Exhibit (j)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the references to our firm under the captions “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus and “Shareholder Services – Statements and Reports,” “General Information – Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Financial Statements and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Statement of Additional Information, each dated October 30, 2026, and each included in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 135 to the Registration Statement (Form N-1A, File No. 33-12988) of The AB Portfolios (the “Registration Statement”).

We also consent to the incorporation by reference of our reports dated August 28, 2026, with respect to the financial statements and financial highlights of AB Growth Fund, AB All Market Total Return Portfolio, AB Tax-Managed Wealth Appreciation Strategy and AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy (four of the series constituting The AB Portfolios) included in the Annual Reports to Shareholders (Form N-CSR) for the period ended June 30, 2026, into this Registration Statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

New York, New York

October 28, 2026