Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Equitable shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Equitable stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 24.3 million shares (8.89% of the company), worth about $1.22 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 48.4%.
In Q2 2026, 495 institutional holdings reports listed 280.0 million shares worth $12.00 billion, up 6.9% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 100 transactions in the last two years: 35 sales worth $34.41 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from April 20, 2026 (Pearson Mark, Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through April 20, 2026.
Equitable Holdings, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Equitable shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 24.3 million | 8.89% | $1.2B |
| Norges Bank (13F) | 18.3 million | 6.71% | $919.0M |
| T. Rowe Price International Ltd. | 18.2 million | 6.66% | $912.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 13.4 million | 4.92% | $674.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 12.7 million | 4.65% | $637.0M |
| Harris Associates LP | 9.5 million | 3.48% | $476.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 9.4 million | 3.44% | $471.0M |
| Canada Pension Plan Investment Board | 9.1 million | 3.33% | $456.0M |
| Wellington Trust Co., NA | 8.8 million | 3.22% | $440.0M |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (International Investors) | 8.4 million | 3.08% | $422.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Equitable institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 495 | 280.0 million | $12.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 558 | 262.0 million | $9.7B |
| Q4 2025 | 565 | 281.0 million | $13.4B |
| Q3 2025 | 587 | 275.0 million | $14.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 604 | 296.0 million | $16.6B |
| Q1 2025 | 594 | 300.0 million | $17.9B |
| Q4 2024 | 548 | 302.0 million | $14.2B |
| Q3 2024 | 524 | 300.0 million | $12.6B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Equitable insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Mark | Apr 20, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 41.63 per share. | $1.7M |
| Pearson Mark | Apr 20, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 23.18 per share. | $630,496 |
| Lane Nick | Apr 15, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 40.44 per share. | $404,421 |
| Hurd Jeffrey Joy | Apr 15, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Sale at price 40.44 - 41.06 per share. | $582,697 |
| Pearson Mark | Apr 15, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 40.03 per share. | $55,518 |
| Lane Nick | Apr 15, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 23.18 per share. | $231,800 |
| Hurd Jeffrey Joy | Apr 15, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 21.34 per share. | $199,700 |
| Pearson Mark | Apr 15, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 23.18 per share. | $32,151 |
| Lane Nick | Apr 8, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 40.04 per share. | $400,381 |
| Hurd Jeffrey Joy | Apr 8, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Sale at price 40.00 - 40.06 per share. | $574,840 |
| Pearson Mark | Apr 8, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 40.05 per share. | $1.5M |
| Lane Nick | Apr 8, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 23.18 per share. | $231,800 |
Newest 12 of 100 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Equitable stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 8.89% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Norges Bank (13F) (6.71%) and T. Rowe Price International Ltd. (6.66%).
How many institutions own Equitable stock?
495 institutional holdings reports listed Equitable shares in Q2 2026, 280.0 million shares in all worth $12.00 billion.
Are Equitable insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 35 sales and no purchases (100 transactions in all); the newest on file is from April 20, 2026.
