John Paulson Acquires Shares in Acadian Asset Management

On June 12, 2026, John Paulson bought 2,253 shares of Acadian Asset Management Inc. (NYSE:AAMI). This insider purchase didn't involve a pre-planned trading arrangement, commonly known as Rule 10b5-1. The transaction added to Paulson's stake in the company, which operates in the financial services sector.

Other Institutional Activity in Acadian Asset Management

Several institutional investors have adjusted their positions in Acadian Asset Management. Paulson & Co. Inc. held steady with 7,743,282 shares valued at around $421.4 million. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its holdings by 81,121 shares, ending with 4,574,232 shares worth about $248.9 million. Jennison Associates LLC increased its stake by 112,985 shares, now holding 2,022,207 shares valued at approximately $110 million. Empyrean Capital Partners, LP reduced its position by 96,372 shares, holding 1,308,190 shares valued at $71.2 million. State Street Corp made a small addition of 3,196 shares, totaling 1,209,440 shares worth nearly $65.8 million.

Acadian Asset Management Inc. Stock Down 15.3%

Shares of NYSE:AAMI traded near $81.10. Acadian Asset Management has a market cap of about $2.80 billion, with a P/E ratio of 33.4 and a forward P/E of 13.4. The stock has a beta of 1.329, indicating it is more volatile than the overall market. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from $31.24 to $79.15, with a 50-day moving average of $68.81 and a 200-day moving average of $54.08. The company's current ratio is 2.497, and its debt-to-equity ratio stands at 346.579.

Recent Earnings

Acadian Asset Management reported revenue of $610.8 million, with a growth rate of 39.3%. The company's net margin is 13.785%, and it has a return on equity of 111.725%. Its earnings per share (EPS) is $2.35. The next earnings announcement is expected on July 30, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend rate of $0.40, yielding 0.51% with a payout ratio of 5.53%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Acadian Asset Management Inc.

In addition to John Paulson's recent purchase, Barbara Trebbi bought 1,288 shares on June 12, 2026, and sold 10,260 shares on June 15, 2026. Robert Chersi also acquired 1,288 shares on June 12, 2026. These transactions were not part of any pre-arranged trading plans.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 4, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained its 'hold' rating on Acadian Asset Management with a price target of $70. RBC Capital also kept its 'hold' rating with a $66 target on May 1, 2026. The consensus among analysts is to hold the stock, with a mean price target of $68.67 based on three opinions.

About Acadian Asset Management

Acadian Asset Management Inc. is a financial services company specializing in asset management. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm manages portfolios for individuals and institutions, investing in public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets. Led by CEO Ms. Kelly Ann Louise Young CFA, the company employs 396 people.

Bottom Line

John Paulson's purchase of Acadian Asset Management shares highlights ongoing interest in the company. While insider transactions can be insightful, it's important to remember that these filings are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions. Investors often track such moves to gauge the sentiment of influential insiders.