If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, AllianceBernstein (AB) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
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AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Limited Partnership Units (NYSE:AB ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Ioanis Jorgali - Vice President of Investor Relations Seth Bernstein - President and Chief Executive Officer Jackie Marks - Chief Financial Officer Onur Erzan - Head of Global Client Group and Private Wealth Conference Call Participants Craig Siegenthaler - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Alexander Blostein - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. William Katz - TD Cowen John Dunn - Evercore ISI Daniel Fannon - Jefferies Benjamin Budish - Barclays Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the AllianceBernstein Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Review.
Shares of AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. have delivered a 28% total return since my Buy recommendation on December 20, 2023. The strong returns have been driven by solid earnings momentum due to margin expansion. AB recently raised its dividend and the stock now offers an 8% dividend, which is attractive relative to other high-yield equities.
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U.S. asset manager AllianceBernstein is preparing to sue Switzerland for $225 million over the decision to wipe out $17 billion of debt when the country's government orchestrated the takeover of Credit Suisse by rival UBS last year, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
Weak market performance hurt AB's AUM balance in October 2024.
AllianceBernstein is rated a buy due to strong earnings, solid EPS trends, and a favorable technical setup, despite a high valuation. AB reported robust Q3 results, with a 108% surge in operating income and a 21% increase in assets under management. Key risks include potential market weakness and high-interest rates impacting inflows, but AB's technicals and fundamentals remain strong.
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If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, AllianceBernstein (AB) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.