Recent Analysts’ Ratings Updates for AllianceBernstein (AB)

AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 4/21/2026 – AllianceBernstein was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 4/17/2026 – AllianceBernstein had its “negative” rating reaffirmed by Sanford C. Bernstein.
• 4/17/2026 – AllianceBernstein had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $41.00 to $40.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 4/9/2026 – AllianceBernstein was given a new $39.50 price target by Sanford C. Bernstein. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

AllianceBernstein Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 12th. Investors of record on Friday, February 20th were given a $0.96 dividend. This is a boost from AllianceBernstein’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.86. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 20th. This represents a $3.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 9.9%. AllianceBernstein’s payout ratio is presently 128.00%.

AllianceBernstein is a global investment management firm that offers a broad range of research-driven strategies across equities, fixed income, multi-asset solutions and alternative investments. The firm provides active and quantitative portfolio management, drawing on in-house research capabilities to serve the needs of institutional clients, private wealth investors and intermediaries. Its product lineup encompasses mutual funds, separately managed accounts and customized investment vehicles designed to meet diverse risk-return objectives.

The firm’s roots date back to 1967 with the founding of Sanford C.