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Artisan Partners Asset Manageme (APAM) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup · Temp Headwind edge

Buy WaitModerate Confidence

Financial Services · Asset Management

Wait for pullback to $35.26. Weak momentum; also below 200-day MA (death cross) — blocks BUY_NOW at $37.09. Engine's entry $35.26 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak growth.

Artisan Partners Asset Management is a global active investment management platform founded in 1994, offering differentiated equity, fixed income, and alternative strategies for institutional investors and intermediaries. Nearly all revenue comes from asset-based management fees... Read more

$37.09+7.8% A.UpsideScore 5.4/10#74 of 109 Asset Management
Entry $35.26(Default 5pct Sticky)Stop $33.17Target $37.98(resistance)A.R:R -1.9:1Setup A.R:R 2.4:1
Analyst target$39.00+5.1%4 analysts
$37.98our TP
$37.09price
$39.00mean
$34
$48

Wait for pullback to $35.26. Weak momentum; also below 200-day MA (death cross) — blocks BUY_NOW at $37.09. Engine's entry $35.26 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak growth. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 52. Fundamentals strong but target reached (-10.6% upside). Wait for pullback. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.60, earnings proximity 89d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio and death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
High-quality business
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Weak growth
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)9.2
P/E (Fwd)9.2
Mkt Cap$2.6B
EV/EBITDA6.5
Profit Mgn23.5%
ROE72.5%
Rev Growth9.3%
Beta1.75
Dividend9.25%
Rating analysts9

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C3.67bearish
IV66%elevated
Max Pain$30-19.1% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • LOWCustomertop-2 intermediary relationships9.0%
    10-K Item 1A: 'Our two largest intermediary relationships across multiple distribution channels each represented approximately 9% of our total AUM as of December 31, 2025.'
  • LOWCustomerlargest investment consultant4.0%
    10-K Item 1A: 'the investment consultant advising the largest portion of our AUM represented approximately 4% of our total AUM'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-02-03Item 5.02LOW
    Ryan G. Von Hoff appointed as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer effective January 29, 2026. Previously served as VP, Assistant Treasurer and Corporate Controller since July 2022. Certified Public Accountant and CFA Charterholder.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
0.1
Revenue Growth
4.8

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Ma Position
1.0
Rsi
4.5
Macd
6.8
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.4%/30d — confirmed downtrend
GatesMomentum 2.7<4.5A.R:R -1.9=NEGATIVEDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.60EARNINGS PROXIMITY 89d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Aggressive
RSI
52 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $35.12Resistance $38.75

Price Targets

$33
$35
$38
A.Upside+2.4%
A.R:R-1.9:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)2.4:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionHigh conviction
Suggested %1.1%
Max %2.3%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-10.6% upside)
! Momentum score 2.7/10 — below 4.5 minimum
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-28 (89d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is APAM stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $35.26. Weak momentum; also below 200-day MA (death cross) — blocks BUY_NOW at $37.09. Engine's entry $35.26 (Default 5pct Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak growth. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 52. Fundamentals strong but target reached (-10.6% upside). Wait for pullback. Target $37.98 (+2.4%), stop $33.17 (−11.8%), Setup A.R:R 2.4:1. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the APAM stock price target?

Take-profit target: $37.98 (+7.8% upside). Target $37.98 (+2.4%), stop $33.17 (−11.8%), Setup A.R:R 2.4:1. Stop-loss: $33.17.

What are the risks of investing in APAM?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak growth; Negative momentum.

Is APAM overvalued or undervalued?

Artisan Partners Asset Manageme trades at a P/E of 9.2 (forward 9.2). TrendMatrix value score: 7.2/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about APAM?

9 analysts cover APAM with a consensus score of 2.4/5. Average price target: $39.

What does Artisan Partners Asset Manageme do?Artisan Partners Asset Management is a global active investment management platform founded in 1994, offering...

Artisan Partners Asset Management is a global active investment management platform founded in 1994, offering differentiated equity, fixed income, and alternative strategies for institutional investors and intermediaries. Nearly all revenue comes from asset-based management fees charged as a percentage of client AUM.

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