Cohen & Steers AUM falls to $99.5 billion in May 2026
Cohen & Steers, Inc. reported preliminary assets under management of $99.5 billion as of May 31, 2026, a decrease of $645 million from the previous month. The decline was driven by market depreciation of $592 million and distributions of $154 million, partially offset by net inflows of $101 million. Open-end Funds contributed positive net flows of $189 million, while Institutional Accounts saw net outflows.

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Cohen & Steers, Inc. reported preliminary assets under management of $99.5 billion as of May 31, 2026, representing a decrease of $645 million from $100.1 billion at April 30, 2026. The decline in assets was primarily driven by market depreciation of $592 million and distributions totaling $154 million, which were partially offset by net inflows of $101 million during the period.
The firm experienced varied performance across its investment vehicles. Institutional Accounts saw total assets decrease to $38.4 billion, with Advisory assets falling to $22.7 billion and Subadvisory assets dropping to $15.7 billion. This segment recorded net outflows of $88 million and market depreciation of $308 million.
Open-end Funds proved to be a source of strength, generating net inflows of $189 million. Despite market depreciation of $191 million, assets in this category remained relatively stable at $48.5 billion. Closed-end Funds reported assets of $12.6 billion, with no net flows but experiencing market depreciation of $93 million.
Assets Under Management Breakdown
The following table details the changes in assets under management by investment vehicle for the month ended May 31, 2026 ($ in millions):
| Investment Vehicle | AUM 4/30/2026 | Net Flows | Market App/(Dep) | Distributions | AUM 5/31/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional Accounts: | |||||
| Advisory | $22,918 | ($1) | ($219) | - | $22,698 |
| Subadvisory | 15,938 | (87) | (89) | (50) | 15,712 |
| Total Institutional Accounts | 38,856 | (88) | (308) | (50) | 38,410 |
| Open-end Funds | 48,506 | 189 | (191) | (48) | 48,456 |
| Closed-end Funds | 12,738 | - | (93) | (56) | 12,589 |
| Total AUM | $100,100 | $101 | ($592) | ($154) | $99,455 |
Cohen & Steers is a global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore.
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