Equitable Holdings, Inc. is a U.S.-based financial services company headquartered in New York, NY, operating through its two principal franchises, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company and AllianceBernstein. Founded in 1859 by Henry B. Hyde, the company focuses on helping clients secure financial well-being. As of June 2025, it reports $14.4B in revenue, $287.6B in assets, and $1.3B in profits. Key financial metrics include a market capitalization of $16.15B, a P/E ratio of 39.07 (ttm), and a dividend yield of 2.00%. The company is ranked among the top life insurance firms globally (No. 30 in 2025) and appears in Forbes' Global 2000, with notable positions in sales, profits, assets, and market value. As of August 15, 2025, the stock closed at $53.90, with a previous close of $54.64 and a 52-week range of $37.99 to $56.61. The company has a strong balance sheet with $16.36B in total cash and $6.91B in total debt, resulting in a total debt-to-equity ratio of 233.11%. Analysts have a consensus recommendation of 'Outperform' with a target price range of $58.00 to $77.00.

The article ranks the 15 largest independent brokerages in wealth management by 2024 annual revenue, highlighting a trend of consolidation through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Leading firms such as LPL Financial, Ameriprise, and Osaic maintain top positions, with LPL Financial emerging as the largest after acquiring Commonwealth Financial Network. This acquisition removes Commonwealth from the list and opens a spot for First Command Financial Services, a newcomer. The article notes that M&A activity has reduced the number of viable independent options for financial advisors, increasing their need for caution in selecting firms. Industry experts express concern that inorganic growth through rollups may not benefit the industry overall, as it can simply shift assets between firms without improving service quality. Advisors are increasingly demanding personalized, relationship-based service, a shift driven by the industry's consolidation and evolving client expectations.

Equitable Holdings is set to report Q2 earnings, with analysts expecting 10.1% year-on-year revenue growth to $3.98 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.30 per share. The company missed expectations in Q1, while peers like Lincoln Financial Group and Prudential showed mixed performance, with Lincoln outperforming and Prudential underperforming. Market uncertainty around economic conditions and tariffs has impacted life insurance stocks, with Equitable Holdings down 8.6% in the past month.

The article highlights ex-dividend dates for Banner Corp (BANR), Equitable Holdings Inc (EQH), and Synchrony Financial (SYF), with respective dividend payments on 8/15/25, 8/12/25, and 8/15/25. The expected stock price drops are 0.77% for BANR, 0.53% for EQH, and 0.43% for SYF on 8/5/25. Historical dividend data and current stock price movements are also discussed.

Equitable Trust Co. significantly reduced its holdings in General Dynamics by 86.3%, selling 11,905 shares. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its stake by 34,578%. General Dynamics reported $3.74 EPS for the quarter, exceeding estimates, with a market cap of $84.20 billion. The company announced a $1.50 quarterly dividend. Insiders sold shares, and analysts provided mixed ratings, with a consensus "Hold" rating.