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Earnings Per Share (EPS): $1.17, an 18% increase year over year.
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Net Sales Events: Record-breaking $47 million in Q1, with $37 million being recurring.
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Operating Profit Margin: Increased to 28.5% for Q1, the highest level in the last three years.
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Investment Advisors Revenue Growth: 11% year-over-year increase, with $21 million from the Integrated Cash Program.
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Share Repurchases: $193 million of stock repurchased in Q1, with a $500 million increase in repurchase authorization.
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Assets Under Management (AUM) and Administration (AUA): Increased on a sequential and year-over-year basis.
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Cash and Debt: Over $700 million in cash and no long-term debt.
Release Date: April 23, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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SEI Investments Co (NASDAQ:SEIC) reported an 18% year-over-year increase in earnings per share, reaching $1.17.
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The company achieved a record-breaking $47 million in net sales events in Q1, with $37 million being recurring revenue.
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All business segments contributed to growth, each posting higher operating profits and expanded margins.
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SEI Investments Co (NASDAQ:SEIC) maintained a strong balance sheet with over $700 million in cash and no long-term debt.
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The company announced a $500 million increase in its share repurchase authorization, reflecting confidence in its stock value.
Negative Points
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Earnings per share declined modestly on a sequential basis due to the seasonality of the tax rate.
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The recent wave of market uncertainty and evolving macroeconomic dynamics could influence pipeline activity.
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Investment Advisors and Institutional Investors saw modest revenue declines due to lower asset balances.
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The sale of the Family Office Services business indicates a strategic shift, which may impact future growth in that segment.
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The company anticipates gradual increases in expenses throughout the year due to hiring and new technology investments, which could pressure margins.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Could you please talk about the sales environment over the last few weeks, considering the recent macro uncertainty and tariff situation? A: Ryan Hicke, CEO, explained that despite macro uncertainties, SEI has not seen a slowdown in sales activity. Sanjay Sharma, EVP, noted that the uncertain environment presents opportunities for SEI, particularly in outsourcing. Phil McCabe, EVP, highlighted strong demand for semi-liquid products and alternative managers. Michael Lane, EVP, added that recent volatility has not impacted client engagement or activity levels.