Wells Fargo Raises Equitable (EQH) Price Target to $65

Wells Fargo has reaffirmed its Overweight rating on Equitable Holdings, Inc. with a new price target of $65, a 22.17% upside from the current price.

By TradeTexts Research Desk · Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:26 PM EDT

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Wells Fargo raised its price target on Equitable Holdings, Inc. ($EQH) to $65 from $64 on October 12, 2026, and rates the stock "Overweight".

Since the rating, $EQH is down 0.6% to date (from the $53.52 close on Oct 12, 2026).

EQH Equitable Holdings, Inc.

$53.21 +13.21% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

On October 12, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating on Equitable Holdings, Inc. and raised its price target to $65 from $64.
Wells Fargo's $65 price target implies 22.17% upside from Equitable Holdings, Inc.'s ($EQH) current $53.20 share price.
Equitable Holdings recently traded around $53.20, which is about 18.2% below the new price target.
The company is expected to report its next earnings on November 3, 2026, following a difficult year with a revenue decline of 29.8%.

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Wells Fargo has reiterated its Overweight rating on Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) on October 12, 2026, raising its price target to $65 from $64. This comes as the stock trades at approximately $53.20 as of October 16, 2026, which is about 18.2% below the new target.

Other Institutional Activity in Equitable Holdings

Blackrock Inc. reduced its holdings by 1,426,205 shares, ending with 25,895,739 shares worth about $1.38 billion. NORGES BANK increased its position by 6,763,379 shares, bringing its total to 18,326,687 shares valued at approximately $975 million. Price (T. Rowe) Associates Inc. added 660,733 shares, totaling 18,186,798 shares worth about $968 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC cut its stake by 1,181,761 shares, leaving it with 13,443,991 shares valued at around $715 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC slightly increased its holdings by 70,742 shares, totaling 12,703,293 shares worth about $676 million.

Equitable Holdings, Inc. Stock Down 1.4%

Equitable Holdings recently traded around $53.20, which is below the newly raised price target of $65. The stock is currently in a challenging position, trading significantly lower than its target, indicating potential volatility in the near term.

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$EQH price target

Equitable Holdings, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $65 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Equitable Holdings reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $10.62 billion. However, it faced a revenue decline of 29.8% year-over-year and a net margin of -8.7%. The company’s return on equity stands at -25.1%, reflecting ongoing challenges in profitability. It is scheduled to report earnings again on November 3, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Equitable Holdings, Inc.

Recent insider transactions include Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Joy Hurd, who sold 14,359 shares on August 17, 2026, valued at approximately $746,419. Director Arlene Isaacs-Lowe sold 1,000 shares at an average price of $52.82 on September 4, 2026, totaling about $52,825. Officer Nick Lane sold 14,923 shares at an average price of $53.24 on the same day, valued at $794,518. Director Bertram Lee Scott sold 2,780 shares at an average price of $54.35 on September 21, 2026, worth around $151,093.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 12, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating on Equitable Holdings with a new price target of $65, up from $64. Earlier, Mizuho maintained its Outperform rating with a target of $66 on October 7, 2026. The consensus among analysts suggests a cautious outlook with a mix of ratings and targets.

About Equitable Holdings

Equitable Holdings, Inc. operates as a diversified financial services company. It provides a range of financial products, including retirement solutions and asset management services, primarily targeting affluent clients. The company's performance is under scrutiny as it navigates challenging market conditions and prepares for its upcoming earnings report.

Bottom Line

Investors will be watching for Equitable Holdings' next earnings report on November 3, 2026, as the company continues to adjust to a difficult financial landscape. With Wells Fargo's recent target adjustment, market participants will be keen to see how the stock reacts in the coming weeks.