AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) reports $881B assets under management for April 2026
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AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. reported that preliminary assets under management rose to $881 billion as of April 30, 2026, up from $839 billion at the end of March. The firm noted this 5% increase was driven by market appreciation, partly offset by net outflows across its distribution channels.
By client type, assets totaled $363 billion for institutions, $355 billion for retail, and $163 billion for private wealth clients at April 30, 2026. Equity strategies accounted for $360 billion, fixed income for $313 billion, and alternatives and multi-asset solutions for $208 billion. The company also reiterated customary cautions about forward‑looking statements and referenced its Form 10‑K and Form 10‑Q risk factors.
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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
Total AUM April 30, 2026: $881 billion
Total AUM March 31, 2026: $839 billion
Institutions AUM: $363 billion
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8 metrics
Total AUM April 30, 2026
$881 billion
Preliminary assets under management as of April 30, 2026
Total AUM March 31, 2026
$839 billion
Assets under management at March 31, 2026
Institutions AUM
$363 billion
Institutional assets under management at April 30, 2026
Retail AUM
$355 billion
Retail assets under management at April 30, 2026
Private Wealth AUM
$163 billion
Private wealth assets under management at April 30, 2026
Equity AUM
$360 billion
Total equity strategies AUM at April 30, 2026
Fixed Income AUM
$313 billion
Total fixed income strategies AUM at April 30, 2026
Alternatives/Multi-Asset AUM
$208 billion
Alternatives and multi-asset solutions AUM at April 30, 2026
Key Terms
assets under management, Regulation FD, forward-looking statements, Tax-Exempt, +2 more
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assets under management financial
"announcing AB’s preliminary assets under management as of April 30, 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.
Regulation FD regulatory
"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”)"
Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.
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.
Tax-Exempt financial
"Tax-Exempt | 1 | | | 61 | | | 33 | | | 95"
A tax-exempt status means income, a security, or an organization is legally freed from paying one or more taxes that would normally apply. For investors this matters because it changes the money they actually keep—similar to getting a discount on a bill—so tax-exempt holdings often yield lower nominal returns but can be more valuable after taxes, affecting portfolio choice and how securities are priced relative to taxable alternatives.
alternatives/multi-asset solutions financial
"Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions (1) | 162 | | | 10 | | | 36"
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.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): May 12, 2026 (May 11, 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 May 11, 2026 announcing AB’s preliminary assets under management as of April 30, 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: May 12, 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 April 30, 2026 Assets Under Management
Nashville, TN, May 11, 2026 - AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”) and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (“AB Holding”) (NYSE: AB) today announced that preliminary assets under management increased to $881 billion in April 2026, from $839 billion at the end of March. The 5% increase in AUM was driven by market appreciation, partially offset by net outflows in each channel.
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Institutions | Retail | Wealth | Total | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Actively Managed | $ | 50 | $ | 164 | $ | 63 | $ | 277 | $ | 252 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passive | 30 | 43 | 10 | 83 | 75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Equity | 80 | 207 | 73 | 360 | 327 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taxable | 120 | 68 | 21 | 209 | 210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax-Exempt | 1 | 61 | 33 | 95 | 94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passive | — | 9 | — | 9 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Income | 121 | 138 | 54 | 313 | 313 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions(1) | 162 | 10 | 36 | 208 | 199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 363 | $ | 355 | $ | 163 | $ | 881 | $ | 839 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 348 | $ | 335 | $ | 156 | $ | 839 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(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 April 30, 2026?
AllianceBernstein reported preliminary assets under management of $881 billion at April 30, 2026. This compares with $839 billion at March 31, 2026, reflecting a 5% monthly increase mainly from market appreciation, partly offset by net outflows across channels.
How did AllianceBernstein (AB) April 2026 AUM change versus March 2026?
Assets under management increased to $881 billion in April from $839 billion in March 2026. Management attributed the 5% rise primarily to market appreciation, while noting that each distribution channel experienced net outflows during the month.
What is the AUM mix by client channel for AllianceBernstein (AB) in April 2026?
At April 30, 2026, AllianceBernstein managed $363 billion for institutions, $355 billion for retail clients, and $163 billion for private wealth clients. Together these segments comprise the firm’s total reported assets under management of $881 billion.
How is AllianceBernstein (AB) AUM allocated across equity, fixed income and alternatives?
As of April 30, 2026, AllianceBernstein reported $360 billion in equity strategies, $313 billion in fixed income, and $208 billion in alternatives and multi-asset solutions. These figures show the firm’s diversified product lineup within its total AUM of $881 billion.
Who owns economic interests in AllianceBernstein (AB) according to this filing?
As of March 31, 2026, AllianceBernstein Holding owned about 31.4% of AllianceBernstein. Including interests in both AllianceBernstein Holding and AllianceBernstein, Equitable Holdings, Inc. held an approximate 68.0% economic interest in AllianceBernstein.
Does AllianceBernstein (AB) provide any forward-looking statement cautions here?
Yes. Management states some comments are forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. They highlight market performance, economic conditions, regulations and other factors, and refer readers to “Risk Factors” and “Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in recent Form 10‑K and Form 10‑Q.