Ameriprise Financial Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, Beats Expectations

Financial services firm reports record results driven by organic growth and market strength

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:23am

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Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) reported strong fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, beating analysts' consensus estimates by $0.50 per share. The financial services provider posted EPS of $10.83 for the quarter, up 16% year-over-year, on revenue of $4.90 billion, a 10.2% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Why it matters

Ameriprise's robust performance highlights the firm's ability to capitalize on favorable market conditions and organic growth opportunities, underscoring its position as a leading provider of wealth management, asset management, and insurance products. The results also demonstrate the company's disciplined approach to capital allocation, with aggressive share repurchases and investments in technology and product innovation.

The details

Ameriprise reported record fourth-quarter results, driven by strong markets and organic growth. The firm saw $13.3 billion in client inflows, an 18% increase, while assets under management (AUM) in its Advice & Wealth Management segment grew 17% to $670 billion. Advisor productivity reached a record $1.1 million, and the company recruited approximately 90 experienced advisors during the quarter. Ameriprise also returned over 100% of its operating earnings to shareholders in Q4 and $3.4 billion for the full year, representing around 88% of operating earnings.

  • Ameriprise Financial reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 earnings results on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Ameriprise Financial

A diversified financial services company that provides a range of wealth management, asset management, and insurance products and services to individual and institutional clients.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Ameriprise Financial's strong fourth-quarter performance demonstrates the firm's ability to capitalize on favorable market conditions and organic growth opportunities, while also highlighting its disciplined approach to capital allocation and investment in technology and product innovation. These factors position the company well to navigate potential macroeconomic and interest rate headwinds in the year ahead.