Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) Q3 2025 Financial Results Summary

2025-11-07 · Stocks · QuoteReporter

Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) Q3 2025 Financial Results Summary

On November 7, 2025, Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Key Highlights

• Record Fundraising: Brookfield achieved a record fundraising of $30 billion in the third quarter and over $100 billion for the past twelve months.
• Record Earnings:
• Fee-related earnings (FRE) reached $754 million, a 17% increase compared to $644 million in Q3 2024.
• Over the past twelve months, FRE grew by 19% to $2.8 billion from $2.36 billion.
• Distributable earnings (DE) for the quarter were $661 million, up 7% compared to $619 million a year ago.
• Over the last twelve months, DE increased by 12% to $2.6 billion from $2.3 billion.
• Net Income: The net income attributable to BAM was $724 million, representing a 33% increase from $544 million in the third quarter of 2024, and $2.6 billion over the past twelve months, a 41% rise from $1.85 billion.
• Fee-Related Earnings per Share: FRE per share was $0.46, up from $0.39 in Q3 2024, while DE per share was $0.41, compared to $0.38 in the prior year.

Operating Results

• Capital Deployment: The company deployed $23 billion into new investment opportunities during the quarter, marking a record for the firm.
• Asset Monetization: Assets sold during the quarter were valued at $25 billion, including $15 billion of equity value.
• Fee-Bearing Capital: Increased to $581 billion, reflecting an 8% year-over-year growth.

Fundraising Highlights

• Strong fundraising came from a diverse range of strategies, with nearly 80% of capital raised aligned with complementary strategies.
• Additionally, Brookfield announced an agreement to acquire the remaining interest in Oaktree, enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration across business lines.

Financial Metrics

Financial Results for Q3 2025

• Fee-Related Earnings:
• $754 million (17% increase from Q3 2024)

• $0.46 per share (up from $0.39)

• Distributable Earnings:

• $661 million (7% increase from Q3 2024)

• $0.41 per share (up from $0.38)

• Net Income Attributable to BAM:

• $724 million (33% increase from Q3 2024)
• $2.6 billion for the last twelve months (41% increase)

Corporate Liquidity and Commitments

• Uncalled fund commitments totaled $125 billion, with approximately $55 billion currently not earning fees but expected to generate $550 million annually once deployed.
• Total corporate liquidity stood at $2.6 billion, comprising cash, short-term financial assets, and undrawn revolver capacity.

Dividend Declaration

The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share, payable on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record by the close of business on November 28, 2025.

Conclusion

Brookfield Asset Management’s strong performance in Q3 2025 showcases its robust capital raising and deployment capabilities, alongside significant year-over-year growth across key financial metrics. The commitment to shareholder returns is further highlighted by the declared dividend in light of their record earnings for the quarter. This positions the firm favorably for future growth and continued investment in pivotal asset sectors.