EQH

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) is highlighted as an attractive dividend stock with a 2.25% yield, outperforming its industry average of 1.57%. The company has increased its annualized dividend by 14.3% year-over-year and maintains a conservative 18% payout ratio. With solid earnings growth projected at 15.94% for 2026 and a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), EQH presents a compelling investment opportunity for income-focused investors.

Equitable Holdings is diversifying its earnings base by expanding Wealth Management and Asset Management operations. In Q2 2026, Wealth Management achieved $2B in advisory net inflows with assets under administration rising 27% to $140.6B, while AllianceBernstein reported $0.8B in net inflows. The company is building a more fee-oriented earnings profile with less reliance on traditional insurance economics, positioning itself competitively against peers like Prudential and MetLife.