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Equitable Holdings Schedules Announcement of Second Quarter 2026 ResultsNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equitable Holdings Schedules Announcement of Second Quarter 2026 Results.
Equitable Holdings, Inc.(EQH)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
EQH•NYSE•Insurance & Managed Care
$46.98
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorFinancial ServicesIndustryDiversified InsuranceSub-IndustryLife, annuity and benefits insurers
AboutEquitable Holdings, Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries, operates as a diversified financial services company worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Individual Retirement, Group Retirement, Investment Management and Research, and Protection Solutions. The Individual Retirement segment offers a suite of variable annuity products primarily to affluent and high net worth individuals. The Group Retirement segment provides tax-deferred investment and retirement services or products to plans sponsored by educational entities, municipalities, and not-for-profit entities, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. The Investment Management and Research segment offers diversified investment management, research, and related solutions to various clients through institutional, retail, and private wealth management channels; and distributes its institutional research products and solutions. The Protection Solutions segment provides various variable universal life, indexed universal life, and term life products to help affluent and high net worth individuals, as well as small and medium-sized business owners; and a suite of life, short- and long-term disability, dental, and vision insurance products to small and medium-size businesses. The company was formerly known as AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Equitable Holdings, Inc. in January 2020. Equitable Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1859 and is based in New York, New York.Show more
- Revenue$11.66B-6.2%
- Combined Ratio110.23%+32.8%
- Net Income-$1.38B-205.6%
- Return on Equity-51.53%-272.0%
- Medical Cost Ratio20.86%-55.6%
- Operating Margin-10.23%-160.3%
- Net Margin-11.83%-212.6%
- ROA-0.45%-198.5%
- Equity / Assets0.56%-53.4%
EQH Price & Volume
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Market Volatility Masks Underlying Earnings Structural Instability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative: The firm's equity-to-asset ratio has plummeted to near-zero levels
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Market-driven hedging volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Equitable Holdings faces significant fundamental uncertainty as its GAAP earnings and equity base remain highly sensitive to market-driven hedging costs and accounting adjustments.
- While the firm achieved a 30.8% ROE in 2026Q1, the extreme historical volatility—including a 193.0% combined ratio in 2025Q3—suggests that headline profitability is an unreliable indicator of long-term economic value.
- Investors should remain cautious regarding the sustainability of capital returns, given that buybacks reached $1.3 billion in 2025Q2 despite periods of negative net income.
Verdict Logic
with equity reaching a negative $74 million in 2025Q4, indicating substantial risk to long-term solvency.
EQH Growth Metrics
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years1.47%
5 Years-1.24%
3 Years-2.65%
TTM-19.2%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-165.34%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-176.96%
Return on Capital
10 Years0.42%
5 Years0.56%
3 Years0.22%
Last Year-0.4%
EQH Recent Earnings
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 3/12 qtrs (25%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 4, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.62+1.3%
$1.60
Rev
$4.2B+7.1%
$3.9B
Q1 2026
Feb 4, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.76+0.6%
$1.75
Rev
$3.3B-17.0%
$4.0B
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.48-8.1%
$1.61
Rev
$1.4B-58.5%
$3.5B
Q3 2025
Aug 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.21-170.8%
$1.71
Rev
$2.4B-40.8%
$4.0B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 4, 2026 | $1.62vs $1.60+1.3% | $4.2Bvs $3.9B+7.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $1.76vs $1.75+0.6% | $3.3Bvs $4.0B-17.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $1.48vs $1.61-8.1% | $1.4Bvs $3.5B-58.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $1.21vs $1.71-170.8% | $2.4Bvs $4.0B-40.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
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Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46.98 | $13.23B | -9.73 | -6.21% | -11.83% | -51.53% | 2.24% | |
| $39.19 | $7.49B | 6.71 | 1.24% | 9.14% | 16.79% | — | |
| $115.47 | $40.16B | 11.30 | -14.01% | 5.62% | 10.26% | — | |
| $91.67 | $59.77B | 19.10 | 10.22% | 4.7% | 12.72% | — | |
| $112.88 | $24.38B | 21.50 | -3.11% | 10.03% | 12.72% | — | |
| $96.40 | $8.94B | 15.25 | -6.88% | 37.02% | 10.12% | — |
Compare EQH vs Peers
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
EQH SEC Filings & Documents
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 4, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 16, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 8, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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EQH Frequently Asked Questions
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
How fast is Equitable Holdings, Inc. growing?
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) saw revenue decline by 6.2% over the past year.
Is EQH profitable?
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) reported a net loss of $822.0M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does EQH pay dividends?
Yes, Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.24%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is EQH's return on equity?
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) has a return on equity (ROE) of -51.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Industry Metrics
What is Equitable Holdings, Inc.'s combined ratio?
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) has a combined ratio of 110.2%. A ratio above 100% means claims and expenses exceed premiums.