-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
AllianceBernstein (AB) posted Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.83 versus $0.80, matching the consensus forecast but lagging our $0.90 estimate. GAAP EPS of $0.92 versus $0.67 a year ago reflected a $48.4M gain from the SocGen joint venture transaction. Q1 adjusted revenues rose 3.9% to $871M, in line with our 3%-7% growth forecast, reflecting a 3.8% rise in base fees and 77% higher distribution fees. AB noted its institutional pipeline totaled $27.5B at Q1-end, set to benefit from strategic initiatives including the planned expansion into Asia insurance markets. AUM grew 6.9% to $838.6B, though net outflows deteriorated to $7.1B (from $2.4B of inflows a year ago), masking $6.7B of inflows into fixed income, alternatives and multi-asset investments. GAAP operating margins expanded 430 bps to 26.1% from restructuring actions. We expect modest additional operating margin expansion in 2026 and view the partnership interests as undervalued given their above-average yield potential.