Jun 30, 2021

Equitable Holdings Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Equitable Holdings reported strong Q2 2021 results with significant net flows and AUM growth.

Key Takeaways

Equitable Holdings reported strong second-quarter results, with non-GAAP operating earnings of $1.71 per share, a 74% increase year-over-year. The company benefited from positive net flows and favorable equity markets, with AUM reaching $869 billion, up 22% year-over-year. They successfully closed their VA reinsurance transaction, unlocking $1 billion of economic value.

Net income was $123 million, with net income per share at $0.23.

Non-GAAP operating earnings were $758 million, or $1.71 per share.

AUM reached $869 billion, a 22% increase year-over-year.

The company returned $355 million to shareholders in Q2 and $859 million year-to-date.

Total Revenue
$2.95B
Previous year: -$2.53B
-216.6%
EPS
$1.71
Previous year: $1
+71.0%
Assets Under Management
$869B
Previous year: $711B
+22.2%
Gross Profit
$1.94B
Previous year: -$3.43B
-156.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.76B
Previous year: $8.36B
-31.1%
Total Assets
$286B
Previous year: $254B
+12.5%

Equitable Holdings

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Forward Guidance

Equitable Holdings announced new targets including GA rebalance and expense savings by 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Targeting an additional $180 million in incremental investment income from General Account by leveraging synergies with AllianceBernstein.
  • Committing $10 billion of General Account assets to help build out AllianceBernstein's higher multiple businesses.
  • Announcing a new expense savings target of $80 million by 2023.
  • Realized $58 million to date of the GA rebalance target.
  • Achieved $17 million year-to-date of the expense savings target.