Ninety One Plc Reports Improved Second Half Performance

Ninety One Plc ( (NINTF) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Ninety One Plc presented to its investors.

Ninety One Plc is an active investment manager listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges, specializing in managing capital for clients to achieve long-term financial goals. The company operates across various asset classes and regions, with a focus on delivering competitive investment performance.

In its latest earnings report for the year ending March 31, 2025, Ninety One Plc highlighted a challenging year with significant improvements in the second half. The company reported net outflows of £4.9 billion, but assets under management increased by 4% to £130.8 billion. The adjusted operating profit margin remained robust at 31.2%, despite a slight decline in adjusted operating profit and earnings per share.

Key financial metrics showed a mixed performance, with a 4% increase in assets under management and a notable improvement in net flows during the second half of the year. The company proposed a final dividend of 6.8 pence per share, resulting in a full-year dividend of 12.2 pence per share. The investment performance improved, with one-year and three-year outperformance rates at 68% and 59%, respectively.

Despite the ongoing economic uncertainty and market volatility, Ninety One remains optimistic about its future prospects. The management is encouraged by the positive flow momentum regained in the second half and is committed to building a more focused business to drive future success.