Victory Capital Reports Record Fourth-Quarter Results

Fourth-Quarter Highlights

San Antonio, Texas, February 4, 2026 — Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) (“Victory Capital” or “the Company”) today reported record financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.

“We ended 2025 with positive momentum and in a position of strength, achieving record quarterly and annual levels of gross flows, revenue, and earnings,” said David Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “In early 2026, we achieved record high AUM and are well positioned to execute on all our growth strategies.

“Our investment performance remains excellent and improved during the fourth quarter. The percentage of our AUM outperforming benchmarks over the respective 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended December 31, was 63%, 63%, 68%, and 78%. In addition, 65% of our rated AUM in mutual funds and ETFs was rated four or five stars overall by Morningstar.

“The integration of Pioneer Investments is substantially complete, with $97 million of net expense synergies having been achieved by year end. The remaining $13 million of net expense synergies are on track to be completed during 2026.

“Meaningful progress continues across key growth drivers, including achieving positive net flows from our international distribution channel, our VictoryShares ETF platform, and multiple Investment Franchises. This momentum is supported by the launching of new products and vehicles, the continued ramp-up of our international sales capabilities, our enlarged US salesforce, and investments we are making into our key distribution partners.

“Capital returned to shareholders during 2025 reached a record $366 million. In the fourth quarter, we repurchased more than 800,000 shares of VCTR common stock and, combined with dividends, returned a total of $93 million to shareholders.

“As our top capital deployment priority, we remain very active and disciplined in pursuing strategic acquisitions, and we also intend to continue with our meaningful share repurchases.

“As always, we continue to focus on serving our clients, which is our top priority.”

The table below presents AUM, and certain GAAP and non-GAAP (“adjusted”) financial results. Due to rounding, AUM values and other amounts in this press release may not add up precisely to the totals provided.

(in millions except per share amounts or as otherwise noted)

1Total AUM includes both discretionary assets under management and non-discretionary assets under advisement and excludes other assets.

2 Long-term AUM is defined as total AUM excluding Money Market and Short-term assets.

3 The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are not defined by GAAP and should not be regarded as an alternative to any measurement under GAAP. Please refer to the section “Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this press release for an explanation of Non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial measure.

4 The Company includes participating securities in its computation of adjusted earnings per diluted share, including shares of series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred stock for the quarterly periods ended September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025.

AUM, Flows and Investment Performance

At December 31, 2025, Victory Capital had total client assets of $316.6 billion, assets under management of $313.8 billion, and other assets of $2.8 billion. Total AUM increased by $3.2 billion to $313.8 billion at December 31, 2025, compared with $310.6 billion at September 30, 2025. The increase was due to positive market action of $6.2 billion partially offset by net outflows of $2.1 billion. Total gross flows for the fourth quarter were $17.5 billion, including long-term gross flows of $17.1 billion.

As of December 31, 2025, Victory Capital offered 187 investment strategies through its multiple autonomous Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform. The table below presents outperformance against benchmarks by AUM as of December 31, 2025.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Compared with Third Quarter 2025

On April 1, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Amundi US and reintroduced the brand Pioneer Investments ("Pioneer" or "Pioneer Investments") for the acquired business and investment products. Sequential results reflect the acquisition. Revenue increased 3.6% to $374.1 million in the fourth quarter, compared with $361.2 million in the third quarter, primarily due to higher average AUM over the comparable period. GAAP operating margin expanded 270 basis points in the fourth quarter to 40.9%, up from 38.2% in the third quarter primarily due to a $5.9 million decrease in restructuring and integration related costs partially offset by a $4.0 million increase in compensation related expenses. Fourth quarter GAAP net income increased 16.9% to $112.8 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, up from $96.5 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, in the prior quarter.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit increased 7.4% to $151.7 million, or $1.78 per diluted share in the fourth quarter, up from $141.3 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, in the third quarter. Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.7% to $197.5 million in the fourth quarter, versus $190.5 million in the third quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 10 basis points in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 52.8% compared with 52.7% in the prior quarter.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Compared with Fourth Quarter 2024

Current year results reflect the acquisition of Amundi US, which closed on April 1, 2025. Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2025, increased 61.0% to $374.1 million, compared with $232.4 million in the same quarter of 2024 as a result of higher average AUM over the comparable period. Operating expenses increased 83.2% to $220.9 million, compared with $120.6 million in last year’s fourth quarter reflecting variable operating expenses that rose as a result of higher average AUM and an expanded business and restructuring and integration costs related to the acquisition of Amundi US. GAAP operating margin contracted 720 basis points to 40.9% in the fourth quarter, from 48.1% in the same quarter of 2024. GAAP net income increased 46.6% to $112.8 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter compared with $76.9 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, in the same quarter of 2024.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit increased 59.5% to $151.7 million, or $1.78 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter, compared with $95.1 million, or $1.45 per diluted share in the same quarter

last year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 57.4% to $197.5 million, compared with $125.5 million in the same quarter of last year. Year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 120 basis points to 52.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 54.0% in the same quarter last year.

Year Ended December 31, 2025 Compared with Year Ended December 31, 2024

Current year results reflect the acquisition of Amundi US, which closed on April 1, 2025. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, increased 46.2% to $1.3 billion, compared with $893.5 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to higher average AUM.

Operating expenses increased 77.6% to $827.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared with $466.0 million in the same period in 2024, due to higher variable operating expenses as a result of the higher average AUM, an increase in acquisition-related costs, and an increase in restructuring and integration costs related to the acquisition of Amundi US. GAAP operating margin was 36.6% for the year ended December 31, 2025, a 1,120 basis point contraction from the 47.8% recorded in the same period in 2024. GAAP net income increased 14.3% to $330.1 million, or $4.08 per diluted share, in 2025 compared with $288.9 million, or $4.38 per diluted share, in 2024.

Adjusted net income with tax benefit increased 45.6% to $513.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from $353.1 million in 2024. On a per-share basis, adjusted net income with tax benefit increased 19.0% to $6.38 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $5.36 per diluted share in 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2025, adjusted EBITDA increased 43.6% to $682.9 million, compared with $475.6 million for the same period in 2024. Year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA margin contracted 90 basis points to 52.3% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared with 53.2% in the previous year.

Balance Sheet / Capital Management

The total debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025 was approximately $983 million.

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.49 per share. The dividend is payable on March 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 10, 2026.

Conference Call, Webcast and Slide Presentation

The Company will host a conference call tomorrow morning, February 5, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Analysts and investors may participate in the question-and-answer session. To participate in the conference call, please call 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 1-646-307-1963 (international), shortly before 8:00 a.m. ET and reference the Victory Capital Conference Call. A live, listen-only webcast will also be available via the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.vcm.com. Prior to the call, a supplemental slide presentation that will be used during the conference call will be available on the Events and Presentations page of the Company’s investor relations website. For anyone who is unable to join the live event, an archive of the webcast will be available for replay shortly after the call concludes.

About Victory Capital

Victory Capital (NASDAQ: VCTR) is a diversified global asset management firm with $316.6 billion in total client assets, as of December 31, 2025. We serve institutional, intermediary, and individual clients through our Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform, which manage specialized investment strategies across traditional and alternative asset classes. Our differentiated approach

combines the power of investment autonomy with the support of a robust, fully integrated operational and distribution platform. Clients have access to focused, top-tier investment talent equipped with comprehensive resources designed to deliver competitive long-term performance.

Victory Capital is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. To learn more, visit www.vcm.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter (X), and LinkedIn.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable U.S. federal and non-U.S. securities laws. These statements may include, without limitation, any statements preceded by, followed by or including words such as “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “may,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “budget,” “continue,” “estimate,” “future,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “will,” “can have,” “likely,” “should,” “would,” “could” and other words and terms of similar meaning or the negative thereof and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for Victory Capital’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond Victory Capital's control and could cause Victory Capital's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the expected results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements.

Although it is not possible to identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among others, the following: reductions in the assets under management (“AUM”) based on investment performance, client withdrawals, difficult market conditions and other factors such as the ongoing conflicts and potential military conflicts in Ukraine, Venezuela, China/Taiwan, and/or the Middle East, a pandemic, tariffs or trade restrictions; the nature of the Company’s contracts and investment advisory agreements; the Company's ability to maintain historical returns and sustain our historical growth; the Company's dependence on third parties to market our strategies and provide products or services for the operation of our business; the Company's ability to retain key investment professionals or members of our senior management team; the Company's reliance on the technology systems supporting our operations; the Company's ability to successfully acquire and integrate new companies; risks associated with expected benefits of the Amundi US transaction and the related impact on the Company’s business; the concentration of the Company’s investments in long only small- and mid-cap equity and U.S. clients; risks and uncertainties associated with non-U.S. investments; the Company's efforts to establish and develop new teams and strategies; the ability of the Company’s investment teams to identify appropriate investment opportunities; the Company's ability to limit employee misconduct; the Company's ability to meet the guidelines set by our clients; the Company's exposure to potential litigation (including administrative or tax proceedings) or regulatory actions; the Company's ability to implement effective information and cyber security policies, procedures and capabilities; the Company's substantial indebtedness; the potential impairment of the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets; disruption to the operations of third parties whose functions are integral to the Company’s ETF platform; the Company's determination that we are not required to register as an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940; the fluctuation of the Company’s expenses; the Company's ability to respond to recent trends in the investment management industry; the level of regulation on investment management firms and the Company’s ability to respond to regulatory developments; the competitiveness of the investment management industry; and other risks and factors included, but not limited to, those listed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 28, 2025, which is accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

In light of these risks, uncertainties and other factors, the forward-looking statements contained in this press release might not prove to be accurate. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and Victory Capital undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts

Investors:

Matthew Dennis, CFA

Chief of Staff

Director, Investor Relations

216-898-2412

mdennis@vcm.com

Media:
Jessica Davila
Director, Global Communications
210-694-9693
jessica_davila@vcm.com 

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