AB Announces January 31, 2026 Assets Under Management

Rhea-AI Summary

AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $875 billion at January 31, 2026, up from $867 billion at December 31, 2025. The 1% month-over-month increase was driven mainly by market appreciation, partly offset by net outflows in Retail and Institutional channels.

The company provided a channel- and asset-class table showing total equity $360B, total fixed income $315B, alternatives/multi-asset $200B, and noted cautious forward-looking statements.

Key Figures

Total AUM: $875 billion Prior AUM: $867 billion MoM AUM change: 1% increase +5 more

8 metrics

Total AUM $875 billion Preliminary assets under management at January 31, 2026

Prior AUM $867 billion Assets under management at December 31, 2025

MoM AUM change 1% increase Month-over-month AUM change January 2026 vs December 2025

Total Equity AUM $360 billion Total equity AUM at January 31, 2026

Total Fixed Income AUM $315 billion Total fixed income AUM at January 31, 2026

Alternatives/Multi-Asset AUM $200 billion Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions AUM at January 31, 2026

Actively Managed Equity AUM $280 billion Total actively managed equity AUM at January 31, 2026

Passive Equity AUM $80 billion Total passive equity AUM at January 31, 2026

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Peers showed mixed moves: FHI +2.32%, VCTR +2.22%, CNS +1.19%, APAM -1.50%, ATCO 0.00%. With AB up 0.5%, the pattern points to stock-specific rather than broad sector momentum.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 05 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 05	Q4 2025 earnings	Positive	-0.2%	Record AUM, higher adjusted margin, solid 2025 earnings and distribution announced.
Jan 12	AUM update	Neutral	-1.4%	AUM up to $867B on markets, but quarter saw about $5B net outflows.
Jan 08	Earnings date notice	Neutral	-1.4%	Announced timing and access details for Q4 2025 earnings release and call.
Jan 05	Leadership change	Positive	+1.7%	Onur Erzan appointed President to help drive strategy and transformation.
Dec 15	ETF launch	Positive	-0.1%	Launch of AB US Equity ETF (XCHG) expanding AB’s U.S. ETF lineup.

Pattern Detected

Recent AB news (AUM updates, earnings, leadership change, product launch) often saw modest or slightly negative price reactions, even when operational metrics like record AUM or product expansion were positive.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, AB reported record ending AUM of $866.9B, expanding its adjusted operating margin to 33.7% and launching the AB US Equity ETF (XCHG). It has also communicated monthly AUM updates, with December 2025 AUM at $867B, and announced Onur Erzan as President. Today’s January 2026 AUM increase to $875B continues that trend of steady asset growth with ongoing net outflows, fitting into a narrative of market-driven AUM gains alongside mixed flow dynamics.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights preliminary AUM rising to $875B from $867B, with the 1% gain largely ma...

Analysis

This announcement highlights preliminary AUM rising to $875B from $867B, with the 1% gain largely market-driven and partially offset by net outflows across Retail, Institutional and Private Wealth. In recent months AB has paired record AUM and expanding margins with new products and leadership changes. Investors may watch future AUM releases and the upcoming Form 10-K for details on flow trends, segment mix, and how market performance versus net flows shapes overall growth.

Key Terms

assets under management, alternatives/multi-asset solutions, forward-looking statements, form 10-k, +2 more

6 terms

assets under management financial

"announced that preliminary assets under management increased to $875 billion"

Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.

alternatives/multi-asset solutions financial

"Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions (1) | 156 | | 9 | | 35 |"

Alternatives/multi-asset solutions are investment offerings that combine traditional holdings (like stocks and bonds) with other types of assets — such as real estate, commodities, private equity, or hedge strategies — in a single package. They matter to investors because, like a balanced meal or a mixed toolbox, blending different kinds of investments aims to reduce risk and smooth returns across market ups and downs, making a portfolio less dependent on any one market or outcome.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements provided by management"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

form 10-k regulatory

"see "Risk Factors" and "Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in AB's Form 10-K"

A Form 10-K is a comprehensive report that publicly traded companies are required to file annually with regulators. It provides a detailed overview of a company's financial health, operations, and risks, similar to a detailed health report. Investors use this information to assess the company's performance and make informed decisions about buying or selling its stock.

form 10-q regulatory

"or form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025."

A Form 10-Q is a detailed report that publicly traded companies are required to file with regulators three times a year, providing an update on their financial health and business activities. It is important for investors because it offers timely insights into a company's performance, helping them make informed decisions about buying or selling stocks. Think of it as a regular check-up report that shows how well a company is doing.

risk factors regulatory

"remember that other factors besides those listed in "Risk Factors" and"

Risk factors are elements or conditions that could cause an investment's value to decrease or lead to potential losses. They are like warning signs or obstacles that can affect the success of an investment, making it uncertain or more unpredictable. Recognizing risk factors helps investors understand the possible challenges and make more informed decisions.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB") and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding") (NYSE: AB) today announced that preliminary assets under management increased to $875 billion during January 2026 from $867 billion at the end of December 2025. The 1% month-over-month increase was primarily driven by market appreciation, partially offset by net outflows concentrated in the Retail and Institutional channels, with Private Wealth also experiencing slight outflows. 

AllianceBernstein L.P. (The Operating Partnership)
Assets Under Management ($ in Billions)
	At January 31, 2026																Dec 31,
																	2025
									Private
	Institutions				Retail				Wealth				Total				Total
Equity
Actively Managed	$	52			$	167			$	61			$	280			$	278
Passive	29				42				9				80				78
Total Equity	81				209				70				360				356
Fixed Income
Taxable	120				72				21				213				213
Tax-Exempt	1				58				33				92				91
Passive	—				10				—				10				10
Total Fixed Income	121				140				54				315				314
Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions(1)	156				9				35				200				197
Total	$	358			$	358			$	159			$	875			$	867
	At December 31, 2025
Total	$	354			$	357			$	156			$	867
(1) Includes certain multi-asset solutions and services not included in equity or fixed income services.

Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements provided by management in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The most significant of these factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the performance of financial markets, the investment performance of sponsored investment products and separately-managed accounts, general economic conditions, industry trends, future acquisitions, integration of acquired companies, competitive conditions, and government regulations, including changes in tax regulations and rates and the manner in which the earnings of publicly-traded partnerships are taxed. AB cautions readers to carefully consider such factors. Further, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made; AB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. For further information regarding these forward-looking statements and the factors that could cause actual results to differ, see "Risk Factors" and "Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in AB's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 or form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Any or all of the forward-looking statements made in this news release, Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, other documents AB files with or furnishes to the SEC and any other public statements issued by AB, may turn out to be wrong. It is important to remember that other factors besides those listed in "Risk Factors" and "Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements", and those listed above, could also adversely affect AB's financial condition, results of operations and business prospects.

About AllianceBernstein

AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals and private wealth clients in major world markets.

As of December 31, 2025, including both the general partnership and limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 31.1% of AllianceBernstein. Including both the general partnership and limited partnership interest in AllianceBernstein Holding and AllianceBernstein, Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"), owned an approximate 68.3% economic interest in AllianceBernstein.

Additional information about AB may be found on our website, www.alliancebernstein.com. 

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FAQ

What were AllianceBernstein's total AUM and month-over-month change for January 2026 (AB)?

AB reported $875 billion in AUM at January 31, 2026, a 1% increase month-over-month. According to AB, market appreciation mainly drove the rise, while net outflows in Retail and Institutional channels partially offset gains.

How did AB's asset mix break down by major categories at January 31, 2026?

AB's AUM breakdown was Equity $360B, Fixed Income $315B, Alternatives/Multi-Asset $200B. According to AB, the table shows active and passive splits across Private Institutions, Retail, and Wealth channels.

Did retail and institutional channels experience inflows or outflows for AB in January 2026?

Retail and Institutional channels experienced net outflows in January 2026, per AB. The company said those outflows partially offset market-driven appreciation that increased total AUM to $875 billion.

How did AB's fixed income and equity AUM compare between Dec 31, 2025 and Jan 31, 2026?

Total equity AUM rose to $360B from $356B, and total fixed income reached $315B from $314B. According to AB, small month-over-month changes reflect market moves and channel flows.

Does AB provide caution about forward-looking statements related to the January 2026 AUM update?

AB included a standard caution that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. According to AB, factors include market performance, economic conditions, regulatory changes, and investment product performance.