# SEI Q3 2026 Earnings Report Highlights

> SEI reports record revenue growth and strategic shifts in financial services.
- Title: SEI Q3 2026 Earnings Report Highlights · The Motley Fool
- Summary: SEI reports record revenue growth and strategic shifts in financial services. SEI achieved $662 million revenue with 14% growth, 31% adjusted operating…
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- Source: The Motley Fool — https://fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/10/21/sei-seic-q3-2026-earnings-call-transcript
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- Published: 2026-10-22T00:38:15+00:00
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- Topics: sei, q3 2026, revenue, assets under management, investment managers, private banking, stratos, ai, enterprise transformation, transfer agency, finance, money
## Q3 2026 Results
SEI reported $662.0 million revenue, a 14% increase driven by sales conversions and client capital deployment.
## Adjusted EPS Growth
Adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.64, a 24% increase from $1.32 in Q3 2025.
## Net Sales Events
Net sales events totaled $46.8 million, exceeding previous full-year results with $157.4 million year-to-date.
## Investment Managers Segment
Investment Managers Segment revenue grew 14% to $235.8 million, driven by alternative asset managers.
## Private Banks Segment
Private Banks Segment revenue increased 11% to $160.4 million with balanced contributions from professional services.
## Investment Advisors Segment
Investment Advisors Segment revenue grew 26% to $185.4 million following Stratos acquisition.
## Institutional Investors Segment
Institutional Investors Segment revenue declined 2% to $70.6 million due to client outflows.
## Adjusted Operating Margin
Adjusted operating margin increased to 31%, a 260 basis point improvement from Q3 2025.
## Assets Under Management
Assets under management reached $606.4 billion, essentially flat with market movements.
## Assets Under Administration
Assets under administration grew 4% to $1.41 trillion, driven by new mandates.
## Stratos Financial Contribution
Stratos contributed $23.3 million revenue and $4.4 million operating profit, including $7.3 million amortization.
## ETF Assets Under Management
ETF assets grew to $9 billion, up from $4 billion in the prior year.
## Share Repurchases
Share repurchases totaled $215.1 million, buying back two million shares at $105.24 per share.
## Incentive Compensation Accrual
Incentive compensation accrual increased by $6.4 million due to strong year-to-date performance.
## NSC Termination Charge
NSC termination charge of $32.5 million related to mutual agreement to end Stratos Mexican subsidiary acquisition.
## LSV Asset Management Outflows
LSV asset management experienced $5.3 billion net outflows, offsetting strong investment performance.
## Retail Transfer Agency
Retail transfer agency run rate expected to exceed $10 million by end of 2027.
## Singapore Office Opening
Singapore office opened in September 2026 to support Asia Pacific client operations.
## Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $399.8 million at quarter end.
## Stock Repurchase Authorization
Board approved $800 million increase in share repurchase authorization, totaling $926 million.
## Key takeaway

SEI achieved $662 million revenue with 14% growth, 31% adjusted operating margin, and $2.1 trillion assets under management.