Mar 31, 2021

Equitable Holdings Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Equitable Holdings reported strong first quarter results with a net loss of $1.5 billion and non-GAAP operating earnings of $600 million.

Key Takeaways

Equitable Holdings reported a net loss of $1,488 million, or $3.46 per share, compared to a net income of $5,388 million in the first quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP operating earnings were $600 million, or $1.35 per share, up 19% year-over-year. Assets under management grew 27% year-over-year to $822 billion.

Net loss of $1.5bn; net loss per share of $3.46

Non-GAAP operating earnings of $600m, or $1.35 per share

AUM up 27% year-over-year to $822 billion

Capital returned of $504m to shareholders

Total Revenue
$1.15B
Previous year: $12.6B
-90.8%
EPS
$1.35
Previous year: $1.08
+25.0%
Assets Under Management
$822B
Previous year: $646B
+27.2%
Gross Profit
-$35M
Previous year: $11.6B
-100.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.5B
Previous year: $1B
+150.0%
Total Assets
$277B
Previous year: $241B
+15.0%

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Forward Guidance

The Company expects to continue delivering on its 50-60% payout ratio target, with an incremental $500 million of share repurchases in 2021, subject to the close of the variable annuity reinsurance transaction with Venerable.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued focus on growing capital-resilient businesses
  • Variable annuity reinsurance transaction remains on track to close in the second quarter of 2021
  • Expenses lower year-over-year, excluding one-time items and revenue-related variable expenses
  • Net realized expense savings of $8 million in the quarter
  • Continued focus on productivity

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