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    Ameriprise Financial (AMP) Could Be 15% Undervalued On $4.8 Million Arbitration Ruling

    Simply Wall St·09/27/2026 23:19:55
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    Arbitration ruling puts Ameriprise Financial in focus

    An arbitration panel awarded Edward Jones a US$4.8 million verdict after alleging Ameriprise Financial (AMP) and a former advisor misused trade secrets and improperly solicited clients, putting fresh attention on Ameriprise’s business relationships.

    The arbitration outcome hits Ameriprise Financial at a tricky moment for sentiment. The share price has slipped about 9.4% over the past week and 11.9% over the past month, even though the 90-day share price return is up 10.3% and the five-year total shareholder return is just under 100%. This suggests long-term holders have still seen solid compounding, while short-term momentum is fading as investors reassess both growth potential and legal risk around the business model.

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    Ameriprise Financial trades near US$493 while analyst targets and intrinsic estimates sit meaningfully higher. Is that gap a genuine margin of safety or a value trap after a sharp short term pullback?

    Most Popular Narrative: 15% Undervalued

    Ameriprise Financial’s most followed thesis points to a fair value of about $579 per share, compared with the last close near $493. The current pullback sits against a backdrop of a business story that leans on adviser productivity, earnings mix, and capital returns.

    The practice of returning approximately 85% to 90% of adjusted operating earnings to shareholders over time, as illustrated by capital return of 88% and 91% of operating earnings in Q1 and Q2 2026 and a 6% dividend increase, together with repurchases of 3.3 million shares in the first half of 2026, could continue to support EPS and total shareholder return even if revenue growth moderates.

    See why 24 investors see Ameriprise Financial as 15% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $579 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, Ameriprise Financial faces real pressure from adviser turnover and US$18b to US$19b of Comerica related asset losses that could continue to drag on flows.

    Find out about the key risks to this Ameriprise Financial narrative.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.