Highlights

  • Ashmore shares surged 17% on 15 January after reporting higher AUM and positive quarterly net inflows.
  • Savills shares rose after year-end update, which showed steady revenue across residential and commercial segments.
  • Schroders stock increased following trading update, reporting AUM growth and adjusted operating profit improvements.

Financial services and real estate stocks Ashmore (LSE:ASHM), Savills (LSE:SVS), and Schroders (LSE:SDR) led gains on January 15, 2026, fuelled by upbeat trading updates highlighting stronger assets under management, positive net inflows, and improved operational momentum amid a rising FTSE 100. Ashmore shares surged after its latest statement showcased higher AUM driven by client activity and market tailwinds, while Savills climbed on a year-end update reflecting steady revenue across residential and commercial segments with Q4 transactional recovery. Schroders advanced following news of AUM expansion and enhanced profit outlooks.

Ashmore Group plc (LSE: ASHM)

Ashmore Group plc (LSE:ASHM) were trading sharply higher during the session on 15 January 2026, as investors reacted to the company’s latest trading statement. At the time of writing, the stock was up around 17%.

Ashmore reported that assets under management (AUM) stood at approximately USD 52.5 billion at the end of the quarter, compared with USD 48.7 billion at the end of September 2025. The quarter-on-quarter increase of about USD 3.8 billion reflected a combination of client activity and market-related movements. According to the update, net inflows totalled around USD 2.6 billion, while investment performance contributed approximately USD 1.2 billion during the period. Additionally, fixed income AUM also rose to USD 41.9 billion, and equities increased to USD 8.8 billion.

The stock has also received favourable ratings from two analysts. Panmure Liberum assigning a buy rating with a target price of GBX 240 and Jefferies maintained a hold rating with target price of GBX 170.
Savills plc (LSE: SVS)

Savills plc’s (LSE:SVS) stock was up around 8.3% in intraday trading, with markets still open, reflecting renewed market interest following the update.

As per the trading update, the Group expects 2025 performance to deliver year-on-year growth broadly in line with expectations, supported by improved transactional momentum in Q4. After the market recovery extended from late 2024 into Q1 2025, activity softened through Q2 and Q3 as investors and occupiers assessed the impact of US tariffs and wider geopolitical and fiscal developments. In the UK, uncertainty around the delayed Autumn Budget further weighed on activity, particularly in the prime residential market. Despite these headwinds, the Group built strong transactional pipelines across its markets, enabling a rebound in client confidence and deal completion in Q4 and a stronger finish to the year.

Schroders plc (LSE: SDR)

Schroders plc (LSE:SDR) traded 6.37% higher at the time of writing on 15 January 2026, following the release of its trading update for the year ended 31 December 2025. The update provided details on adjusted operating profit, net operating income, and assets under management (AUM).

Schroders now expects adjusted operating profit to reach at least GBP 745 million in FY 2025 reflecting improved operating performance compared with the prior year. The update indicated that total Group AUM is estimated at GBP 825 billion in FY 2025, including joint ventures and associates, up from GBP 778.7 billion in FY 2024 reflecting a growth of 5.94%. Growth was also supported by net new business of GBP 11 billion, comprising contributions from Public Markets (GBP 3.9 billion), Schroders Capital (GBP 4.5 billion), and Wealth Management (GBP 3.4 billion).

According to EODHD/Others data, analyst consensus ratings covering Schroders indicate a buy recommendation with a target price of GBX 1171.