Cohen & Steers Q2 EPS $0.85, sales rise on AUM growth
Cohen & Steers reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.85, matching analyst estimates, a 16.44% increase year-over-year. Sales rose 12.20% to $152.730 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $149.450 million. Additionally, preliminary assets under management increased to $100.1 billion as of June 30, 2026, driven by market appreciation and net inflows.

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Cohen & Steers reported preliminary assets under management of $100.1 billion as of June 30, 2026, an increase of $644 million from $99.5 billion at May 31, 2026. The rise was driven by market appreciation of $611 million and net inflows of $495 million, partially offset by distributions of $462 million. The firm reported quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share, meeting the analyst consensus estimate and representing a 16.44 percent increase from earnings of $0.73 per share in the same period last year. Quarterly sales reached $152.730 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $149.450 million by 2.19 percent and rising 12.20 percent from sales of $136.126 million in the prior year.
The firm's total AUM stood at $100,099 million for the month, reflecting positive performance across its investment vehicles. Institutional accounts accounted for $38,523 million, while open-end funds and closed-end funds held $48,993 million and $12,583 million, respectively.
Assets Under Management Breakdown
The following table details the changes in AUM by investment vehicle for the period ended June 30, 2026 (unaudited, $ in millions):
| Investment Vehicle | AUM 5/31/2026 | Net Flows | Market App/(Dep) | Distributions | AUM 6/30/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional Accounts: | |||||
| Advisory | $22,698 | $36 | $171 | - | $22,905 |
| Subadvisory | 15,712 | (236) | 194 | (52) | 15,618 |
| Total Institutional Accounts | 38,410 | (200) | 365 | (52) | 38,523 |
| Open-end Funds | 48,456 | 695 | 196 | (354) | 48,993 |
| Closed-end Funds | 12,589 | - | 50 | (56) | 12,583 |
| Total AUM | $99,455 | $495 | $611 | ($462) | $100,099 |
Cohen & Steers is a global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, and multi-strategy solutions. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1986 and operates offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore.
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