SEI Investments (SEIC) Rises 2.6% on Q4 Earnings Beat Despite AUM Miss

SEI Investments (NASDAQ:SEIC) shares rose 2.6% on January 29, 2026, after reporting Q4 earnings of $1.38 per share on $607.9M revenue — beating analyst estimates and marking 16% EPS and 9.1% revenue growth YoY. Assets Under Management fell short at $215.9B, a key concern as AUM drives fee income. Still, investors prioritized the profit and revenue upside. Shares later settled at $88.10, up 2.3%, near their 52-week high of $93.80. SEIC has gained 6.1% YTD and delivered a 66.7% return over five years. The stock rarely moves more than 5% — today’s reaction signals market significance, though not a fundamental reassessment.