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WisdomTree, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 October 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose on higher average AUM: Operating revenues were $179.4 million, up 1.3% from the second quarter. Management attributed the rise to higher average AUM, partly offset by lower European ETP transaction fees and lower performance fees. Source
  • Quarterly operating margin reached 41.3%: Operating income margin was 41.3%, or 43.1% as adjusted, up 0.8 point from the prior quarter. Management said the increase was primarily due to higher revenues. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose to $0.32: Net income was $49.2 million, against $44.3 million in the second quarter. Diluted EPS was $0.32, against $0.28, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.32, against $0.31. Source
  • Expenses up 31.6% from a year ago: Operating expenses rose 31.6% from the third quarter of 2025, mainly on higher incentive pay and headcount, with higher fund costs, amortization and distribution fees also cited. Source
  • Convertible notes retired for $32.3 million: The company retired $18.1 million of 2029 convertible notes for $32.3 million in cash. The conversion price of these notes was $11.82. Source
  • Buyback of $10.6 million: The company repurchased $10.6 million of common stock, about 0.5 million shares at an average price of $21.29. Source
  • WisdomTree Onchain brand introduced: The company introduced WisdomTree Onchain to combine tokenized funds, onchain infrastructure and platforms for individual and institutional investors under one name. Source

“The breadth and consistency of our organic growth, coupled with expanding distribution capabilities and continued operating discipline, are driving significant operating leverage and margin expansion.”

Jarrett Lilien, WisdomTree President and COO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Quarterly dividend SourcePayable November 25, 2026$0.03Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The Atlantic House fund and structured solutions business completed its rebrand in September, following the May 2026 acquisition. Source
  • New: WisdomTree and MoonPay agreed to expand U.S. investor access to tokenized funds, including the WTGXX money market digital fund. Source
  • New: WisdomTree introduced WisdomTree Onchain, a single name for its tokenized funds, onchain infrastructure and platforms. Source
  • New: WisdomTree and BitGo agreed to bring tokenized Treasury yield, liquidity and collateral capabilities to BitGo institutional clients. Source
  • New: WisdomTree and Return Stacked ETFs agreed a relationship to deliver co-branded model portfolios through the Quorus platform. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose on higher average AUM: Operating revenues were $179.4 million, up 1.3% from the second quarter. Management attributed the rise to higher average AUM, partly offset by lower European ETP transaction fees and lower performance fees. Source
  • Quarterly operating margin reached 41.3%: Operating income margin was 41.3%, or 43.1% as adjusted, up 0.8 point from the prior quarter. Management said the increase was primarily due to higher revenues. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose to $0.32: Net income was $49.2 million, against $44.3 million in the second quarter. Diluted EPS was $0.32, against $0.28, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.32, against $0.31. Source
  • Nine-month revenue up 49%: Operating revenues for the nine months rose 49.0% from 2025. Management cited higher average AUM, a higher average advisory fee, the Ceres and Atlantic House acquisitions and higher European ETP other revenues. Source
  • Year-to-date margin up 6.8 points: Year-to-date operating income margin was 39.8% (41.8% adjusted), up 6.8 points (7.5 points adjusted) from the prior-year period. Source

Segments and regions

  • Other revenues edged lower: Other revenues were $18.5 million, down from $19.5 million in the second quarter. Source
  • European ETP other revenues grew: Compared with the third quarter of 2025, the company reported higher other revenues from its European listed ETPs, alongside higher average AUM and the Ceres and Atlantic House acquisitions. Source
  • U.S. listed ETF assets reached $101.6 billion: U.S. listed ETFs ended the quarter at $101.6 billion, with inflows of $2.4 billion and market appreciation of $0.2 billion. Source
  • European listed ETP assets grew: European listed ETPs ended at $66.0 billion, with inflows of $1.7 billion and market appreciation of $3.2 billion in the quarter. Source

“WisdomTree continues to evolve into a truly modern global asset manager, strategically positioned at the intersection of three powerful transformations in financial services”

Jonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree CEO

Products and launches

  • U.S. funds launched on Texas exchange: Two U.S. funds, both powered by AlphaBeta, launched in August to October and are listed on the Texas Stock Exchange. Source
  • Five European products launched: In Europe, five products launched in the same period, including two physical silver funds and an enhanced commodity UCITS ETF. Source
  • Autocallable ETFs first in Europe: Two European autocallable ETFs are described as the first actively managed autocallable ETFs in Europe. They are run by the investment team that joined through the Atlantic House acquisition. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin held near 83%: Gross margin was 83.0%, essentially unchanged from the prior quarter. Source
  • Operating expenses flat sequentially: Operating expenses were essentially unchanged from the second quarter. Source
  • Expenses up 31.6% from a year ago: Operating expenses rose 31.6% from the third quarter of 2025, mainly on higher incentive pay and headcount, with higher fund costs, amortization and distribution fees also cited. Source
  • Amortization offset part of leverage: Management said the year-to-date margin increase reflected operating leverage from revenue growth, partly offset by intangible amortization from the Ceres and Atlantic House acquisitions. Source
  • Interest expense fell with lower debt: Interest expense fell 9.0% from the second quarter on lower debt. Interest income fell 42.5% on lower interest-earning assets after debt retirements and buybacks. Source
  • Effective tax rate at 23.7%: The effective income tax rate was 23.7%, giving income tax expense of $15.3 million. Source

Assets, flows and fees

  • Market appreciation added $3.5 billion: Market appreciation contributed $3.5 billion to global product assets in the quarter. Source
  • Average advisory fee held flat: The average advisory fee was unchanged from the prior quarter. Source
  • Revenue yield slipped one basis point: Revenue yield was 0.42%, down one basis point on lower European ETP transaction fees and lower performance fees. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Convertible notes retired for $32.3 million: The company retired $18.1 million of 2029 convertible notes for $32.3 million in cash. The conversion price of these notes was $11.82. Source
  • Buyback of $10.6 million: The company repurchased $10.6 million of common stock, about 0.5 million shares at an average price of $21.29. Source
  • Nine-month operating cash flow: Net cash from operating activities was $153.1 million for the nine months, against $93.3 million a year earlier. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash ended at $299.7 million. Source

Strategy and partnerships

  • WisdomTree Onchain brand introduced: The company introduced WisdomTree Onchain to combine tokenized funds, onchain infrastructure and platforms for individual and institutional investors under one name. Source
  • Tokenized funds reach MoonPay: The MoonPay agreement is intended to expand U.S. investor access to tokenized funds, including the WTGXX money market digital fund. Source
  • Return Stacked model portfolios: The Return Stacked relationship combines WisdomTree portfolio construction with diversifying strategies in co-branded model portfolios. Source
  • Ceres contingent consideration lowered: Contingent consideration for Ceres fell from $15.8 million to $13.7 million, a $2.1 million remeasurement gain in the quarter. Source

People and recognition

  • CMO of the Year award: Luba Spear was named CMO of the Year at the 2026 Wealth Management Industry Awards. Source
  • Ceres deal named M&A Deal of the Year: The company received the M&A Deal of the Year award for its acquisition of Ceres Partners, LLC. Source
  • Four leaders on INvolve list: Four WisdomTree leaders were recognized on INvolve's 2026 Heroes Role Model Lists. Source
  • Headcount rose to 438: Headcount was 438 at the end of the quarter, against 414 at the end of the second quarter and 338 a year earlier. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 October 2026

  • Focus on liquid alternatives and tokenization: Management said it will deepen its presence in existing markets and pursue liquid alternatives, private markets and tokenization, and remains focused on its playbook. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
AUM, end of period Source$171.0 billion
Net inflows Source$4.6 billion
Products, end of period Source434
U.S. listed ETFs, end of period Source93
European listed ETPs, end of period Source320
Onchain products, end of period Source19

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Up to $225 million of Ceres consideration depends on Ceres revenue growth, and its fair value is remeasured each period through net income. Source
  • External: Results include gains and losses on financial instruments, on gold and crypto received as fees, and on foreign exchange. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it remains focused on executing its proven playbook. 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.