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WisdomTree, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 31 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Organic flow growth rate at 13% annualized: Annualized organic flow growth rate of 13% in quarter, down from 17% in prior quarter, driven by inflows into commodities, international developed equity and U.S. equity. Source
  • Operating revenues increased 11% sequentially: Operating revenues of $177.2 million increased 11.1% from prior quarter and 57.3% year-over-year, driven by higher average AUM, Atlantic House contribution and performance fees. Source
  • Net income recovered from prior quarter loss: Net income of $44.3 million compared to $23.1 million loss in prior quarter, with diluted EPS of $0.28 versus loss of $0.17 and adjusted EPS of $0.31 versus $0.27. Source
  • Operating margin expanded 330 basis points: Operating income margin of 40.5% increased 330 basis points from prior quarter, with adjusted margin of 42.6%, driven by higher revenues, lower seasonal compensation and reduced acquisition costs. Source
  • Atlantic House acquisition completed in May: Completed acquisition of London-based Atlantic House with approximately £4.1 billion in assets, specializing in defined outcome and derivatives-driven investment strategies, expanding product capabilities. Source

“The second quarter demonstrated the quality of WisdomTree's growth. Our sixth consecutive quarter of record assets under management reflects momentum that is broad-based across regions, asset classes and client segments - not dependent on any single product, market or geography.”

Jarrett Lilien, WisdomTree President and COO

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Annualized organic flow growth rate declined from 17% in first quarter to 13% in second quarter 2026. Source
  • New: Completed acquisition of Atlantic House Holdings Limited in May 2026, adding approximately £4.1 billion in assets and defined outcome derivatives-driven strategies. Source
  • New: Appointed John Whelan as Head of Strategy, Digital Assets in June 2026 to expand digital asset leadership. Source

Record AUM and Organic Growth

  • Organic flow growth rate at 13% annualized: Annualized organic flow growth rate of 13% in quarter, down from 17% in prior quarter, driven by inflows into commodities, international developed equity and U.S. equity. Source
  • Broad-based momentum across regions and classes: Net inflows of $3.1 billion across U.S. and Europe, with management citing momentum not dependent on single product, market or geography, reflecting platform resilience. Source

Operating Revenue and Earnings

  • Operating revenues increased 11% sequentially: Operating revenues of $177.2 million increased 11.1% from prior quarter and 57.3% year-over-year, driven by higher average AUM, Atlantic House contribution and performance fees. Source
  • Net income recovered from prior quarter loss: Net income of $44.3 million compared to $23.1 million loss in prior quarter, with diluted EPS of $0.28 versus loss of $0.17 and adjusted EPS of $0.31 versus $0.27. Source

“This was another excellent quarter for WisdomTree and a reflection of the diversified business we've spent the past two decades building. As we celebrate our twentieth anniversary, we've evolved from an ETF pioneer into a modern global asset manager spanning ETFs, private markets, liquid alternatives and tokenized financial infrastructure.”

Jonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree CEO

Operating Margin and Efficiency

  • Operating margin expanded 330 basis points: Operating income margin of 40.5% increased 330 basis points from prior quarter, with adjusted margin of 42.6%, driven by higher revenues, lower seasonal compensation and reduced acquisition costs. Source
  • Year-to-date margin improved 780 basis points: YTD operating income margin of 39.0% increased 780 basis points from prior year, 900 basis points adjusted, reflecting revenue growth and operational discipline. Source

Gross Margin and Cost Structure

  • Gross margin declined from higher expenses: Gross margin of 82.9% decreased 1.5 percentage points, primarily due to higher fund management expenses associated with Atlantic House and anticipated new fund launches. Source
  • Operating expenses increased 5.2% quarterly: Operating expenses increased 5.2% to $105.3 million due to higher fund management and administration fees, intangible amortization from Atlantic House and third-party distribution. Source

Atlantic House Acquisition

  • Atlantic House acquisition completed in May: Completed acquisition of London-based Atlantic House with approximately £4.1 billion in assets, specializing in defined outcome and derivatives-driven investment strategies, expanding product capabilities. Source
  • Strategic expansion through disciplined acquisitions: Atlantic House acquisition advances company strategy of combining organic growth with disciplined inorganic expansion, enhancing long-term growth profile through expanded products and distribution. Source

Capital Management and Returns

  • Stock repurchased at $17.40 average price: $25.9 million in common stock repurchased representing approximately 1.5 million shares at average repurchase price of $17.40 per share. Source
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.03 declared: Quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share declared payable August 26, 2026 to stockholders of record as of August 12, 2026. Source

Product Launches and Digital Assets

  • Digital assets leadership role appointed: Appointed John Whelan as Head of Strategy, Digital Assets in June 2026, underscoring commitment to leadership in digital assets for retail and institutional investors onchain. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Announced definitive agreement to acquire Atlantic House in March 2026 and completed acquisition in May 2026 as planned. Source
  • On track: Committed to expanding digital assets leadership and appointed Head of Strategy, Digital Assets in June 2026 to broaden offerings. 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.