AMG

Affiliated Managers Group (AMG), a global asset manager headquartered in Jupiter, FL, has been identified as a top momentum stock. The company holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with a VGM Score of B and Momentum Style Score of B. Four analysts revised earnings estimates higher in the last 60 days, with the consensus estimate increasing to $36.87 per share. AMG shares are up 7.9% over the past four weeks and boast an average earnings surprise of +5.1%.

Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) stock hit a 52-week high of $395, up 61.3% over the past year, driven by strong growth in alternatives which attracted $100 billion in inflows and now contribute over 60% of earnings. The company raised its 2026 buyback target to $600 million and maintains strong financial flexibility with investment-grade ratings. However, concerns include persistent equity outflows of $23.6 billion, rising expenses growing at 3.6% CAGR, and $4.09 billion in goodwill exposure to impairment risk.

Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) has demonstrated a strong streak of beating earnings estimates in recent quarters, with an average beat of 3.61% over the last two reports. The company currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +1.62% combined with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, suggesting another earnings beat is likely in the upcoming report. Stocks with this combination historically beat consensus estimates nearly 70% of the time.