Polar Capital Holdings plc — Cyborg Score 7/10

Solid
Asset Management / Investment Management

Strategic Profile

The firm typically invests in companies in technology, healthcare and financial sectors. As of September 2025, the company achieved a 25% increase in assets under management to an all-time high of £26.7bn. The overall consensus recommendation for Polar Capital Holdings is Buy.

Cyborg Score Rationale

AUM increased to £28.4bn in Q3 FY26 with investment performance contributing significantly, driving up performance fees. Technology strategies representing circa 51% of AUM have outperformed the Dow Jones Global Technology benchmark substantially over multiple timeframes. The company maintains strong dividend yield but operates in a competitive asset management landscape.

Top Insights

  • AUM reached an all-time high of £26.7bn in H1 FY26, representing 25% growth
  • Technology strategies (51% of AUM) have significantly outperformed the Dow Jones Global Technology Index recently
  • Dividend yield was 10.77% in 2024, making it an attractive income play
  • Analyst consensus price target of 668.33p implies 5.75% upside from recent trading levels

Named Competitors

  • Global Asset Management — Multinational institutional asset manager
  • Specialist Fund Management — UK-based specialist fund manager
  • Alternative & Long-Only Funds — Edinburgh-based global asset manager

Recent Developments

  • (December 2025) AUM grew to £28.4bn in Q3 FY26 with investment performance as primary driver
  • (November 2025) Interim results showed seamless CEO leadership transition and improved fund performance
  • (March 2026) Technical rating shows "strong buy" with positive momentum across timeframes

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