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AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$35.76
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AB

09/25/2026: AB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. is a established global asset management firm known for its active research-driven investment strategies and significant wealth management footprint. The company has a leading position in fixed-income management and has recently expanded into private credit via the acquisition of CarVal, which is a key growth story. While AB maintains strong margins and a reliable dividend payout that suits income-focused investors, it faces persistent headwinds from industry-wide fee compression and the structural shift toward passive investing. Risks include market volatility and potential regulatory shifts. Investors should monitor the successful integration of its alternatives platform and the firm's ability to maintain AUM amid changing investment preferences.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitAB offers growth in specific niches like private alternatives, but the overall business is more focused on yield than rapid capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitAB's stock price is often tied to macroeconomic cycles and market beta, making it less suitable for high-momentum growth strategies.
Value investorStrong fitAB often trades at valuation multiples that reflect its steady cash flows and reliable, albeit moderate, growth profile.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company's distribution policy as an MLP makes it highly attractive for investors seeking regular, reliable income streams.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the business is mature and profitable, the stock is subject to equity market volatility and sector-specific risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock's value is closely linked to broader financial market performance.
Valuation riskMediumMarket sentiment toward asset managers can swing based on interest rate environments.
Competition risk (Fee Compression)HighIndustry-wide trends toward lower-cost passive products threaten margins.
Business qualityStrongAB has an established reputation and strong franchise in active management.
Dividend incomeStrongThe firm has a consistent history of paying out significant cash to unitholders.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating alternative investment managers requires careful operational oversight.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -18.67%
Avg. Invested days 53
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AB receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AB has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 105.9%) and strong profitability (net margin 90.1%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-29.2%), negative revenue growth (-28.0%), modest insider ownership of 2.05%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AB's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 100.0% and operating margin of 100.0%. Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
AB's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -28.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-29.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-72.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 13.1% and approximately 99.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.05% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 1.16%
American Century Companies Inc 1.02%
Bank of America Corp 0.83%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.73%
LPL Financial Corp 0.55%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AB generates approximately $1,000 of gross profit, $1,000 of operating income, and $1,059 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 9.89%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AB has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 3.30B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.7
1Y Target Price 39.57
Price to earnings Ratio 10.7
1Y Target Price 39.57
Volume (30-day avg) 305.1K shares
Beta 0.77
52 Weeks Range 34.08 - 41.24
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 34.08 - 41.24
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 9.69%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.31

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Investment Management FeesManagement fees earned on AUM for retail, institutional, and private wealth clients.This is the core engine, where the firm earns a percentage of the assets it manages for clients.
Research ServicesFees earned from providing investment research to external institutional clients.AB provides insights that banks and funds pay for, creating a revenue stream independent of AUM.
Geography (Global)Revenue generated across North America, EMEA, and APAC markets.AB is a global business, meaning its earnings are exposed to international market performance and currency fluctuations.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 10.7
Forward PE 9.35
Enterprise Value 3.34B
Price to Sales(TTM) 41.2
Enterprise Value 3.34B
Price to Sales(TTM) 41.2
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 93.08M
Shares Floating 92.31M
Shares Outstanding 93.08M
Shares Floating 92.31M
Percent Insiders 2.05
Percent Institutions 13.15

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Nashville, TN, United States
IPO Launch date 1988-04-14
CEO & Director Mr. Seth Perry Bernstein
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees 4400
Full time employees 4400

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. The firm primarily invests in common and preferred stocks, warrants and convertible securities, government and corporate fixed-income securities, commodities, currencies, real estate-related assets and inflation-protected securities. The firm employs quantitative analysis along with long-term purchases, short-term purchases, trading, short sales, margin transactions, option strategies including writing covered options, uncovered options and spread strategies to make its investments. The firm obtains external research to complement its in-house research. The firm was formerly known as Alliance Capital Management Holding LP. AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. was founded in 1967 and is based in Nashville,Tennessee with additional offices in New York.