Quarter End AUM of $35.0 billion (+9% versus Q3 2024)
Quarterly Revenues Grew 10% to $63.2 million
Third Quarter EPS of $0.68 versus $0.69 in the Third Quarter of 2024
Strong Liquidity Position and Cash Generation Support Capital Returns: $200.8 million in Cash and Investments (No Debt); 22.1 million Shares Outstanding After Repurchasing 237,000 Shares During Q3 2025
Board Authorizes 25% Increase to Quarterly Dividend to $0.10 Per Share, an Additional 500,000 Share Buyback, and $2.5 million Charitable Contribution
Chairman and co-CEO Elects to Waive Management Fee for December
GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GAMCO Investors, Inc. ("Gabelli") (OTCQX:GAMI) today reported its operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Financial Highlights
(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2025
September 30, 2024
U.S. GAAP
Revenue
$
63,217
$
57,546
Expenses
46,595
35,917
Operating income
16,622
21,629
Non-operating income
4,340
1,027
Net income
15,207
16,834
Diluted earnings per share
$
0.68
$
0.69
Operating margin
26.3
%
37.6
%
Giving Back to Society - $80 million since IPO
Since our initial public offering in February 1999, our firm's combined charitable donations total approximately $80 million, including $48 million through the shareholder designated charitable contribution program. Based on the program created by Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, our corporate charitable giving is unique in that the recipients of Gabelli's charitable contributions are chosen directly by our shareholders, rather than by our corporate officers. Since its inception in 2013, Gabelli shareholders have designated charitable gifts to approximately 350 charitable organizations.
The charitable giving program continues today with the Gabelli Funds Foundation, a private foundation, established in September 2024. On November 7, 2025, Gabelli's board of directors authorized an additional $2.5 million contribution.
Revenue
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2025
September 30, 2024
Investment advisory and incentive fees
Funds
$
42,803
$
38,847
Institutional and Private Wealth Management
16,531
14,977
SICAV
13
5
Performance-based
(13
)
-
Total
$
59,334
$
53,829
Distribution fees and other income
3,883
3,717
Total revenue
$
63,217
$
57,546
The year over year increase in Funds revenues was primarily the result of higher average assets under management. The Institutional and Private Wealth Management increase in revenues was the result of higher equity assets (including the addition of the PWM assets of Gabelli-Keeley in May 2025) at the beginning of the quarter, which are generally used to calculate the revenues. The increase in distribution fees and other income was primarily the result of an increase in equity mutual funds AUM that pay distribution fees.
Expenses
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2025
September 30, 2024
Compensation
$
32,762
$
22,566
Management fee
2,338
2,517
Distribution costs
5,920
6,033
Other operating expenses
5,575
4,801
Total expenses
$
46,595
$
35,917
The higher compensation expense in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year quarter is comprised of $2.6 million of higher fixed compensation, $2.1 million of higher variable compensation and the $5.5 million of waived compensation in the 2024 quarter.
Operating Margin
The operating margin, which represents the ratio of operating income to revenue, was 26.3% for the third quarter of 2025 compared with 37.6% for the third quarter of 2024.
Non-Operating Income
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2025
September 30, 2024
Gain from investments, net
$
2,835
$
3,370
Interest and dividend income
1,868
2,947
Interest expense (a)
(363
)
(290
)
Charitable giving contribution
-
(5,000
)
Total non-operating income
$
4,340
$
1,027
(a) Related to GAAP accounting of finance lease.
Non-operating income was $3.3 million higher for the quarter, after accounting for the $5.0 million contribution made in the 2024 period to establish the private foundation in support of our ongoing charitable giving program. This was partially offset by lower mark-to-market values on our investments portfolio for the quarter and a decrease in interest and dividend income.
Other Financial Highlights
The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of 2025 was 27.5% versus 25.7% for the third quarter of 2024.
At September 30, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, seed capital, and investments were $200.8 million with no debt. There were 22.1 million shares outstanding as of September 30, 2025.
Assets Under Management
(In millions)
As of
September 30, 2025
June 30, 2025
September 30, 2024
Mutual Funds
$
9,484
$
8,817
$
8,440
Closed-end Funds
8,031
7,627
7,459
Institutional & PWM (a) (b)
11,975
11,374
10,984
SICAV
10
9
9
Total Equities
29,500
27,827
26,892
100% U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund
5,517
5,498
5,268
Institutional & PWM Fixed Income
32
32
32
Total Treasuries & Fixed Income
5,549
5,530
5,300
Total Assets Under Management
$
35,049
$
33,357
$
32,192
(a) Includes $216, $211, and $278 of AUM subadvised for Teton Advisors, Inc. at September 30, 2025,
June 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024, respectively.
(b) Includes $258, $210, and $212 of 100% U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund AUM at September 30, 2025,
June 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024, respectively.
Assets under management on September 30, 2025 were $35.0 billion, an increase of 4.8% from the $33.4 billion on June 30, 2025. The quarter's increase consisted of net market appreciation of $1.9 billion partially offset by net outflows of $0.1 billion and distributions, net of reinvestments, of $0.2 billion.
Mutual Funds
Assets under management in Open-end Mutual Funds on September 30, 2025 were $9.4 billion, an increase of 8.0% from the $8.7 billion at June 30, 2025. The quarterly change was attributed to:
Distributions, net of reinvestment, of $6 million;
Net outflows of $64 million; and
Net market appreciation of $733 million.
In July, we filed a regulatory application to allow an existing open-end mutual fund to add an ETF share class, or "Class E," which is currently pending with the regulator.
ETFs
Assets under management in ETFs on September 30, 2025 were $78 million, an increase of 5.4% from the $74 million at June 30, 2025. The quarterly change was attributed to:
Net market appreciation of $4 million.
We continue to expand our ETF lineup, and expect to launch several new ETFs:
Gabelli High Income ETF (GBHI)
Keeley Dividend ETF (KDVD)
Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF (GOLS)
Our four semi-transparent ETFs will become transparent ETFs in mid-December, and will begin to disclose their portfolio holdings daily:
Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF (LOPP)
Gabelli Growth Innovators ETF (GGRW)
Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST), which will also change its name to Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF
Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF (GCAD)
Closed-end Funds
Assets under management in Closed-end Funds on September 30, 2025 were $8.0 billion, an increase of 5.3% from the $7.6 billion on June 30, 2025. The quarterly change was comprised of:
New offerings of $43 million of 5.2% preferred shares;
Distributions, net of reinvestment, of $138 million;
Net outflows of $16 million, the redemption of $16 million of preferred shares, the repurchase of $6 million of common stock partially offset by the issuance of $6 million common stock; and
Net market appreciation of $515 million.
Institutional & PWM
Assets under management in Institutional & PWM on September 30, 2025 were $12.0 billion, an increase of 5.3% from the $11.4 billion on June 30, 2025. The quarterly change was due to:
Net outflows of $53 million; and
Net market appreciation of $654 million.
SICAV
Assets under management were $10 million in the GAMCO All Cap Value sleeve and the GAMCO Convertible Securities sleeve on September 30, 2025, as compared to $9 million at June 30, 2025.
100% U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund
Assets under management in our 100% U.S. Treasury Money Market Fund (GABXX) on September 30, 2025 were $5.5 billion, unchanged from June 30, 2025.
The Gabelli Gold Fund, Up 42% For 3rd quarter of 2025
Portfolio manager Caesar Bryan commented on The Gabelli Gold Fund's 3rd quarter 2025 performance:
The third quarter of 2025 saw a sharp advance in both the gold price and gold equities. Building on strong gains earlier in the year, the price of gold rose by 16.7% during the quarter, climbing from $3,306 to $3,859 per ounce. Gold equities appreciated by well over 40% and again outpaced the metal, maintaining the leverage historically associated with the sector after years of underperformance. This continued strength occurred against a backdrop of currency volatility, mounting fiscal pressures, and geopolitical risk. These tailwinds have kept gold in demand from central banks, particularly in China and emerging markets where trust in dollar-based reserves is increasingly questioned. Despite their strong performance gold equities only recently surpassed their prior highs from 2011. At today's gold price we calculate many of our portfolio companies are trading at mid and high teens free cash flow yields on 2026 earnings and a significant discount to net present value. We believe this is supportive of higher prices.
Assets Under Administration
(In millions)
As of
September 30, 2025
June 30, 2025
September 30, 2024
Teton Advisors, Inc. (a)
$
292
$
287
$
883
SICAV
494
455
431
Total Assets Under Administration
$
786
$
742
$
1,314
(a) Includes $216, $211 and $278 of subadvised AUM for Teton Advisors, Inc. at
September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively.
AUA on September 30, 2025 were $0.8 billion, an increase of $0.1 billion, or 14.3%, from the $0.7 billion at June 30, 2025.
Return to Shareholders
During the third quarter of 2025, Gabelli returned $7.5 million to shareholders by repurchasing 236,529 shares for $5.7 million at an average investment of $23.83 per share and by paying a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share totaling $1.8 million. At September 30, 2025, the total shares remaining under the Stock Repurchase Program were 702,951. From October 1, 2025 to November 7, 2025, the Company has repurchased 40,332 shares at an average price of $23.48 per share for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $0.8 million. On November 7, 2025, the board of directors increased the authorized shares to be repurchased under the program by 500,000 shares.
On November 7, 2025, Gabelli's board of directors authorized a 25% increase to the regular quarterly dividend. The quarterly dividend will be $0.10 per share, payable on December 30, 2025 to class A and class B shareholders of record on December 16, 2025.
Balance Sheet Information
As of September 30, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, seed capital, and investments were $200.8 million, compared with $182.8 million as of December 31, 2024. As of September 30, 2025, stockholders' equity was $159.9 million compared to $137.3 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase in stockholders' equity resulted from $54.3 million in net income offset partially by the payment of $6.8 million for the acquisition of Gabelli-Keeley AUM, $19.6 million of stock buybacks, and $5.3 million in dividends.
Symposiums/Conferences
On September 4th, we hosted the 31st Annual Aerospace & Defense Symposium. The conference featured presentations by senior management of eighteen companies operating in the aerospace eco-system.
On September 17th, GAMCO hosted its 3rd annual PFAS Symposium featuring presentations from regulators, the industry association and management from private and public companies.
We are hosting the following symposiums and conferences in the fourth quarter of 2025:
49th Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (November 3rd and 4th)
7th Healthcare Symposium (November 14th), The symposium will cover the future of multi-cancer screening, empowering beneficiaries through consumerism, developments for aging in place, and vaccine access and development.
Our 2025 symposiums and conferences:
About Gabelli
Gabelli (OTCQX:GAMI), established in 1977, is a widely-recognized provider of investment advisory services to 27 open-end funds, 13 United States closed-end funds and one United Kingdom investment company, 5 actively managed exchange traded funds, one société d'investissement à capital variable, and approximately 1,900 institutional and private wealth management investors principally in the U.S. The Company's revenues are based primarily on the levels of assets under management and fees associated with the various investment products.
In 1977, Gabelli launched its well-known All Cap Value equity strategy, Gabelli Value, in a separate account format and in 1986 entered the mutual fund business. Today, Gabelli offers a diverse set of client solutions across asset classes (e.g. Equities, Debt Instruments, Convertibles, non-market correlated Merger Arbitrage), regions, market capitalizations, sectors (e.g. Gold, Utilities) and investment styles (e.g. Value, Growth). Gabelli serves a broad client base, including institutions, intermediaries, offshore investors, private wealth, and direct retail investors.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Our disclosure and analysis in this press release, which do not present historical information, contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements convey our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements because they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning. They also appear in any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, future performance of our products, expenses, the outcome of any legal proceedings, and financial results. Although we believe that we are basing our expectations and beliefs on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of what we currently know about our business and operations, the economy, and other conditions, there can be no assurance that our actual results will not differ materially from what we expect or believe. Therefore, you should proceed with caution in relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors, some of which are listed below, that are difficult to predict and could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may cause our actual results to differ from our expectations include risks associated with the duration and scope of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic resulting in volatile market conditions, a decline in the securities markets that adversely affect our assets under management, negative performance of our products, the failure to perform as required under our investment management agreements, and a general downturn in the economy that negatively impacts our operations. We also direct your attention to the more specific discussions of these and other risks, uncertainties and other important factors contained in our Annual Report and other public filings. Other factors that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We do not undertake to update publicly any forward-looking statements if we subsequently learn that we are unlikely to achieve our expectations whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Gabelli Funds, LLC is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (OTCQX:GAMI).
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the fund before investing. The prospectus, which contains more complete information about this and other matters, should be read carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, please call 800 GABELLI or visit www.gabelli.comFitch rating drivers include: credit quality, interest rate risk, liquid assets, maturity profiles, and the capabilities of the investment advisor
Money Market Fund
Investment in the fund is neither guaranteed nor insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The fund's sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the fund at any time. You could lose money by investing in the fund.
Gold
Investments related to gold and other precious metals and minerals are considered speculative and are affected by a variety of worldwide economic, financial, and political factors. Investing in foreign securities involves risks not ordinarily associated with investment in domestic issues. Funds concentrating in specific sectors may experience greater fluctuations in value than funds that are more diversified. Not FDIC Insured. Not Bank Guaranteed. May Lose Value.
As of September 30, 2025, GAMI and affiliates owned less than one percent of all stocks mentioned in the Gold Fund.
Returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. When shares are redeemed, they may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data presented. Visit www.gabelli.com for performance information as of the most recent month end.
GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2025
June 30, 2025
September 30, 2024
Revenue:
Investment advisory and incentive fees
$
59,334
$
55,445
$
53,829
Distribution fees and other income
3,883
3,579
3,717
Total revenue
63,217
59,024
57,546
Expenses:
Compensation
32,762
25,035
22,566
Management fee
2,338
2,785
2,517
Distribution costs
5,920
5,319
6,033
Other operating expenses
5,575
6,715
4,801
Total expenses
46,595
39,854
35,917
Operating income
16,622
19,170
21,629
Non-operating income:
Gain from investments, net
2,835
4,567
3,370
Interest and dividend income
1,868
1,615
2,947
Interest expense
(363
)
(310
)
(290
)
Charitable giving contribution
-
-
(5,000
)
Total non-operating income
4,340
5,872
1,027
Income before provision for income taxes
20,962
25,042
22,656
Provision for income taxes
5,755
4,211
5,822
Net income
$
15,207
$
20,831
$
16,834
Earnings per share attributable to common
stockholders:
Basic
$
0.68
$
0.93
$
0.69
Diluted
$
0.68
$
0.93
$
0.69
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
22,268
22,399
24,263
Diluted
22,268
22,399
24,263
Shares outstanding
22,120
22,357
24,235
GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
September 30,
December 31,
September 30,
2025
2024
2024
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
72,181
$
17,254
$
102,296
Short-term investments in U.S. Treasury Bills
49,911
99,216
99,096
Investments in securities
45,433
36,855
31,179
Seed capital investments
33,246
29,452
28,424
Receivable from brokers
5,682
3,103
2,901
Other receivables
22,479
21,246
19,541
Deferred tax asset and income tax receivable
11,456
8,042
7,801
Other assets
14,018
9,509
10,132
Total assets
$
254,406
$
224,677
$
301,370
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Income taxes payable
$
3,564
$
193
$
40
Compensation payable
46,001
40,633
44,522
Dividends payable
-
-
48,469
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
44,943
46,546
53,023
Total liabilities
94,508
87,372
146,054
Stockholders' equity
159,898
137,305
155,316
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
254,406
$
224,677
$
301,370
GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Assets Under Management
By investment vehicle
(in millions)
Three Months Ended
% Changed From
September 30,
June 30,
September 30,
June 30,
September 30,
2025
