Equitable Holdings (NYSE: EQH) awards CAO 4,144 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eckert William James IV reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Equitable Holdings’ Chief Accounting Officer William James Eckert IV received an equity award in the form of restricted stock units. On February 11, 2026, he was granted 4,144 shares of common stock at a reference price of $45.85 per share under the 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments starting on February 28, 2027, with shares delivered within 30 days after each vesting date. Following this award, Eckert beneficially owns 19,769.46 shares of Equitable Holdings common stock, and this total includes restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Eckert William James IV

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,144	$45.85	$190K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 19,769.46 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Grant of restricted stock units under the Issuer's 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan exempt under Rule 16b-3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three ratable annual installments beginning on February 28, 2027. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person within 30 days following the vesting date. Total includes Restricted Stock Units.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Eckert William James IV

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EQUITABLE HOLDINGS, INC.

1345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10105

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Equitable Holdings, Inc. [ EQH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Accounting Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/11/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/11/2026		A		4,144(1)	A	$45.85	19,769.46(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock units under the Issuer's 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan exempt under Rule 16b-3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer upon vesting. The restricted stock units vest in three ratable annual installments beginning on February 28, 2027. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person within 30 days following the vesting date.

2. Total includes Restricted Stock Units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Swathi Padmanabhan as attorney-in-fact for William Eckert	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did EQH Chief Accounting Officer report?

Equitable Holdings’ Chief Accounting Officer reported an equity award of 4,144 restricted stock units. These units represent a contingent right to receive common shares, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase of Equitable Holdings (EQH) stock.

When do William Eckert’s new restricted stock units in EQH vest?

The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning February 28, 2027. After each vesting date, Equitable Holdings will deliver the corresponding shares to William Eckert within 30 days, aligning compensation with longer-term service and performance.

What plan governs the EQH restricted stock unit grant reported?

The award was granted under Equitable Holdings’ 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan authorizes equity-based compensation, and these particular restricted stock units are exempt under Rule 16b-3, which addresses certain insider transactions for reporting and short-swing profit rules.

How many Equitable Holdings shares does William Eckert own after this grant?

After the reported grant, William Eckert beneficially owns 19,769.46 shares of Equitable Holdings common stock. This figure includes restricted stock units that will convert into shares upon vesting according to the schedule specified in the company’s incentive plan.

Was the EQH transaction a stock purchase or an equity award?

The transaction was an equity award, not an open-market stock purchase. It reflects a grant of 4,144 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Equitable Holdings common stock if vesting conditions are met over time.

What is the reference price for the restricted stock units granted to EQH’s CAO?

The Form 4 shows a price of $45.85 per share for the 4,144 restricted stock units. This figure is typically a fair market value reference on the grant date and helps quantify the award’s initial value for reporting and compensation purposes.