NYSE:AB AllianceBernstein (AB) Stock Forecast, Price & News $34.70 -0.08 (-0.23%) (As of 03:15 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$34.03▼$34.8350-Day Range$33.19▼$36.7852-Week Range$31.31▼$45.75Volume133,732 shsAverage Volume275,982 shsMarket Capitalization$3.94 billionP/E Ratio14.28Dividend Yield7.61%Price Target$42.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media AllianceBernstein MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.40 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.7% Upside$42.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.55% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.15Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$860,375 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth10.39%From $2.79 to $3.08 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.09 out of 5 starsFinance Sector687th out of 901 stocksInvestment Advice Industry37th out of 51 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAllianceBernstein has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $42.50, AllianceBernstein has a forecasted upside of 22.7% from its current price of $34.63.Amount of Analyst CoverageAllianceBernstein has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.55% 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 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AllianceBernstein has recently increased by 8.26%, 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 7.69%, 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 108.64%. 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 85.71% in the coming year. This indicates that AllianceBernstein may not be able to sustain their current 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 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAllianceBernstein has a news sentiment score of 0.15. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.69 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for AllianceBernstein this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 22 people have searched for AB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added AllianceBernstein to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AllianceBernstein insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $860,375.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.70% of the stock of AllianceBernstein is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 11.47% of the stock of AllianceBernstein is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AllianceBernstein are expected to grow by 10.39% in the coming year, from $2.79 to $3.08 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AllianceBernstein is 14.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.70.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AllianceBernstein is 14.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 156.11.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAllianceBernstein has a PEG Ratio of 1.13. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAllianceBernstein has a P/B Ratio of 1.92. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) StockAllianceBernstein Holding LP engages in the provision of research, investment management, and related services. It offers investment trusts, mutual funds, hedge funds, and other investment vehicles. The company was founded in October 2000 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.Read More 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 AB Stock News HeadlinesMay 26, 2023 | fool.comAllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB)May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in AllianceBernstein (AB) Stock?May 31, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Soaring EV Industry Keeps Investor Focus on LithiumThe need for lithium keeps going up, up, up with the mass adoption of electric vehicles. The lithium demand for EV batteries alone is now double the rate of lithium production.May 19, 2023 | msn.comIs ACGYX a Strong Bond Fund Right Now?May 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at StockNews.comMay 18, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deAllianceBernstein: AB: Homing In on Quality in Climate Investing StrategiesMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAB: Homing In on Quality in Climate Investing StrategiesMay 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:AB) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesMay 31, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)The Ignored EV Story Few Investors Know AboutLithium may grab all the headlines, but the average electric vehicle requires 146 pounds of the mineral graphite. With no producing graphite mines in North America, the U.S. government is desperate for more domestic sources of the metal to feed the EV battery supply chain.May 16, 2023 | nasdaq.comNew High Yield ETF From AllianceBernstein LaunchesMay 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAllianceBernstein Converts High Yield Mutual Fund to ETFMay 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRand at Record Low on Fears Russia Row Will Hit US Trade TiesMay 10, 2023 | msn.comAllianceBernstein AUM unchanged during AprilMay 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAllianceBernstein's (AB) April AUM Stable on Upbeat MarketsMay 10, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comReviewing Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) & AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB)May 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAB Announces April 30, 2023 Assets Under ManagementMay 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCritical Contrast: Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) versus AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB)May 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAllianceBernstein: Water Scarcity Sustainable Investors Address a Growing ScourgeMay 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAllianceBernstein Holding L.P. to Post Q2 2023 Earnings of $0.68 Per Share, Jefferies Financial Group Forecasts (NYSE:AB)May 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAllianceBernstein: Unlocking the Investment Potential of “S” in ESGMay 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCritical Review: Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) and AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB)May 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:AB) Grows By 25.2%April 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2023 AllianceBernstein Holding LP Earnings CallApril 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAllianceBernstein Holding L.P. 2023 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationApril 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCan AllianceBernstein Decide on a Direction?April 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSeth Bernstein, President and CEO, to Participate in the Equitable Investor Day, on May 10th, 2023April 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAllianceBernstein (AB) Scheduled to Post Earnings on WednesdaySee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 AB Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/16 Dividend2/17/2023Dividend Payable3/16/2023Last Earnings4/27/2023Ex-Dividend for 5/25 Dividend5/05/2023Dividend Payable5/25/2023Today5/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/04/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Investment advice Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:AB CUSIPN/A CIK825313 Webwww.abglobal.com Phone(615) 622-0000Fax212-969-2293Employees4,436Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$42.50 High Stock Price Forecast$45.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$38.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+22.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.40 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.43 Trailing P/E Ratio14.31 Forward P/E Ratio12.47 P/E Growth1.13Net Income$274.17 million Net Margins6.44% Pretax Margin7.24% Return on Equity15.96% Return on Assets15.06% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$287.53 million Price / Sales13.73 Cash Flow$2.67 per share Price / Cash Flow13.04 Book Value$18.22 per share Price / Book1.91Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares113,476,000Free Float110,412,000Market Cap$3.95 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.34 Key ExecutivesSeth Perry BernsteinPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorKate C. BurkeChief Operating & Financial OfficerKarl SprulesHead-Global Technology & OperationsJohn HuangDirector-ESG Data & TechnologyMark Randall ManleyGlobal Head-Compliance, SVP & General CounselKey CompetitorsFocus Financial PartnersNASDAQ:FOCSEvercoreNYSE:EVRHamilton LaneNASDAQ:HLNEJanus Henderson GroupNYSE:JHGLazardNYSE:LAZView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsKate C BurkeSold 12,500 sharesTotal: $422,375.00 ($33.79/share)Old North State Trust LLCSold 7,816 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.000%Arete Wealth Advisors LLCBought 9,068 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.008%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Sold 624,885 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 1.181%Advisory Services Network LLCBought 6,364 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.022%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AB Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AllianceBernstein stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AllianceBernstein in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View AB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AllianceBernstein's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for AllianceBernstein's stock. Their AB share price forecasts range from $38.00 to $45.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $42.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.2% 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 2023? AllianceBernstein's stock was trading at $34.37 at the start of the year. Since then, AB shares have increased by 1.2% and is now trading at $34.78. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting AllianceBernstein? AllianceBernstein saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 622,500 shares, an increase of 8.3% from the April 30th total of 575,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 282,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.2 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 Friday, August 4th 2023. View our AB earnings forecast. How were AllianceBernstein's earnings last quarter? AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:AB) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 27th. The asset manager reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.03. The asset manager had revenue of $832.60 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $891.82 million. AllianceBernstein had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.96% and a net margin of 6.44%. The company's quarterly revenue was down 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.90 EPS. How often does AllianceBernstein pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AllianceBernstein? AllianceBernstein announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 8th will be given a dividend of $0.66 per share on Thursday, May 25th. This represents a $2.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.59%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 5th. Read our dividend analysis for AB. What ETFs hold AllianceBernstein's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) stock in their portfolio include InfraCap Equity Income Fund ETF (ICAP) and RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF (RFDA).Distillate Small/Mid Cash Flow ETF (DSMC). Is AllianceBernstein a good dividend stock? AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) pays an annual dividend of $2.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.69%. AB has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 108.64%. 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 85.71% 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 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). What is AllianceBernstein's stock symbol? AllianceBernstein trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AB." Who are AllianceBernstein's major shareholders? AllianceBernstein's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include American Century Companies Inc. (1.60%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.18%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.82%), UBS Group AG (0.64%), CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC (0.43%) and Citigroup Inc. (0.34%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles GT Stonehill, Karl Sprules, Kate C Burke, Laurence E Cranch 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is AllianceBernstein's stock price today? One share of AB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $34.78. How much money does AllianceBernstein make? AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) has a market capitalization of $3.95 billion and generates $287.53 million in revenue each year. The asset manager earns $274.17 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.43 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does AllianceBernstein have? The company employs 4,436 workers across the globe. How can I contact AllianceBernstein? AllianceBernstein's mailing address is 1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY, 10105. The official website for the company is www.abglobal.com. The asset manager can be reached via phone at (615) 622-0000, via email at mark.griffin@alliancebernstein.com, or via fax at 212-969-2293. This page (NYSE:AB) was last updated on 5/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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