AB Dividend History & Analysis | 8.9% Yield

AB has a dividend yield of 8.9% and paid 3.47 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 8.93%
Payout Ratio 143.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -0.78%
Consistency Lifetime 91.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.32%
Payout FCF 144.9%
Streak Years 38
Dividend Rating 57.20%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 19.5%
Total Return 5y: 51.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

AB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-03 2025-11-03 2025-11-20 Quarterly 0.86 13.2% 2.19%
2025-08-04 2025-08-04 2025-08-14 Quarterly 0.76 -5% 1.9%
2025-05-05 2025-05-05 2025-05-22 Quarterly 0.8 -23.8% 1.98%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-13 Quarterly 1.05 36.4% 2.91%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-11-24 Quarterly 0.77 8.5% 2.1%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.71 -2.7% 2.19%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-05-23 Quarterly 0.73 -5.2% 2.22%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.77 18.5% 2.35%
2023-11-03 2023-11-06 2023-11-22 Quarterly 0.65 6.6% 2.24%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-08-17 Quarterly 0.61 -7.6% 1.92%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-05-25 Quarterly 0.66 -5.7% 2%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-16 Quarterly 0.7 9.4% 1.74%
2022-11-04 2022-11-07 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.64 -9.9% 1.79%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-18 Quarterly 0.71 -21.1% 1.58%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-05-26 Quarterly 0.9 -30.2% 2.26%
2022-02-18 2022-02-22 2022-03-17 Quarterly 1.29 44.9% 2.86%
2021-11-05 2021-11-08 2021-11-24 Quarterly 0.89 -2.2% 1.58%
2021-08-06 2021-08-09 2021-08-19 Quarterly 0.91 12.3% 1.82%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-05-27 Quarterly 0.81 -16.5% 1.81%
2021-02-19 2021-02-22 2021-03-04 Quarterly 0.97 40.6% 2.57%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-12 Quarterly 0.69 13.1% N/A
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-20 Quarterly 0.61 -4.7% N/A
2020-05-08 2020-05-11 2020-05-28 Quarterly 0.64 -24.7% N/A
2020-02-21 2020-02-24 2020-03-05 Quarterly 0.85 34.9% N/A
2019-11-01 2019-11-04 2019-11-14 Quarterly 0.63 12.5% N/A
2019-08-02 2019-08-05 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.56 14.3% N/A
2019-05-03 2019-05-06 2019-05-16 Quarterly 0.49 -23.4% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-07 Quarterly 0.64 -7.2% N/A
2018-11-02 2018-11-05 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.69 11.3% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-08-23 Quarterly 0.62 -15.1% N/A
2018-05-04 2018-05-07 2018-05-17 Quarterly 0.73 -13.1% N/A
2018-02-22 2018-02-23 2018-03-08 Quarterly 0.84 64.7% N/A
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-11-16 Quarterly 0.51 4.1% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.49 6.5% N/A
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-05-18 Quarterly 0.46 -31.3% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-03-09 Quarterly 0.67 48.9% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-17 Quarterly 0.45 12.5% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-08-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-05-19 Quarterly 0.4 -20% N/A
2016-02-18 2016-02-22 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.5 16.3% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-19 Quarterly 0.43 -10.4% N/A
2015-08-06 2015-08-10 2015-08-27 Quarterly 0.48 6.7% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-05-21 Quarterly 0.45 -21.1% N/A
2015-02-19 2015-02-23 2015-03-12 Quarterly 0.57 26.7% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-20 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2014-08-07 2014-08-11 2014-08-28 Quarterly 0.45 15.4% N/A
2014-05-08 2014-05-12 2014-05-22 Quarterly 0.39 -35% N/A
2014-02-20 2014-02-24 2014-03-13 Quarterly 0.6 50% N/A
2013-10-31 2013-11-04 2013-11-21 Quarterly 0.4 -2.4% N/A
2013-08-08 2013-08-12 2013-08-29 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A

AB Dividend FAQ

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:AB) is a publicly traded investment manager that offers a broad suite of services to institutional and individual clients, including pension plans, banks, trusts, government agencies, charities, and corporations.

What is the Dividend Yield of AB?

As of February 2026, AB`s dividend yield is 8.93%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.47 USD by the current share price of 39.43.

Does AB pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AB paid a dividend of 3.47 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-03 and the payout was 0.86 USD.

How often does AB pay dividends?

AB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-03.

AB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AB for the next 4 payments are between 0.702 (-18.4%) and 0.805 (-6.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will AB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.86 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for AllianceBernstein (AB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for AllianceBernstein (AB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AB?

AB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -0.78% per year.
Negative growth: AB's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of AB?

AB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.3%. If you bought AB's shares at 26.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.47 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AB?

AB Payout Consistency is 91.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: AllianceBernstein has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AB have a good Dividend Yield?

AB`s 8.93% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AB is 143.4%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of AB?

AB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.20%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AB's Outstanding Shares?

AllianceBernstein's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.44% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has AB ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 3, 1998 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 112,000,000
1990 111,952,000 -0.04%
1991 113,529,000 +1.41%
1992 114,286,000 +0.67%
1993 142,687,000 +24.85%
1994 158,126,000 +10.82%
1995 83,098,000 -47.45%
1996 158,126,000 +90.29%
1997 174,511,000 +10.36%
1998 175,591,000 +0.62%
1999 74,916,000 -57.33%
2000 73,644,000 -1.7%
2001 79,894,000 +8.49%
2002 78,971,000 -1.16%
2003 81,015,000 +2.59%
2004 82,689,000 +2.07%
2005 85,721,000 +3.67%
2006 88,046,000 +2.71%
2007 87,549,000 -0.56%
2008 91,538,000 +4.56%
2009 103,342,000 +12.9%
2010 105,513,000 +2.1%
2011 101,767,000 -3.55%
2012 101,234,000 -0.52%
2013 97,191,000 -3.99%
2014 101,646,000 +4.58%
2015 97,982,000 -3.6%
2016 94,979,000 -3.06%
2017 93,640,000 -1.41%
2018 95,578,000 +2.07%
2019 95,753,000 +0.18%
2020 95,982,000 +0.24%
2021 98,486,000 +2.61%
2022 108,493,000 +10.16%
2023 111,587,000 +2.85%
2024 114,042,000 +2.2%
2025 110,611,000 -3.01%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:20