Equitable Holdings (EQH) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Equitable Holdings, Inc. reported a revenue of $3.74 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a 1% decrease year-over-year and a surprise of -6.01% compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.98 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.48, down from $1.53 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of -6.92% against the consensus estimate of $1.59 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Retirement net flows were reported at $1.22 billion, below the two-analyst average estimate of $1.52 billion [4] - Wealth Management advisory net new assets reached $2.21 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.75 billion [4] - Asset Management's assets under management (AUM) at the end of the period were $860.10 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $866.77 billion [4] - Net long-term inflows in Asset Management were reported at -$2.30 billion, better than the average estimate of -$2.44 billion [4] - Revenue from Retirement policy charges, fee income, and premiums was $296 million, compared to the average estimate of $311.81 million [4] - Revenue from investment management, service fees, and other income was $1.68 billion, below the average estimate of $1.79 billion [4] - Net derivative gains (losses) reported were -$17 million, worse than the average estimate of -$3.07 million [4] - Net investment income was $1.35 billion, slightly above the average estimate of $1.31 billion [4] - Policy charges, fee income, and premiums revenue was $729 million, compared to the average estimate of $782.48 million [4] - Corporate and Other revenue was $741 million, below the average estimate of $1 billion [4] - Wealth Management revenue was $499 million, in line with the average estimate of $498.14 million [4] - Retirement net derivative gains (losses) were reported at -$2 million, better than the average estimate of -$5.4 million [4] Stock Performance - Equitable Holdings' shares have returned -4.2% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]