AllianceBernstein AUM rises to $919B in August
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P.
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ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. (AB) reported that its operating partnership, AllianceBernstein L.P., had preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $919 billion as of August 31, 2026, up from $908 billion at July 31, 2026, a 1.2% increase driven by market appreciation, partially offset by net outflows. Institutional and Private Wealth channels generated net inflows, while Retail saw net outflows.
By asset class at August 31, 2026, Equity AUM was $364 billion, Fixed Income AUM was $323 billion, and Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions AUM was $232 billion. By channel, AUM totaled $388 billion for Institutions, $362 billion for Retail, and $169 billion for Private Wealth. As of June 30, 2026, AB Holding owned approximately 31.3% of AllianceBernstein, while Equitable Holdings, Inc. held an approximate 68.1% economic interest in AllianceBernstein.
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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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total AUM at August 31, 2026: $919 billion
Total AUM at July 31, 2026: $908 billion
AUM change: 1.2%
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8 metrics
Total AUM at August 31, 2026
$919 billion
Preliminary assets under management as of August 31, 2026
Total AUM at July 31, 2026
$908 billion
Preliminary assets under management at the end of July 2026
AUM change
1.2%
Increase in AUM from July 31, 2026 to August 31, 2026
Institutional AUM
$388 billion
Institutional channel AUM as of August 31, 2026
Retail AUM
$362 billion
Retail channel AUM as of August 31, 2026
Private Wealth AUM
$169 billion
Private Wealth channel AUM as of August 31, 2026
AB Holding ownership in AllianceBernstein
31.3%
Economic interest as of June 30, 2026
Equitable Holdings economic interest
68.1%
Economic interest in AllianceBernstein as of June 30, 2026
Key Terms
assets under management, net inflows, net outflows, Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions, +2 more
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assets under management financial
"announcing AB’s preliminary assets under management as of August 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 inflows financial
"Institutional and Private Wealth generated net inflows, which were offset"
Net inflows are the total amount of money that investors put into a fund, market, or financial vehicle minus the money that is withdrawn over the same period. Think of it like water flowing into a bucket: if more water is poured in than taken out, the bucket grows; net inflows show growing investor demand and can boost a fund’s size, liquidity and potential pricing power, while sustained outflows can signal weak confidence and pressure returns.
net outflows financial
"partially offset by net outflows. By channel, Institutional and Private"
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.
Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions financial
"Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions (1) | 183 | | | 10 | | | 39"
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
"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.
economic interest financial
"Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"), owned an approximate 68.1% economic interest"
An economic interest is a right to receive money or other financial benefits from an asset, contract, or business activity without necessarily owning or controlling it; examples include a share of profits, royalties, dividend rights, or scheduled payments. Investors care because it determines who gets cash flow and bears risk — like collecting rent on a house you don’t legally own — and it affects valuation, expected returns, and how exposure to an investment is structured.
FAQ
What were ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. (AB)'s total assets under management as of August 31, 2026?
AllianceBernstein reported preliminary assets under management of $919 billion as of August 31, 2026, compared with $908 billion at the end of July 2026, reflecting a 1.2% increase primarily driven by market appreciation, partially offset by net outflows.
How did AB's August 2026 AUM change compared with July 2026?
AUM increased from $908 billion at July 31, 2026 to $919 billion at August 31, 2026, a 1.2% increase. Management stated the increase was driven by market appreciation, partially offset by net outflows across AB’s investment products.
What is the breakdown of AB's AUM by investment channel as of August 31, 2026?
As of August 31, 2026, AUM by channel was $388 billion for Institutions, $362 billion for Retail, and $169 billion for Private Wealth, totaling $919 billion. Institutional and Private Wealth generated net inflows, while Retail experienced net outflows.
How is AB's AUM allocated by asset class as of August 31, 2026?
At August 31, 2026, AllianceBernstein reported $364 billion in Total Equity AUM, $323 billion in Total Fixed Income AUM, and $232 billion in Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions AUM, which together sum to the total $919 billion in assets under management.
What ownership stake does ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. (AB) have in AllianceBernstein?
As of June 30, 2026, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 31.3% of AllianceBernstein, including both the general partnership and limited partnership interests. Equitable Holdings, Inc. held an approximate 68.1% economic interest in AllianceBernstein through its interests in AB and AB Holding.
Did AB experience net inflows or outflows in August 2026, and by channel?
AllianceBernstein reported that August 2026 AUM changes reflected market appreciation partially offset by net outflows. By channel, Institutional and Private Wealth generated net inflows, which were offset by net outflows in Retail.
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 10, 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 September 10, 2026 announcing AB’s preliminary assets under management as of August 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.
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| Dated: September 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark Manley | |||||||||
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AB Announces August 31, 2026 Assets Under Management
Nashville, TN, September 10, 2026 - AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”) and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (“AB Holding”) (NYSE: AB) today announced that preliminary assets under management increased to $919 billion as of August 31, 2026, from $908 billion at the end of July. The 1.2% increase in AUM was driven by market appreciation, partially offset by net outflows. By channel, Institutional and Private Wealth generated net inflows, which were offset by net outflows in Retail.
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Institutions | Retail | Wealth | Total | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actively Managed | $ | 47 | $ | 162 | $ | 64 | $ | 273 | $ | 271 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passive | 35 | 44 | 12 | 91 | 88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Equity | 82 | 206 | 76 | 364 | 359 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taxable | 121 | 64 | 21 | 206 | 204 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax-Exempt | 2 | 64 | 33 | 99 | 98 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passive | — | 18 | — | 18 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Income | 123 | 146 | 54 | 323 | 320 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions(1) | 183 | 10 | 39 | 232 | 229 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 388 | $ | 362 | $ | 169 | $ | 919 | $ | 908 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 382 | $ | 360 | $ | 166 | $ | 908 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(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 June 30, 2026. 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 June 30, 2026, including both the general partnership and limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 31.3% of AllianceBernstein. Including both the general partnership and limited partnership interest in AllianceBernstein Holding and AllianceBernstein, Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"), owned an approximate 68.1% economic interest in AllianceBernstein.
Additional information about AB may be found on our website, www.alliancebernstein.com.
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