Dividend Challengers 2025: Top 25

17. Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH)

Dividend Yield as of April 29: 1.8%

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH) ranks 17th on our dividend challengers list. The American financial services and insurance company offers a wide range of related products and services to its consumers. The company is made up of a group of established, complementary businesses—Equitable, AllianceBernstein, and Equitable Advisors. As of March 31, 2025, the company manages and administers $1 trillion in assets and serves over 5 million clients worldwide. Since the start of 2025, the stock has surged by over 7%, and its 12-month returns came in at over 36%.

In the first quarter of 2025, Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH) reported $304 million in premiums, which grew from $285 million in the same period last year. The company’s revenue of $4.5 billion showed a significant 105% growth from the prior-year period. It posted positive net inflows of $1.6 billion in its Retirement segment, $2.0 billion in Wealth Management, and $2.4 billion in Asset Management. Net income for the period reached $63 million, equivalent to $0.16 per share.

In addition to posting growth on various fronts, Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH) also remained stable in terms of its cash position and shareholder return. The company had $2.2 billion available in cash and liquid assets. During the quarter, it returned $335 million to shareholders, including $74 million in dividends. Currently, it offers a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%, as of April 29. The company maintains a 5-year streak of consistent dividend growth.