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Equitable Holdings Inc. (EQH) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. The technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, financial performance has significantly declined YoY, and there are no strong positive catalysts to offset these concerns. While hedge funds are buying and analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, the recent price action and weak financials make this stock a hold rather than a buy.
The technical indicators for EQH are bearish. The MACD is negative and expanding downward, the RSI is neutral at 32.049, and the moving averages show a bearish alignment (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). The stock is trading near its support level of 43.066, with resistance at 44.838. Overall, the trend suggests further downside potential.
Hedge funds are increasing their positions in EQH, with a 173.14% increase in buying over the last quarter. Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook with 'Buy' and 'Overweight' ratings. The company has declared a quarterly dividend and aims for $1.8 billion in cash generation by 2026, which could attract long-term investors.
The company's financial performance in Q4 2025 was weak, with revenue down 26.46% YoY, net income down 76.86% YoY, and EPS down 74.64% YoY. Gross margin also declined by 9.05%. Technical indicators are bearish, and the options market shows strong bearish sentiment. Analysts have lowered price targets recently, reflecting cautious optimism.
In Q4 2025, EQH's revenue dropped to $2.89 billion (-26.46% YoY), net income fell to $202 million (-76.86% YoY), and EPS declined to $0.70 (-74.64% YoY). Gross margin decreased to 60.7% (-9.05% YoY), indicating significant financial challenges.
Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook with 'Buy' and 'Overweight' ratings, but several firms have lowered their price targets recently. The current price targets range from $57 to $66, reflecting cautious optimism about the company's future performance.
