EQH Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

EQH has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.30%
Payout Ratio 18.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.28%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.70%
Payout FCF 46.7%
Streak Years 7
Dividend Rating 66.86%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
MSDL 1,284 M 12.03% 14.88%
BMED 16,756 M 6.79% 25.15%
JXN 7,674 M 3.49% 16.69%
CRBG 12,588 M 3.33% 7.52%
VOYA 7,384 M 2.60% 3.86%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
JXN 7,674 M 59.05% 100.0%
VOYA 7,384 M 27.21% 95.0%
CRBG 12,588 M 27.79% 76.8%
ALRS 669 M 7.14% 98.4%
BMED 16,756 M 5.05% 94.1%
EQH Dividend History: Last 31 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-04 2026-03-04 2026-03-11 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.69%
2025-11-24 2025-11-24 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.6%
2025-08-05 2025-08-05 2025-08-12 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.52%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-09 Quarterly 0.27 +12.5% 0.51%
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-12 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.47%
2024-11-26 2024-11-26 2024-12-03 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.49%
2024-08-06 2024-08-06 2024-08-13 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.65%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.24 +9.1% 0.58%
2024-02-23 2024-02-26 2024-03-04 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.64%
2023-11-24 2023-11-27 2023-12-04 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.76%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-08-14 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.78%
2023-06-02 2023-06-05 2023-06-12 Quarterly 0.22 +10% 0.87%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-06 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.65%
2022-11-25 2022-11-28 2022-12-05 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.64%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.71%
2022-05-26 2022-05-30 2022-06-06 Quarterly 0.2 +11.1% 0.67%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-07 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.56%
2021-11-26 2021-11-29 2021-12-06 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.56%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-08-20 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.55%
2021-05-27 2021-05-31 2021-06-07 Quarterly 0.18 +5.9% 0.56%
2021-03-03 2021-03-04 2021-03-11 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-11-20 2020-11-23 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-08-10 2020-08-11 2020-08-18 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-09 Quarterly 0.17 +13.3% N/A
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-11-25 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-08-21 2019-08-22 2019-08-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-11 Quarterly 0.15 +15.4% N/A
2019-03-04 2019-03-05 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-11-23 2018-11-26 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2018-08-22 2018-08-23 2018-08-30 Other 0.13 0% N/A

EQH Dividend FAQ

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) is a diversified financial services firm operating across six distinct business segments: Individual Retirement, Group Retirement, Asset Management, Protection Solutions, Wealth Management, and Legacy. The company provides variable annuities, tax-deferred retirement plans, investment management, and life insurance products to retail, institutional, and municipal clients. Formerly known as AXA Equitable Holdings, the firm was established in 1859 and maintains its headquarters in New York.

What is the Dividend Yield of EQH?

As of May 2026, EQH's dividend yield is 2.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.08 USD by the current share price of 42.78.

Does EQH pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, EQH paid a dividend of 1.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-04 and the payout was 0.27 USD.

How often does EQH pay dividends?

EQH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EQH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-04.

EQH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EQH for the next payments are between 0.278 (+3.0%) and 0.295 (+9.3%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.71%.

Will EQH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.27 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Axa Equitable Holdings (EQH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EQH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Axa Equitable Holdings (EQH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EQH?

EQH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.3% per year. Strong growth: EQH's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EQH?

EQH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.70%. If you bought EQH's shares at 29.16 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.70% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EQH?

EQH Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Axa Equitable Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EQH have a good Dividend Yield?

EQH's 2.30% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EQH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EQH is 18.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of EQH?

EQH's Overall Dividend Rating is 66.86%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EQH Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in EQH's Outstanding Shares?

Axa Equitable Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 7.38% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -98.9%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has EQH ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2016 562,321,000 0%
2017 561,000,000 -0.23%
2018 543,700,000 -3.08%
2019 474,900,000 -12.65%
2020 442,800,000 -6.76%
2021 404,300,000 -8.69%
2022 371,500,000 -8.11%
2023 337,200,000 -9.23%
2024 316,500,000 -6.14%
2025 289,100,000 -8.66%
2026 283,800,000 -1.83%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-13 02:36 UTC