Hamilton Lane Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Total asset footprint exceeded $1 trillion, with strong growth in AUM, fee-related revenue, and earnings. Evergreen and specialized funds drove segment performance, while a major Guardian partnership and new product launches support future growth.
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Surpassed $1T in assets, with AUM up 11% and strong growth in Specialized Funds and Evergreen products. Announced a major Guardian Life partnership and expanded technology/data initiatives, driving higher fee-related revenue and margins.
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AUM grew 9% year-over-year to $141B, driven by strong Evergreen and specialized fund growth, while fee-related earnings rose 31%. Despite a 4% decline in management fees due to lower retro fees, margins improved and new product launches and strategic partnerships are fueling expansion.
Fiscal Year 2025
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AUM grew 11% to $138B, with strong fee and earnings growth, record deal flow, and robust Evergreen platform inflows. Margins remain stable, and the dividend was raised 10%. Market volatility is creating both challenges and opportunities for growth.
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Management and advisory fees rose 18% year-to-date, with fee-related earnings up 21% and strong growth in specialized funds and Evergreen products. Margins remain stable despite higher compensation and commission expenses, and new technology partnerships are expected to drive future growth.
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Management and advisory fees rose 21% year-over-year, with strong growth in AUM, specialized funds, and Evergreen products. The firm declared a $0.49 dividend, launched new products, and expanded its technology partnerships, while maintaining a 43% FRE margin.
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Management and advisory fees rose 33% year-over-year, with strong AUM growth and robust inflows into specialized funds. Technology Solutions and new fund launches contributed to record incentive fees and expanding margins, while the firm remains optimistic about future growth and distribution expansion.