Revenue Growth Driven by Higher AUM-Based Fees
Total revenue increased 5.3% YoY to $1,857.0M in Q1 FY2026 from $1,763.9M in the prior-year period, likely reflecting higher average assets under management (AUM) and improved market conditions supporting fee income.
Operating Margin Expansion
Operating margin improved significantly to 36.6% in Q1 FY2026 from 33.8% in Q1 FY2025, a gain of approximately 280 basis points YoY, indicating that revenue growth outpaced expense growth and the firm achieved meaningful operating leverage.
Strong Operating Cash Flow Generation
Operating cash flow surged 30.2% YoY to $824.3M, well above net income of $498.2M, reflecting strong cash conversion and non-cash items. This robust cash generation supports the firm's capital return program.