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ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US01881G1067 - Currency: USD

40.09  +0.52 (+1.31%)

After market: 40.09 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, AB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AB was compared to 232 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. AB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AB was profitable.
In the past year AB had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years AB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years AB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of AB (21.04%) is better than 98.71% of its industry peers.
AB's Return On Equity of 21.04% is amongst the best of the industry. AB outperforms 88.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.04%
ROE 21.04%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)15.58%
ROA(5y)17.58%
ROE(3y)15.6%
ROE(5y)17.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

AB has a better Profit Margin (91.66%) than 97.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AB has remained more or less at the same level.
AB's Operating Margin of 100.00% is amongst the best of the industry. AB outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
AB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 100%
PM (TTM) 91.66%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y0%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-0.37%
PM growth 5Y0.46%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, AB has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
AB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
AB Yearly Shares OutstandingAB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
AB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

AB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
AB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.65% over the past year.
AB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.20% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 48.03% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, AB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.65%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y5.2%
EPS Q2Q%9.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)48.03%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y11.65%
Sales Q2Q%-5.2%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.00% on average over the next years.
AB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.11%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.24%
EPS Next 5Y7%
Revenue Next Year0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y3.38%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
AB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.04 indicates a correct valuation of AB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.11, the valuation of AB can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AB is cheaper than 64.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.04
Fwd PE 11.11
AB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AB is valued a bit cheaper than 71.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.07
EV/EBITDA N/A
AB Per share dataAB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.31
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.29%, which is a nice return.
AB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.15.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, AB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.29%

5.2 History

The dividend of AB has a limited annual growth rate of 5.84%.
AB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of AB decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
AB Yearly Dividends per shareAB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

AB pays out 87.83% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
AB's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP87.83%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.24%
AB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
AB Dividend Payout.AB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP

NYSE:AB (6/6/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 40.09 0 (0%)

40.09

+0.52 (+1.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)04-24 2025-04-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Inst Owners23.94%
Inst Owner Change1.95%
Ins Owners1.24%
Ins Owner Change67.92%
Market Cap4.44B
Analysts77.33
Price Target38.17 (-4.79%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.29%
Yearly Dividend3.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.84%
DP87.83%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-05 2025-05-05 (0.8)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.66%
Max EPS beat(2)18.72%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.66%
Max EPS beat(4)18.72%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.38%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.2%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.09%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.5%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.5%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.96%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-31.8%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-45.96%
PT rev (1m)-1.53%
PT rev (3m)-6.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.04
Fwd PE 11.11
P/S 9.69
P/FCF 12.07
P/OCF 12.07
P/B 2.22
P/tB 2.22
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.33
EY8.31%
EPS(NY)3.61
Fwd EY9%
FCF(TTM)3.32
FCFY8.29%
OCF(TTM)3.32
OCFY8.29%
SpS4.14
BVpS18.02
TBVpS18.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.31
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.04%
ROE 21.04%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 100%
PM (TTM) 91.66%
GM N/A
FCFM 80.29%
ROA(3y)15.58%
ROA(5y)17.58%
ROE(3y)15.6%
ROE(5y)17.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y0%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-0.37%
PM growth 5Y0.46%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 87.59%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)107.99%
Profit Quality(5y)102.53%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.65%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y5.2%
EPS Q2Q%9.59%
EPS Next Y-1.11%
EPS Next 2Y5.23%
EPS Next 3Y8.24%
EPS Next 5Y7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)48.03%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y11.65%
Sales Q2Q%-5.2%
Revenue Next Year0.53%
Revenue Next 2Y3.38%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y48.03%
EBIT growth 3Y3.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.65%
EBIT Next Year-1.26%
EBIT Next 3Y6.29%
EBIT Next 5Y3.49%
FCF growth 1Y17.42%
FCF growth 3Y-1.39%
FCF growth 5Y8.86%
OCF growth 1Y17.42%
OCF growth 3Y-1.39%
OCF growth 5Y8.86%