Equitable Holdings Reports Full Year Net Loss Amidst Operational Growth & Positive 2026 Outlook
EQH is trading near its 52-week low of $41.39 (8.2% above the low).
Summary
Equitable Holdings reported a full-year 2025 GAAP net loss and lower Non-GAAP operating earnings, but highlighted strong organic cash generation, AUM/A growth, and an optimistic outlook for future EPS and cash flow, despite a significant decline in book value.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · EQH
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Full Year 2025 Financial Performance
The company reported a net loss of $1.4 billion for the full year 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $1.3 billion in 2024. Non-GAAP operating earnings also decreased to $1.7 billion from $2.0 billion in the prior year.
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Positive Operational Highlights
Equitable Holdings achieved $1.6 billion in organic cash generation in 2025, with expectations to increase to approximately $1.8 billion in 2026 and $2 billion by 2027. Total Assets Under Management/Administration (AUM/A) grew 10% year-over-year to $1.1 trillion.
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Capital Management and Shareholder Returns
The company returned $1.8 billion to shareholders in 2025, including $354 million in the fourth quarter, maintaining payout ratios at the upper end of its 60-70% target range.
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Strategic Progress and Outlook
Strategic initiatives, including a major individual life reinsurance transaction, freed $2 billion of capital. The company projects accelerated Non-GAAP EPS growth and targets a 12-15% EPS CAGR for 2023-2027.
Analysis · EQH · Finance
This filing presents a mixed financial picture for Equitable Holdings. While the company reported a substantial GAAP net loss for the full year 2025 and a decrease in Non-GAAP operating earnings compared to the prior year, it emphasized strong organic cash generation, growth in Assets Under Management/Administration, and significant capital returns to shareholders. Management provided an optimistic outlook for 2026 and 2027, projecting accelerated Non-GAAP EPS growth and increased cash generation, supported by strategic initiatives like the individual life reinsurance transaction. However, the notable decline in book value per common share excluding AOCI is a material concern that investors will likely scrutinize. The market will weigh the GAAP losses and book value erosion against the positive operational momentum and forward-looking guidance.
At the time of this filing, EQH was trading at $44.80 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $12.8B. The 52-week trading range was $41.39 to $56.61. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.