Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) Rated Outperform at KBW as Life Insurance Sector Fundamentals Improve

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Quality Value Stocks Likely to Make a Comeback According to Analysts. Equitable Holdings, Inc. is placed among the best value stocks on our list.

On March 26, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) re-initiated coverage of EQH with an Outperform rating and a $53 price target. The firm notes that the life insurance sector shows a mixed fundamental landscape: companies have reduced long-term liability risks, improved free cash flow, and benefited from stronger growth, yet they face rising competition, increased investment leverage, more complex balance sheets, and the eventual decline of favorable macroeconomic trends.

Separately, Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH) and Corebridge Financial (NYSE: CRBG) announced a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction, valuing the combined company at approximately $22 billion. The merger will create a leading U.S. retirement, life, wealth, and asset management platform with $1.5 trillion in assets under management and administration, serving over 12 million customers. Corebridge shareholders will own roughly 51% of the new entity, and EQH shareholders 49%.

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) Rated Outperform at KBW as Life Insurance Sector Fundamentals Improve

The combined company will operate under the EQH name and ticker, with Marc Costantini as CEO and Robin Raju as CFO. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and cash flow, delivering over $500 million in expense synergies by 2028, while enhancing distribution capabilities, product offerings, and operational efficiency. Completion is anticipated by year-end 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder consent. Headquarters will be in Houston, Texas.

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EQH) is a financial services company offering retirement, investment, and insurance solutions through its Equitable and Jackson brands, focusing on wealth management, annuities, and protection products for individuals and institutions.

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