Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. (SAMG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Discretionary Assets Under Management (AUM) $23.7 billion, a 4.4% sequential quarterly increase and a 9.7% year-over-year increase, primarily due to strong markets.
Total Assets Under Management (AUM) $36.7 billion, a new high for the firm.
Revenue for Q2 2025 $30.7 million, a decrease of $0.3 million or 1% year-over-year, primarily driven by a decrease in the average annual management fee rate due to the mix in AUM.
Consolidated Net Income for Q2 2025 $3.1 million.
Expenses for Q2 2025 Increased by $0.9 million or 3.7% year-over-year, primarily driven by increased compensation and benefits expense and G&A expenses.
Compensation and Benefits Expense for Q2 2025 Increased by $0.3 million or 1.7% year-over-year, primarily due to increases in salaries and benefits expenses as a result of merit-based increases and new hires, partially offset by decreases in the accrual for bonuses and equity-based compensation.
G&A Expenses for Q2 2025 Increased by $0.6 million or approximately 8.8% year-over-year, primarily due to increases in professional fees, occupancy and related expenses, marketing and advertising, shareholder expenses, and travel and entertainment expenses.
Net Income Attributable to Class A Shareholders for Q2 2025 Approximately $1.9 million or $0.21 per basic and diluted Class A share.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 Approximately $5.7 million or 18.7% of revenue.
Adjusted Net Income for Q2 2025 Approximately $3.3 million or $0.26 and $0.25 per adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share, respectively.
Revenue for First Half of 2025 Increased by $0.8 million or 1.3% year-over-year, primarily driven by market appreciation and partially offset by net client outflows.
Expenses for First Half of 2025 Increased by $3.1 million or 6.3% year-over-year, primarily driven by increased compensation and benefits expense and G&A expenses.
Compensation and Benefits Expense for First Half of 2025 Increased by $1.5 million or 4.2% year-over-year, primarily due to increases in salaries and benefits expense as a result of merit-based increases and new hires, partially offset by decreases in the accrual for bonuses and severance expense.
G&A Expenses for First Half of 2025 Increased by $1.6 million or approximately 11.6% year-over-year, primarily due to increases in professional fees, occupancy and related expenses, shareholder costs, marketing costs, and portfolio and systems expense.
Net Income Attributable to Class A Shareholders for First Half of 2025 Approximately $4.4 million or $0.47 per basic and diluted Class A share.
Adjusted EBITDA for First Half of 2025 Approximately $12.2 million or 19.7% of revenue.
Adjusted Net Income for First Half of 2025 Approximately $7.2 million or $0.57 and $0.54 per adjusted basic and diluted EPS, respectively.
Total Assets as of June 30, 2025 Approximately $152.7 million compared to $194.4 million as of the end of last year.
Cash and Cash Equivalents as of June 30, 2025 Approximately $30 million compared to $68.6 million at the end of last year.
Class A Stockholders' Equity as of June 30, 2025 Approximately $64.6 million.
Class A Shares Repurchased During Q2 2025 Totaling approximately $15.3 million.
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- Complete Exit: Perritt Capital Management disclosed in a SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, that it sold all 116,495 shares of Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI), resulting in a $10.43 million decline in the position's quarter-end value, now comprising 0% of reported AUM.
- Impact of Position Change: Previously accounting for 4.9% of the fund's AUM, this complete exit not only affects Perritt's portfolio diversification but may also negatively impact future returns, particularly in the international dividend growth sector.
- ETF Performance Overview: As of February 17, 2026, VIGI's share price was $85.61, reflecting a 4.91% increase over the past year, indicating its stability and attractiveness in the international market, although Perritt's exit may affect market confidence.
- Investor Strategy Adjustment: VIGI focuses on international companies with stable earnings and disciplined capital allocation, offering lower current yields but potentially stable long-term returns, and Perritt's exit may prompt other investors to reassess their holding strategies.
- Position Change: Perritt Capital Management disclosed in a SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, that it has fully sold 116,495 shares of Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI), resulting in a $10.43 million decrease in position value and reducing its stake from 4.9% to 0% of fund AUM.
- Impact on AUM: This transaction led to a 17.45% drop in Perritt's reportable AUM in the 13F report, indicating a significant withdrawal from the international dividend growth space, which may affect its future investment strategies and market confidence.
- Market Performance: As of February 17, 2026, VIGI was priced at $85.61, up 4.91% over the past year; despite Perritt's exit, the ETF continues to provide exposure to high-quality international companies, emphasizing its strengths in stable earnings and capital allocation.
- Investment Strategy Analysis: VIGI's investment strategy focuses on tracking an index of high-quality international companies, and while Perritt's exit may impact short-term capital flows, the ETF's long-term performance remains reliant on global market stability and currency fluctuations, making it suitable for investors seeking long-term earnings stability.
- AUM Fluctuation: Silvercrest's discretionary assets under management (AUM) decreased by 1.2% in Q4 2025, from $24.3 billion to $24 billion, although total discretionary AUM increased by 3% year-over-year, indicating positive market support and the impact of new client accounts.
- Client Inflows Performance: The firm reported $124.5 million in organic new client flows in Q4, with total new client inflows for 2025 reaching $688.3 million, underscoring strong momentum in investment capabilities and marketing efforts, which boosts confidence in future growth.
- Strategic Investments and Costs: Significant strategic investments in intellectual capital and headcount were made, with adjusted EBITDA for Q4 at $2.9 million, or 8.9% of revenue, while management expects the elevated compensation ratio to persist, reflecting a commitment to long-term strategic priorities.
- International Expansion Plans: Silvercrest has established teams in London and Australia, with expectations of seeing flows from international strategies in 2026, although the timing of regulatory approvals remains uncertain, which will provide crucial support for the company's future growth.
- AUM Fluctuations: In 2025, Silvercrest's discretionary assets under management (AUM) increased by 3% year-over-year to $24 billion, reflecting market support and new client account growth, although AUM decreased by 1.2% quarter-over-quarter in Q4.
- Client Acquisition Success: The company added $688.3 million in organic new client accounts in 2025, indicating strong market receptivity to its investment capabilities and enhancing future revenue potential.
- Financial Challenges: Silvercrest reported a net loss of $0.1 million in Q4 2025, highlighting profitability pressures driven by high compensation and administrative expenses, despite total revenue of $32 million.
- Capital Management Strategy: The company completed a share repurchase program worth approximately $50.4 million in 2025, demonstrating strong capital management and commitment to shareholder returns, even as cash and cash equivalents decreased from $68.6 million to $44.1 million, indicating reduced liquidity.
- Earnings Performance: Silvercrest Asset Management reported a non-GAAP EPS of $0.18 for Q4 2025, indicating stable profitability despite revenue remaining flat at $31.95 million year-over-year.
- AUM Decline: The firm's discretionary assets under management (AUM) decreased by 1.2% in Q4, from $24.3 billion to $24.0 billion, directly impacting revenue and reflecting challenges in the market environment.
- Client Account Growth: Silvercrest added $124.5 million in organic new client accounts during Q4, bringing the total for 2025 to $688.3 million, showcasing the firm's success in attracting new clients and enhancing future revenue potential.
- Adjusted EBITDA Decline: As of December 31, 2025, adjusted EBITDA was $2.9 million, or 8.9% of revenue, down from $5.1 million and 15.9% in the same period last year, indicating pressure on profitability.
- Market Expansion: Silvercrest Asset Management Group announces its expansion into the Australian market with the appointment of Christina Manonian as Head of APAC Consultant Relations & Business Development, marking a significant step in its international growth strategy aimed at enhancing market influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
- New Fund Launch: The company launches the Silvercrest Global Value Opportunity Fund, designed for wholesale clients, investing across the value spectrum from relative to deep value, with the goal of achieving long-term capital appreciation and outperforming the MSCI All Country World Index benchmark.
- Executive Background: Christina Manonian brings over 23 years of experience in the investment management industry, having served as Managing Director of APAC Consultant Relations at AllianceBernstein, where she developed strong relationships with institutional clients and consultants, providing robust support for Silvercrest's expansion in the Asia-Pacific market.
- Strategic Collaboration: Christina will partner with Nitish Sharma, Head of International Consultant Relations and Business Development, to drive the firm's growth in institutional markets beyond North America, further enhancing Silvercrest's investment capabilities and market coverage.










