Allspring Global Investments Trims Equitable Holdings Stake

Asset manager reduces position in financial services firm by over one-third

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:08am

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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) by 37.5% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 1,186,627 shares of the company's stock, down from 1,897,904 shares at the end of the previous quarter.

Why it matters

Equitable Holdings is a major provider of life insurance, annuities, and retirement plan services in the United States. The reduction in Allspring's position could signal a shift in investor sentiment around the company's outlook or valuation.

The details

Allspring Global Investments sold 711,277 shares of Equitable Holdings during the fourth quarter, reducing its total stake to 0.41% of the company's outstanding shares. The asset manager cited unspecified portfolio management decisions as the reason for the trimmed position.

  • Allspring Global Investments filed its latest 13F report with the SEC on April 2, 2026, disclosing the Q4 2025 changes to its Equitable Holdings holdings.
  • The firm's previous 13F filing showed it owned 1,897,904 shares of Equitable as of the end of Q3 2025.

The players

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC

An asset management firm that provides investment strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternative asset classes for retail and institutional clients.

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

A leading provider of life insurance, annuities, and retirement plan services in the United States, operating through its subsidiary AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Allspring's Equitable Holdings position could signal broader uncertainty around the financial services firm's outlook, though the asset manager did not provide specific reasons for the portfolio move. Investors will likely monitor Equitable's performance and any further changes to major institutional holdings in the coming quarters.