The chart below shows how IVZ performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, IVZ sees a +0.95% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.59% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.94%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Net Inflows and Operating Income: Strong long-term net inflows of $65 billion, representing a 5% organic growth rate, contributed to an increase in operating income to $1.4 billion and improved operating margins to over 31% for the year.
Record Organic Flow Growth: In Q4, the ETF and index platform achieved near historic organic long-term flows of $30 billion, reflecting a 25% annualized organic growth rate, with significant contributions from the S&P 500 equal weight strategy and the QQQM fund.
AUM Growth and Inflows: Total assets under management (AUM) reached $1.85 trillion, a $50 billion increase or 3% from the previous quarter, and a $261 billion increase or 16% from the end of 2023, driven by net long-term inflows of $26 billion in Q4.
Earnings Per Share Increase: Adjusted diluted earnings per share rose to $0.52 in Q4, up from $0.44 in the prior quarter, reflecting strong revenue growth and disciplined expense management, with net revenue increasing by 11% year-over-year to $1.2 billion.
Shareholder Returns Increase: The company returned 54% of earnings to common shareholders through buybacks and dividends in 2024, an increase from the previous year, while maintaining a net cash position exceeding debt by nearly $100 million.
Negative
Multi-Asset Outflows Decline: Net long-term outflows of $1,500,000,000 in multi-asset related capabilities during Q4, primarily driven by global asset allocation strategies, indicating a decline in client interest in these products.
Equity Strategy Outflows: Fundamental equity strategies experienced consistent net outflows in the range of $2,000,000,000 per quarter, reflecting ongoing challenges in retaining client investments in this segment.
Operating Expenses Analysis: Operating expenses increased by $11,000,000 or less than 2% over the previous quarter, despite a slight decrease in total adjusted operating expenses year-over-year, indicating pressure on cost management amid rising compensation expenses.
Net Revenue Yield Decline: The net revenue yield decreased by 0.5 basis points due to a continued mix shift during the quarter, suggesting challenges in maintaining revenue per asset under management as client preferences evolve.
Projected Cost Increase: The anticipated increase in Alpha-related costs for 2025 is projected to be $20,000,000 to $25,000,000 higher than 2024, indicating a significant rise in operational expenses as the firm transitions to the new platform.
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