NYSE:AB AllianceBernstein (AB) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Best AI Stock to Own in the World Today is Trading for Just $25 (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free AB Stock Alerts $34.27 +0.09 (+0.26%) (As of 12:03 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$34.07▼$34.5250-Day Range$32.32▼$35.0052-Week Range$25.83▼$35.84Volume108,664 shsAverage Volume334,086 shsMarket Capitalization$3.95 billionP/E Ratio14.22Dividend Yield8.52%Price Target$41.19 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get AllianceBernstein alerts: Email Address AllianceBernstein MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside20.4% Upside$41.19 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.15% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.73Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth14.53%From $2.96 to $3.39 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.31 out of 5 starsFinance Sector456th out of 882 stocksInvestment Advice Industry31st out of 48 stocks 2.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAllianceBernstein has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAllianceBernstein has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about AllianceBernstein's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.15% of the outstanding shares of AllianceBernstein have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAllianceBernstein has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AllianceBernstein has recently increased by 31.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAllianceBernstein is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.94%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthAllianceBernstein does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of AllianceBernstein is 121.16%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, AllianceBernstein will have a dividend payout ratio of 86.14% in the coming year. This indicates that AllianceBernstein may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about AllianceBernstein's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for AB. Previous Next 2.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAllianceBernstein has a news sentiment score of 0.73. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for AllianceBernstein this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 19 people have searched for AB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -27% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 10 people have added AllianceBernstein to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -44% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AllianceBernstein insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.70% of the stock of AllianceBernstein is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 19.25% of the stock of AllianceBernstein is held by institutions.Read more about AllianceBernstein's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AllianceBernstein are expected to grow by 14.53% in the coming year, from $2.96 to $3.39 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AllianceBernstein is 14.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.59.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AllianceBernstein is 14.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 57.78.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAllianceBernstein has a PEG Ratio of 0.75. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAllianceBernstein has a P/B Ratio of 1.90. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about AllianceBernstein's valuation and earnings. 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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.Read More AB Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AB Stock News HeadlinesMay 15 at 4:30 PM | markets.businessinsider.comAB Science reports its revenues for the year 2023 and provides an update on its activitiesMay 15 at 4:30 PM | finance.yahoo.comAllianceBernstein Announces Appointment of Bruce Holley to its Board of DirectorsMay 15 at 4:05 PM | prnewswire.comAllianceBernstein Announces Appointment of Bruce Holley to its Board of DirectorsMay 14 at 7:26 PM | finance.yahoo.comAB Received High Designation on Responsible Investment Brand IndexMay 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comAB Announces April 30, 2024 Assets Under ManagementMay 9, 2024 | 247wallst.comWall Street Loves This 9% Dividend Stock and So Will Passive Income InvestorsMay 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comAllianceBernstein Expands Retirement Income Offerings with AB Secure Income PortfolioMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAllianceBernstein's Women's Employee Resource Group Creates the #SheInspires Campaign to Highlight Inspiring Women Within the FirmMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAllianceBernstein Wins Award for Most Innovative ESG Initiative: Climate and Most Innovative ESG Initiative: Natural CapitalApril 30, 2024 | msn.comCompare with AB Multi-Manager Alternative FundApril 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for AllianceBernstein Amidst Positive Net Flows and Operational EfficienciesApril 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAllianceBernstein Celebrates Earth DayApril 27, 2024 | seekingalpha.comDecisive Factors - Understanding The Drivers Of Equity ReturnsApril 27, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 AllianceBernstein Holding LP Earnings CallApril 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Robust Growth ...April 26, 2024 | bloomberg.comPrivate Credit Market Sees One of the Cheapest Loans as Competition IntensifiesApril 25, 2024 | investorplace.comAB Stock Earnings: AllianceBernstein Holding Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024April 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Q1 Profit Increases, beats estimatesApril 25, 2024 | gurufocus.comAllianceBernstein Holding LP (AB) Reports First Quarter Earnings: Adjusted Earnings Surpass ...April 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER RESULTSApril 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAllianceBernstein Announces Geoff Cornell as Chief Investment Officer of InsuranceApril 17, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deAllianceBernstein: AB: Just Transition and Emerging Markets: Weighing the RisksApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAB: Just Transition and Emerging Markets: Weighing the RisksApril 12, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deAllianceBernstein: AB: Responsible Investing: Four Themes To Follow in 2024April 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAB: Responsible Investing: Four Themes To Follow in 2024See More Headlines Receive AB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AllianceBernstein and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/14 Dividend2/16/2024Dividend Payable3/14/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/23 Dividend5/03/2024Today5/16/2024Dividend Payable5/23/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/25/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Investment advice Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:AB CUSIPN/A CIK825313 Webwww.abglobal.com Phone(615) 622-0000Fax212-969-2293Employees4,707Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$41.19 High Stock Price Target$51.00 Low Stock Price Target$36.75 Potential Upside/Downside+20.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.41 Trailing P/E Ratio14.19 Forward P/E Ratio11.55 P/E Growth0.75Net Income$264.18 million Net Margins6.47% Pretax Margin7.31% Return on Equity15.27% Return on Assets15.27% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.16 billion Price / Sales0.95 Cash Flow$2.78 per share Price / Cash Flow12.31 Book Value$17.96 per share Price / Book1.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares115,160,000Free Float112,055,000Market Cap$3.94 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.25 The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Seth Perry Bernstein (Age 63)President & Director Comp: $5.13MMr. Karl K Sprules (Age 50)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $2.46MMr. Mark Randall Manley J.D. (Age 61)Senor VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.11MMr. Onur Erzan (Age 48)Head of Global Client Group & Head of Private Wealth Comp: $3.32MMr. Robert P. van Brugge (Age 56)Chief Executive Officer Comp: $2.61MMs. Jacqueline Marks (Age 45)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Daniel J. Loewy C.F.A.CFA, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset & Hedge Fund SolutionsMr. Thomas Simeone (Age 46)Senior VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Mark C. Griffin CFAHead of Investor RelationsMr. Kyle Christopher DiGangiGlobal Chief Compliance OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsArtisan Partners Asset ManagementNYSE:APAMCohen & SteersNYSE:CNSFocus Financial PartnersNASDAQ:FOCSStepStone GroupNASDAQ:STEPMoelis & CompanyNYSE:MCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsEpoch Investment Partners Inc.Bought 31,399 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.140%Gabelli Funds LLCSold 2,000 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.092%Gamco Investors INC. ET ALSold 1,596 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.062%Aristides Capital LLCBought 36,500 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.032%Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors LLCSold 1,855 shares on 5/14/2024Ownership: 0.005%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AllianceBernstein stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AllianceBernstein in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" AB shares. View AB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AllianceBernstein's stock price target for 2024? 4 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for AllianceBernstein's shares. Their AB share price targets range from $36.75 to $51.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $41.19 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AB shares performed in 2024? AllianceBernstein's stock was trading at $31.03 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, AB shares have increased by 10.2% and is now trading at $34.20. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting AllianceBernstein? AllianceBernstein saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 1,330,000 shares, an increase of 31.7% from the April 15th total of 1,010,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 348,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.8 days. View AllianceBernstein's Short Interest. When is AllianceBernstein's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 25th 2024. View our AB earnings forecast. How were AllianceBernstein's earnings last quarter? AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:AB) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 7th. The asset manager reported $0.77 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.63 by $0.14. The asset manager had revenue of $1.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $857.85 million. AllianceBernstein had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.27% and a net margin of 6.47%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.70 earnings per share. How often does AllianceBernstein pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AllianceBernstein? AllianceBernstein announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 6th will be given a dividend of $0.73 per share on Thursday, May 23rd. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.54%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 3rd. Read our dividend analysis for AB. Is AllianceBernstein a good dividend stock? AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) pays an annual dividend of $2.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.94%. AB has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 121.16%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, AB will have a dividend payout ratio of 86.14% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for AB. What ETF holds AllianceBernstein's stock? InfraCap Equity Income Fund ETF holds 37,302 shares of AB stock, representing 2.45% of its portfolio. What other stocks do shareholders of AllianceBernstein own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AllianceBernstein investors own include AT&T (T), Bank of America (BAC), Apollo Global Management (APO), Intelsat (I), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Energy Transfer (ET), Micron Technology (MU), Fossil Group (FOSL), AbbVie (ABBV) and Altria Group (MO). Who are AllianceBernstein's major shareholders? AllianceBernstein's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Jennison Associates LLC (0.60%), Natixis (0.34%), Osaic Holdings Inc. (0.19%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.15%), Epoch Investment Partners Inc. (0.14%) and Sei Investments Co. (0.13%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles GT Stonehill, Karl Sprules, Kate C Burke and Mark R Manley. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AllianceBernstein? Shares of AB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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