SEI Investments (SEIC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SEI Investments Company is a global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Established in 1968 by Alfred P. West Jr., the firm has grown from a regional advisory business into a diversified financial technology platform. SEI serves a broad spectrum of clients, including institutional investors, ultra-high-net-worth families, financial institutions, and asset managers, delivering scalable solutions that encompass portfolio management, trade processing, and performance reporting.

The company’s flagship offering, the SEI Wealth Platform, integrates wealth management capabilities with advanced digital interfaces, enabling financial advisors and private banks to streamline client service, compliance, and reporting. In addition to wealth management, SEI provides comprehensive fund administration services—ranging from accounting and valuation to shareholder servicing—and capital markets processing for broker-dealers, custodians, and other intermediaries. Its technology suite is designed to automate complex operational workflows and enhance risk controls.

SEI maintains a global footprint, operating out of major financial centers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Key locations include its headquarters in Oaks, Pennsylvania; regional offices in London, Dublin, and Luxembourg; and technology and operations centers in India and the Philippines. This international presence allows SEI to support cross-border investment strategies and multi-currency reporting for clients pursuing global diversification.

Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Alfred P. West Jr. and Chief Executive Officer Brendan J. Maher, SEI emphasizes innovation, client service, and operational excellence. The company has consistently reinvested in technology and talent, seeking to anticipate industry trends such as digital advice platforms, fintech partnerships, and the adoption of cloud-based solutions. With a history spanning more than five decades, SEI continues to refine its offerings to meet the evolving needs of the asset management and wealth management sectors.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $92.08 to $93.23
• 50-Day Range: $77.78 to $93.10
• 52-Week Range: $62.38 to $93.75
• Volume: 516,585 shs
• Average Volume: 742,340 shs
• Market Capitalization: $11.59 billion
• P/E Ratio: 20.24
• Dividend Yield: 1.05%
• Price Target: $95.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

SEI Investments Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SEI Investments scored higher than 97% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 133rd out of 2,763 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

SEI Investments has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

SEI Investments has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.05%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for SEI Investments are expected to grow by 9.05% in the coming year, from $4.86 to $5.30 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SEI Investments is 20.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.58.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SEI Investments is 20.24, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.07.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

SEI Investments has a PEG Ratio of 1.60. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

SEI Investments has a P/B Ratio of 5.33. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.53% of the float of SEI Investments has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SEI Investments has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SEI Investments has recently decreased by 16.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

SEI Investments pays a meaningful dividend of 1.07%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

SEI Investments has been increasing its dividend for 34 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of SEI Investments is 21.30%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, SEI Investments will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.49% next year. This indicates that SEI Investments will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.29

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.53% of the float of SEI Investments has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SEI Investments has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SEI Investments has recently decreased by 16.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.66

News Sentiment

SEI Investments has a news sentiment score of 0.66. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for SEI Investments this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for SEIC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added SEI Investments to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, SEI Investments insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $19,638,659.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

14.60% of the stock of SEI Investments is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

70.59% of the stock of SEI Investments is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SEIC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SEIC shares performed this year?

SEI Investments' stock was trading at $82.48 at the start of the year. Since then, SEIC stock has increased by 12.9% and is now trading at $93.0950.

How were SEI Investments' earnings last quarter?

SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ:SEIC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The asset manager reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.12 by $0.05. The company's quarterly revenue was up 7.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will SEI Investments' stock buyback program work?

SEI Investments' board approved a share repurchase plan on Tuesday, March 18th 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $500,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 5.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Does SEI Investments have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of SEI Investments: Oranj, Archway Finance & Operations Inc., Archway Technology Partners LLC, Atlas Master Trust Trustee Limited, Keystone Capital Holdings LLC, LSV Asset Management, SEI Acquisition Sub LLC, and others.

How do I buy shares of SEI Investments?

Shares of SEIC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of SEI Investments own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that SEI Investments investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Adobe (ADBE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Arista Networks (ANET) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/23/2025
• Record date for 6/17 Dividend: 6/09/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/17 Dividend: 6/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/17/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - INVEST MGMT
• Sub-Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SEIC
• CIK: 350894
• Web: www.seic.com
• Phone: (610) 676-1000
• Fax: 610-676-1105
• Employees: 5,098
• Year Founded: 1968

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $95.00
• High Stock Price Target: $100.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $84.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +2.0%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $4.60
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 20.24
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.16
• P/E Growth: 1.6
• Net Income: $581.19 million
• Net Margins: 27.77%
• Pretax Margin: 35.69%
• Return on Equity: 26.40%
• Return on Assets: 22.99%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 5.66
• Quick Ratio: 5.54

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.13 billion
• Price / Sales: 5.45
• Cash Flow: $5.15 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.06
• Book Value: $17.47 per share
• Price / Book: 5.33

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 124,490,000
• Free Float: 106,312,000
• Market Cap: $11.59 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.92