Shares of Swiss private equity firm Partners Group Holding AG rose sharply on Thursday, marking their biggest gain in six months, after the firm reported robust growth in assets under management (AUM) and provided positive guidance for 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Partners Group’s AUM increased 21% last year to $185bn, the firm said in a statement, reflecting strong inflows from both institutional and private clients. Looking ahead, Partners Group expects new client assets of between $26bn and $32bn in 2026, signalling continued momentum in fundraising.
The stock climbed as much as 6.6% in Zurich trading, with analysts welcoming the figures as exceeding expectations. “The asset growth was much better than expected,” said Citigroup analyst Nicholas Herman, noting that the firm’s guidance for 2026 surpassed even his more optimistic forecasts.
Partners Group is targeting a long-term strategy to triple its AUM to over $450bn by 2033, building on a base of around $150bn in 2024.
