What were the key drivers behind any earnings surprise (e.g., loan growth, investment income, expense control)?
Based on the excerpt you provided, the news item only announces that Equitable Holdings (ticker EQH) reported its second‑quarter 2025 results. It does not include any details about the company’s financial performance—such as revenue, net income, loan growth, investment income, expense trends, or the reasons behind any earnings surprise.
Because the necessary information isn’t present in the supplied text, I’m unable to identify the specific drivers (e.g., loan growth, investment income, expense control) that may have contributed to an earnings beat or miss for this quarter. If you can share the full press release or a more detailed summary that includes the financial results and management commentary, I’ll be able to analyze the key factors behind any earnings deviation.