Federated Hermes Q4 Revenue Reaches $482.83 Million
Reports Q4 revenue $482.83M, consensus $471.56M. "Federated Hermes' record assets at year-end were again driven by money market asset increases, as our liquidity products provided attractive cash management resources and opportunities for risk-adjusted returns," said Christopher Donahue, president and CEO. "We also continued to see investor interest in our growing range of investment solutions beyond mutual funds, including ETFs, CITs and SMAs, which provide additional opportunities for financial professionals to meet the needs of their customers. In the fourth quarter, SMA net sales were led by our MDT All Cap Core strategy, our MDT Mid Cap Growth equity strategy and our Core Plus fixed-income strategy."
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- Executive Appointment: Federated Hermes has promoted Mark Weiss to head of the Prime Liquidity Group, effective July 1, 2026, marking a continuation of leadership in liquidity management within the firm.
- Asset Management Scale: As of December 31, 2025, the company's prime money market investment strategies manage $242.7 billion in assets, demonstrating its strong position in high-quality fixed-income securities investment.
- Experienced Leadership: Mark Weiss brings over 28 years of trading and portfolio management experience, having managed multiple portfolios including the $103.5 billion Prime Cash Obligations Fund, which is expected to enhance the team's professionalism and market insights.
- Contributions of Predecessor: Paige Wilhelm retires after 41 years, having successfully driven the growth of prime money market funds, establishing Federated Hermes as a key player in cash management, reflecting the company's commitment to talent development.
- Record Assets Under Management: Federated Hermes reported a record $903 billion in assets under management at the end of 2025, driven by growth in money market and equity strategies, highlighting the company's strong market position and competitiveness.
- Significant Improvement in Net Sales: The company achieved $4.6 billion in net equity sales for 2025, a substantial recovery from net redemptions of $10.7 billion in 2004, indicating successful investor attraction and enhancing future inflow expectations.
- Strategic Expansion Plans: Federated Hermes aims to close the FCP acquisition in the first half of 2026, which will add expertise in U.S. multifamily housing, while also planning to open a new office in Hong Kong to capitalize on the rapidly growing wealth market in the Asia-Pacific region, further solidifying its global business strategy.
- Revenue Growth Amid Cost Pressures: Although total revenue increased by $13.4 million, or 3%, in Q4 compared to the prior quarter, management expressed caution regarding future revenues and expenses due to rising distribution costs and other operational expenses, indicating potential financial pressures ahead.
Denial of Allegations: Hermès has denied the allegations made by the plaintiff in a recent legal filing.
Legal Proceedings: The case involves a dispute that is currently being addressed in court, with Hermès formally responding to the claims.

- Allegations of Negligence: The plaintiff alleges that HGP was negligent in managing a 2019 investment in the Ventus Sport portfolio.
- Legal Proceedings: The case is currently being addressed in a federal court, focusing on the claims made by the plaintiff against HGP.
- Earnings Beat: Federated Hermes reported a Q4 GAAP EPS of $1.39, surpassing expectations by $0.17, indicating robust profitability and operational efficiency.
- Significant Revenue Growth: The company achieved Q4 revenue of $482.83 million, a 13.7% year-over-year increase, exceeding forecasts by $11.27 million, reflecting ongoing business expansion and strong market demand.
- Optimistic Market Outlook: Building on a strong Q3 performance, Federated Hermes maintains a bullish outlook, suggesting further improvements in future earnings and boosting investor confidence.
- Ongoing M&A Activity: Recent developments in the company's M&A strategy demonstrate its commitment to strategic expansion, potentially providing additional growth opportunities and solidifying its market position.
- Earnings Per Share Growth: Federated Hermes reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.39, up 34% from $1.04 in Q4 2024, indicating a significant improvement in profitability that is likely to boost investor confidence.
- Substantial Net Income Increase: The company achieved a net income of $403.3 million for 2025, a 50% increase from $268.3 million in 2024, reflecting strong performance in asset management that may attract more investor interest.
- Record Managed Assets: As of December 31, 2025, Federated Hermes' total managed assets reached $902.6 billion, a 9% increase from 2024, demonstrating the company's competitive strength and enhanced client trust in the market.
- Increased Dividend Payout: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, a 9.7% increase from 2024, reflecting improved financial health and potentially attracting income-seeking investors.









