Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.05
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
8 years
EQH Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
EQH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$1.05
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout40.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR10.4%
5Y CAGR9.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield23.4%
Total Shareholder Yield25.8%
1Y Total Return-13.7%
5Y Total Return35.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,51510Y ago$24,08320Y ago$24,083
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EQH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
EQH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Equitable Holdings, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 40.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EQH has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.4% and 5-year CAGR of 9.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EQH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 23.4% buyback yield, 25.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 35.1%, with dividends contributing 12.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,083 today.
EQH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.44
Avg/Payment$0.2220
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026Latest | $0.2700 | — | 2.69% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 2.31% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 2.00% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.2700 | ↑ +12.5% | 1.88% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 1.84% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 1.95% | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 2.42% | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.2400 | ↑ +9.1% | 2.19% | Jun 10, 2024 |
EQH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#8 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
8Y
9.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
25.8%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQHEquitable Holdings, … | $12.1B | 2.5% | — | 8 | Unknown |
2nd  LNCLincoln National Cor… | $6.9B | 4.9% | 27.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  PRUPrudential Financial… | $34.6B | 5.5% | 53.9% | 8 | Sustainable |
 METMetLife, Inc. | $51.4B | 2.9% | 44.7% | 13 | Sustainable |
 PFGPrincipal Financial … | $21.7B | 3.0% | 57.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
 VOYAVoya Financial, Inc. | $7.4B | 2.3% | 27.2% | 7 | Sustainable |
 FGF&G Annuities & Life… | $3.7B | 3.8% | 51.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  BENFranklin Resources, … | $15.9B | 4.3% | 1.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
 IVZInvesco Ltd. | $11.9B | 3.1% | — | 4 | Unknown |
EQH Annual Dividend History (2015–2026)
12 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.27 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $1.05 | 11.7% | 4 | $-4.83 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $0.94 | 9.3% | 4 | $3.78 | 24.9% | 4.02x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $0.86 | 10.3% | 4 | $3.48 | 24.7% | 4.05x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $0.78 | 9.9% | 4 | $5.46 | 14.3% | 7.00x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $0.71 | 7.6% | 4 | $-1.24 | — | — | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $0.66 | 13.8% | 4 | $-1.56 | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $0.58 | 123.1% | 4 | $-3.51 | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.26 | — | 2 | $3.27 | 8.0% | 12.58x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.49 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonEQH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EQH stock.
How much dividend does EQH pay per share?
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.05 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is EQH's next ex-dividend date?
EQH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EQH typically pays dividends Annual.
Is EQH's dividend safe?
EQH's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +40.2%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EQH a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Equitable Holdings, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EQH pay dividends?
Equitable Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.05 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EQH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EQH five years ago would be worth approximately $13,515 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EQH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EQH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.