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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 and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The technical indicators are bearish, recent financial performance shows significant declines, and there are no strong positive catalysts or proprietary trading signals to support an immediate purchase. Holding or waiting for better entry points is recommended.
The stock is in a bearish trend with MACD below zero and negatively contracting, RSI at 34.147 in the neutral zone, and bearish moving averages (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). Key support is at 38.283, and resistance is at 40.95. The stock is trading below its pivot level, indicating downward pressure.
Hedge funds are increasing their buying activity, with a 173.14% increase in the last quarter. Analysts maintain an overall positive long-term view on life insurers, including EQH, citing undervaluation and strong balance sheets.
Significant declines in financial performance in Q4 2025, with revenue down 26.35% YoY, net income down 76.67% YoY, and EPS down 74.09% YoY. No recent news or event-driven catalysts. Analysts have been lowering price targets, reflecting valuation pressures in the life insurance sector.
In Q4 2025, EQH reported a revenue drop of 26.35% YoY to $2.89 billion, net income dropped 76.67% YoY to $202 million, and EPS dropped 74.09% YoY to $0.71. Gross margin also declined to 60.7%, down 9.2% YoY.
Analysts maintain an Overweight or Buy rating on EQH but have been lowering price targets consistently. The latest price targets range from $54 to $66, reflecting valuation pressures and cautious optimism for the life insurance sector.
