Overview
Asset manager's Q1 operating revenue rose, beating analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q1 beat analyst expectations
Company posted net loss due to $62.3 mln loss on extinguishment of convertible notes
Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or the full year
Result Drivers
NET INFLOWS & MARKET APPRECIATION - Co said record AUM and revenue growth were driven by $5.9 bln of net inflows and market appreciation, especially in international developed equity, fixed income, and leveraged/inverse products
HIGHER ADVISORY FEES & EUROPEAN ETP REVENUE - Revenue growth was also supported by a higher average advisory fee and increased other revenues from European listed ETPs
OPERATING EXPENSES - Operating expenses rose from the prior quarter due to higher seasonal compensation, acquisition-related costs, and increased third-party distribution fees
Company press release: ID:nBw4wytHJa
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Operating Revenue
Beat
$159.50 mln
$156.96 mln (6 Analysts)
Q1 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$0.27
$0.25 (7 Analysts)
Q1 EPS
-$0.17
Q1 Net Income
-$23.10 mln
Q1 Adjusted Gross Margin
84.40%
Q1 Adjusted Operating Income Margin
39.30%
Q1 Operating Income Margin
37.20%
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the investment management & fund operators peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for WisdomTree Inc is $20.00, about 17.6% above its April 30 closing price of $17.00
The stock recently traded at 15 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 16 three months ago
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