ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:AB • US01881G1067

42.36 USD
-0.09 (-0.21%)
At close: Feb 5, 2026
42.25 USD
-0.11 (-0.26%)
After Hours: 2/5/2026, 8:08:04 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AB. AB was compared to 238 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AB had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year AB had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years AB has always been profitable.
  • AB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • AB has a Return On Assets of 19.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AB outperforms 97.06% of its industry peers.
  • AB has a better Return On Equity (19.02%) than 86.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.02%
ROE 19.02%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • AB has a Profit Margin of 90.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AB outperforms 96.22% of its industry peers.
  • AB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • AB has a better Operating Margin (100.00%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AB has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 100%
PM (TTM) 90.92%
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 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
  • AB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • 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.
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 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

  • AB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.44%, which is quite good.
  • AB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.20% yearly.
  • AB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.12%.
  • 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)16.44%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y5.2%
EPS Q2Q%11.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.12%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y11.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.68%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.72% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.72%
Revenue Next Year-3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
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.
  • 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 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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.21, AB is valued correctly.
  • AB's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • AB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • AB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.01.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AB is cheaper than 66.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say AB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.21
Fwd PE 11.01
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 78.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.35
EV/EBITDA N/A
AB Per share dataAB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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)2.4
PEG (5Y)2.35
EPS Next 2Y8.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.40%, AB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.03, 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.4%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • AB pays out 99.17% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of AB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP99.17%
EPS Next 2Y8.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.3%
AB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (2/5/2026, 8:08:04 PM)

After market: 42.25 -0.11 (-0.26%)

42.36

-0.09 (-0.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-23
Earnings (Next)02-05
Inst Owners16%
Inst Owner Change2.38%
Ins Owners1.85%
Ins Owner Change3.26%
Market Cap3.85B
Revenue(TTM)359.58M
Net Income(TTM)376.91M
Analysts76
Price Target41.65 (-1.68%)
Short Float %0.11%
Short Ratio0.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.4%
Yearly Dividend3.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.84%
DP99.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.11%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.66%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.11%
Max EPS beat(4)18.72%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.07%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.11%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.5%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.61%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-24.43%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-40.57%
PT rev (1m)-1.61%
PT rev (3m)-0.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.21
Fwd PE 11.01
P/S 9.3
P/FCF 10.35
P/OCF 10.35
P/B 1.95
P/tB 1.95
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.47
EY8.19%
EPS(NY)3.85
Fwd EY9.09%
FCF(TTM)4.09
FCFY9.66%
OCF(TTM)4.09
OCFY9.66%
SpS4.56
BVpS21.78
TBVpS21.78
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)2.35
Graham Number41.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.02%
ROE 19.02%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 100%
PM (TTM) 90.92%
GM N/A
FCFM 89.84%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.21
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 98.81%
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)16.44%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y5.2%
EPS Q2Q%11.69%
EPS Next Y5.1%
EPS Next 2Y8.65%
EPS Next 3Y9.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.12%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y11.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.68%
Revenue Next Year-3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.76%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y14.12%
EBIT growth 3Y3.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.65%
EBIT Next Year20.7%
EBIT Next 3Y30.8%
EBIT Next 5Y2.06%
FCF growth 1Y25.44%
FCF growth 3Y-1.39%
FCF growth 5Y8.86%
OCF growth 1Y25.44%
OCF growth 3Y-1.39%
OCF growth 5Y8.86%

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP / AB FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AB stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AB.


What is the valuation status for AB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of AB stock?

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP?

The financial health rating of ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) is 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) is expected to grow by 5.1% in the next year.