Victory Capital Reports Strong First Quarter Results

Published: 2025-05-08 16:34:04 ET VCTR

Published on 05/08/2025 at 16:34

First-Quarter Highlights Total Client Assets of $171.4 billion Long-term gross flows of $9.3 billion Long-term net flows of ($1.2) billion GAAP operating margin of 42.3% GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.96 Adjusted EBITDA margin of 53.0% Adjusted net income with tax benefit per diluted share of $1.36 Board authorizes increase in regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.49

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) (“Victory Capital” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

“We are off to a good start in 2025 with positive momentum in a number of important areas of our business,” said David Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “First-quarter financial results came in strong with year-over-year increases in revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, and earnings per share. Gross sales increased more than 41% from the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching the highest level in three years and net long-term flows improved for the second consecutive quarter.

“Our operating platform, coupled with excellent execution, lets us effectively manage through volatile market environments while maintaining strong margins. This allows us to remain focused on growth and capitalize on opportunities that arise during periods of market dislocation.

“We were pleased to have successfully closed on our multi-faceted transaction with Amundi on April 1. In addition to the increase in size and scale of our business, we have better diversification across numerous areas of our business including asset classes, investment vehicles, and geographies. Furthermore, our US distribution presence has been substantially enhanced allowing us to provide better coverage across both the intermediary and institutional channels. We are also excited about the new client opportunities that the distribution agreement with Amundi will bring us outside the US. Lastly, with an enhanced balance sheet post-closing, we have even more financial flexibility to pursue strategic growth opportunities.

“Investment performance remained strong during the first quarter, with 64%, 65%, and 79% of our AUM outperforming benchmarks over the respective 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods, ending March 31. In addition, at quarter end, more than two-thirds of our Mutual Fund and ETF AUM were rated 4- or 5-stars by Morningstar.

“Our allocation of capital remains focused on strategic growth and enhancing efficiencies. We will also continue to return excess capital to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends. Yesterday, the Board declared an increase in the quarterly cash dividend to a record high of $0.49 per share, which will be payable on June 25, 2025, to holders of record on June 10.

“As always, we continue to focus on serving our clients, which is our top priority.”

Total Client Assets includes Total AUM and Other Assets. Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes Other Assets.

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are not defined by GAAP and should not be regarded as an alternative to any measurement under GAAP. Please refer to the section “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for an explanation of non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measure.

The table below presents total AUM and certain GAAP and non-GAAP (“adjusted”) financial results. Due to rounding, total AUM values and other amounts in this press release may not add up precisely to the totals provided.

(in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise noted)

2025

2024

167,468

171,930

170,342

173,789

175,741

163,533

9,309

6,615

6,952

(1,205

)

(1,729

)

(1,028

)

177

178

236

(44

)

(140

)

(99

)

9,486

6,793

7,187

(1,249

)

(1,870

)

(1,127

)

219.6

232.4

215.9

51.2

52.5

53.0

126.7

120.6

131.0

92.9

111.7

84.8

42.3

48.1

39.3

62.0

76.9

55.7

0.96

1.17

0.84

81.1

91.8

68.7

116.4

125.5

112.4

53.0

54.0

52.1

78.0

85.0

72.6

10.1

9.7

88.1

95.1

82.3

1.36

1.45

1.25

________________________

1 Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes other assets.

2 Long-term AUM is defined as total AUM excluding Money Market and Short-term assets.

3 The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are not defined by GAAP and should not be regarded as an alternative to any measurement under GAAP. Please refer to the section “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for an explanation of Non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measure.

AUM, Flows and Investment Performance

At March 31, 2025, Victory Capital had total client assets of $171.4 billion, assets under management of $167.5 billion, and other assets of $4.0 billion. Total AUM decreased by $4.5 billion to $167.5 billion at March 31, 2025, compared with $171.9 billion at December 31, 2024. The decrease was due to negative market action of $3.2 billion and net outflows of $1.2 billion. Total gross flows for the first quarter were $9.5 billion, including long-term gross flows of $9.3 billion.

As of March 31, 2025, Victory Capital offered 125 investment strategies through its 12 autonomous Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform. The table below presents outperformance against benchmarks by AUM as of March 31, 2025.

Trailing

1-Year

3-Years

5-Years

10-Years

47%

64%

65%

79%

First Quarter 2025 Compared with Fourth Quarter 2024

Revenue decreased $12.8 million to $219.6 million, in the first quarter, compared with $232.4 million in the fourth quarter, due to a decrease in average total client assets, two less days in the quarter, and a decrease in revenue realization. GAAP operating margin contracted 580 basis points in the first quarter to 42.3%, down from 48.1% in the fourth quarter, due to a $6.6 million increase in acquisition-related costs and a $3.1 million increase in non-cash amounts recorded to the change in fair value of consideration payable for acquisitions. First quarter GAAP net income decreased 19.5% to $62.0 million, down from $76.9 million in the prior quarter. On a per-share basis, GAAP net income decreased 17.9% to $0.96 per diluted share in the first quarter, versus $1.17 per diluted share in the fourth quarter.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit decreased 7.4% to $88.1 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, in the first quarter, down from $95.1 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $9.1 million to $116.4 million in the first quarter compared to $125.5 million in the fourth quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 100 basis points in the first quarter of 2025 to 53.0% compared with 54.0% in the prior quarter primarily due to higher seasonal payroll taxes and benefits.

First Quarter 2025 Compared with First Quarter 2024

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, increased 1.7% to $219.6 million, compared with $215.9 million in the same quarter of 2024. The increase was due to higher average total client assets, partially offset by one less day in the quarter and a decrease in revenue realization. GAAP operating margin was 42.3% in the first quarter, a 300 basis point expansion from 39.3% in the same quarter of 2024. Operating expenses decreased 3.3% to $126.7 million, compared with $131.0 million in the first quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to an $8.8 million decrease in amounts recorded to the change in fair value of consideration payable for acquisitions and a $3.3 million decrease in personnel compensation and benefits expense. Partially offsetting the decrease was a $7.7 million increase in acquisition-related costs. GAAP net income increased 11.3% to $62.0 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, in the first quarter compared with $55.7 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, in the same quarter of 2024.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit expanded 7.0% to $88.1 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, in the first quarter, compared with $82.3 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.6% to $116.4 million, compared with $112.4 million in the same quarter of 2024. Year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 90 basis points to 53.0% in the first quarter of 2025, compared with 52.1% in the same quarter last year.

Balance Sheet / Capital Management

The total debt outstanding as of March 31, 2025 was approximately $972 million and consisted of an existing term loan balance of $625 million and the 2021 Incremental Term Loans balance of $347 million.

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.49 per share. The dividend is payable on June 25, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 10, 2025.

Conference Call, Webcast and Slide Presentation

The Company will host a conference call tomorrow morning, May 9, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Analysts and investors may participate in the question-and-answer session. To participate in the conference call, please call 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 1-646-307-1963 (international), shortly before 8:00 a.m. ET and reference the Victory Capital Conference Call. A live, listen-only webcast will also be available via the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.vcm.com. Prior to the call, a supplemental slide presentation that will be used during the conference call will be available on the Events and Presentations page of the Company’s investor relations website. For anyone who is unable to join the live event, an archive of the webcast will be available for replay shortly after the call concludes.

About Victory Capital

Victory Capital is a diversified global asset management firm with total assets under management of $167.5 billion, and $171.4 billion in total client assets, as of March 31, 2025. The Company employs a next-generation business strategy that combines boutique investment qualities with the benefits of a fully integrated, centralized operating and distribution platform.

Victory Capital provides specialized investment strategies to institutions, intermediaries, retirement platforms and individual investors. With 12 autonomous Investment Franchises and a Solutions Business, Victory Capital offers a wide array of investment products and services, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, third-party ETF model strategies, collective investment trusts, private funds, a 529 Education Savings Plan, and brokerage services.

Victory Capital is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with offices and investment professionals in the U.S. and around the world. To learn more please visit www.vcm.com or follow Victory Capital on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This earnings release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable U.S. federal and non-U.S. securities laws. These statements may include, without limitation, any statements preceded by, followed by or including words such as “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “may,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “budget,” “continue,” “estimate,” “future,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “will,” “can have,” “likely,” “should,” “would,” “could” and other words and terms of similar meaning or the negative thereof and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding and the outlook for Victory Capital’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond Victory Capital’s control and could cause Victory Capital’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the expected results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Although it is not possible to identify all such risks and factors, they include, among others, the following: continued geopolitical uncertainty including the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel; risks associated with expected benefits of the Amundi transaction, or impact on our business of the Amundi transaction including our ability to achieve expected synergies; reductions in AUM based on investment performance, client withdrawals, difficult market conditions and other factors such as a pandemic; the nature of the Company’s contracts and investment advisory agreements; the Company’s ability to maintain historical returns and sustain its historical growth; the Company’s dependence on third parties to market its strategies and provide products or services for the operation of its business; the Company’s ability to retain key investment professionals or members of its senior management team; the Company’s reliance on the technology systems supporting its operations; the Company’s ability to successfully acquire and integrate new companies; the concentration of the Company’s investments in long-only small- and mid-cap equity and U.S. clients; risks and uncertainties associated with non-U.S. investments; the Company’s efforts to establish and develop new teams and strategies; the ability of the Company’s investment teams to identify appropriate investment opportunities; the Company’s ability to limit employee misconduct; the Company’s ability to meet the guidelines set by its clients; the Company’s exposure to potential litigation (including administrative or tax proceedings) or regulatory actions; the Company’s ability to implement effective information and cyber security policies, procedures and capabilities; the Company’s substantial indebtedness; the potential impairment of the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets; disruption to the operations of third parties whose functions are integral to the Company’s ETF platform; the Company’s determination that Victory Capital is not required to register as an "investment company" under the 1940 Act; the fluctuation of the Company’s expenses; the Company’s ability to respond to recent trends in the investment management industry; the level of regulation on investment management firms and the Company’s ability to respond to regulatory developments; the competitiveness of the investment management industry; the level of control over the Company retained by Crestview GP; and other risks and factors listed under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding Victory Capital’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which it will operate in the future. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Victory Capital assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands except per share data and percentages)

2025

2024

173,301

183,826

169,785

46,301

48,545

46,072

219,602

232,371

215,857

56,136

58,857

59,454

35,477

36,924

36,263

14,328

14,268

14,012

7,432

7,514

7,601

3,406

294

12,200

8,750

2,135

1,026

1,165

634

492

126,694

120,626

131,048

92,908

111,745

84,809

42.3

48.1

39.3

704

1,768

3,565

(13,211

)

(14,657

)

(16,486

)

—

(263

)

—

(12,507

)

(13,152

)

(12,921

)

80,401

98,593

71,888

(18,426

)

(21,654

)

(16,197

)

61,975

76,939

55,691

0.97

1.19

0.86

0.96

1.17

0.84

63,711

64,428

64,389

64,714

65,519

65,972

0.47

0.44

0.335

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures1

(unaudited; in thousands except per share data and percentages)

2025

2024

61,975

76,939

55,691

(18,426

)

(21,654

)

(16,197

)

80,401

98,593

71,888

12,521

13,971

15,711

2,168

2,228

2,269

922

376

369

5,264

5,286

5,332

1,053

1,007

1,327

13,321

3,063

14,705

749

981

755

116,399

125,505

112,356

53.0

54.0

52.1

61,975

76,939

55,691

922

376

369

5,264

5,286

5,332

1,053

1,007

1,327

13,321

3,063

14,705

749

981

755

(5,327

)

(2,679

)

(5,621

)

77,957

84,973

72,558

1.20

1.30

1.10

10,141

9,748

0.16

0.15

88,098

95,114

82,306

1.36

1.45

1.25

1 The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are not defined by GAAP and should not be regarded as an alternative to any measurement under GAAP. Please refer to the section “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for an explanation of Non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measure.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except for shares)

175,607

126,731

95,823

100,667

8,868

8,634

34,511

35,213

11,124

11,874

981,805

1,255,351

1,260,614

20,397

22,053

2,583,486

2,547,591

71,064

57,951

42,361

51,648

143,300

139,894

163,435

157,120

53,997

55,479

964,763

963,862

1,438,920

1,425,954

844

839

756,420

752,371

(584,051

)

(574,856

)

15,707

18,683

955,646

924,600

1,144,566

1,121,637

2,583,486

2,547,591

1 Balances at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are shown net of unamortized loan discount and debt issuance costs in the amount of $7.4 million and $8.3 million, respectively. The gross amount of the debt outstanding was $972.2 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Total Client Assets

(unaudited; in millions)

2025

2024

171,930

176,113

161,322

4,165

4,981

5,289

176,096

181,094

166,611

(1,249

)

(1,870

)

(1,127

)

(277

)

(675

)

(524

)

(1,526

)

(2,545

)

(1,651

)

(3,172

)

(2,237

)

10,178

(141

)

352

(3,094

)

(2,378

)

10,529

(21

)

—

(20

)

(76

)

(31

)

167,468

171,930

170,342

3,967

4,165

5,117

171,435

176,096

175,459

177,849

180,104

168,865

1 Includes low-fee (2 to 4 bps) institutional assets, previously reported in the Solutions asset class within the by asset class table and in Separate Accounts and Other Pooled Vehicles within the by vehicle table. These assets are included as part of Victory’s Regulatory Assets Under Management reported in Form ADV Part 1.

2 For the three-month periods ending March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 total client assets revenue realization was 50.1 basis points, 51.3 basis points and 51.4 basis points, respectively.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Total Assets Under Management1

(unaudited; in millions)

2025

2024

171,930

176,113

161,322

9,486

6,793

7,187

(10,736)

(8,663)

(8,314)

(1,249)

(1,870)

(1,127)

(3,172)

(2,237)

10,178

(21)

—

(20)

(76)

(31)

167,468

171,930

170,342

173,789

175,741

163,533

1 Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes other assets.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Other Assets (Institutional)1

(unaudited; in millions)

December 31,

March 31,

2025

2024

4,165

4,981

5,289

—

(277

)

(675

)

(524

)

(277

)

(675

)

(524

)

(141

)

352

—

3,967

4,165

5,117

4,060

4,363

5,332

2 For the three-month periods ending March 31, 2025, December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024 total other assets (institutional) revenue realization was 3.4 basis points, 3.2 basis points and 3.5 basis points, respectively.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Total Assets Under Management by Asset Class

(unaudited; in millions)

Global /

U.S. Mid

U.S. Small

Fixed

U.S. Large

Non-U.S.

Alternative

Total

Money Market /

Total

Cap Equity

Income

Cap Equity

Equity

Solutions

Investments

Long-term

Short-term

AUM1

30,584

14,785

24,402

14,148

19,095

62,593

2,980

168,586

3,344

171,930

1,098

445

928

2,137

4,363

256

9,309

177

9,486

(1,733

)

(847

)

(1,545

)

(469

)

(3,251

)

(2,318

)

(351

)

(10,514

)

(222

)

(10,736

)

(635

)

(402

)

(617

)

(386

)

(1,114

)

2,045

(96

)

(1,205

)

(44

)

(1,249

)

(979

)

(1,194

)

328

(630

)

396

(1,202

)

(3,202

)

(3,172

)

—

(21

)

(21

)

—

(21

)

(27

)

(44

)

(57

)

(94

)

(20

)

28,964

13,182

24,157

13,104

18,334

63,378

2,945

164,064

3,404

167,468

32,333

15,591

25,081

14,239

19,752

62,544

3,178

172,720

3,393

176,113

1,163

393

987

1,535

2,291

170

6,615

178

6,793

(1,881

)

(1,215

)

(1,391

)

(413

)

(1,023

)

(2,037

)

(384

)

(8,344

)

(319

)

(8,663

)

(718

)

(822

)

(404

)

(338

)

513

254

(214

)

(1,729

)

(140

)

(1,870

)

(1,008

)

(342

)

279

(1,143

)

(100

)

(2,279

)

(2,237

)

—

(24

)

(32

)

(26

)

(105

)

(125

)

(76

)

30,584

14,785

24,402

14,148

19,095

62,593

2,980

168,586

3,344

171,930

30,604

15,959

24,355

12,635

16,772

54,296

3,431

158,051

3,271

161,322

1,371

507

1,298

1,090

2,165

452

6,952

236

7,187

(1,845

)

(925

)

(1,367

)

(332

)

(751

)

(2,410

)

(349

)

(7,980

)

(335

)

(8,314

)

(474

)

(418

)

(69

)

(264

)

339

(245

)

103

(1,028

)

(99

)

(1,127

)

2,795

801

176

1,555

1,133

3,749

(75

)

10,135

10,178

—

)

(45

)

(31

)

(44

)

(69

)

(31

)

32,918

16,297

24,481

13,895

18,200

57,833

3,465

167,089

3,253

170,342

1 Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes other assets.

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Assets Under Management by Vehicle

(unaudited; in millions)

113,645

7,508

50,777

171,930

3,323

3,061

3,102

9,486

(6,328

)

(251

)

(4,156

)

(10,736

)

(3,006

)

2,810

(1,053

)

(1,249

)

(2,243

)

(50

)

(880

)

(3,172

)

—

(21

)

(21

)

(15

)

—

(20

)

108,392

10,253

48,823

167,468

117,044

6,694

52,375

176,113

3,545

1,167

2,082

6,793

(5,865

)

(130

)

(2,667

)

(8,663

)

(2,320

)

1,036

(586

)

(1,870

)

(1,063

)

(146

)

(1,028

)

(2,237

)

—

(15

)

(76

)

(76

)

113,645

7,508

50,777

171,930

108,802

4,970

47,551

161,322

4,303

451

2,434

7,187

(5,956

)

(449

)

(1,909

)

(8,314

)

(1,653

)

525

(1,127

)

6,796

215

3,167

10,178

—

(48

)

(26

)

(31

)

113,897

5,229

51,217

170,342

1 Includes institutional and retail share classes, money market and VIP funds.

2 Represents only ETF assets held by third parties. Excludes ETF assets held by other Victory Capital products.

3 Includes collective trust funds, wrap program accounts, UMAs, UCITS, private funds and non-U.S. domiciled pooled vehicles.

4 Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes other assets.

Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Victory Capital uses non-GAAP financial measures referred to as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income to measure the operating profitability of the Company. These measures eliminate the impact of one-time acquisition, restructuring and integration costs and demonstrate the ongoing operating earnings metrics of the Company. The Company has included these non-GAAP measures to provide investors with the same financial metrics used by management to assess the operating performance of the Company.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjustments made to GAAP Net Income to calculate Adjusted EBITDA, as applicable, are:

Adjusted Net Income

Adjustments made to GAAP Net Income to calculate Adjusted Net Income, as applicable, are:

Tax Benefit of Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

Due to Victory Capital’s acquisitive nature, tax deductions allowed on acquired intangible assets and goodwill provide it with additional significant supplemental economic benefit. The tax benefit of goodwill and intangible assets represent the tax benefits associated with deductions allowed for intangible assets and goodwill generated from prior acquisitions in which the Company received a step-up in basis for tax purposes. Acquired intangible assets and goodwill may be amortized for tax purposes, generally over a 15-year period. The tax benefit from amortization on these assets is included to show the full economic benefit of deductions for all acquired intangible assets with a step-up in tax basis.

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