The chart below shows how BAM performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BAM sees a +0.10% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.52% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.43%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Earnings Per Share Beat: Brookfield Asset Management reported an EPS of $0.3974, exceeding expectations of $0.3874, indicating strong financial performance.
Capital Raising Success: The company raised over $135 billion in capital throughout 2024, including a record $29 billion in organic fundraising during Q4, showcasing robust investor confidence.
Fee-Related Earnings Increase: Fee-related earnings (FRE) reached $677 million or $0.42 per share in Q4, up 17% year-over-year, contributing to a total of $2.5 billion for the year.
Distributable Earnings Increase: Distributable earnings (DE) were $649 million or $0.40 per share in Q4, an 11% increase from the prior year, bringing the total for the year to $2.4 billion.
Dividend Increase Announcement: A quarterly dividend increase of 15% was announced, raising the annualized rate to $1.75, reflecting the company's strong financial position and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Negative
Capital Return Impact: Reported a capital return to clients of $18 billion, indicating a significant outflow of funds that could impact future growth.
Mark-to-Market Valuation Impact: Changes to mark-to-market valuations resulted in a $9 billion reduction, reflecting a decline in asset values that may affect investor confidence.
Capital Utilization Efficiency: Despite raising $135 billion in capital, only $108 billion became fee-bearing capital, suggesting a large portion of raised funds did not contribute to immediate revenue generation.
M&A Market Slowdown: The M&A market was slower in 2024, which may hinder future growth opportunities and limit the ability to capitalize on strategic acquisitions.
Liquidity Position Analysis: The company ended the quarter with $1.8 billion of liquidity, which, while stable, may indicate limited immediate investment capacity compared to the scale of potential opportunities.
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE:BAM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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