DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Reported GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders of $212.7 million ($1.15 per share) for Q2 2026, with distributable earnings of $17.8 million ($0.09 per share).

• Fee earning equity under management (FEEUM) was $40.2 billion as of June 30, 2026.

• The company is being acquired by SoftBank Group Corp. for $16.00 per share in an all-cash transaction, approved by stockholders and pending regulatory and closing conditions.

• Definitive agreement to acquire ArcLight Capital Partners for up to $1.05 billion, contingent on SoftBank merger closing.

• Report covers the quarter ended June 30, 2026, for a global digital infrastructure investment manager.

Financial highlights

• Total revenues were $508.7 million for Q2 2026, up from negative $3.2 million in Q2 2025, driven by strong carried interest and principal investment income.

• Net income attributable to common stockholders was $212.7 million for Q2 2026, compared to $17.0 million in Q2 2025.

• Fee revenue reached $88.1 million, up 3% year-over-year; distributable earnings for the last twelve months totaled $91.9 million, up 38% over the prior period.

• Fee Related Earnings (FRE) were $26.6 million in Q2 2026, down 17% year-over-year; FRE margin was 30%.

• Net carried interest allocation was $95.8 million and net principal investment income was $127.9 million in Q2 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• No detailed financial guidance provided due to the pending acquisition by SoftBank.

• SoftBank merger expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

• ArcLight acquisition contingent on SoftBank merger and regulatory consents.

• Management expects sufficient liquidity to meet operational and strategic needs.