Equitable Holdings (EQH) awards 8,725 RSUs to asset management head

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equitable Holdings executive Seth P. Bernstein reported an equity award under the company’s 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan. On 02/11/2026 he acquired 8,725 shares of common stock at $45.85 per share, bringing his directly held stake to 52,215.07 shares, including restricted stock units.

The award consists of restricted stock units that each represent a right to receive one share upon vesting. These units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 28, 2027, with vested shares to be delivered within 30 days after each vesting date.

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^*

BERNSTEIN SETH P

(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)
	See Remarks

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		8,725(1)	A	$45.85	52,215.07(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:

Reporting Person's title is: Head of Asset Management

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

What insider transaction did EQH executive Seth Bernstein report?

Seth P. Bernstein reported an equity award from Equitable Holdings. On February 11, 2026, he acquired 8,725 shares of common stock at $45.85 per share through a grant tied to restricted stock units under the company’s 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

How many Equitable Holdings (EQH) shares does Seth Bernstein now hold?

After the reported grant, Seth P. Bernstein beneficially owns 52,215.07 shares of Equitable Holdings common stock. This figure, reported as directly held, includes restricted stock units that will settle in shares as they vest over the upcoming three-year period.

What type of award did Equitable Holdings (EQH) grant to Seth Bernstein?

Equitable Holdings granted Seth P. Bernstein restricted stock units under its 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one EQH common share upon vesting, rather than an immediate cash payment or open-market share purchase.

When do Seth Bernstein’s EQH restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Seth P. Bernstein vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on February 28, 2027, with additional installments in subsequent years, and vested shares are to be delivered within 30 days following each vesting date.

Is Seth Bernstein’s EQH grant an open-market stock purchase?

No, the filing describes the transaction as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase. The acquisition reflects restricted stock units awarded under Equitable Holdings’ 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan, exempt under Rule 16b-3, rather than shares bought on a stock exchange.

What is Seth Bernstein’s role at Equitable Holdings (EQH)?

Seth P. Bernstein is identified as an officer of Equitable Holdings with the title Head of Asset Management. His position is noted in the filing, and the reported restricted stock unit grant forms part of his equity-based compensation from the company.