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NASHVILLE - AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB") and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding") (NYSE: AB) reported a modest decrease in assets under management (AUM) for April 2025, with figures dipping to $781 billion from $785 billion at the end of March. The 0.5% reduction was mainly attributed to net outflows across the firm’s institutional and retail channels, as well as minor outflows from private wealth. Despite recent outflows, InvestingPro data shows AB trading near its 52-week high of $41.86, with a robust financial health score of 3.62 (GREAT) and analysis indicating the stock is currently undervalued.
The breakdown of AUM by category as of April 30, 2025, includes $315 billion in total equity—comprising $249 billion in actively managed and $66 billion in passive equity. Fixed income assets stood at $295 billion, with taxable fixed income at $207 billion and tax-exempt fixed income at $78 billion. Alternatives and multi-asset solutions accounted for $171 billion of the total AUM. The company, currently valued at $4.52 billion in market capitalization, maintains an impressive dividend yield of 7.85% and has consistently paid dividends for 38 consecutive years.
AB’s financial disclosure cautioned that the forward-looking statements regarding its performance are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such statements. These factors include market performance, investment performance of AB products, economic conditions, industry trends, competitive conditions, and regulatory changes, among others. InvestingPro analysts have identified multiple key factors affecting AB’s outlook, with 10+ additional exclusive insights available to subscribers, including detailed analysis of the company’s competitive position and growth prospects.
AllianceBernstein, a global investment management firm, provides diversified investment services to a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients. As of March 31, 2025, AB Holding owned approximately 37.5% of AllianceBernstein, while Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH") held around a 61.9% economic interest in the firm.
This financial update is based on a press release statement from AllianceBernstein.
In other recent news, AllianceBernstein Holding LP reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing analysts’ expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.80, slightly above the forecasted $0.79. The company reported net revenues of $838 million, which, despite a 5% decrease year-over-year, showed a 6% increase on a like-for-like basis. AllianceBernstein’s base fees increased by 8% year-over-year, contributing to an improved operating margin of 33.7%, up 340 basis points from the previous year. The firm has revised its performance fee expectations to $90-105 million, reflecting confidence in continued growth, particularly in private markets and alternative investment strategies. In terms of analyst activity, AllianceBernstein’s stock received positive attention, although specific upgrades or downgrades were not detailed. The company’s strategic initiatives, including its relationship with Equitable, are expected to support its long-term growth plans. AllianceBernstein continues to focus on expanding its private market platform and enhancing its operational efficiency to provide downside protection to its revenue base. These recent developments highlight the company’s resilience and strategic positioning in a volatile market environment.
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