Equitable Holdings stock posts stronger Q3 operating earnings
Published on 11/12/2026 at 02:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSStrong quarter ahead of merger
- Equitable Holdings reported positive net inflows across retirement, wealth management and asset management.
- Management remains on track to close the Corebridge Financial merger by year-end 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
- The company returned capital to shareholders and maintained its 2026 payout target.
Equitable Holdings reported stronger third-quarter operating earnings on November 2, 2026, for the period ended September 30. According to the Financial Times company announcement, non-GAAP operating earnings per share reached 2.13 US dollars, or 1.98 US dollars after notable items, up 19 percent from the prior-year quarter.
The quarter brought positive flows across all main businesses. Retirement recorded net inflows of 1.1 billion US dollars, Wealth Management reported 2.7 billion US dollars of advisory net inflows, and AllianceBernstein generated 6.6 billion US dollars of net inflows. Assets under management and administration rose 4 percent year over year to 1.2 trillion US dollars.
Merger remains the key catalyst
Equitable Holdings returned 320 million US dollars to shareholders during the quarter, including dividends and share repurchases. The company said it remains on track for a 60 to 70 percent payout ratio in 2026.
The proposed merger with Corebridge Financial remains expected to close by year-end 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction would combine Equitable's retirement and protection businesses with Corebridge's operations, making execution and regulatory clearance the main near-term milestones.
Equitable Holdings stock traded at 50.32 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:00 p.m. CET on Wednesday, November 11. The latest quote provides a current overnight reference, while the earnings release remains the main fundamental driver in this report.
Financial services platform
Equitable Holdings is a New York-based financial-services holding company comprising Equitable, AllianceBernstein and Equitable Advisors. Its businesses provide retirement and protection strategies, investment management, financial planning and wealth management for individuals, families, small businesses, institutional investors and private-wealth clients. The group serves customers through insurance, advice and asset-management activities, with more than 5 million client relationships globally.
Equitable Holdings completed the sale of its Employee Benefits business to The Hartford on October 13, 2026. The portfolio change preceded the planned Corebridge combination and leaves merger execution, capital returns and organic inflows as central issues for investors.
Equitable Holdings at a glance
- Company: Equitable Holdings, Inc.
- ISIN: US29452E1010
- Ticker: EQH
- Home exchange: New York Stock Exchange
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 50.32 euros on November 11, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. CET
- Third-quarter period: Ended September 30, 2026
- Assets under management and administration: 1.2 trillion US dollars at September 30, 2026
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