SEI Investments (SEIC) během pátečního obchodování dosáhla nového 52týdenního maxima 112,15 USD. Tržby v první polovině roku 2026 vzrostly meziročně o 14 % a aktiva pod správou, dohledem a administrací dosáhla 2,1 bilionu USD.
Key Takeaways SEIC hits a new 52-week high of $112.15, with revenues and client assets increasing in the first half of 2026.SEI Investments is benefiting from sales conversion, technology demand, and improving LSV asset flows.Premium valuation and elevated investment spending could limit upside if growth or market conditions weaken. SEI Investments Company (SEIC - Free Report) shares touched a new 52-week high of $112.15 during Friday’s trading session before closing at $111.63, slightly below the session's peak.
Over the past six months, shares of SEIC have jumped 35.6% compared with the industry's increase of 12%. Additionally, its close peers, Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (VCTR - Free Report) and Blue Owl Capital (OWL - Free Report) , have gained 71.5% and 12.6%, respectively, over the same period.
6-Month Price Performance
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Does SEI Investments stock have more upside left after recently touching its 52-week high? Let us find out.
Factors Aiding SEIC’s StockBroad-Based Growth and Expanding Client Assets: SEI Investments has delivered sustained top-line growth through expanding client assets, outsourcing demand, strategic partnerships, and targeted acquisitions. Revenues witnessed a 6.4% CAGR from 2020 through 2025 and rose 14% year over year during the first half of 2026.
Investment Managers' revenues rose 16.02% year over year in the first half of 2026 as prior sales success converted into revenues, while Investment Advisors' revenues increased 27%, benefiting from higher market values and the Stratos contribution.
Total assets under management, advisement, and administration saw a 9.3% CAGR over the same period, with the metric touching $2.1 trillion as of June 30, 2026. SEIC is also expanding into private markets through strategic partnerships and capabilities across wealth and retirement channels. Management expects the movement of private assets into these channels to generate more than $100 million of annual run-rate revenues within five years. These initiatives are expected to diversify the company's revenue base, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate projecting sales growth of 12.59% for 2026 and 7.91% for 2027.
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Technology, Outsourcing and Sales Conversion Strength: Technology remains central to SEI Investments’ competitive position. Its Investment Processing platform delivers outsourced software and processing services through TRUST 3000 and SEI Wealth Platform. Revenues from these platforms witnessed a 7.3% CAGR over the five years ended 2025, with the growth continuing in the first half of 2026. Demand is being supported by financial institutions and investment managers seeking to modernize operations and redirect resources toward growth.
SEIC is strengthening its platform through Data Cloud, automation, AI, and professional services. Strong sales activity supports this strategy, with IMS generating $32 million of sales events in the second quarter, driven by new client wins and expanded relationships. Approximately three-quarters of IMS sales events were associated with alternative investment mandates, supporting continued revenue growth and operating leverage.
SEIC’s Sales Momentum Remains Strong
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LSV Contribution and Improving Asset Flows: SEI Investments' partnership interest in LSV Asset Management continues to support earnings, with improved asset flows and market appreciation providing a more constructive backdrop. LSV’s earnings remain sensitive to market conditions and client flows, resulting in volatility in recent years. Earnings declined in 2022 and 2025 due to client outflows, market depreciation and client losses, but improved in 2021, 2023 and 2024 on market appreciation.
The second-quarter performance highlights an improving trend, with LSV generating approximately $2 billion of net inflows from a large new mandate and performance fees totaling approximately $17 million, of which $6.5 million was attributable to SEI Investments. LSV products continued to outperform relevant benchmarks, while the improved flow profile is likely to provide a more constructive backdrop for the company’s equity income contribution.
Strong Liquidity and Financial Flexibility: SEI Investments maintains ample liquidity relative to its debt obligations, with cash and cash equivalents of $395.7 million as of June 30, 2026, with approximately $29 million of long-term debt. Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $347.4 million in the first half of 2026 from $243 million a year earlier, providing flexibility to fund technology initiatives, product development, acquisitions and shareholder distributions while supporting multiple growth initiatives without relying heavily on leverage.
SEIC Maintains Strong Liquidity and Low Debt
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Disciplined Capital Returns: SEI Investments continues to return capital to shareholders while funding growth initiatives, raising its semi-annual dividend by 6.1% in December 2025 following a 6.5% increase in December 2024. As of June 30, 2026, $383.1 million remained under its repurchase authorization. The company expects cash flow to support higher repurchase activity, driven by its low leverage and recurring revenue profile.
Concerns for SEI InvestmentsSEI Investments’ continued investments in technology, AI, automation, Data Cloud, SaaS expansion, product development and Stratos integration are supporting long-term growth but also increasing operating costs and execution risks. If revenue growth, sales conversion, or client demand slows, these elevated investments could pressure margins and profitability.
In addition, a meaningful portion of revenues remains sensitive to market values and client flows, while flat combined net flows in Advisors and Institutional highlight potential pressure from weaker markets or outflows. The growing adoption of lower-fee products, including ETFs and separately managed accounts, could further moderate fee growth and limit earnings growth.
SEIC’s Earnings Estimates and Valuation AnalysisAnalysts remain bullish on SEIC’s earnings growth prospects. The Zacks Consensus Estimate implies continued earnings growth through 2026 and 2027, with earnings projected to increase from $5.63 per share in 2025 to $6.20 in 2026 and $6.86 in 2027. This outlook reflects recurring earnings beats and stronger operating results, supported by sales conversion, margin gains, alternative-investment demand and contributions from Stratos and LSV.
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In terms of its valuation, SEI Investments stock is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.82, compared with the industry average of 14.18. This indicates that SEIC is currently trading at a premium to its industry.
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SEI Investments' premium valuation leaves less room for disappointment. This is particularly relevant as the investment case depends on continued pipeline conversion, margin discipline and growth from initiatives such as Stratos, AI-enabled automation, retail alternatives, and alternatives in retirement. Slower sales conversion, weaker asset values or lower-than-expected returns from these initiatives could narrow the valuation premium and limit upside potential.
SEI Investments trades at a premium to Blue Owl Capital and Victoria Capital. At present, Blue Owl Capital and Victoria Capital have a forward 12-month P/E of 12.62X and 14.97X, respectively.
Parting Thoughts on SEI InvestmentsSEI Investments’ strong asset growth, expanding outsourcing platform, technology investments, LSV contributions and growing private-markets exposure are expected to support long-term growth. Its strong balance sheet, disciplined capital returns and improving earnings outlook underscore financial flexibility and a shareholder-friendly approach. The company’s diversified growth initiatives also provide multiple avenues for sustained revenue and earnings expansion.
Though fee sensitivity, elevated investment spending and premium valuation remain near-term concerns, SEI Investments’ solid growth prospects, recurring revenues and strong financial position support a favorable long-term outlook.
The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Callan Family Office LLC ve 2. čtvrtletí koupila novou pozici v SEI Investments za zhruba 2,89 mil. USD. Fondy a další institucionální investoři drží 70,59 % akcií.
Callan Family Office LLC bought a new position in SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ:SEIC – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 32,957 shares of the asset manager’s stock, valued at approximately $2,891,000.
Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of SEI Investments by 96.8% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 309 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 152 shares during the period. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC boosted its holdings in SEI Investments by 353.1% in the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 435 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 339 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its holdings in SEI Investments by 40.8% in the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 487 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 141 shares in the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in SEI Investments by 60.2% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 532 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. Finally, Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in SEI Investments during the 1st quarter valued at $43,000. 70.59% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling In other SEI Investments news, Director Kathryn Mccarthy sold 10,000 shares of SEI Investments stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $103.53, for a total value of $1,035,300.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 77,883 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,063,226.99. This trade represents a 11.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, insider Mark Andrew Warner sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $102.35, for a total transaction of $1,535,250.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 921 shares in the company, valued at $94,264.35. The trade was a 94.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 142,332 shares of company stock valued at $13,745,813 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 4.80% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts recently issued reports on SEIC shares. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price target on shares of SEI Investments from $113.00 to $119.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 price objective on shares of SEI Investments in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of SEI Investments in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Wall Street Zen upgraded SEI Investments from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, July 25th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised their target price on SEI Investments from $114.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and six have issued a Buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $122.60. Get Our Latest Research Report on SEIC
SEI Investments Trading Up 1.8% Shares of NASDAQ:SEIC opened at $109.53 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 5.06 and a quick ratio of 4.96. SEI Investments Company has a 1 year low of $75.08 and a 1 year high of $109.75. The company has a market cap of $13.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.32 and a beta of 0.96. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $97.99 and its 200-day moving average price is $88.77.
SEI Investments (NASDAQ:SEIC – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The asset manager reported $1.66 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.22. The business had revenue of $641.62 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $636.35 million. SEI Investments had a net margin of 28.85% and a return on equity of 29.16%. The firm’s revenue was up 14.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.78 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that SEI Investments Company will post 6.2 earnings per share for the current year.
SEI Investments Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 8th were issued a $0.52 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 118.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 8th. SEI Investments’s payout ratio is 18.34%.
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SEI Investments Company is a global provider of asset management, investment processing, and investment operations solutions. The firm offers a range of services designed to help financial institutions, private banks, wealth managers and family offices streamline back-office functions and enhance front-office capabilities. SEI’s technology platforms support various stages of the investment lifecycle, including trade execution, performance reporting, risk analytics and client communications.
The company’s core offerings include outsourced fund administration, custody and trust services, managed account solutions, and wealth management technology.
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SEI Investments vykázala za 2. čtvrtletí upravený zisk na akcii (EPS) 1,66 USD, nad odhadem 1,45 USD, a tržby vzrostly meziročně o 14,7 % na 641,6 milionu USD. Akcie jsou za poslední měsíc výše o 11,2 %.
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for SEI Investments (SEIC - Free Report) . Shares have added about 11.2% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is SEI due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
SEI Investments Beats on Q2 Earnings as Revenues & AUM Rise Y/YSEI Investments’ second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.66 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.45. The bottom line reflected a rise of 38.3% from the prior-year quarter.
Results were aided by higher revenues and a rise in AUM. However, higher expenses acted as a spoilsport.
Results excluded certain non-recurring items. After considering these, net income attributable to SEI Investments was $195.7 million, down 13.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Revenues & AUM Improve, Expenses RiseTotal quarterly revenues were $641.6 million, up 14.7% year over year. The rise was driven by higher asset management, administration and distribution fees, as well as information processing and software servicing fees. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $637.9 million.
Total expenses were $444.6 million, up 8.2% year over year. The increase was due to a rise in almost all cost components, except for consulting, outsourcing and professional fees, facilities, supplies and other costs, and depreciation charges.
Operating income (GAAP) rose 33% year over year to $197 million.
As of June 30, 2026, AUM was $606.7 billion, reflecting a rise of 17.2% from the prior-year quarter. Client assets under administration (AUA) were $1.36 trillion, up 19.7%. Client AUA did not include $14.3 billion related to Funds of Funds assets reported as of June 30, 2026.
Share Repurchase UpdateIn the reported quarter, the company bought back 1.3 million shares for $112.4 million at an average price of $86.92 per share.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, fresh estimates have trended upward during the past month.
VGM ScoresCurrently, SEI has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a D. Following the exact same course, the stock has a score of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, SEI has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerSEI is part of the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry. Over the past month, BlackRock (BLK - Free Report) , a stock from the same industry, has gained 9.9%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended June 2026 more than a month ago.
BlackRock reported revenues of $7.08 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +30.6%. EPS of $13.91 for the same period compares with $12.05 a year ago.
For the current quarter, BlackRock is expected to post earnings of $14.24 per share, indicating a change of +23.3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.1% over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for BlackRock. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of F.
SEI uzavřela strategické partnerství se Zocks, AI asistentem pro finanční poradce, aby automatizovala administrativu a zlepšila práci s klienty. Zocks má pomoci s přípravou schůzek, poznámkami i aktualizacemi CRM.
SEI and Zocks Help Advisors Adopt AI-Powered Workflow Automation, Strengthen Client Engagement
, /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ:SEIC) today announced a strategic partnership with Zocks, an AI assistant built specifically for financial advisors, expanding its advisor services ecosystem of partners with a resource intended to help firms reduce administrative burdens, strengthen client engagement, and scale more efficiently.
Zocks helps automate meeting preparation, meeting notes, client follow-up, CRM and planning updates, client onboarding, forms, and client intelligence workflows. The platform is designed to help advisors spend less time on administrative work and more time delivering personalized service and advice to clients.
Commenting on the partnership, Erich Holland, Head of SEI's U.S. Wealth and Advisor Business, said:
"Advisors are moving beyond AI curiosity and looking for practical ways to embed intelligent automation into the workflows that matter most to their businesses. By adding Zocks to our ecosystem of partners, we're expanding advisor choice and making it easier for firms to access resources, education, and support that can help them adopt AI with purpose, discipline, and a clear connection to client service and business growth."
SEI's advisor services ecosystem is designed to help advisors solve common business challenges by providing access to third-party service providers, discounted pricing, and resources that support operational efficiency, practice management, and client experience. The addition of Zocks builds on SEI's commitment to helping advisors more effectively deploy their capital, including time, talent, and technology, so they can focus on the client relationships that drive long-term growth.
Shauna Mace, Head of Practice Management and Independent Advisor Solutions at SEI, added:
"AI has the potential to transform the advisor operating model, but successful adoption starts with thoughtful implementation. Zocks gives advisors another way to evaluate AI through the lens of their own teams, workflows, and growth goals, while helping them move from time savings to deeper productivity and more proactive client engagement."
Jim Hardeman, Executive Vice President of Product at Zocks, said:
"Zocks was built to help financial advisors turn everyday client conversations into actionable intelligence without adding complexity to their practices. SEI inherently understands the operational challenges advisors face and has a strong track record of helping firms evaluate solutions that can create meaningful business impact. Together, we can help more advisors use AI to streamline meeting workflows, accelerate follow-up, improve data quality, and create more capacity for the client relationships that matter most."
As part of the relationship, SEI and Zocks plan to collaborate on advisor education, thought leadership, webinars, adoption resources, and practice management programming to help firms identify high-value use cases and build confidence in AI-enabled workflows. The relationship builds on SEI's ongoing commitment across the enterprise to modernize how it operates, innovates, and delivers value to clients through AI and automation as it advances toward becoming an AI-native organization.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital—whether that's money, time, or talent—so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of June 30, 2026, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
About Zocks
Zocks is the privacy-first, agentic AI Platform for financial advisors and financial firms. Its AI assistant saves advisors 10+ hours a week by automating manual tasks and turning every client conversation, email, and document into structured data that's deeply integrated with a firm's technology stack and AI ecosystem. Advisors can build plans and onboard clients faster, find growth opportunities, anticipate servicing needs, and ultimately grow their business — all in a platform built with enterprise-grade compliance, reporting, and controls. More than 5,000 firms, including 6 of the 9 Barron's Top Mega RIAs and 2 of the top 3 life insurance carriers, rely on Zocks, the #1 rated AI Assistant for Financial Services on G2. Learn more and start a free trial at zocks.io.
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This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements by terminology, such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "can," "continue," "seek," or similar expressions.
SEI's forward-looking statements include its current expectations as to:
The potential benefits the addition of Zocks will have on SEI's advisor services ecosystem; and the ability of AI-enabled workflows and automation to improve advisor productivity, efficiency, client engagement, and growth. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as they are based on the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management's control or are subject to change. Although management believes the assumptions upon which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, they could be inaccurate. Some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those described in SEI's forward looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of SEI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SEI undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
SEI Investments oznámila rekordní čtvrtletí: tržby vzrostly na 641,6 milionu USD a upravený zisk na akcii na 1,66 USD. Akcie SEIC jsou letos výše o 28 %.
SEI Investments Company (SEIC) up 24% in last six months thanks to Big Money inflows.
SEIC provides investment processing, investment management, and investment operations platforms for private banks, financial advisors, institutional investors, and investment managers. SEIC’s second-quarter fiscal 2026 report showed revenue of $641.6 million (a 15% year-over-year gain), adjusted per-share earnings of $1.66 (a 38% rise), $207 million in operating income (a 36% jump) – all of which were quarterly records – and the company has nearly $400 million in cash for more growth ahead.
It’s no wonder SEIC shares are up 28% so far this year – and they could rise more. MoneyFlows data shows how Big Money investors are again betting heavily on the stock
SEI Attracts Institutions Institutional volumes reveal plenty. Over the last year, SEIC has enjoyed strong investor demand, which we believe to be institutional support.
Each green bar signals unusually large volumes in SEIC shares. They reflect our proprietary inflow signal, pushing the stock higher:
Since its April low, SEIC is up 40.1% thanks to a series of institutional inflows. Source: www.moneyflows.com Plenty of financials names are under accumulation right now. But there’s a powerful fundamental story happening with SEI.
SEI Fundamental Analysis Institutional support and a healthy fundamental backdrop make this company worth investigating. As you can see, SEIC has had strong sales and earnings growth:
Also, EPS is estimated to ramp higher this year by +10.6%.
Now it makes sense why the stock has been powering to new heights. SEIC has a track record of strong financial performance.
Marrying great fundamentals with our proprietary software has found some big winning stocks over the long term.
SEI has been a top-rated stock at MoneyFlows. That means the stock has unusual buy pressure and growing fundamentals. We have a ranking process that showcases stocks like this on a weekly basis.
It’s made the rare Outlier 20 report 69 times since 2000, gaining 1,097%. The blue bars below show when SEIC was a top pick in the last 20 years…institutions love this stock:
SEIC has garnered 69 outlier inflow signals since June 2000, rising 1,097% since then. Source: www.moneyflows.com Tracking unusual volumes reveals the power of money flows.
This is a trait that most outlier stocks exhibit…the best of the best. Big Money demand drives stocks upward.
SEI Price Prediction The SEIC rally isn’t new at all. Big Money buying in the shares is signaling to take notice. Given the historical gains in share price and strong fundamentals, this stock could be worth a spot in a diversified portfolio.
Disclosure: the author holds no position in SEIC at the time of publication.
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SEI a WTW rozšiřují spolupráci na vývoji řešení pro private markets v plánech 401(k) a na širším trhu plánů s definovanými příspěvky v USA. Cílem je zpřístupnit účastníkům diverzifikovanější zdroje výnosu.
Collaboration Aims to Broaden Access to Alternative Products in Retirement Ecosystem
, /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ: SEIC) and WTW Investments, a global advisory, broking, and solutions company, today announced an expansion of their strategic relationship to support the development of private markets solutions for the 401(k) and broader U.S. defined contribution market.
Building on WTW's experience integrating private markets into defined contribution (DC) solutions since 2018, the relationship combines WTW's investment research and portfolio implementation capabilities with SEI's trust and platform capabilities through SEI Trust Company (STC), a leading provider of trustee, operational, and administrative services for collective investment trusts (CITs).
Together, the firms aim to help plan sponsors and participants gain access to more diversified sources of return through structures designed for the operational, governance and liquidity needs of the DC market. The collaboration also reflects growing demand for institutionalized structures that can help bring alternative investment strategies into defined contribution plans with the governance, oversight, and operational support required by the retirement market.
Commenting on the expanded partnership, Christy Loop, Head of U.S. Wealth and Strategic Initiatives at WTW, said:
"A key challenge for defined contribution plans is ensuring sponsors have the right wrapper, structure and terms to integrate diversifying exposures like private credit. By combining our strengths with SEI's expertise in designing fit for purpose vehicles for DC plans, we can expand participant access to private markets, enhancing diversification and providing differentiated sources of return to support long-term wealth accumulation."
WTW will provide investment and operational due diligence and research support for private markets strategies used in retirement-focused CIT and evergreen solutions. As part of the expanded relationship, WTW selected SEI Trust Company to support the delivery of certain WTW retirement solutions through CIT structures, reflecting the firms' broader collaboration across retirement and private markets initiatives.
The firms are also collaborating on the design of new products and structures intended to broaden access to private markets through vehicles suited to the needs of defined contribution plans. The expanded relationship reflects a shared commitment to product innovation and to helping the retirement market—including plan sponsors, consultants, and investment managers—evaluate how private markets exposures can be integrated into DC plans over time at scale and with appropriate risk management.
Sean Lawlor, Head of Public Markets for SEI's Investment Managers business, added:
"The ongoing convergence of public and private markets is fueling new opportunities for more diversified investment solutions through flexible, efficient CIT vehicles. With more than 30 years of experience as an independent CIT trustee, SEI's operational expertise complements WTW's investment acumen and supports the delivery of these strategies in a vehicle designed for scale, governance, and the evolving needs of the defined contribution ecosystem.
"Together, we're helping connect private markets innovation with retirement-focused solutions designed to support long-term participant outcomes."
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital—whether that's money, time, or talent—so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of June 30, 2026, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
About SEI Trust Company
SEI Trust Company (the "Trustee") serves as the Trustee of the Fund(s) and maintains ultimate fiduciary authority over the management of, and the investments made, in the Fund(s). The Fund(s) are part of a Collective Investment Trust (the "Trust") operated by the Trustee. The Trustee is a trust company organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and wholly owned subsidiary of SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC).
About WTW Investments
WTW's Investments business is focused on creating financial value for end investors through its expertise in risk assessment, strategic asset allocation, fiduciary management and investment manager selection. It has over 900 colleagues worldwide, more than 1,000 investment clients globally, assets under advisory of over US$4.7 trillion and US$178.8 billion of assets under management.
About WTW
At WTW (NASDAQ:WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance. Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.
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This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements by terminology, such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "can," "continue," "seek," or similar expressions.
SEI's forward-looking statements include its current expectations as to:
the benefits that SEI and WTW may derive from their expanded strategic relationship; SEI's ability to support the development and delivery of private markets solutions for the defined contribution market; and the anticipated impact of the firms' collaboration on expanding access to private markets. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as they are based on the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management's control or are subject to change. Although management believes the assumptions upon which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, they could be inaccurate. Some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those described in SEI's forward looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of SEI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SEI undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
American Capital Management zvýšila podíl v SEI Investments o 33,7 % v 1. čtvrtletí na 768 615 akcií. SEI zároveň oznámila EPS 1,66 USD, nad odhadem 1,44 USD.
American Capital Management Inc. increased its holdings in SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ:SEIC – Free Report) by 33.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 768,615 shares of the asset manager’s stock after purchasing an additional 193,796 shares during the period. SEI Investments accounts for 3.2% of American Capital Management Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 8th biggest holding. American Capital Management Inc. owned 0.64% of SEI Investments worth $60,313,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Bison Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of SEI Investments during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $207,000. Baird Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in SEI Investments in the first quarter worth $201,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in SEI Investments by 60.2% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 532 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. M&T Bank Corp lifted its position in SEI Investments by 11.9% during the second quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 3,217 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $289,000 after purchasing an additional 341 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CW Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of SEI Investments in the 2nd quarter worth $280,000. 70.59% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
SEI Investments Stock Up 2.3% NASDAQ:SEIC opened at $101.52 on Tuesday. SEI Investments Company has a twelve month low of $75.08 and a twelve month high of $102.29. The company has a market cap of $12.21 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.90 and a beta of 0.97. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $91.90 and a 200-day simple moving average of $86.23. The company has a current ratio of 5.06, a quick ratio of 4.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06.
SEI Investments (NASDAQ:SEIC – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The asset manager reported $1.66 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.22. SEI Investments had a net margin of 28.85% and a return on equity of 29.16%. The business had revenue of $641.62 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $636.35 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.78 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that SEI Investments Company will post 6.2 EPS for the current year.
SEI Investments Announces Dividend The business also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 8th were given a $0.52 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 118.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 8th. SEI Investments’s payout ratio is presently 18.34%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research firms recently commented on SEIC. Zacks Research upgraded SEI Investments from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their price objective on SEI Investments from $113.00 to $119.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Raymond James Financial raised their price objective on SEI Investments from $122.00 to $124.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of SEI Investments in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Piper Sandler lifted their target price on SEI Investments from $114.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and six have given a Buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $122.60.
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Insider Buying and Selling at SEI Investments In other SEI Investments news, Director Kathryn Mccarthy sold 10,000 shares of SEI Investments stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $91.07, for a total value of $910,700.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 77,883 shares in the company, valued at $7,092,804.81. The trade was a 11.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Chairman Alfred P. West, Jr. sold 50,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.25, for a total transaction of $4,362,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman owned 6,825,783 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $595,549,566.75. This represents a 0.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 67,332 shares of company stock valued at $5,913,943. Corporate insiders own 4.80% of the company’s stock.
About SEI Investments (Free Report)
SEI Investments Company is a global provider of asset management, investment processing, and investment operations solutions. The firm offers a range of services designed to help financial institutions, private banks, wealth managers and family offices streamline back-office functions and enhance front-office capabilities. SEI’s technology platforms support various stages of the investment lifecycle, including trade execution, performance reporting, risk analytics and client communications.
The company’s core offerings include outsourced fund administration, custody and trust services, managed account solutions, and wealth management technology.
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ABN Amro Investment Solutions v 1. čtvrtletí snížila podíl v SEI Investments o 22,6 % na 35 810 akcií v hodnotě 2,81 milionu USD. SEI Investments zároveň oznámila zisk 1,66 USD na akcii a tržby 641,62 milionu USD, obojí nad odhady.
ABN Amro Investment Solutions lowered its stake in shares of SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ:SEIC – Free Report) by 22.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 35,810 shares of the asset manager’s stock after selling 10,475 shares during the period. ABN Amro Investment Solutions’ holdings in SEI Investments were worth $2,810,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Allworth Financial LP lifted its stake in SEI Investments by 44.0% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 432 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 132 shares during the period. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC boosted its holdings in SEI Investments by 353.1% during the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 435 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 339 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of SEI Investments by 40.8% in the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 487 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 141 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of SEI Investments by 60.2% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 532 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. Finally, Rothschild Investment LLC raised its holdings in shares of SEI Investments by 266.9% in the 4th quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 565 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 411 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.59% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting SEI Investments Here are the key news stories impacting SEI Investments this week:
Positive Sentiment: SEI Investments beat Q2 earnings expectations, reporting $1.66 per share versus consensus around $1.44-$1.45, while revenue came in above estimates at $641.62 million. The company also said revenue rose 14.7% year over year and operating income increased 33%, with operating margin reaching 31%. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted record growth in revenue and EPS in the Q2 earnings call, which should support confidence in the company’s operating momentum and ability to convert higher activity into profits. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Analysts turned more constructive after the report: Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $125 and reiterated an overweight rating, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted its target to $119 with an outperform rating. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Assets under management and assets under administration reportedly rose year over year, reinforcing that the business is still seeing healthy client inflows and scale benefits. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, EPS was below last year’s level, which may have tempered enthusiasm and limited the stock’s upside reaction. Article Title Insider Buying and Selling at SEI Investments In related news, insider Mark Andrew Warner sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, April 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.16, for a total value of $364,640.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 921 shares in the company, valued at approximately $83,958.36. This trade represents a 81.28% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Kathryn Mccarthy sold 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.07, for a total value of $910,700.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 77,883 shares in the company, valued at $7,092,804.81. This represents a 11.38% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 71,332 shares of company stock worth $6,278,583 over the last quarter. 4.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In SEIC has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of SEI Investments from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on shares of SEI Investments from $122.00 to $124.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $125.00 target price on shares of SEI Investments in a report on Thursday. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their price target on SEI Investments from $113.00 to $119.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of SEI Investments in a report on Friday, July 17th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $122.60.
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SEI Investments Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ:SEIC opened at $96.73 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $91.54 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $86.04. SEI Investments Company has a 1-year low of $75.08 and a 1-year high of $102.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $11.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.06 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a current ratio of 4.52, a quick ratio of 4.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07.
SEI Investments (NASDAQ:SEIC – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The asset manager reported $1.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.44 by $0.22. SEI Investments had a return on equity of 29.42% and a net margin of 28.85%.The business had revenue of $641.62 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $636.35 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.78 EPS. SEI Investments’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts predict that SEI Investments Company will post 5.98 earnings per share for the current year.
SEI Investments Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 8th were given a dividend of $0.52 per share. This represents a yield of 118.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 8th. SEI Investments’s dividend payout ratio is 17.75%.
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SEI Investments Company is a global provider of asset management, investment processing, and investment operations solutions. The firm offers a range of services designed to help financial institutions, private banks, wealth managers and family offices streamline back-office functions and enhance front-office capabilities. SEI’s technology platforms support various stages of the investment lifecycle, including trade execution, performance reporting, risk analytics and client communications.
The company’s core offerings include outsourced fund administration, custody and trust services, managed account solutions, and wealth management technology.
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3 Mid-Cap to Mega-Cap Stocks Have Announced Significant BuybacksSEI Investments NASDAQ: SEIC reported what executives described as an “outstanding” second quarter of 2026, with quarterly records for revenue, adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings per share.
Chief Executive Officer Ryan Hicke said revenue rose 15% from the prior year, adjusted operating profit increased 36% and adjusted EPS grew 38%. Hicke told analysts the results reflected changes made over the past several years, including more disciplined capital allocation, an evolved value proposition and execution of strategic goals laid out at the company’s investor day.
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“This quarter is less about what happened during the last three months and more a reflection of the changes we have made over the past few years,” Hicke said.
Operating Leverage Drives Earnings Growth Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer Sean Denham said the increase in adjusted EPS was driven primarily by core operating performance, including mid-teens revenue growth, 500 basis points of margin expansion and a 3% reduction in share count.
The quarter also included investment-related gains. Denham said SEI’s consolidated co-investment in an LSV hedge fund contributed $7.5 million through the net gain on variable interest entities line item. He said SEI invested $50 million in that strategy last year, and it has generated more than $12 million of gains over the last 12 months after excluding non-controlling interests. SEI also recognized nearly $4 million of mark-to-market gains across several other co-investments during the quarter.
Denham said revenue and operating profit increased across most of SEI’s businesses. Investment Managers Services generated 17% revenue growth, reflecting the conversion of prior sales into revenue. Private Banking revenue increased 11%, driven by growth within the existing client base. Advisors revenue rose 30%, benefiting from higher market values and the contribution from Stratos.
Institutional was the exception, with operating profit roughly flat from the prior year as SEI continued investing in asset management initiatives.
Sales Events Remain Elevated SEI reported $43 million of sales events during the quarter, following a record $67 million in the first quarter. Year-to-date sales events totaled $110 million.
Hicke said Investment Managers Services generated more than $32 million of sales events, driven by both new client wins and expanded relationships with existing clients. Denham said about three-quarters of IMS sales events came from alternative investments.
Private Banking produced more than $13 million of sales events, with activity tied to new regional bank wins, conversions from TRUST 3000 to the SEI Wealth Platform, and demand for professional services, including SEI Data Cloud. Denham said Private Banking also executed contract renewals representing $13 million of annualized revenue during the quarter, following $34 million in the first quarter.
Across Advisors and Institutional, net sales events were modestly negative. Denham said SEI continues to see demand for newer offerings such as ETFs and separately managed accounts, though those products generally carry lower fee rates than traditional mutual funds.
Private Markets, ETFs and Stratos Highlight Growth Plans Hicke pointed to several growth investments that he said currently contribute little to financial results but could become meaningful over time. One focus is expanding private markets into retail and retirement channels. He said SEI’s registered transfer agency, fund administration platform and trust company create a “full-stack capability” for managers seeking administration, transfer agency, investor servicing, compliance and operational infrastructure.
Hicke said SEI believes its retail alternatives and private markets retirement initiatives have the potential to become a business generating more than $100 million of annual run-rate revenue within five years.
SEI also continues to expand its asset management strategy. Hicke said the company launched its latest active factor ETF, SEUS, bringing its ETF lineup to 10 funds. He said SEI’s ETF business has grown from $3 billion to more than $8 billion over the past 12 months. He also cited SEI’s recently announced partnership with Carlyle as an example of product development tied to market opportunity.
Stratos, SEI’s advisor-focused platform, also remains a focus. Hicke said SEI advisors are showing interest in succession, liquidity and growth solutions without leaving the company’s ecosystem. Denham said Stratos contributed $21 million of revenue in the quarter, up 11% from the first quarter, and generated $2 million of operating profit before non-controlling interests. Excluding acquisition-related intangible amortization, Stratos EBITDA exceeded $9 million.
Technology and AI Investments Continue Management also emphasized investments in data, automation and artificial intelligence. Hicke said enhancements to SEI Data Cloud and the IMS platform are helping clients access information faster, simplify integrations, reduce operational complexity and make better use of data.
Sneha Shah, a member of SEI’s executive management team, said clients are asking SEI for help as they rethink operating models and evaluate where to use partners. She said SEI is seeing demand for SEI Data Cloud services and professional services tied to AI readiness.
Denham said SEI’s relationship with IBM is intended to support automation and help the company co-create agents for labor-intensive processes. Hicke said the IBM relationship is an enterprise-wide initiative, starting with IMS and expanding to other areas of the company.
Capital Returns and Outlook SEI ended the quarter with nearly $400 million of cash. The company repurchased $112 million of stock during the quarter at an average price of $87. Denham said repurchase activity was lower than in the first quarter, when market volatility created what SEI viewed as a significant opportunity, but said the company expects repurchases to increase from second-quarter levels.
Asked about balancing buybacks with acquisitions, Denham said SEI has roughly a $600 million revolving credit facility that is essentially untouched, giving the company capacity to support M&A activity, including Stratos-related opportunities.
SEI did not provide formal guidance. In response to an analyst question about sustaining low- to mid-teens revenue growth, Hicke said the company does not give guidance but described pipelines as “as strong as they’ve ever been” and said management is encouraged by what it sees for second-half revenue.
About SEI Investments (NASDAQ:SEIC)SEI Investments Company is a global provider of asset management, investment processing, and investment operations solutions. The firm offers a range of services designed to help financial institutions, private banks, wealth managers and family offices streamline back-office functions and enhance front-office capabilities. SEI's technology platforms support various stages of the investment lifecycle, including trade execution, performance reporting, risk analytics and client communications.
The company's core offerings include outsourced fund administration, custody and trust services, managed account solutions, and wealth management technology.
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Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when SEI Investments (SEIC - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 22, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis investment management firm is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.45 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -18.5%.
Revenues are expected to be $637.92 million, up 14% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.17% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
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How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for SEI?For SEI, the Most Accurate Estimate is the same as the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that there are no recent analyst views which differ from what have been considered to derive the consensus estimate. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of 0%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that SEI will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that SEI would post earnings of $1.29 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.44, delivering a surprise of +11.63%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
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SEI doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAnother stock from the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry, MSCI (MSCI - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $4.89 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +17.3%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $856.06 million, up 10.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for MSCI has been revised 1.9% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +0.83%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.
When combined with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), this Earnings ESP indicates that MSCI will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
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SEI rozšiřuje své SEC-registrované transfer agency o služby pro širší škálu fondových struktur včetně semi-liquidních alternativních fondů. Nově využije technologii Envision pro automatizované vedení evidence a zpracování transakcí.
Envision Provides Core Technology to Support Traditional and Alternative Asset Managers with Registered Fund Services
, /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ:SEIC) today announced the expansion of its transfer agency solutions with the introduction of SEI Transfer Agency and Registry Services, Inc. to support a broader range of fund structures. Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the transfer agency supports U.S.-based traditional and alternative asset managers offering SEC-registered, retail-distributed funds. It will leverage core technology from Envision Financial Systems (Envision), a leading investor accounting platform provider.
For 18 years, SEI's institutional transfer agency has supported a range of products, including CITs, servicing more than 1,100 funds representing $395 billion in AUM.1 SEI is expanding its current capabilities to include servicing for semi-liquid alternative investment funds, including '40 Act registered closed-end interval funds, closed-end tender offer funds, and business development companies, as well as '34 Act registered 3(c)(7) funds.
Powered by Envision's fully configurable technology platform, allowing for automated, real-time recordkeeping and flexibility to manage data across the enterprise, the transfer agency's comprehensive suite of capabilities includes:
Investor recordkeeping and accounting Transaction processing Investor and representative digital interfaces Business process automation Dealer support services Investor statements, transaction confirmations, and tax form reporting Compliance with all SEC '34 Act requirements Commenting on the expansion, Sean Lawlor, Head of Public Markets for SEI's Investment Managers business, said:
"The expansion of SEI's transfer agency capabilities strengthens our role as a trusted strategic partner in helping our clients navigate an ever-changing industry landscape. Leveraging Envision's technology provides us with the added flexibility and reliability to support fund managers at every turn—launching and scaling products, reducing administrative burden, increasing cost efficiency through a single provider, and growing assets. With a focus on delivering a first-class investor experience, underpinned by our advanced operational infrastructure and technology, we are investing in our offerings to enhance the client experience and drive growth."
Amid heightened market demand for expanded access to private markets, asset managers are prioritizing opportunities for alternative investments to appeal to qualified retail investors. Semi-liquid funds are an area of particularly fast growth, surpassing $530 billion in total net assets by the end of 2025.2
Phil McCabe, Head of SEI's Investment Managers business, added:
"Private and public markets continue to converge, bringing new opportunities and increased complexity. SEI sits at the intersection of technology and investments, and our position at the center of financial services enables us to connect the industry and ecosystem for our clients' benefit. Expanding upon our registered transfer agency allows us to further leverage the breadth of our technology and operations capabilities and expertise to capitalize on the rapid growth of private markets."
Brian Jones, Chief Operating Officer of Envision, added:
"Envision is excited about our partnership with SEI. Combining the Envision technology suite with SEI's innovative business model is a winning proposition. It's no secret that our industry is experiencing significant growth in the issuance of semi-liquid alternative funds. Servicing these alternative funds with flexible and open technology that is highly automated will make a huge difference."
1As of March 31, 2026.
2Morningstar, "Semiliquid Funds: Top Vehicles, Asset Classes, and Managers," April 2026.
About SEI®
SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital—whether that's money, time, or talent—so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of March 31, 2026, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
About SEI's Investment Managers business
SEI's Investment Managers business provides advanced operating infrastructure for investment organizations of all types to evolve and compete in a landscape of escalating business challenges. SEI's global operating platform delivers customized and integrated capabilities across a wide range of investment vehicles, strategies, and jurisdictions to investment managers and asset owners. The company's services enable users to gain scale and efficiency, keep pace with marketplace demands, and run their businesses more strategically. For more information, visit seic.com/ims.
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SEI's forward-looking statements include its current expectations as to:
the potential benefits to SEI from the expansion of its transfer agency and its ability to support a broader range of fund structures and asset managers; the anticipated benefits of SEI's technology and services and the ability to support product launch, growth, and operations; and SEI's expected ability to invest in, enhance its offerings, and capitalize on growth opportunities in alternative investments and evolving market structures. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as they are based on the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management's control or are subject to change. Although management believes the assumptions upon which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, they could be inaccurate. Some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those described in SEI's forward-looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of SEI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SEI undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
