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Cohen & Steers AUM Falls $5.1B to $95.9B in September 2026

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Cohen & Steers reported a $5.1 billion drop in assets under management, closing September 2026 at $95.9 billion amid market headwinds.

Cohen & Steers AUM Falls $5.1B to $95.9B in September 2026

Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) disclosed preliminary assets under management of $95.9 billion as of September 30, 2026, marking a $5.1 billion decline from the $101.0 billion recorded at the close of August 2026, the New York-based investment firm announced Thursday.

The month-over-month contraction was attributed to market conditions, according to the company's preliminary figures. The report reflects the firm's standard practice of releasing monthly AUM and net flow data ahead of more detailed financial disclosures.

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Cohen & Steers specializes in real assets and alternative income strategies, including real estate investment trusts and infrastructure securities — asset classes that can be particularly sensitive to shifts in interest rate expectations and broader equity market movements. The September decline erased gains that had brought the firm above the $100 billion threshold.

The preliminary nature of the figures means final numbers could differ marginally once all account data is reconciled. Investors and analysts tracking the firm will look to net flow details for a clearer picture of whether the AUM drop reflects client redemptions, market depreciation, or a combination of both.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What were Cohen & Steers' assets under management at the end of September 2026?

Cohen & Steers reported preliminary assets under management of $95.9 billion as of September 30, 2026.

Q.How much did Cohen & Steers' AUM decline in September 2026?

The firm's AUM fell $5.1 billion from $101.0 billion at the end of August 2026 to $95.9 billion at the end of September 2026.

Q.Why did Cohen & Steers' assets under management decrease in September 2026?

The company attributed the decrease to market conditions, according to its preliminary monthly AUM report.

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