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Two Blokes Jun 23 -
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Equitable Holdings' preferred shares now offer higher yields, due to rising rates, but balance sheet risks persist, especially from unrealized losses on fixed maturity investments. The company's net income remains healthy relative to preferred dividends, yet leverage is extremely high, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 37.6 to 1. S&P's negative credit outlook and a BBB- rating put the preferred shares on the brink of junk status, increasing the risk of further yield spikes.
