AllianceBernstein Holding (AB) Stock Overview
A publicly owned investment manager. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$37.93 |
| 52 Week High | US$44.11 |
| 52 Week Low | US$35.59 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.29% |
| 3 Month Change | -1.25% |
| 1 Year Change | -3.09% |
| 3 Year Change | 10.45% |
| 5 Year Change | -15.77% |
| Change since IPO | 1,398.47% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 06
AB: Distributions And Buybacks Will Support A Steady Risk Reward Profile
Analysts have nudged their price target on AllianceBernstein Holding to $39.43 from $38.79, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as they revisit the stock's risk and return profile. What's in the News AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. announced a cash distribution of $0.96 per unit, payable on March 12, 2026, to holders of record on February 20, 2026 (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Apr 28
AllianceBernstein: Dividend Drops, But Units Still Decently Priced
Summary AllianceBernstein remains a "Buy," supported by a high 10.1% yield, despite underperforming the S&P 500. Q1 results were mixed: EPS met expectations at $0.83, but revenue missed by $23.6 million; net income rose 37% YoY. Soft EPS growth and ongoing active strategy outflows narrowed the margin of safety, prompting a reduced fair value target of $43 per unit. Strategic positives include a record institutional pipeline and $100 billion in new assets from the Equitable-Corebridge merger, but technicals now signal a sideways trend. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 16
AB: Buybacks And Cash Distributions Will Shape A Balanced Forward Outlook
Analysts have reset their price target on AllianceBernstein Holding to about $38.79 from $40, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that fine tune rather than overhaul their view on the stock. What's in the News AllianceBernstein Holding announced a share repurchase program that allows the company to repurchase its own shares, indicating active use of buybacks as a capital management tool (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 01
AB: Share Buybacks And Cash Distributions Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target on AllianceBernstein Holding to $40.00, with the change tied to updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. announced a share repurchase program under which the company plans to buy back its own shares (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Apr 22
AllianceBernstein: High Distribution Yield With Growth Outlook
Summary AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB) has a high distribution yield, with tax advantaged limited partner structure. The company is expanding through private markets, international opportunities, and capturing growth in high-fee segments, driving AUM and fee base growth. Risks include market volatility from political factors and potential trade barriers with China, but the overall outlook remains positive with strong growth strategies. In this article I explain the rationale for why I believe they will beat Q1 2025 earnings estimates. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 31
AllianceBernstein: Equitable Tender Offer Is A Positive
Summary AllianceBernstein shares have outperformed the S&P 500, delivering a 32% total return since my initial Buy recommendation was published in December 2023. Equitable Holdings announced a tender offer to repurchase up to 46 million AB units at $38.50 per unit, which would significantly increase its ownership interest. Despite some negative analyst opinions, I view the tender offer as a positive as it suggests Equitable may be interested in taking full ownership of AB. I continue to find AB's valuation attractive and upgrade the stock to Strong Buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 21
AllianceBernstein: The Bull Case Remains Compelling
Summary Shares of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. have delivered a 28% total return since my Buy recommendation on December 20, 2023. The strong returns have been driven by solid earnings momentum due to margin expansion. AB recently raised its dividend and the stock now offers an 8% dividend, which is attractive relative to other high-yield equities. I view AB as undervalued relative to my estimate of intrinsic value and reasonably valued relative to peers. I am reiterating my Buy rating on AB. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 09
AllianceBernstein: Tailwinds Into 2025, Raising My Target To $45
Summary AllianceBernstein is rated a buy due to strong earnings, solid EPS trends, and a favorable technical setup, despite a high valuation. AB reported robust Q3 results, with a 108% surge in operating income and a 21% increase in assets under management. Key risks include potential market weakness and high-interest rates impacting inflows, but AB's technicals and fundamentals remain strong. With a target price of $45, AB's valuation and growth prospects make it a compelling investment heading into 2025. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Oct 27
Thriving In Fixed Income And Expanding Across Asia To Boost Growth And Margins
Strong organic growth in fixed income and Asian markets expansion drive revenue growth through asset growth and geographic diversification.Seeking Alpha • May 16
AllianceBernstein: A Big Yield, A Better Valuation, Improved Technicals
Summary Asset managers have seen improved performance due to higher stock prices, steady interest rates, and strong returns in foreign equities. I have a buy rating on units of AllianceBernstein given its attractive valuation, high dividend yield, and improved momentum. I highlight key price levels to monitor as the units consolidate after a protracted downtrend from late 2021 through November last year. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 04
AllianceBernstein: This 8% Yielding Investment Looks Intriguing
Summary AllianceBernstein Holding is expected to experience strong revenue and earnings growth in 2024. The company's low valuation suggests the potential for strong stock price appreciation. There is a reasonable chance that AllianceBernstein Holding will outperform its peers in 2024. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 20
AllianceBernstein: 6 Reasons To Consider Buying
Summary AllianceBernstein has a strong history of solid returns for shareholders. The company's partnership structure provides tax advantages and results in the company having a high dividend yield. AB's private wealth business is a key part of its revenue and offers a valuable distribution channel for the firm's investment fund offerings. AB is trading at a highly attractive valuation based on an intrinsic valuation analysis. I am initiating AB with a buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 10
AllianceBernstein: EPS Growth Expected, Shares Fall To Key Long-Term Support (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Capital markets stocks have suffered in recent years, but AllianceBernstein is expected to report a modest increase in EPS for Q3 and impressive profit growth longer-term. AllianceBernstein has a low valuation and a high dividend yield, making it an attractive investment option. Analysts predict that AllianceBernstein's earnings will fall this year but will see significant growth in the coming years, with dividends also expected to rise. I outline key price levels to watch following a nearly two-year bear market. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 27
AllianceBernstein: Near 8% Dividend Yield, But Valuation Needs A Cooldown
Summary AllianceBernstein gets a hold rating today. Positives: a dividend yield close to 8% and beating sector average, share price over 5% below 200 day SMA, strong capital / liquidity position. Headwinds: valuation too high vs sector average, net income YoY showed negative growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 31
AllianceBernstein: Fortress Balance Sheet And Incrementalism Support Long-Term Expansion
Summary AllianceBernstein is undervalued by 31% and rated a 'strong buy' due to its heavy undervaluation, expansion capabilities, and strong financial position. AB's integrated platform and incrementalistic growth strategy, including expansion into high-growth industries and geographic regions, support its long-term growth potential. Risks include continued interest rate pressures, potential challenges in expansion plans, and possible dividend reductions. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 16
AllianceBernstein goes ex-dividend tomorrow
AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) had declared $0.70/share quarterly dividend, 9.4% increase from prior dividend of $0.64. Payable March 16; for shareholders of record Feb. 21; ex-div Feb. 17. See AB Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.Seeking Alpha • Feb 08
AllianceBernstein Non-GAAP EPS of $0.70 beats by $0.13, revenue of $802.11M
AllianceBernstein press release (NYSE:AB): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.70 beats by $0.13. Revenue of $802.11M (-21.4% Y/Y). For the full year, our average AUM declined by 6%.Seeking Alpha • Jan 11
AllianceBernstein AUM down 1.8% in December due to market depreciation
AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) said Wednesday its preliminary assets under management slipped 1.8% sequentially to $646B at the end of December, hurt by market depreciation. By channel, institutions generated net inflows, private wealth was flat and retail posted net outflows. AllianceBernstein (AB) experienced inflows to low-fee customized retirement strategies platform of $6.4B in December. Financial markets were on the decline last month as fears of a recession and the Federal Reserve's increasingly hawkish tone triggered a selloff. Earlier, AllianceBernstein (AB) AUM climbed 4.9% in November, driven by market gains.Seeking Alpha • Dec 12
AllianceBernstein AUM climbs 4.9% in November, helped by market gains
AllianceBernstein's (NYSE:AB) preliminary assets under management increased to $658B at Nov. 30, 2022 from $627B at Oct. 31, driven by market appreciation and partly offset by firm-wide net outflows, the asset manager said Monday. Total equity AUM increased 5.9% to $286B, and total fixed income AUM rose by 4.1% to $254B. By contrast, rival asset manager Franklin Resources (BEN), which operates Franklin-Templeton funds, saw its AUM increase 7.0% in November 2022.Seeking Alpha • Nov 03
AllianceBernstein goes ex dividend tomorrow
AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) has declared $0.64/share quarterly dividend, -9.9% decrease from prior dividend of $0.71. Payable Nov. 23; for shareholders of record Nov. 7; ex-div Nov. 4. See AB Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.Seeking Alpha • Oct 27
AllianceBernstein Q3 2022 Earnings Preview
AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) is scheduled to announce Q3 earnings results on Friday, October 28th, before market open. The consensus EPS estimate is $0.58 (-34.8% Y/Y) and consensus revenue estimate is $1.46B (+33.9% Y/Y). Over the last 2 years, AB has beaten EPS and revenue estimates 88% of the time. Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 0 upward revision and 3 downward revisions.Seeking Alpha • Oct 11
AB AUM down 8% in September
AllianceBernstein L.P. and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:AB) today announced that preliminary AUM decreased to $613B during September 2022 from $667B at the end of August. Market depreciation coupled with net outflows across each channel resulted in an 8% AUM decrease. Net outflows from Retail included AXA redemptions of $2.2 billion, completing the expected $4 billion in AXA redemptions for 2022. Equity AUM $255B, Fixed Income $249B and Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions of $109B. S&P fell 9% in the month of September. Source: Press ReleaseShareholder Returns
| AB | US Capital Markets | US Market | |
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| 7D | -0.3% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| 1Y | -3.1% | 10.4% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: AB underperformed the US Capital Markets industry which returned 10.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: AB underperformed the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| AB volatility | |
|---|---|
| AB Average Weekly Movement | 3.2% |
| Capital Markets Industry Average Movement | 3.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: AB has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: AB's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1967 | 4,468 | Seth Bernstein | www.alliancebernstein.com/corporate/en/home.html |
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm provides its services to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities. The firm manages separate client focused portfolios for its clients.
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Fundamentals Summary
| AB fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.54b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$311.04m |
| Revenue (TTM) | n/a |
11.4x
P/E Ratio0.0x
P/S RatioIs AB overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| AB income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$0 |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$0 |
| Other Expenses | -US$311.04m |
| Earnings | US$311.04m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.33 |
| Gross Margin | 0.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.00% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did AB perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
8.9%
Current Dividend Yield106%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/24 16:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. is covered by 13 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Benjamin Budish | Barclays |
| Craig Siegenthaler | BofA Global Research |
| William Katz | Citigroup Inc |