EQT posts first-half net profit of 663 million euros on higher fee assets

Private markets manager reported 5% adjusted revenue growth, €17.8 billion of inflows and a $9.4 billion AI infrastructure fund launch, while saying fundraising momentum remains strong.

Summary

EQT reported stronger first-half 2026 results, with IFRS net income rising to €663 million from €346 million a year earlier, helped by higher fee-generating assets and a higher net change in fair value. Adjusted total revenue rose 5% to €1,407 million, gross inflows were €17.8 billion, fee-generating assets under management reached €155 billion, and total AUM rose to €291 billion. The Swedish private markets group also said it enters the second half with strong fundraising momentum, highlighting a newly launched AI Infrastructure strategy that reached $9.4 billion in fee-generating AUM in less than three months and saying its Coller Capital acquisition remains on track to close in mid to late Q3 2026, subject to approvals and investor consents.

Terms & Concepts
  • fee-generating assets under management: Assets under management that produce recurring management fees
  • secondaries: Market for existing private fund stakes
  • evergreen platform: Open-ended fund platform without a fixed end date