Summary
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP) reported first-quarter 2015 results showing a slight decrease in net income attributable to Ameriprise Financial shareholders to $393 million, or $2.08 per diluted share, compared to $400 million, or $2.01 per diluted share, in the prior year. Total net revenues saw a modest increase of 2% to $3.1 billion, driven primarily by higher management and financial advice fees and premiums. However, total expenses rose by 4%, largely due to increased distribution expenses and higher benefits, claims, losses, and settlement expenses. The company also saw a significant increase in long-term care reserves, impacting profitability. Despite these headwinds, Ameriprise maintained a strong liquidity position with $2.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents and saw growth in its Advice & Wealth Management segment's assets under management and administration. Key segments showed mixed performance. Advice & Wealth Management reported a 16% increase in operating earnings, benefiting from wrap account growth. Asset Management's operating earnings saw a modest increase, while Annuities experienced a slight decrease in operating earnings due to a one-time benefit in the prior year. The Protection segment's operating earnings declined, significantly impacted by an increase in long-term care reserves. Overall, the company navigated a challenging market environment characterized by low interest rates and market volatility, with a continued focus on expense management and strategic growth initiatives.
Financial Highlights
34 data points| Revenue | $3.06B |
| Operating Expenses | $2.44B |
| Operating Income | $393.00M |
| Net Income | $393.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.11 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.08 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 186.30M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 189.10M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to Ameriprise Financial decreased by 2% to $393 million in Q1 2015 compared to $400 million in Q1 2014.
- 2Diluted earnings per share increased to $2.08 in Q1 2015 from $2.01 in Q1 2014.
- 3Total net revenues increased by 2% to $3.1 billion, driven by higher management and financial advice fees and premiums.
- 4Total expenses increased by 4% to $2.4 billion, primarily due to higher distribution expenses and benefits, claims, losses, and settlement expenses.
- 5The company reported a $32 million increase in Long-Term Care (LTC) reserves in Q1 2015.
- 6Assets under management and administration (AUM/AUA) increased by 4% to $814.8 billion.
- 7The Advice & Wealth Management segment saw a 16% increase in operating earnings, driven by growth in wrap account assets.