Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM:CA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
The earnings call highlights Brookfield's strong financial performance, significant fundraising achievements, and strategic initiatives in AI infrastructure and renewable energy. The company's expansion in nuclear energy and private equity, coupled with a 15% dividend increase, suggests robust growth prospects. Despite some unclear management responses, the overall sentiment is positive, supported by optimistic guidance and a focus on long-term growth. The strategic partnership announcements and substantial fundraising efforts are likely to drive a strong positive stock price movement.
Key Financial Performance
Capital Raised $112 billion raised during the year, reflecting strong demand from institutional, insurance, and individual investors for diverse strategies.
Capital Invested $66 billion invested in high-quality assets and businesses, marking a record year for investment activity.
Capital Monetized $50 billion of equity monetized from investments, demonstrating strong demand for stabilized high-quality assets and essential service businesses.
Fee-Bearing Capital Increased 12% year-over-year to more than $600 billion, driven by strong fundraising and deployment activity.
Fee-Related Earnings (FRE) Reached a record $3 billion, up 22% year-over-year, driven by growth in the capital base and operating leverage.
Distributable Earnings (DE) $2.7 billion, an increase of 14% from the prior year, reflecting high-quality, recurring, and stable revenue base.
Fourth Quarter Fee-Related Earnings $867 million, up 28% year-over-year, with margins at 61% for the quarter.
Fourth Quarter Distributable Earnings $767 million, up 18% year-over-year, reflecting growth in fee-related earnings.
Fundraising in Fourth Quarter $35 billion raised across more than 50 strategies, marking the strongest fundraising quarter ever.
Credit Business Fundraising $23 billion raised, representing a record quarter, driven by real asset and asset-backed finance strategies as well as insurance channels.
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Operating Highlights
AI Infrastructure Program: Launched a $100 billion global AI infrastructure program, anchored by an inaugural AI infrastructure fund with a $10 billion target. Already secured $5 billion in commitments and announced a $20 billion strategic AI joint venture with Qai.
Renewable Power Investments: Invested in Neoen, a global developer of clean power assets, and acquired National Grid's U.S. renewables platform, expanding footprint in North America.
Private Equity Investments: Invested in Chemelex, a global industrial technology business, and other essential assets like Hotwire Communications and Colonial Pipeline.
Real Estate Investments: Acquired Generator Hospitals and National Storage REIT, focusing on experiential travel and self-storage sectors.
Fundraising Success: Raised $112 billion in 2025, including $75 billion that became fee-bearing. Launched flagship funds in real estate and global transition, exceeding targets.
Private Wealth Expansion: Scaled private wealth platform to nearly 70,000 clients, raising $9 billion from Brookfield Wealth Solutions.
Credit Platform Growth: Expanded credit platform through organic growth and acquisitions, raising $23 billion in Q4 alone.
Fee-Bearing Capital Growth: Increased fee-bearing capital by 12% to $603 billion, driven by strong inflows and disciplined capital deployment.
Earnings Growth: Fee-related earnings reached $3 billion, up 22% year-over-year, and distributable earnings grew 14% to $2.7 billion.
Diversified Revenue Streams: Revenue base balanced across infrastructure, renewable power, private equity, real estate, and credit, with no single business contributing more than 1/3 of fee-related revenues.
Leadership Transition: Connor Teskey appointed CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, with Bruce Flatt continuing as Chair of the Board and CEO of Brookfield Corporation.
Long-Term Growth Objectives: Aiming to double the business by 2030 and achieve 15% annualized earnings growth.
Structural Market Shifts: Capital allocation shifting towards private assets through retirement and long-duration savings vehicles, expanding the addressable market.
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Risk or Challenges
Interest Rate Stabilization: While interest rates have stabilized, there is no guarantee they will remain so, which could impact transaction activity and valuations.
Economic Growth Resilience: Economic growth is described as resilient, but any downturn could affect market confidence and liquidity.
Fundraising Challenges: Raising capital for flagship funds and other strategies is critical, but any slowdown in investor demand could impact growth.
Deployment Risks: Deploying capital at scale requires discipline; poor investment decisions could lead to suboptimal returns.
Regulatory Risks: The company operates in multiple jurisdictions, and changes in regulations could impact operations and profitability.
Market Liquidity: Improved market liquidity is noted, but any reversal could hinder transaction activity.
Oaktree Acquisition Margins: The acquisition of Oaktree, while strategically beneficial, operates at lower margins, which could affect consolidated margins.
AI Infrastructure Program: The $100 billion AI infrastructure program is ambitious, and any delays or execution challenges could impact returns.
Private Equity Strategy: The private equity strategy relies on operational improvements rather than leverage, which may not always yield expected returns.
Credit Platform Expansion: Expanding the credit platform involves risks, including integration challenges and market acceptance.
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Guidance & Outlook
Market Environment and Economic Conditions: Interest rates have stabilized, economic growth is resilient, and transaction activity has increased due to improved confidence in valuations and market liquidity. Renewed global demand for real assets that generate stable cash flows and provide inflation protection is expected to continue.
Private Capital Allocation: Significant expansion of the addressable market for private assets is anticipated, driven by individual investors gaining access through retirement and long-duration savings vehicles. Brookfield is positioned to meet this demand with its diversified platform.
Growth Objectives: The company aims to double its business by 2030 and achieve a 15% annualized earnings growth.
Fundraising and Deployment: 2026 is expected to be a record year for fundraising, with strong momentum across infrastructure and private equity platforms. The company plans to launch its largest private equity and infrastructure funds to date.
AI Infrastructure Program: Brookfield has launched a $100 billion global AI infrastructure program, anchored by an inaugural AI infrastructure fund with a $10 billion target. The fund has already secured $5 billion in commitments and aims to deploy capital across the AI infrastructure value chain.
Credit Platform Expansion: The company is preparing for a meaningful expansion of its asset management mandate with Brookfield Wealth Solutions and expects to generate over $200 million in incremental annualized fee-related earnings from recent initiatives.
Diversified Fundraising Strategies: Brookfield will be fundraising across nearly 60 strategies in 2026, compared to only 4 strategies a decade ago, enabling consistent and diversified fundraising.
Dividend Increase: The Board of Directors has increased the quarterly dividend by 15% to $0.50025 per share, reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Dividend Increase: The Board of Directors has increased the quarterly dividend by 15% to $0.50025 per share, or $2.01 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.
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Key Q&A
Q:With regard to secondaries in particular, is that an area that you consider strategically important and a gap that you might look to fill?
A:Connor David Teskey stated that they have made complementary acquisitions in recent years and expect to be less active moving forward, focusing on existing partner fund managers. Regarding secondaries, they track the space closely as it is growing rapidly and aligns with their expertise. They would be selective and opportunistic, with secondaries being a top priority if they pursue further acquisitions.
Q:When you refer to at or above long-term targets for 2026, does that include Oaktree, and can you provide a sense of organic FRE growth within that statement?
A:Connor David Teskey confirmed that their 5-year plan expects mid- to high-teens growth rates, with an outlook exceeding that level. He highlighted three initiatives: the acquisition of the remainder of Oaktree, the closing of Just Group, and Q4 acquisitions adding $200 million to FRE growth. He also mentioned strong fundraising momentum, particularly in credit, PE, and infrastructure, and a constructive market environment for 2026.
Q:Could you break down Brookfield's software exposure broadly across private credit and private equity funds, and share views on AI-related disruption in the private asset ecosystem?
A:Connor David Teskey emphasized that AI is a net positive for their business, validating their focus on digital infrastructure and power demand. He noted minimal software exposure across their portfolio, with less than 1% in private equity and none in credit. He highlighted their disciplined approach to credit and their positioning to benefit from AI penetration, with limited exposure to software-related risks.
Q:Would you consider the business in a place where it's fully funded, and could you provide a high-level sense of the duration over which the $130 billion of uncalled commitments could get called?
A:Hadley Peer Marshall stated that the business is well-capitalized with over $3 billion in liquidity, partly for funding the Oaktree acquisition. She highlighted ample leverage capacity and a significant $130 billion in uncalled capital, which will be deployed over time to become fee-bearing. She noted that this positions them well for future opportunities.
Q:Can you talk about the mix of capital being deployed today between equity and debt in AI-related investments, and the nature of leases in data centers?
A:Connor David Teskey explained that AI-related investments involve both equity and credit, with long-term take-or-pay offtakes backed by high-quality credits like hyperscalers and sovereigns. He noted that leases are long-term and structured to ensure revenue stability, with no early termination without financial penalties. He also highlighted their leadership in supporting hyperscaler and sovereign AI initiatives.
Q:How do you see the U.S. administration's push for data centers to have their own power generation impacting bottlenecks, and how is Brookfield addressing this?
A:Connor David Teskey identified electricity supply as the bottleneck for AI growth and highlighted Brookfield's ability to provide unique power solutions, including investments in Bloom Energy, nuclear solutions through Westinghouse, and renewable energy storage. He emphasized their ability to bypass grid limitations as a key differentiator.
Q:Can you comment on what you're seeing in credit within the portfolio and the general view on redemptions in private wealth strategies?
A:Connor David Teskey noted strong demand for real asset and asset-backed lending, with tight spreads in commoditized segments. He mentioned increased activity in their opportunistic credit business and manageable retail redemptions, while institutional inflows remain robust, particularly in well-positioned credit products.
Q:Can you talk about your product road map for the wealth channel in 2026 and beyond, and the continued momentum?
A:Connor David Teskey highlighted 40% growth in the wealth channel in 2025 and expects similar momentum in 2026, driven by new products in credit and private equity. He emphasized a focus on prudent capital raising, brand awareness, and filling out their product offering, particularly in credit.
Q:Can you share your views on the margin trajectory from here and the sustainability of current margins?
A:Hadley Peer Marshall noted that margins have expanded due to operating leverage. She mentioned that the acquisition of Oaktree and changes in reporting for partner managers will impact reported margins but not FRE or DE. She expects margins to improve across most businesses in 2026, except real estate due to the absence of catch-up fees.
Q:How do you balance the drive for brand awareness on the private wealth side with maintaining Brookfield's institutional culture?
A:Connor David Teskey emphasized that Brookfield's culture, defined by stability, discipline, and long-term focus, will remain unchanged. He stated that brand awareness efforts will reinforce these values and ensure that people understand Brookfield's identity and principles.
Q:How should we think about the potential impact of private markets and 401(k)s on BAM's fee-bearing capital and FRE?
A:Connor David Teskey outlined the large opportunity in the individual investor market, including retail, insurance, and 401(k)s. He expects incremental growth in 401(k)s, supported by upcoming guidance favoring alternatives. He highlighted Brookfield's focus on high-quality, downside-protected real assets as uniquely suited to this market.
Q:What drove the sequential jump in long-term fund and co-investment revenue in transition and private equity businesses, and is it sustainable?
A:Hadley Peer Marshall attributed the increase in private equity revenue to catch-up fees from Pinegrove's first fund, which will now generate FRE. The transition revenue increase was due to one-off revenues from a partner, which are not expected to be recurring.
Q:How did you arrive at the 15% dividend bump, and do you expect to be below 100% payout ratio next year?
A:Hadley Peer Marshall explained that the 15% dividend increase was based on thorough forecasting, supported by $200 million in FRE from Oaktree and Just Group. She stated that they target a 95% payout ratio and expect to achieve this as carry becomes a larger growth driver.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management avoided providing a direct answer to the question about the duration over which the $130 billion of uncalled commitments could get called, offering only a general statement that it would take a few years. Additionally, the response to the question about the sustainability of long-term fund and co-investment revenue increases in the transition business lacked clarity, as it was attributed to one-off revenues without further detail.
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