Equity Profile

EQH

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

FinancialsDiversified Financial Services$13.0B

May4Mon

Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026After Close4:15 PM EDT

Equitable Holdings, Inc. Misses on EPS, Stock Down 1.61%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$1.62	$1.63	-0.61%
Revenue	—	$3.9B	—

management commentary, guidance changes, and full analysis available with Pro.

Equitable Holdings, Inc. Misses on EPS, Stock Down 1.61%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$1.62	$1.63	-0.61%
Revenue	—	$3.9B	—

Management Commentary

Tone: Unknown

No transcript is on record, and the analysis is based on numerical results only.

What It Means

Equitable Holdings reported an EPS of $1.62, slightly below the expected $1.63, while revenue figures were not disclosed. The stock reacted negatively, declining by 1.61%, likely reflecting investor disappointment over the EPS miss and lack of revenue information. Without guidance or management commentary, uncertainty remains about the company's future performance.

Company Snapshot

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) operates in the financial sector, providing a range of diversified financial services including insurance and investment products....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely watched by investors.

$1.63

Revenue

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is crucial for assessing overall business health.

$3.9B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) operates in the financial sector, providing a range of diversified financial services including insurance and investment products. With a market cap of $12 billion, the company plays a significant role in the financial landscape, particularly as consumer spending and investment trends evolve.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

-3.68%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.09%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q4-2025, Equitable reported an EPS of $1.76, slightly above the estimate of $1.75, indicating a positive surprise. However, revenue figures were not disclosed, leaving some uncertainty about overall performance.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving customer engagement and retention.
Commitment to enhancing digital capabilities.
Plans to explore new investment opportunities.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect Equitable to report an EPS of $1.63 and revenue of $3.9 billion this quarter, reflecting cautious optimism. The market is keen to see if the company can maintain its profitability amid economic fluctuations.

Bull Case

If Equitable exceeds EPS expectations and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal robust demand for its services and lead to a positive market reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses EPS estimates or shows signs of declining revenue, it could raise concerns about its financial stability and result in a negative market response.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$1.63

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely watched by investors.

Revenue

$3.9B

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is crucial for assessing overall business health.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $1.63?

A beat on EPS could indicate stronger profitability and boost investor confidence.

What is the outlook for revenue growth given the consensus of $3.9 billion?

Revenue performance is critical to understanding the company's growth trajectory and market position.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Equitable's ability to leverage its digital initiatives for revenue growth, which could lead to a surprise in earnings.

Supporting Evidence

Recent insider selling could indicate a lack of confidence in the near-term outlook.

Options pricing suggests a larger move than historical averages, indicating potential for volatility.

The company's past performance shows a mixed track record, suggesting the market may be overly cautious.

Key Risk

If EPS comes in above $1.63, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Equitable can sustain its profitability and growth in a challenging economic environment.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS above $1.63 and revenue exceeding $3.9 billion would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.55 would raise significant concerns and confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.88%

Historical Avg

±0.6%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±9.0% while EQH has averaged ±0.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

40.7%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Equitable beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 0.43% on average, confirming strong demand.

In-Line / Cautious

An in-line report may lead to muted reactions, as investors await further guidance from management.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history indicates a potential drop of about 0.43%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on customer engagement strategies and their impact on revenue.
2Any commentary on digital transformation initiatives.
3Insights into new investment opportunities being explored.
4Management's outlook on market conditions and competitive landscape.
5Details on cost management and operational efficiency improvements.

See the full picture

AI-powered briefs, options data, and 20 quarters of history — everything you need before earnings.

No charge today · Auto-bills $8/mo after 7 days · Cancel anytime

More Earnings This Week

5 Reports

May4

GRABReported

Grab Holdings Limited

RecapView

May4

GBDCReported

Company Snapshot

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) operates in the financial sector, providing a range of diversified financial services including insurance and investment products....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely watched by investors.

$1.63

Revenue

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is crucial for assessing overall business health.

$3.9B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

-3.68%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.09%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving customer engagement and retention.
Commitment to enhancing digital capabilities.
Plans to explore new investment opportunities.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Equitable exceeds EPS expectations and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal robust demand for its services and lead to a positive market reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses EPS estimates or shows signs of declining revenue, it could raise concerns about its financial stability and result in a negative market response.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$1.63

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and is closely watched by investors.

Revenue

$3.9B

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is crucial for assessing overall business health.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $1.63?

A beat on EPS could indicate stronger profitability and boost investor confidence.

What is the outlook for revenue growth given the consensus of $3.9 billion?

Revenue performance is critical to understanding the company's growth trajectory and market position.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Equitable's ability to leverage its digital initiatives for revenue growth, which could lead to a surprise in earnings.

Supporting Evidence

Recent insider selling could indicate a lack of confidence in the near-term outlook.

Options pricing suggests a larger move than historical averages, indicating potential for volatility.

The company's past performance shows a mixed track record, suggesting the market may be overly cautious.

Key Risk

If EPS comes in above $1.63, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Equitable can sustain its profitability and growth in a challenging economic environment.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS above $1.63 and revenue exceeding $3.9 billion would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.55 would raise significant concerns and confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.88%

Historical Avg

±0.6%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±9.0% while EQH has averaged ±0.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

40.7%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Equitable beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 0.43% on average, confirming strong demand.

In-Line / Cautious

An in-line report may lead to muted reactions, as investors await further guidance from management.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history indicates a potential drop of about 0.43%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on customer engagement strategies and their impact on revenue.
2Any commentary on digital transformation initiatives.
3Insights into new investment opportunities being explored.
4Management's outlook on market conditions and competitive landscape.
5Details on cost management and operational efficiency improvements.