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Man Group plc
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Rating:77Outperform
Price Target:
383.00 p
â–²(25.82% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/28/26
The score is driven primarily by stable-but-not-peak financial performance (profitability/return compression and higher leverage offset revenue and cash-flow positives), plus supportive technical trend strength. Valuation is reasonable with an attractive dividend yield, and the latest earnings call adds a meaningful boost due to strong AUM/flow dynamics, fee growth, margin expansion, and reiterated profitability/capital return framework despite noted execution and market-related risks.
Positive Factors
AUM and Net Inflows
Record AUM growth supported by both investment performance and net client inflows indicates broad platform demand rather than reliance on markets alone. Continued asset gathering can expand recurring management-fee revenue, improve operating leverage, and strengthen Man Group’s competitive position.
Negative Factors
Profitability Compression
The sharp decline in net margin shows that revenue growth has not translated consistently into earnings at prior levels. This weakens the durability of profit conversion and could constrain reinvestment or capital returns if margins remain below historical peaks.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
AUM and Net Inflows
Record AUM growth supported by both investment performance and net client inflows indicates broad platform demand rather than reliance on markets alone. Continued asset gathering can expand recurring management-fee revenue, improve operating leverage, and strengthen Man Group’s competitive position.
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Man Group plc (EMG) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£3.69B
Dividend Yield3.8%
Average Volume (3M)3.85M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.4
Beta (1Y)1.22
Revenue Growth23.65%
EPS Growth73.43%
CountryUK
Employees1,719
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryAsset Management
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.29
Shares Outstanding1,141,663,200
10 Day Avg. Volume2,931,460
30 Day Avg. Volume3,847,952
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.50
Price to Book (P/B)2.22
Price to Sales (P/S)2.34
P/FCF Ratio13.38
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£380.00Price Target Upside24.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.97B
Man Group plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Man Group Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm provides long-only and alternative investment management services worldwide. It offers a range of liquid investment products and solutions, which include quantitative, multi-manage...
How the Company Makes Money
Man Group primarily makes money by charging fees for managing client assets. The largest and most recurring revenue stream is management fees, typically calculated as a percentage of assets under management (AUM) and earned as long as the firm con...
Man Group plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 28, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 02, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call reported broad-based, multi-dimensional progress: record AUM, strong net inflows and gross flows, double-digit growth in management fees, materially higher performance fees and improved margins. Credit and long-only strategies were particular strengths, AI adoption and North America expansion provide long-term growth catalysts, and the balance sheet supports capital returns. Challenges were limited to pockets of strategy underperformance (e.g., AHL Evolution, Japan value), FX headwinds, a one-off increased provision and some seed book exposure. Overall the positive operational and financial momentum materially outweighs the noted headwinds.Positive Updates
Record AUM and Strong Asset Growth
Total AUM reached a record $253.6 billion, up $26.0 billion or 11% since the end of December, driven by $19.8 billion of positive investment performance and $7.1 billion of net inflows.
Negative Updates
Selective Strategy Underperformance
AHL Evolution returned -3.7% in H1 and Man Japan CoreAlpha faced challenges amid a difficult period for value investing in the region, indicating pockets of underperformance within the platform.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record AUM and Strong Asset Growth
Total AUM reached a record $253.6 billion, up $26.0 billion or 11% since the end of December, driven by $19.8 billion of positive investment performance and $7.1 billion of net inflows.
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Company Guidance
The management reiterated clear guidance on capital and profitability: the Board declared an interim dividend of $0.057 per share (one‑third of FY‑25’s dividend), an ongoing $50m share buyback (about $21m remaining) and a capital allocation waterfall of progressive dividends, organic/inorganic deployment and returning surplus capital (likely via buybacks); they also confirmed an indicative core PBT margin target range of 30–40% (H1 delivered 35%) and said this guidance already incorporates planned AI investments. Key related metrics cited were record AUM $253.6bn (up $26bn/11% since Dec), H1 net inflows $7.1bn, investment performance $19.8bn, core net revenue $853m (net management fees $627m, +21% YoY; core performance fees $207m, >3x H1‑25), run‑rate net management fees >$1.3bn, performance‑fee‑eligible AUM $69.2bn (high‑watermark $53.3bn from $36.6bn), ~$290m of accrued performance fees as at 24 July, net tangible assets $758m (cash $152m) and H1 shareholder returns of $114m; the firm expects the PIFSS judgment likely in Q4.Man Group plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.74B | 1.49B | 1.43B | 1.17B | 1.73B | 1.48B |
| Gross Profit | 1.43B | 1.20B | 921.00M | 762.00M | 1.24B | 787.00M |
| EBITDA | 553.49M | 362.45M | 499.00M | 377.00M | 856.00M | 709.00M |
| Net Income | 323.95M | 178.67M | 298.00M | 234.00M | 608.00M | 487.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.18B | 4.76B | 4.57B | 4.38B | 3.30B | 2.92B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 281.45M | 291.11M | 225.00M | 180.00M | 457.00M | 323.00M |
| Total Debt | 305.00M | 284.00M | 248.00M | 423.00M | 253.00M | 250.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.58B | 3.19B | 2.90B | 2.77B | 1.60B | 1.27B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.60B | 1.57B | 1.68B | 1.61B | 1.70B | 1.65B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 400.08M | 261.37M | 607.00M | 304.00M | 692.00M | 435.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 419.69M | 279.75M | 648.00M | 337.00M | 737.00M | 484.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -92.25M | -76.57M | -29.00M | -191.00M | -40.00M | -67.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -387.96M | -351.22M | -439.00M | -329.00M | -623.00M | -377.00M |
Man Group plc Technical Analysis
Positive
304.40
Price Trends
323.04
Positive
311.00
Positive
283.73
Positive
Market Momentum
2.11
Positive
52.48
Neutral
74.47
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:EMG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 304.4 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 332.64, below the 50-day MA of 323.04, and above the 200-day MA of 283.73, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.11 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 52.48 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 74.47 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:EMG.
Man Group plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | £3.69B | 15.38 | 20.41% | 3.80% | 23.65% | 73.43% | |
77 Outperform | £861.31M | 8.35 | 11.59% | 6.72% | 37.81% | 83.65% | |
73 Outperform | £3.94B | 10.11 | 7.37% | 6.61% | 2.19% | 19.78% | |
71 Outperform | £3.78B | 11.43 | 28.08% | 6.71% | 9.80% | 1.81% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
58 Neutral | £7.61B | -69.31 | -3.86% | 6.45% | 67.89% | -87.40% |
* Financial Sector Average
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Man Group plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Man Group’s Assets Under Management Climb to $270.9bn on Strong Inflows
Positive
Oct 16, 2026
Man Group reported a strong third quarter to 30 September 2026, with assets under management rising to $270.9bn from $253.6bn, driven by $10.1bn of net inflows and $5.9bn of positive investment performance. Growth was broad-based, led by liquid al...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Man Group boosts treasury stock as share buyback programme progresses
Positive
Oct 2, 2026
Man Group has continued to execute its previously announced US$50 million share repurchase programme, buying back ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 28 September and 1 October 2026 through Barclays Capital Securities Limited. The...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Man Group expands treasury stock via ongoing US$50m buyback
Positive
Sep 28, 2026
Man Group plc has continued executing its previously announced US$50 million share repurchase programme, buying back ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 22 and 25 September 2026 through Barclays Capital Securities Limited. The com...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Man Group Discloses Share Purchase by Senior Independent Director
Positive
Sep 23, 2026
Man Group plc disclosed that Senior Independent Director Laurie Fitch acquired 1,516 ordinary shares in the company under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan at a price of 336.82 pence per share. The transaction, executed on 18 September 2026 on the Lo...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Man Group Adds to Treasury Stock Under US$50m Buyback
Positive
Sep 21, 2026
Man Group plc has continued executing its US$50 million share repurchase programme, buying back a total of 300,521 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 14 and 16 September 2026 via Barclays Capital Securities Limited. The purchased...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Man Group Advances US$50m Share Buyback, Adjusts Treasury Holdings
Positive
Sep 14, 2026
Man Group plc has continued execution of its US$50 million share repurchase programme, buying a total of 494,001 ordinary shares between 7 and 11 September 2026 via Barclays Capital Securities on the London Stock Exchange. The shares, purchased at...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Man Group expands treasury stock with latest share buybacks
Positive
Sep 8, 2026
Man Group plc has continued to execute its US$50 million share repurchase programme, buying back ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 1 and 4 September 2026. The purchases, conducted via Barclays Capital Securities Limited as on-ex...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Man Group Expands Treasury Stock with Continued Share Buybacks
Positive
Sep 1, 2026
Man Group plc has continued executing its previously announced US$50 million share repurchase programme, buying back ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 24 and 28 August 2026 through Barclays Capital Securities. The purchased shar...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Man Group Updates Total Voting Rights and Share Capital
Neutral
Sep 1, 2026
Man Group plc reported that its total issued listed share capital stood at 1,229,361,229 ordinary shares as of 28 August 2026, of which 86,818,819 are held in treasury. This leaves 1,142,542,410 ordinary shares in circulation carrying voting right...
Dividends
Man Group Sets Sterling Amount for 2026 Interim Dividend
Positive
Aug 28, 2026
Man Group plc has confirmed the sterling equivalent of its previously announced interim dividend for the 2026 financial year, setting the payout at 4.19 pence per ordinary share. The conversion from 5.7 U.S. cents was based on the average market e...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Man Group Adds to Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock Under US$50m Programme
Positive
Aug 24, 2026
Man Group plc has continued executing its US$50 million share repurchase programme, buying 644,,970 ordinary shares between 17 and 21 August 2026 through Barclays Capital Securities on the London Stock Exchange. The purchases were conducted as on-...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Man Group Continues Treasury Share Buybacks Under US$50 Million Programme
Positive
Aug 17, 2026
Man Group plc has continued its previously announced US$50 million share repurchase programme, buying back a total of 506,236 ordinary shares between 10 and 13 August 2026 through Barclays Capital Securities Limited on the London Stock Exchange. T...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Man Group Expands Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buybacks
Positive
Aug 10, 2026
Man Group plc has continued executing its US$50 million share repurchase programme, buying 631,391 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 3 and 7 August 2026 through Barclays Capital Securities. The purchases were made as on-exchange...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Man Group Director Dixit Joshi Resigns for Middle East Asset Management Role
Negative
Aug 7, 2026
Man Group plc has announced the immediate resignation of non-executive director Dixit Joshi, who also served on the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination and Governance Committee, as he departs to take a full-time executive role with a Middl...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Man Group Continues Share Buyback, Boosts Treasury Stock Holdings
Positive
Aug 3, 2026
Man Group plc has continued executing its previously announced US$50 million share repurchase programme, buying back a total of 623,702 ordinary shares between 27 and 31 July 2026 through Barclays Capital Securities Limited on the London Stock Exc...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Man Group Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights Figures
Neutral
Aug 3, 2026
Man Group plc reported that, as of 31 July 2026, its total issued listed share capital stood at 1,229,361,229 ordinary shares, of which 84,409,196 are held in treasury, leaving 1,144,952,033 ordinary shares in circulation with voting rights. The c...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Man Group CFO Antoine Forterre Sells 500,000 Shares on London Market
Neutral
Jul 29, 2026
Man Group plc disclosed that its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Antoine Forterre, has sold 500,000 ordinary shares in the company. The transaction, executed on 28 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange’s main market, wa...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Man Group posts record AUM and earnings as diversification pays off
Positive
Jul 28, 2026
Man Group reported a strong first-half performance, with assets under management rising to a record $253.6 billion on the back of $19.8 billion of positive investment performance and $7.1 billion of net inflows. Core net management fee revenue cli...
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