Should I buy Equitable Holdings (EQH) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Mizuho — 82% of its targets hit on this sector (28 calls tested). It aims for $62 (+24 %), call made on July 10, 2026, maturing on July 10, 2027 (49 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Equitable Holdings
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 59 % | +23.1 % | 22 | $64 +28% |
| Barclays | 55 % | +20.0 % | 11 | $52 +4% |
| Morgan Stanley | 55 % | +19.4 % | 31 | $54 +8% |
| UBS | 40 % | +12.2 % | 5 | $68 +36% |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 33 % | +0.6 % | 6 | $67 +34% |
| Credit Suisse | 67 % | +46.3 % | 6 | — |
| Truist Securities | 67 % | +18.2 % | 6 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 100% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 10 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $63, i.e. +26% from the current price ($50).
- The most reliable firm on EQH, Jefferies (75% hit rate, 4 scored calls), targets $66 (call made on July 10, 2026, maturing on July 10, 2027) (+32%) in its most recent call.
- Pays a dividend (2.5% yield), raised for 7 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- A near-unanimous consensus leaves little room for positive surprise — a lot of optimism is already baked in.
The analyst consensus on EQH
Median target $63 (+26%) · 10 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Equitable Holdings now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 100% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $63 (+26%), and Jefferies (most reliable on EQH, 75%) targets $66. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Equitable Holdings?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($63) is still +26% above the current price ($50) (most reliable on EQH: Jefferies, 75%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Equitable Holdings still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($50) and its estimated value: analysts target $63 on median (+26%), with 100% buys (most reliable on EQH: Jefferies, 75%). Cross-check with their real reliability on EQH and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying EQH?
A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
→ Go deeper: the full Equitable Holdings profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).