AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund Reports Second Quarter Earnings for 2026
In the latest report, AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB) has disclosed its financial performance for the second quarter ending on April 30, 2026. The registered closed-end investment firm stands with total net assets of approximately $345.32 million, revealing a slight decrease compared to both the previous quarter and the same period last year.
The assets recorded a decrease from $347.52 million on January 31, 2026, and also a slight improvement from $337.93 million one year ago. The net asset value (NAV) per share reached $12.01, based on 28,744,936 shares issued and outstanding. This indicates a minor fluctuation from a NAV of $12.09 in January 2026 and an improvement from last year's $11.76.
Earnings for the quarter are marked by a total net investment income of approximately $4.31 million, translating to $0.15 earnings per share. Although this shows a decline from $4.78 million or $0.17 per share in the previous quarter, it also demonstrates a significant increase from $3.36 million or $0.12 per share in last year’s second quarter.
On the downside, the fund has noted total realized and unrealized losses amounting to $2.18 million, or $0.08 per share. Despite this setback, it reflects an improvement over the first quarter losses of $3.70 million, where the loss per share was recorded at $0.13, as well as significant losses experienced in the same quarter last year which reached $19.05 million.
These financial disclosures reflect the current standing of AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund amid ongoing market fluctuations. The management, under AllianceBernstein L.P., is focused on optimizing investment strategies to ensure long-term growth.
Investors and stakeholders are invited to review these performance metrics as they provide valuable insights into the fund's trajectory for the remainder of the fiscal year. Overall, while the organization faced some challenges this quarter, the adjustments and focus on investment strategies may potentially favor their future performance and earnings potential.
As the market dynamics evolve, continual updates and adjustments will shape the strategic investments undertaken by AllianceBernstein. Stakeholders are encouraged to stay informed of upcoming announcements as the fund navigates through these ongoing financial environments.