Strong Group Earnings and EPS Growth
Adjusted net earnings of $905 million, up 15% year‑over‑year; net EPS $1.43, up 17% YoY and the second‑highest quarterly EPS since the 2019 reorganization.
Great‑West Life Outperformance
Great‑West contribution to Power's adjusted net earnings up 21% YoY; eighth consecutive quarter of base earnings in excess of $1 billion; base ROE exceeded 19% for the first time; Empower (U.S.) delivered 23% earnings growth on a constant‑currency basis.
IGM Momentum, Flows and Asset Growth
IGM contribution to adjusted earnings up 21% YoY; record high ending AUM&A up 14% YoY; strong IG Wealth and Mackenzie net and gross flows; IGM‑related NAV increased ~51% YoY.
NAV Per Share and NAV Growth
Net asset value per share of $84.54 at March 31, 2026, representing NAV growth of ~23% YoY. Segment NAV growth: IGM +51% YoY, GBL +22% YoY, Great‑West +12% YoY; Wealthsimple NAV ~+90% YoY. Cash balance rose to $2.1 billion (+50% YoY), with ~$1.7 billion available after dividends.
Active Capital Return and Strong Balance Sheet
Returned $650 million in buybacks and dividends in Q1 (versus $500 million in Q1 2025, ~+30%); $11 billion returned to shareholders since the 2019 reorganization. Management emphasized buybacks as a high‑priority use of capital given an ~18% discount to NAV.
Alternative Platforms Growth and Key Transactions
Sagard expanded via acquisition of Unigestion, bringing Sagard AUM to ~USD 46 billion and private equity solution AUM to ~USD 22 billion; closed a USD 800 million U.S. infrastructure credit fund; Sagard private credit assets ~USD 6 billion and targeting a ~USD 2 billion institutional private credit fund (Fund III).
Operating Efficiency
Operating expenses at the corporate level were lower than last quarter and flat year‑over‑year, indicating cost discipline.