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Evercore Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record third quarter net revenues: U.S. GAAP net revenues were $1,038.9 million, up 41% from $734.2 million; year-to-date net revenues were $2,567.5 million, up 28%. The company describes both as records. Source
  • Operating income and margin rose: U.S. GAAP operating income was $216.2 million, up 77% from $122.0 million, and operating margin was 20.8%, up 420 basis points from 16.6%. Source
  • Advisory fees grew on large deals: Advisory fees were $883.7 million, up 49%, reflecting revenue from large transactions. Year-to-date advisory fees were $2,138.8 million, up 34%. Source
  • Investment Banking and Equities operating income rose: The segment reported operating income of $213.8 million, against $116.4 million, with a 21.0% operating margin against 16.3% a year earlier. Net revenues were $1,016.2 million. Source
  • Compensation rose with incentive accrual: Employee compensation and benefits were $680.7 million, up 39%. The compensation ratio was 65.5%, against 66.5%, with the rise tied to incentive accrual, base salaries and senior new hires. Source
  • Advisory roles on two large sales: Evercore advised Dayforce on its $12.3 billion sale to Thoma Bravo, and CommScope on the $10.5 billion sale of its Connectivity and Cable Solutions business to Amphenol. Source
  • Adjusted margin and revenue: Adjusted net revenues were $1,047.1 million, up 42%, and adjusted operating income was $227.9 million, up 69%. The adjusted operating margin was 21.8%, against 18.2%. Source
  • $623.8 million returned in nine months: The company returned $623.8 million to shareholders in the first nine months through dividends and repurchases of 1.9 million shares, at an average price of $264.72. Source

“We are optimistic about Evercore's market position and remain focused on serving our clients as conditions evolve.”

John S. Weinberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Quarterly dividend Sourcepayable December 12, 2025$0.84 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The Robey Warshaw acquisition closed on October 1, 2025, following the agreement to acquire it announced with second-quarter results. Source

Third quarter results and growth

  • Record third quarter net revenues: U.S. GAAP net revenues were $1,038.9 million, up 41% from $734.2 million; year-to-date net revenues were $2,567.5 million, up 28%. The company describes both as records. Source
  • Operating income and margin rose: U.S. GAAP operating income was $216.2 million, up 77% from $122.0 million, and operating margin was 20.8%, up 420 basis points from 16.6%. Source
  • Diluted EPS and net income rose: Diluted EPS was $3.41 against $1.86 a year earlier. Net income attributable to Evercore Inc. was $144.6 million, against $78.4 million. Nine-month diluted EPS was $9.26. Source

Advisory and underwriting fees

  • Advisory fees grew on large deals: Advisory fees were $883.7 million, up 49%, reflecting revenue from large transactions. Year-to-date advisory fees were $2,138.8 million, up 34%. Source
  • Underwriting fees flat on fewer deals: Underwriting fees were $43.7 million, flat year-over-year. Management attributed the flat result to fewer transactions participated in, offset by a larger average fee size. Source
  • Commissions rose on trading volume: Commissions and related revenue were $62.8 million, up 15%, on higher trading volume and higher subscription fees. Year-to-date commissions were up 13%. Source

“We achieved record third quarter results, with over $1.0 billion in net revenues in the quarter”

Roger C. Altman, Founder and Senior Chairman

Segments, research and wealth

  • Investment Banking and Equities operating income rose: The segment reported operating income of $213.8 million, against $116.4 million, with a 21.0% operating margin against 16.3% a year earlier. Net revenues were $1,016.2 million. Source
  • Investment Management operating income fell: Investment Management operating income was $2.5 million, against $5.6 million, on net revenues of $22.7 million, against $21.4 million. Its GAAP compensation ratio was 70.7%. Source
  • Equities ranked first again: Evercore ISI ranked No.1 in Extel's All-America Research Survey for the fourth consecutive year, with its best quarter since Q4 2016. Source
  • Wealth fees rose on markets and inflows: Wealth Management fees rose 9% in the quarter. Associated AUM increased 11%, mainly from market appreciation and net inflows. Source
  • Wealth firm named in rankings: Evercore Wealth Management was again named to Barron's annual top 100 independent U.S. RIA ranking, and was named to Forbes' top RIA firms for the first time. Source
  • European Advisory and private groups hit records: European Advisory had a record quarter. Private Capital Advisory and Private Funds Group each had record third quarters. Source

Costs, other revenue and tax

  • Compensation rose with incentive accrual: Employee compensation and benefits were $680.7 million, up 39%. The compensation ratio was 65.5%, against 66.5%, with the rise tied to incentive accrual, base salaries and senior new hires. Source
  • Non-compensation costs rose on technology: Non-compensation costs were $142.0 million, up 21%, and the non-compensation ratio was 13.7%, against 15.9%. Technology and information services, travel and office space drove the increase. Source
  • Deferred compensation expense continued: Compensation expense for RSUs and deferred cash awards was $131.1 million in the quarter and $395.0 million year to date. Year-to-date grants were 1.8 million RSUs worth $463.8 million at grant date. Source
  • Other revenue rose on fund performance: Other revenue, net was $26.1 million, up 19%, on higher investment-fund performance and higher fixed income returns on larger balances. Source
  • Year-to-date tax rate fell: The effective tax rate was 27.5% in the quarter, against 28.4%. The year-to-date rate was 13.0%, against 17.7%, reflecting a deduction tied to share-price appreciation on vesting awards. Source

Notable transactions and October activity

  • Advisory roles on two large sales: Evercore advised Dayforce on its $12.3 billion sale to Thoma Bravo, and CommScope on the $10.5 billion sale of its Connectivity and Cable Solutions business to Amphenol. Source
  • CityFibre recapitalization advised: Evercore advised CityFibre on a comprehensive £6.2 billion recapitalization, including £2.3 billion of incremental debt and equity facilities. Source
  • Crescent Energy acquisition advised: Evercore advised Crescent Energy on its $3.1 billion acquisition of Vital Energy. Source
  • October mandates continued: In October, Evercore advised Carlyle on its €7.7 billion acquisition of BASF Coatings, and Huntington Bancshares on its $7.4 billion acquisition of Cadence Bank. Source

Adjusted results and presentation

  • Adjusted margin and revenue: Adjusted net revenues were $1,047.1 million, up 42%, and adjusted operating income was $227.9 million, up 69%. The adjusted operating margin was 21.8%, against 18.2%. Source
  • Adjusted EPS and share count: Adjusted diluted EPS was $3.48, against $2.04. Adjusted diluted shares were 44.6 million, including exchangeable LP units and event-based RSUs. Source
  • Acquisition costs excluded from adjustments: Acquisition and transition costs of $3.5 million in the quarter and $5.2 million year to date were excluded from adjusted results, relating to the Robey Warshaw acquisition. Source
  • Technology cost reclassification carried forward: Technology and related expenses were moved from Professional Fees to Technology and Information Services, with prior periods recast; Q3 2024 was reclassified at $10.4 million. Source

Cash, balance sheet and returns

  • Cash and investments reported: Cash and cash equivalents were $851.9 million, investment securities and certificates of deposit were $1.6 billion, and current assets exceeded current liabilities by $2.0 billion. Source
  • Notes payable balance rose: Amounts due on the Notes Payable were $588.3 million at September 30, 2025, up from $377.2 million at June 30, 2025. Source
  • $623.8 million returned in nine months: The company returned $623.8 million to shareholders in the first nine months through dividends and repurchases of 1.9 million shares, at an average price of $264.72. Source
  • Third-quarter share repurchases: The company bought 0.2 million shares under its repurchase program at an average $329.80 in the quarter. A separate 15 thousand shares were taken from employees for net settlement. Source

Talent and headcount

  • Robey Warshaw senior bankers joined: Five Investment Banking Senior Managing Directors from Robey Warshaw joined on October 1: Simon Robey, Simon Warshaw, Philip Apostolides, George Osborne and Chetan Singh. Source
  • Ovadiah Jacob joined since last call: One Investment Banking SMD joined since the last earnings call, Ovadiah Jacob, in the private capital markets and debt advisory group. Source
  • Four more SMDs committed to join: Four more Investment Banking SMDs committed to join this year: two in Financial Sponsors (U.S. and Europe), one in U.S. Healthcare, and one based in Stockholm. Source
  • Headcount rose to about 2,525: The company employed approximately 2,525 people worldwide at September 30, 2025, against 2,395 a year earlier. Senior Managing Director counts are adjusted for committed hires. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 October 2025

  • Twelve more SMDs due in 2025 and 2026: Twelve additional Investment Banking SMDs are committed to join in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. The count includes five from Robey Warshaw. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Fees from advisory and underwriting client transactions Source268 in Q3 2025, against 259 in Q3 2024
Fees of at least $1 million from advisory and underwriting client transactions Source137 in Q3 2025, against 112 in Q3 2024
Underwriting transactions Source14 in Q3 2025, against 17 in Q3 2024
Underwriting transactions as a bookrunner Source13 in Q3 2025, against 15 in Q3 2024
Assets Under Management ($ mm) Source$15,351 at September 30, 2025, against $13,887
Investment Banking & Equities Senior Managing Directors Source207 at September 30, 2025, against 186

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Quarterly results can vary with the timing and size of transaction fees, and the company says a single quarter may not represent a longer period. Source
  • Financial: Interest expense was $7.1 million against $4.2 million, mainly from senior notes issued in July 2025. Source
  • External: Management cites lower rates during 2025 as a reason fixed income returns were lower year to date. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.