AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) reports $839B assets under management
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AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. reported that preliminary assets under management fell to $839 billion as of March 31, 2026, down from $880 billion at February 29, 2026. The decline was driven mainly by market depreciation and, to a lesser extent, net client outflows.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, firmwide preliminary net outflows were $7.2 billion, with modest net inflows in Private Wealth offset by outflows in Retail and Institutional channels. As of March 31, 2026, AllianceBernstein Holding owned about 31.4% of AllianceBernstein, while Equitable Holdings held roughly a 68.0% economic interest.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
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Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Assets under management March 31, 2026: $839 billion
Assets under management February 29, 2026: $880 billion
Quarterly net outflows: $7.2 billion
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Assets under management March 31, 2026
$839 billion
Preliminary firmwide AUM as of March 31, 2026
Assets under management February 29, 2026
$880 billion
Preliminary firmwide AUM at end of February 2026
Quarterly net outflows
$7.2 billion
Firmwide preliminary net outflows for quarter ended March 31, 2026
Private Wealth AUM March 31, 2026
$156 billion
Private Wealth assets under management at March 31, 2026
Institutional AUM March 31, 2026
$335 billion
Institutional assets under management at March 31, 2026
Retail AUM March 31, 2026
$348 billion
Retail assets under management at March 31, 2026
AllianceBernstein Holding economic interest
31.4%
Ownership interest in AllianceBernstein as of March 31, 2026
Equitable Holdings economic interest
68.0%
Economic interest in AllianceBernstein and AllianceBernstein Holding as of March 31, 2026
Key Terms
assets under management, net outflows, forward-looking statements, publicly-traded partnerships, +1 more
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assets under management financial
"announcing AB’s preliminary assets under management as of March 31, 2026"
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.
net outflows financial
"For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, preliminary firmwide net outflows totaled $7.2 billion"
Net outflows measure the amount of money leaving an investment pool, fund, or company during a period after subtracting any new money coming in. Think of it as the net water flowing out of a bathtub: if more water is drained than added, the level falls; for investors, persistent net outflows can signal waning confidence, potential liquidity pressure, or shrinking assets under management, all of which can affect returns and stability.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements provided by management in this news release are “forward-looking statements”"
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.
publicly-traded partnerships regulatory
"the manner in which the earnings of publicly-traded partnerships are taxed"
economic interest financial
"owned an approximate 68.0% economic interest in AllianceBernstein"
UNITED STATES
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Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2026
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”) and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. are furnishing a news release (“AUM Release”) issued on April 13, 2026 announcing AB’s preliminary assets under management as of March 31, 2026. The AUM Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.01 AUM Release.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. | |||||||||||
| Dated: April 13, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark Manley | |||||||||
| Mark Manley Corporate Secretary | |||||||||||
 | Ioanis Jorgali, Investors 629.213.6139 ioanis.jorgali@alliancebernstein.com | Carly Symington, Media 629.213.5568 carly.symington@alliancebernstein.com | ||||||
AB Announces March 31, 2026 Assets Under Management
Nashville, TN, April 13, 2026 - AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”) and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (“AB Holding”) (NYSE: AB) today reported that preliminary assets under management declined to $839 billion as of March 31, 2026 from $880 billion at the end of February, driven primarily by market depreciation and, to a lesser extent, net outflows during March. During the month, modest net inflows in Private Wealth were offset by net outflows across Retail and Institutional channels. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, preliminary firmwide net outflows totaled $7.2 billion.
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Institutions | Retail | Wealth | Total | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actively Managed | $ | 46 | $ | 149 | $ | 57 | $ | 252 | $ | 276 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passive | 27 | 39 | 9 | 75 | 79 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Equity | 73 | 188 | 66 | 327 | 355 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taxable | 119 | 68 | 22 | 209 | 216 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax-Exempt | 1 | 60 | 33 | 94 | 95 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passive | — | 9 | — | 9 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Income | 120 | 137 | 55 | 312 | 321 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions(1) | 155 | 10 | 35 | 200 | 204 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 348 | $ | 335 | $ | 156 | $ | 839 | $ | 880 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
At February 28, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 362 | $ | 356 | $ | 162 | $ | 880 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Includes certain multi-asset solutions and services not included in equity or fixed income services. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 March 31, 2026, including both the general partnership and limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 31.4% of AllianceBernstein. Including both the general partnership and limited partnership interest in AllianceBernstein Holding and AllianceBernstein, Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"), owned an approximate 68.0% 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 (AB) assets under management at March 31, 2026?
AllianceBernstein reported preliminary assets under management of $839 billion as of March 31, 2026. This compares with $880 billion at the end of February 2026, reflecting market depreciation and net client outflows during March.
How much did AllianceBernstein (AB) AUM decline in March 2026 and why?
AllianceBernstein’s AUM declined from $880 billion in February 2026 to $839 billion in March 2026. Management attributed the drop primarily to market depreciation and, to a lesser extent, net outflows across client channels during the month.
What were AllianceBernstein (AB) net flows for the quarter ended March 31, 2026?
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, AllianceBernstein reported preliminary firmwide net outflows of $7.2 billion. Modest net inflows in Private Wealth were more than offset by net outflows across the Retail and Institutional distribution channels.
How did AllianceBernstein (AB) client channels perform in March 2026?
In March 2026, AllianceBernstein saw modest net inflows in its Private Wealth channel. These were offset by net outflows in both Retail and Institutional channels, contributing to the overall decline in firmwide assets under management during the month.
What ownership stake does AllianceBernstein Holding have in AllianceBernstein?
As of March 31, 2026, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 31.4% of AllianceBernstein, including general and limited partnership interests. Equitable Holdings, Inc. held an approximate 68.0% economic interest across AllianceBernstein and AllianceBernstein Holding.
Does AllianceBernstein (AB) include forward-looking statements in this AUM update?
Yes. Management notes that the release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. These relate to market performance, economic conditions, regulations, competition and other factors, and actual results may differ materially from the statements described.