AUM Growth and Mix Shift
Firmwide AUM grew to $18.3 billion from $17.4 billion at 12/31/2025, a ~5.2% increase, driven primarily by energy and real asset strategies (private energy funds and energy-focused ETFs) and market appreciation of ~$800 million. Private fund AUM was the largest contributor, reflecting new commitments and capital deployment.
ETF Platform Scaling
Enhanced Income Series ETFs surpassed $320 million in combined assets (MDST crossed $200 million in February). The firm's broader ETF suite surpassed ~$315 million in combined AUM; YLDW (launched Dec) is approaching the ~$25 million threshold for platform onboarding. MDST maintains an annualized distribution rate of ~10%.
Private Capital Fundraising Success
Westwood Energy Secondaries Fund 2 closed with over $300 million in capital commitments (more than double the $150 million target). Since 2023, the platform has raised nearly $350 million and deployed over $250 million across two flagship funds and three co-investment vehicles; West 2 closed >$300 million and West 3 fundraising is underway.
Distribution and Sales Momentum
Combined institutional and intermediary gross sales were approximately $529 million in Q1 (institutional $322 million; intermediary $207 million). Institutional channel reported net inflows of $32 million and onboarded its first institutional managed investment solutions client accounting for over $200 million in gross sales.
Long-Term Investment Performance
Several strategies delivered top-tier results: SMID Cap ranks in the top quartile (trailing 3 years), Large Cap Value competitive over 10 years, Multi-Asset Income Fund ranks in the top decile (trailing 3 and 5 years), and Income Opportunity ranks in the top third (trailing 3 years). Salient energy/real asset strategies and MLP SMA showed strong relative performance.
Improved Financial Position & Shareholder Return
Cash and liquid investments totaled $34.2 million at quarter end and the company reported a debt-free balance sheet. The board approved a regular cash dividend of $0.15 per common share payable 07/01/2026.
Revenue and Economic Earnings Year-over-Year Improvement
Total revenues of $25.0 million in Q1 2026 were up ~7.3% versus Q1 2025 ($23.3 million). Non-GAAP economic earnings rose to $2.8 million ($0.31 per share) versus $2.5 million ($0.29) in Q1 2025, a ~12% increase year-over-year.