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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A (TSE:BAM)
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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A (BAM) AI Stock Analysis

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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A

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Outperform 73 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
C$72.00
▲(11.52% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:03/06/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (high current profitability, growth, and reasonable leverage) and a positive earnings-call outlook with supportive guidance and operating momentum. These are tempered by weak technical conditions (price below key moving averages with negative MACD) and a valuation that looks expensive on P/E despite a supportive dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Record fundraising and deployment
Sustained, large-scale fundraising and record capital deployment expand fee-bearing pools and create scale advantages. Over 2–6 months this supports recurring base fees, enhances deal flow, and strengthens Brookfield’s ability to originate proprietary, long-duration assets that underpin durable fee growth.
Growing fee-bearing capital and recurring earnings
A rising base of fee-bearing capital and record fee-related/distributable earnings point to durable, contractually-linked revenue. This enlarges predictable management fees, smooths revenue mix versus one-off realizations, and supports sustainable cash generation and fee cadence across market cycles.
Strategic AI infrastructure program and partnerships
Building a large, dedicated AI infrastructure platform with anchor commitments and a major JV creates a new, long-duration fee pool. Structural demand for data-center and infrastructure assets can produce durable contracted cashflows and further diversify fee streams over multiple years.
Negative Factors
Multi-year revenue and cash volatility
Historic swings in reported revenue and operating cash flow indicate uneven realization timing for private-assets and carry. Over the medium term this makes distributable earnings and performance-fee recognition lumpy, complicates cash forecasting, and raises execution risk for payout policies and reinvestment.
Oaktree integration reduces consolidated margins
While Oaktree boosts fee dollars, its lower-margin profile will compress reported consolidated FRE margins. Over months this can mute margin expansion narratives, reduce consolidated operating leverage, and complicate investors’ assessment of core margin sustainability despite dollar-level accretion.
Investment and realization outcomes are market-dependent
Brookfield’s earnings and carried-interest crystallization rely on transactions and exits sensitive to market liquidity and valuations. If markets weaken, timing and size of monetizations could slip, reducing performance fees and slowing FRE/DE growth that underpin medium-term profitability.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A (BAM) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionBrookfield Asset Management Ltd. provides alternative asset management services. Its renewable power and transition business includes the ownership, operation, and development of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and energy transition power generating assets. The company's infrastructure business engages in the ownership, operation, and development of utilities, transport, midstream, data and sustainable resource assets. In addition, its private equity business offers business, infrastructure, and industrials services; and real estate business, which includes core investments, and transitional and development investments. Further, the company engages in the residential development business including homebuilding, and condominium and land development. The company was incorporated in 2022 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyBrookfield Asset Management generates revenue primarily through management fees, performance fees, and investment income. The company earns management fees from its various funds and investment vehicles, which are calculated as a percentage of the assets under management (AUM). Additionally, BAM receives performance fees based on the returns generated by its investments, particularly in private equity and real estate sectors. Investment income is derived from its ownership stakes in the assets it manages, including dividends from publicly traded companies and distributions from private investments. Significant partnerships, including those with institutional investors and joint ventures in various projects, also contribute to its earnings, enhancing its ability to leverage capital and manage diverse investment strategies effectively.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 04, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call communicates strong operational and financial momentum: record fundraising, investments, FRE/DE growth, robust credit and AI infrastructure initiatives, incremental FRE from strategic transactions, and a 15% dividend increase. Headwinds are manageable — Oaktree's lower margins will reduce reported consolidated margins, modest retail redemptions occurred, and some sequential revenue moves include one-offs and presentation changes. Management expects 2026 to be at or above long-term targets, supported by >$200M incremental FRE from closed/accretive transactions and continued fundraising momentum.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Capital Raising and Investment Activity
Raised $112 billion of capital during 2025 and invested a record $66 billion into assets across renewables, infrastructure, private equity and real estate, demonstrating strong investor demand and active deployment.
Strong Monetizations and Fee-Bearing Capital Growth
Monetized $50 billion of equity at attractive returns; fee-bearing capital grew 12% year-over-year (up ~$64 billion) to $603 billion, expanding the base that generates management fees.
Record Fee-Related and Distributable Earnings Growth
Fee-related earnings (FRE) reached a record $3.0 billion for the year (Bruce: +22% YoY). Distributable earnings (DE) were $2.7 billion for the last 12 months (Bruce: +14% YoY).
Quarterly Operating Strength and Margin Expansion
In Q4 FRE rose 28% YoY to $867 million ($0.53/share) with a reported FRE margin of 61% for the quarter (58% for the year). Q4 DE was $767 million ($0.47/share), up 18% YoY, reflecting operating leverage.
Record Fundraising Quarter and Credit Momentum
Raised a record $35 billion in Q4 across 50+ strategies (including a record $23 billion in credit fundraising). Credit expansion and strategic integrations (Oaktree, Just Group, Q4 credit acquisitions) are expected to materially scale fees.
AI Infrastructure Program with Strong Early Commitments
Launched a $100 billion global AI infrastructure program anchored by a $10 billion inaugural fund; secured $5 billion of commitments at launch and announced a $20 billion strategic AI JV in Qatar, validating market demand.
Strategic Acquisitions and High-Quality Asset Wins
Notable 2025 investments included Neoen, National Grid's U.S. renewables platform, Hotwire Communications, Colonial Pipeline, Duke Energy Florida, Generator Hospitals and National Storage REIT—focused on essential, long-duration cash-flowing assets.
Platform Diversification and Wealth/Insurance Channel Growth
Platform breadth increased: nearly 60 strategies expected in market for 2026, private wealth platform reached ~70,000 clients (wealth growth ~40% in 2025), and insurance channel manages $100+ billion of fee-bearing capital for ~800,000 policyholders.
Balance Sheet and Capital Return Actions
Ended year with ~$3 billion corporate liquidity; issued $1 billion of senior unsecured notes (600M 5-yr at 4.65%, 400M 10-yr at 5.3%). Board increased quarterly dividend by 15% to $0.50025/share ($2.01 annualized).
Near-Term Earnings Accretion from Strategic Transactions
Closing the remaining stake in Oaktree, anticipated Just Group close, and recent Q4 acquisitions are expected to generate >$200 million of incremental annualized FRE, supporting a strong 2026 FRE outlook.
Negative Updates
Oaktree Integration Impacts on Consolidated Margins
Acquiring the remaining 26% of Oaktree strengthens the platform but will lower consolidated FRE margins because Oaktree operates at lower and near-cyclical-low margins, reducing reported margin percentages despite being accretive to FRE dollar growth.
Modest Retail Redemptions in Wealth Channel
The firm saw modest increases in retail/private-wealth redemptions late in the year — described as manageable — creating some short-term liquidity and product flow considerations in the retail channel.
One-Offs and Presentation Changes Affecting Comparability
Sequential jumps in some fee lines (e.g., transition revenue) reflected partner-specific one-offs and catch-up fees (e.g., Pinegrove final close). Brookfield will also change disclosure to bifurcate partner manager revenues/expenses, which may reduce apparent margin comparability despite not affecting FRE or DE.
Market-Dependent Investment and Realization Outlook
Management noted that 2026 investment and monetization outcomes remain market dependent; continued strong performance assumes constructive market conditions, which introduces execution risk if conditions deteriorate.
Industry-Level AI/Market Anxiety (Mitigated for BAM)
Broader market anxiety around AI-driven disruption was highlighted by analysts; while management stated Brookfield has minimal direct software exposure (<1% in PE and none in specified credit portfolios), the sector-level volatility represents external risk to parts of the alternative asset ecosystem.
Company Guidance
Management guided that 2026 should be “at or above” its long‑term targets (mid‑to‑high‑teens FRE growth, a plan to double the business by 2030 and ~15% annualized earnings growth), supported by strong 2025 execution: $112bn of capital raised, $66bn invested, $50bn of equity monetized, $75bn of capital became fee‑bearing (and $16bn of previously raised capital was deployed), fee‑bearing capital up 12% (+$64bn) to ~$603bn, FRE $3.0bn for the year (Q4 FRE $867m, +28% YoY, $0.53/sh; margins 61% Q4 / 58% FY), distributable earnings $2.7bn (Q4 DE $767m, +18%, $0.47/sh), a record Q4 fundraising $35bn (credit $23bn), an AI infrastructure program targeting $100bn with $5bn already committed to the $10bn inaugural fund and a $20bn JV, expected incremental >$200m of annualized FRE from Oaktree/Just Group/Q4 acquisitions, ~$3bn corporate liquidity, ~$130bn uncalled commitments, and a 15% dividend increase to $0.50025 quarterly ($2.01 annualized) with a target payout around 95%.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong TTM profitability (net margin above 50%) and robust TTM revenue growth (~36%) support a high score. Balance sheet leverage appears manageable (debt-to-equity ~0.33) with strong ROE (~29%), and free cash flow broadly matches net income. The main constraint is meaningful multi-year volatility (including a year with zero reported revenue and negative operating cash flow in 2022), reducing confidence in stability.
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Profitability is very strong in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months), with high gross and operating profitability and a net margin above 50%. Revenue growth is also robust in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) (~36%), indicating strong momentum. The main weakness is volatility and inconsistencies across years (including a year with zero reported revenue and large swings in margins), which reduces confidence in trend stability.
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Leverage looks manageable in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months), with debt modest relative to equity (debt-to-equity ~0.33) and a strong return on equity (~29%). Equity has also remained sizable versus total assets, supporting balance-sheet resilience. The key risk is variability in leverage over time (notably much higher debt-to-equity in 2020 versus later years), suggesting the capital structure can shift meaningfully with market conditions or strategy.
Cash Flow
72
Positive
Cash generation is solid in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months), with free cash flow roughly matching net income and strong free-cash-flow growth (~36%). However, cash conversion versus reported profitability appears uneven across periods, and operating cash flow was materially negative in 2022—highlighting potential volatility in cash realization and timing.
BreakdownTTMDec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue4.89B482.00M383.00M0.002.79B2.25B
Gross Profit3.72B114.00M57.00M37.00M2.08B1.73B
EBITDA2.89B677.00M522.00M35.00M3.74B1.18B
Net Income2.49B541.00M451.00M19.00M1.87B398.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets17.02B4.39B3.21B3.16B25.64B22.47B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments1.58B12.00M9.00M1.00M2.49B2.10B
Total Debt2.93B219.00M256.00M3.00M461.00M4.78B
Total Liabilities6.73B1.11B1.12B784.00M11.24B10.52B
Stockholders Equity8.90B3.25B2.08B2.38B9.87B9.10B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow2.38B627.00M508.00M-387.00M1.41B1.77B
Operating Cash Flow2.38B627.00M508.00M-374.00M1.44B1.79B
Investing Cash Flow-658.70M-41.00M-41.00M1.71B-861.00M-759.00M
Financing Cash Flow-541.78M-583.00M-459.00M-280.00M-187.00M-576.00M

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price64.56
Price Trends
50DMA
69.52
Negative
100DMA
71.36
Negative
200DMA
74.84
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-1.57
Positive
RSI
41.57
Neutral
STOCH
25.22
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:BAM, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 64.56 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 67.28, below the 50-day MA of 69.52, and below the 200-day MA of 74.84, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.57 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.57 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.22 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:BAM.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Risk Analysis

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A disclosed 40 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
78
Outperform
C$5.63B36.8614.90%1.32%35.51%7.55%
75
Outperform
$15.98B13.2812.37%3.59%-1.02%-5.65%
73
Outperform
C$105.74B33.3941.10%3.37%597.75%50.43%
68
Neutral
$18.00B11.429.92%3.81%9.73%1.22%
65
Neutral
C$142.26B77.552.78%0.53%-19.04%17.82%
65
Neutral
C$8.01B9.045.15%0.36%2.46%-27.48%
47
Neutral
C$4.54B-2.930.71%-0.16%-2945.66%
* Financial Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A
64.56
-2.98
-4.42%
TSE:BN
Brookfield Corporation
58.07
8.46
17.04%
TSE:IGM
IGM Financial
68.23
25.45
59.48%
TSE:ONEX
ONEX Corporation
104.94
4.09
4.05%
TSE:SII
Sprott
218.45
155.89
249.16%
TSE:BBUC
Brookfield Business Corp. Class A
47.31
8.90
23.18%

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Brookfield Asset Management Posts Record 2025 Results, Hikes Dividend and Names New CEO
Positive
Feb 4, 2026

Brookfield Asset Management reported its strongest quarterly and full-year results since listing, with record 2025 fee-related earnings of $3.0 billion and distributable earnings of $2.7 billion, driven by robust fundraising, capital deployment and margin expansion. Fee-related earnings rose 28% in the fourth quarter to $867 million, distributable earnings climbed 18% to $767 million, and fee-bearing capital increased 12% year-on-year to $603 billion, supported by a record $35 billion raised in the quarter and $112 billion over the year; on the back of this performance, the board approved a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.5025 per share and announced a leadership transition with Connor Teskey appointed CEO while Bruce Flatt remains board chair, as the firm pushes into large-scale AI infrastructure, new private equity vehicles and one of the industry’s largest first-time venture secondaries funds, reinforcing its growth trajectory and positioning in alternative assets.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BAM) stock is a Buy with a C$75.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A stock, see the TSE:BAM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Brookfield’s 2026 Outlook: Embracing a Transformative Investment Era
Positive
Dec 16, 2025

Brookfield Asset Management has released its 2026 Investment Outlook, highlighting a transformative period for global markets driven by rising electricity demand, AI adoption, and supply chain reorientation. The company emphasizes the importance of disciplined transformation and operational excellence across its sectors. Key investment themes include a supercycle in infrastructure fueled by digitalization and decarbonization, strategic prioritization of power access in renewable energy, and opportunities in private equity driven by industrial transformation. Brookfield’s strategic focus positions it to meet growing demands and support economic growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BAM) stock is a Buy with a C$74.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A stock, see the TSE:BAM Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Brookfield and Qai Launch $20 Billion AI Infrastructure Partnership
Positive
Dec 9, 2025

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. and Qatar’s AI company, Qai, have announced a $20 billion strategic partnership to develop AI infrastructure in Qatar and select international markets. This joint venture aims to position Qatar as a leading hub for AI services in the Middle East, leveraging Brookfield’s expertise and Qai’s mission to enhance AI capabilities, thereby attracting investment and talent while supporting Qatar’s National Vision 2030.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BAM) stock is a Hold with a C$80.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Class A stock, see the TSE:BAM Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 06, 2026