AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) AUM edges up to $880B on market gains
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AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. reported that AllianceBernstein L.P.’s preliminary assets under management rose to $880 billion as of February 28, 2026, up from $875 billion at January month‑end. The 0.6% increase was mainly driven by market appreciation, partially offset by modest net outflows.
By channel, February saw net inflows in Private Wealth and Institutional, while Retail experienced net outflows. At February 28, 2026, AUM totaled $362 billion in Private Wealth, $356 billion in Institutional and $162 billion in Retail, with $355 billion in equity, $321 billion in fixed income and $204 billion in alternatives and multi‑asset solutions.
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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.
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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): March 12, 2026 (March 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 March 11, 2026 announcing AB’s preliminary assets under management as of February 28, 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: March 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 February 28, 2026 Assets Under Management
Nashville, TN, March 11, 2026 - AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”) and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (“AB Holding”) (NYSE: AB) today announced that preliminary assets under management increased to $880 billion during February 2026 from $875 billion at the end of January. The 0.6% increase in month-end AUM was driven by market appreciation, partially offset by modest net outflows. By channel, net inflows in Private Wealth and Institutional were offset by net outflows in Retail during February.
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Institutions | Retail | Wealth | Total | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actively Managed | $ | 50 | $ | 164 | $ | 62 | $ | 276 | $ | 279 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passive | 29 | 41 | 9 | 79 | 80 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Equity | 79 | 205 | 71 | 355 | 359 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taxable | 123 | 71 | 22 | 216 | 213 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax-Exempt | 1 | 60 | 34 | 95 | 92 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passive | — | 10 | — | 10 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Income | 124 | 141 | 56 | 321 | 315 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions(1) | 159 | 10 | 35 | 204 | 201 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 362 | $ | 356 | $ | 162 | $ | 880 | $ | 875 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
At January 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 358 | $ | 358 | $ | 159 | $ | 875 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(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 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
How much assets under management did AllianceBernstein (AB) report for February 28, 2026?
AllianceBernstein reported preliminary assets under management of $880 billion as of February 28, 2026. This compares with $875 billion at the end of January, reflecting a modest 0.6% month‑end increase mainly from market appreciation.
What drove AllianceBernstein’s AUM change in February 2026?
The 0.6% month‑end AUM increase in February 2026 was driven by market appreciation, partially offset by modest net outflows. This means investment performance lifted asset values even though client withdrawals slightly exceeded new client money.
How did AllianceBernstein’s AUM differ by client channel in February 2026?
By channel in February 2026, AllianceBernstein saw net inflows in Private Wealth and Institutional and net outflows in Retail. At February 28, AUM totaled $362 billion in Private Wealth, $356 billion in Institutional and $162 billion in Retail.
What was AllianceBernstein’s asset class mix as of February 28, 2026?
As of February 28, 2026, AllianceBernstein managed $355 billion in total equity, $321 billion in total fixed income and $204 billion in alternatives and multi‑asset solutions. These categories together sum to the reported $880 billion in total assets under management.
How much of AllianceBernstein does AllianceBernstein Holding and EQH own?
As of December 31, 2025, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 31.1% of AllianceBernstein. Including its interests in AllianceBernstein and AllianceBernstein Holding, Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) held an approximate 68.3% economic interest in AllianceBernstein.
What caution did AllianceBernstein give about forward-looking statements in this AUM update?
AllianceBernstein stated that some comments are forward‑looking statements subject to risks such as market performance, product investment results, economic conditions, competition and regulation. The firm emphasized these statements speak only as of their date and may differ materially from actual future results.