Sustained Net Inflows and Organic Growth
Net long-term inflows of $21.8B (reported ~$22B) in Q1, marking the 11th straight quarter of net inflows and representing ~4% annualized organic growth. Additionally, $11.6B of global liquidity inflows and ending AUM recovering to ~$2.2T at quarter-end and into the ~$2.3T range post-quarter as markets rebounded.
ETF Platform Scale and Flows
Record ETF ending AUM of $638B (over $1T including QQQ). ETF net inflows of nearly $19B in the quarter (11% annualized organic growth). Active ETF platform managing >$20B (>$35B including index strategies). Despite a short-term rotation, demand for flagship QQQ and QQQM returned in April.
China JV Outperformance
China JV reached a record AUM of $142B with $8.7B of net long-term inflows in Q1, reflecting a 31% annualized organic growth rate. Launched 14 funds in the quarter with $2.5B in AUM, and fixed-income-plus strategies on the JV reached $40B.
Fixed Income and SMA Momentum
Fundamental fixed income gathered $3.7B in net long-term inflows (5% annualized organic growth) and ~$14B when including related ETFs and China-based fixed income. SMA platform grew to $37B in AUM and generated ~19% annualized organic growth this quarter.
Private Markets and Product Innovation
Private markets net inflows of $400M driven by direct real estate; INCREIF real estate debt assets with leverage reached $5B in ~2 years. Launched the Invesco Core Plus Real Estate Trust CIT for defined contribution plans and continued partnerships (Barings, LGT) to expand private markets into wealth and DC channels.
Investment Performance
46% of active funds in the top quartile on a 3-year basis and nearly half on a 5-year basis; over 70% of active AUM outperforming respective benchmarks on a 5-year basis — supporting retention and net flows.
Improved Financial Results and Operating Leverage
Net revenue of $1.3B (up $155M YoY). Adjusted operating margin improved to 34.5% (≈300 bps YoY improvement) with 500 bps of positive operating leverage. Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.57 vs $0.44 prior year (+30%).
Balance Sheet and Capital Returns
Redeemed $500M senior note in January, increased share repurchases to $40M in Q1, and Board authorized an additional $1B in buybacks. Revolver used for short-term funding flexibility; management targets a ~60% total payout ratio for 2026 (dividends + buybacks).
Guidance and Expense Discipline
Operating expense guidance for 2026 of ~$3.275B on an assumed ~$2.3T AUM exit; hybrid platform implementation costs estimated $10M–$15M per quarter in 2026 with expected run-rate incremental cost of ~$60M in 2027 (excluding implementation). Management expects continued margin expansion toward high-30s over time.