 1,468 | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | 725 | 46 | 437 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,527 | $ | 782 | $ | 1,031 | |||||||||||
| Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 8 | — | 12 | ||||||||||||||
| Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | $ | 1,519 | $ | 782 | $ | 1,019 | |||||||||||
| Earnings per Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. share: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.12 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.12 | |||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 8,644,321 | 8,498,350 | 8,404,859 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 9,079,971 | 9,041,922 | 8,813,606 | ||||||||||||||
| Economic Earnings | $ | 2,968 | $ | 2,847 | $ | 2,792 | |||||||||||
| Economic EPS | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.32 | |||||||||||
| 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)
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||
| REVENUES: | |||||||||||
| Advisory fees: | |||||||||||
| Asset-based | $ | 38,681 | $ | 35,686 | |||||||
| Trust fees | 10,690 | 10,498 | |||||||||
| Other, net | 938 | 188 | |||||||||
| Total revenues | 50,309 | 46,372 | |||||||||
| EXPENSES: | |||||||||||
| Employee compensation and benefits | 31,359 | 27,973 | |||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 1,303 | 1,417 | |||||||||
| Westwood funds | 1,946 | 1,854 | |||||||||
| Information technology | 5,378 | 5,371 | |||||||||
| Professional services | 3,958 | 3,099 | |||||||||
| General and administrative | 5,797 | 5,858 | |||||||||
| Total expenses | 49,741 | 45,572 | |||||||||
| Net operating income | 568 | 800 | |||||||||
| Realized gains on private investments | 2,046 | — | |||||||||
| Net change in unrealized depreciation on private investments | (15) | — | |||||||||
| Net investment income | 559 | 726 | |||||||||
| Other income (expense) | (78) | 534 | |||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 3,080 | 2,060 | |||||||||
| Income tax provision | 771 | 552 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 2,309 | $ | 1,508 | |||||||
| Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 8 | 11 | |||||||||
| Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | $ | 2,301 | $ | 1,497 | |||||||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.18 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.17 | |||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||
| Basic | 8,571,739 | 8,329,803 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 9,061,350 | 8,798,092 | |||||||||
| Economic Earnings | $ | 5,815 | $ | 5,306 | |||||||
| Economic EPS | $ | 0.64 | $ | 0.60 | |||||||
| Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.30 | |||||||
WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value and share amounts)
(unaudited)
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 22,616 | $ | 26,249 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | 16,150 | 16,751 | |||||||||
| Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $18,541 and $19,923) | 19,607 | 21,433 | |||||||||
| Investments under measurement alternative | 14,305 | 15,697 | |||||||||
| Equity method investments | 4,195 | 4,303 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 7,405 | 7,501 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 39,501 | 39,501 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 2,382 | 2,452 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 9,296 | 9,676 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 16,771 | 18,199 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,824 and $8,952 | 3,147 | 536 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 155,375 | $ | 162,298 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 4,444 | $ | 7,584 | |||||||
| Dividends payable | 2,597 | 2,701 | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits payable | 8,186 | 13,626 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 12,408 | 10,171 | |||||||||
| Income taxes payable | 286 | 1,493 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 27,921 | 35,575 | |||||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity: | |||||||||||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, issued 12,606,270 and 12,337,758, respectively and outstanding 9,543,152 and 9,394,066, respectively | 127 | 124 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 208,669 | 206,120 | |||||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost – 3,063,118 and 2,986,692 shares, respectively | (90,900) | (89,612) | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 8,442 | 8,983 | |||||||||
| Total Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity | 126,338 | 125,615 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary | 1,116 | 1,108 | |||||||||
| Total equity | 127,454 | 126,723 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 155,375 | $ | 162,298 | |||||||
WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
| Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 2,309 | $ | 1,508 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | 187 | 257 | |||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,428 | 2,082 | |||||||||
| Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments | (1,131) | 137 | |||||||||
| Realized gains on private investments | (2,046) | — | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 2,552 | 2,622 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 70 | (112) | |||||||||
| Non-cash lease expense | 380 | 694 | |||||||||
| Loss on asset disposition | 16 | — | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 601 | (878) | |||||||||
| Other assets | 96 | (296) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (3,140) | (1,139) | |||||||||
| Compensation and benefits payable | (5,440) | (5,205) | |||||||||
| Income taxes payable | (1,207) | 128 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 2,212 | (795) | |||||||||
| Net sales of equity investments | 6,130 | 7,842 | |||||||||
| Contingent consideration | — | (4,442) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 3,017 | 2,403 | |||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||
| Sales of investments | 4,827 | — | |||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (780) | (6) | |||||||||
| Purchases of leasehold improvements | (2,035) | — | |||||||||
| Purchases of investments | (6,952) | (1,000) | |||||||||
| Additions to internally developed software | — | (449) | |||||||||
| Returns of capital from private capital investments | 2,525 | — | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,415) | (1,455) | |||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||
| Restricted stock returned for payment of taxes | (1,288) | (1,335) | |||||||||
| Payment of contingent consideration in acquisition | — | (201) | |||||||||
| Cash dividends | (2,947) | (2,856) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (4,235) | (4,392) | |||||||||
| NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (3,633) | (3,444) | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 26,249 | 18,847 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 22,616 | $ | 15,403 | |||||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||||||||||
| Cash paid during the period for income taxes | $ | 1,911 | $ | 535 | |||||||
| Accrued dividends | $ | 2,597 | $ | 2,430 | |||||||
| Right-of-use 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. 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 | |||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | $ | 1,519 | $ | 782 | $ | 1,019 | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 1,291 | 1,261 | 1,295 | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible amortization | 646 | 782 | 1,037 | ||||||||||||||
| Tax benefit from goodwill amortization | 136 | 136 | 136 | ||||||||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments to GAAP income | (624) | (114) | (695) | ||||||||||||||
| Economic earnings | $ | 2,968 | $ | 2,847 | $ | 2,792 | |||||||||||
| Earnings per share | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.12 | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.15 | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible amortization | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.11 | ||||||||||||||
| Tax benefit from goodwill amortization | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments to GAAP income | (0.07) | (0.01) | (0.08) | ||||||||||||||
| Economic earnings per share | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.32 | |||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares | 9,079,971 | 9,041,922 | 8,813,606 | ||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| Income attributable to Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | $ | 2,301 | $ | 1,497 | |||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 2,552 | 2,622 | |||||||||||||||
| Intangible amortization | 1,428 | 2,082 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax benefit from goodwill amortization | 272 | 260 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments to GAAP income | (738) | (1,155) | |||||||||||||||
| Economic earnings | $ | 5,815 | $ | 5,306 | |||||||||||||
| Earnings per share | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.17 | |||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 0.28 | 0.30 | |||||||||||||||
| Intangible amortization | 0.16 | 0.23 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax benefit from goodwill amortization | 0.03 | 0.03 | |||||||||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments to GAAP income | (0.08) | (0.13) | |||||||||||||||
| Economic earnings per share | $ | 0.64 | $ | 0.60 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares | 9,061,350 | 8,798,092 | |||||||||||||||