Rathbones Group PLC ( (GB:RAT) ) has provided an update.
Rathbones Group PLC reported a strong first half of 2026, with funds under management and administration rising 10.7% year on year to £120.7 billion and underlying profit before tax up 14.4% to £123.2 million. Wealth Management returned to positive net inflows in the second quarter, offsetting earlier outflows, while Asset Management continued to face industry-wide pressure on active equity strategies, leaving group net flows flat in Q2.
Operating income increased 8.6% to £487.5 million and the underlying operating margin improved to 25.3%, despite costs of £19 million related to an FCA Skilled Person Review and declining but still present acquisition and integration charges. In response to the review, Rathbones will stop charging fees on the cash element of portfolios, a move expected to trim second-half income and operating margin and lead to a revised Q4 margin target of 28.7%, though the group says it remains on track and has lifted its interim dividend and completed successive share buyback programmes.
The regulatory programme following the FCA review is now a central strategic focus, with management stressing rigor, urgency and transparency as it seeks to address findings while preserving client confidence. Lower technology costs after the Salesforce implementation and ongoing efficiency measures are expected to partly offset the revenue impact of fee changes, underlining Rathbones’ effort to balance regulatory compliance, margin discipline and shareholder returns in a challenging market environment.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RAT) stock is a Buy
with a £1950.00 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rathbones Group PLC stock,
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Spark’s Take on RAT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, RAT is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (profitability improvement and low leverage) and supportive valuation (P/E ~13.2 with ~6.1% yield). These positives are tempered by very weak technicals (price below all key moving averages with bearish momentum) and lingering operational risks highlighted on the earnings call (net outflows and near-term margin/cost headwinds).
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More about Rathbones Group PLC
Rathbones Group PLC is a U.K.-based wealth and asset management firm, providing discretionary and managed investment services, multi-asset and single-strategy funds, as well as financial planning advice. The group focuses on high-net-worth and affluent clients, aiming to become the leading wealth manager in the U.K. through client-centric service, talent development and operational efficiency.
The company recently integrated Investec Wealth & Investment, moving beyond the main integration phase and reducing related costs, while also running share buyback programmes. Rathbones maintains a progressive dividend policy and is investing in technology platforms such as Salesforce to support efficiency and client service across its operations.
Rathbones operates both Wealth Management and Asset Management segments, with funds under management and administration now exceeding £120 billion. The firm’s positioning is influenced by industry-wide pressures on active equity strategies, regulatory scrutiny and a competitive U.K. wealth management landscape.
Average Trading Volume: 193,018
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £1.71B
For an in-depth examination of RAT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.