Operating Expenses

Total compensation, operating, and general and administrative expenses

Brookfield Asset Management Total compensation, operating, and general and administrative expenses increased by 6.3% to $475.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 38.5%, from $343.00M to $475.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Total compensation, operating, and general and administrative expenses shows an upward trend with a 11.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal scaling operations or rising talent costs, while a decrease suggests cost-cutting or improved operational efficiency.

Detailed definition

This represents the aggregate costs associated with employee salaries, benefits, share-based compensation, and general a...

Peer comparison

Standard across all asset managers; peers typically track this as a percentage of fee-related earnings.

Metric ID: operating_expenses_total_compensation_operating_and_gene_779192

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$361.50M$361.50M$361.50M$361.50M$360.00M$368.00M$430.00M$407.00M$343.00M$504.00M$489.00M$447.00M$475.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-0.4%+2.2%+16.8%-5.3%-15.7%+46.9%-3.0%-8.6%+6.3%
YoY Change-0.4%+1.8%+18.9%+12.6%-4.7%+37.0%+13.7%+9.8%+38.5%
Range$343.00M$504.00M
CAGR+9.5%
Avg YoY Growth+14.1%
Median YoY Growth+12.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookfield Asset Management's total compensation, operating, and general and administrative expenses?
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) reported total compensation, operating, and general and administrative expenses of $475.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Brookfield Asset Management's total compensation, operating, and general and administrative expenses changed year-over-year?
Brookfield Asset Management's total compensation, operating, and general and administrative expenses increased by 38.5% year-over-year, from $343.00M to $475.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Brookfield Asset Management's total compensation, operating, and general and administrative expenses?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Brookfield Asset Management's total compensation, operating, and general and administrative expenses has grown at a 11.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.45B to $1.78B.
What does total compensation, operating, and general and administrative expenses mean?
The total cost of running the business, including staff salaries, benefits, and administrative overhead.