Earnings analysis · 10-Q
VCTR earnings analysis
Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Victory Capital reported strong Q1 2026 results with revenues reaching $388 million, significantly surpassing the prior year's $219 million and analysts' estimates. The company also saw adjusted EPS grow to $1.82,…
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Victory Capital reported strong Q1 2026 results with revenues reaching $388 million, significantly surpassing the prior year's $219 million and analysts' estimates. The company also saw adjusted EPS grow to $1.82, compared to $1.36 the previous year. However, assets under management declined by 1.3% to $309.8 billion, influenced by negative market action and net outflows.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
Where revenue came from
The business segments reported by the company.
Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $1.82
What stood out
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Strong Revenue Growth
Total revenue increased to $388 million, a 76.7% rise compared to $219.6 million in Q1 2025.
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Earnings Beat Expectations
Diluted EPS rose to $1.82, exceeding consensus estimates of $1.62, marking a 33.9% increase from $1.36 year-over-year.
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Improved Operating Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities increased significantly to $120.9 million from $81.1 million in the prior year.
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Increased Investment Management Fees
Investment management fees grew to $316.4 million, up 82.6% from $173.3 million year-over-year.
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High Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA reached $204 million, representing 52.6% of revenue, compared to 53.0% a year ago.
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Robust Dividend Increase
Quarterly dividend increased to $0.50 per share, up from $0.47 a year earlier.
What to watch
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Negative Market Action
AUM declined by $3.9 billion or 1.3% due to negative market action of $2.8 billion and net outflows of $0.7 billion.
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Increased Operational Costs
Total operating expenses surged to $228.8 million, a 80.5% increase from $126.7 million in Q1 2025.
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Net Outflows in Key Strategies
Net outflows totaled $654 million, attributed mainly to U.S. mid and small cap equity funds.
Management's outlook
No specific numeric guidance provided, but strong acquisition pipeline mentioned.
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