Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.49
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
9.7%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
AB Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.4% and trend is rising.
AB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield9.7%
Trailing DPS$3.49
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout118.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-0.7%
5Y CAGR4.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield9.7%
1Y Total Return-1.8%
5Y Total Return15.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)35.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,51510Y ago$27,88920Y ago$14,772
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
AB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 118.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AB has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -0.7% and 5-year CAGR of 4.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.7% dividend yield, 9.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 15.2%, with dividends contributing 35.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,889 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
AB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.20
Avg/Payment$0.8100
Latest Change-13.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.8300 | ↓ -13.5% | 8.72% | May 21, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.9600 | ↑ +11.6% | 8.52% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.8600 | ↑ +13.2% | 8.77% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.7600 | ↓ -5.0% | 8.39% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.8000 | ↓ -23.8% | 8.16% | May 22, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $1.0500 | ↑ +36.4% | 9.03% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.7700 | ↑ +8.5% | 8.25% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.7100 | ↓ -2.7% | 8.97% | Aug 15, 2024 |
AB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.7%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
2Y
4.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.7%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd ABAllianceBernstein Ho… | $4.0B | 9.7% | 1.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
 BENFranklin Resources, … | $17.6B | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 IVZInvesco Ltd. | $12.0B | 3.1% | — | 4 | Unknown |
3rd  VRTSVirtus Investment Pa… | $948M | 6.6% | 46.7% | 8 | Sustainable |
 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $9.3B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BLKBlackRock, Inc. | $157.6B | 2.0% | 60.3% | 16 | Watch |
 TROWT. Rowe Price Group,… | $23.1B | 4.8% | 54.8% | 38 | Sustainable |
1st  APAMArtisan Partners Ass… | $2.5B | 11.1% | 88.6% | 2 | At Risk |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $337.1B | 1.5% | 30.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
AB Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.79 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.4% |
| 2025 | $3.47 | 16.4% | 4 | $2.97 | 116.8% | 0.86x | 10.4% |
| 2024 | $2.98 | 13.7% | 4 | $3.71 | 80.3% | 1.24x | 9.0% |
| 2023 | $2.62 | -26.0% | 4 | $2.34 | 112.0% | 0.89x | 7.9% |
| 2022 | $3.54 | -1.1% | 4 | $2.69 | 131.6% | 0.76x | 10.6% |
| 2021 | $3.58 | 28.3% | 4 | $3.88 | 92.3% | 1.08x | 10.8% |
| 2020 | $2.79 | 20.3% | 4 | $2.88 | 96.9% | 1.03x | 8.4% |
| 2019 | $2.32 | -19.4% | 4 | $2.49 | 93.2% | 1.07x | 7.0% |
| 2018 | $2.88 | 35.2% | 4 | $2.49 | 115.7% | 0.86x | 8.7% |
| 2017 | $2.13 | 21.7% | 4 | $2.19 | 97.3% | 1.03x | 6.4% |
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AB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AB stock.
How much dividend does AB pay per share?
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AB's next ex-dividend date?
AB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AB's dividend safe?
AB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +118.4%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has AB increased its dividend?
AB has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.5%.
How often does AB pay dividends?
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.49 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1988 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AB five years ago would be worth approximately $11,515 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +9.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.