Polar Capital Holdings: Bumper Q4 net inflows defy broader market outflows
Polar Capital delivered an exceptional Q4 performance with strong inflows reflecting improved client engagement and a strengthening new business pipeline. FY26 investment management fees will certainly exceed our previous forecast, as will core profits.Key financial metrics were robust. Revenue reached £258.2m, with PBT of £75.6m, adjusted diluted EPS of 57.8p, and year‑end net cash of £134.2m, underpinned by AUM of £30.6bn, up 43% y‑o‑y.
Polar’s strategy continues to deliver. Performance was driven by bumper net inflows of £1.44bn in Q4, particularly into Technology, Healthcare and Smart Energy strategies. .
Valuation remains attractive. The shares trade on a PER of 11.7x FY26E which understates the group’s strong balance sheet and earnings momentum; accordingly, fair value is set at 750p per share.
Polar Capital Holdings is an investment management company providing professional and institutional investors a range of geographical and sector funds. Co. manages 25 funds and four managed accounts across a range of long only and alternative products. Co. has one class of business, being the provision of investment management and advisory services. As of Mar 31 2017, Co. had total assets under management of £9.27 billion.
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