Record Revenue and Earnings
Victory Capital reported record revenue of $232.4 million for the fourth quarter and $893 million for the full year 2024, a 9% increase from 2023. Adjusted earnings per diluted share reached a record high of $1.45 in the quarter, up 26% year-over-year.
Strong Growth in ETF Platform
Victory Shares ETF platform achieved strong sales throughout the year, increasing AUM to close to $12 billion. It experienced accelerated growth, largely due to innovative product launches and expanded distribution reach.
Amundi Acquisition Progress
The acquisition of Amundi U.S. is on track to close by the end of the quarter, with anticipated $100 million in cost synergies. Amundi U.S. mutual funds posted net long-term flows of $2.6 billion in 2024.
Shareholder Returns
Victory Capital returned $132.4 million to shareholders in Q4 through share repurchases and dividends, and announced a 7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend.
Record Adjusted EBITDA and Margin
Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $125.5 million in Q4 with a margin of 54%. For the full year, adjusted EBITDA grew by 14% to $476 million, with a margin expansion of 230 basis points to 53.2%.