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ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

40.09  -0.14 (-0.35%)

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 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. AB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AB was profitable.
AB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 21.04%, AB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of AB (21.04%) is better than 87.76% 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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 91.66%, AB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AB has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 100.00%, AB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The number of shares outstanding for AB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AB has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for AB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and 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 nice 18.18% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, AB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.20% on average per year.
AB shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 54.10%.
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)18.18%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y5.2%
EPS Q2Q%7.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.1%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y11.65%
Sales Q2Q%2.25%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, AB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.82% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.82%
EPS Next 3Y7.12%
EPS Next 5Y6.66%
Revenue Next Year2.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.26%
Revenue Next 3Y6.56%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

AB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.86.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AB is cheaper than 64.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
AB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.78.
68.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AB to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.28), we can say AB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.86
Fwd PE 10.78
AB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AB is cheaper than 71.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.04
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

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of AB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.61
PEG (5Y)2.28
EPS Next 2Y6.82%
EPS Next 3Y7.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.29%, AB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.25, AB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
AB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

87.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AB. 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 2Y6.82%
EPS Next 3Y7.12%
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 (8/7/2025, 8:09:19 PM)

After market: 40.09 0 (0%)

40.09

-0.14 (-0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Inst Owners41.9%
Inst Owner Change17.43%
Ins Owners1.52%
Ins Owner Change-6.59%
Market Cap4.43B
Analysts76
Price Target41.23 (2.84%)
Short Float %0.32%
Short Ratio1.79
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-Date08-04 2025-08-04 (0.76)
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)5.32%
PT rev (3m)6.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.86
Fwd PE 10.78
P/S 9.67
P/FCF 12.04
P/OCF 12.04
P/B 2.22
P/tB 2.22
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.38
EY8.43%
EPS(NY)3.72
Fwd EY9.28%
FCF(TTM)3.33
FCFY8.31%
OCF(TTM)3.33
OCFY8.31%
SpS4.15
BVpS18.06
TBVpS18.06
PEG (NY)5.61
PEG (5Y)2.28
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)18.18%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y5.2%
EPS Q2Q%7.04%
EPS Next Y2.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.82%
EPS Next 3Y7.12%
EPS Next 5Y6.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.1%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y11.65%
Sales Q2Q%2.25%
Revenue Next Year2.82%
Revenue Next 2Y5.26%
Revenue Next 3Y6.56%
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 5Y4.9%
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%