Equity Bancshares, Inc. · Financials · Banks - Regional
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Day lowLow$46.73
VolumeVol127,946
Avg volAvgVol124,272
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Mkt cap
$961.26M
EV/Sales
2.36
P/E ratio
26.83
FY Revenue
$380.41M
EPS
1.74
Gross Margin
67.33%
Div yield
1.39%
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EQBK
Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Equity Bancshares exhibits steady positive price performance over 3–12 months with the stock trading in the upper half of its 52-week range and above key moving averages. Fundamentals show solid revenue and net income growth with positive free cash flow but are tempered by modest profitability ratios and a relatively elevated earnings multiple. Technical patterns lean bullish in the near term, while valuation, subdued returns on assets and equity, and moderate short activity introduce a more cautious longer-horizon profile.
AI summarized at 2:19 AM ET, 2026-06-09
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INTRADAY:57SWING:68LONG:52
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+100% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 2.00×
RSI
36.13(Weak)
Weak (30–40)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: 0.08 Signal: 0.04
Short-Term
-0.03 (Weak)
MACD: -0.71 Signal: -0.68
Long-Term
-0.10 (Weak)
MACD: -1.00 Signal: -0.90
Intraday trend score
69.42
LOW54.88HIGH72.71
Latest news
EQBK•12 articles•Positive: 7Neutral: 1Negative: 0
PositiveThe Motley Fool• The Motley Fool Team
Equity Bancshares: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Equity Bancshares reported strong Q3 2026 results with a return to organic loan growth at nearly 12% annualized rate in legacy markets and record loan production. The bank is acquiring Lincoln Bancorp to expand into the Des Moines market with 16 new locations. Process automation and digital investments are creating operating leverage, allowing balance sheet growth without proportional expense increases. Year-to-date core earnings per share reached $4.14, positioning the company to exceed its $5 target for 2026.
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Sentiment note
Strong organic loan growth at 12% annualized rate, record loan production, strategic acquisition of Lincoln Bancorp expanding market presence, improved operating leverage through automation, and on track to exceed 2026 earnings targets of $5 per share with current YTD performance at $4.14.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
Compared to Estimates, Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Equity Bancshares reported Q3 2026 revenue of $83.75 million, up 17.4% year-over-year, with EPS of $1.40 versus $1.21 in the prior year. While revenue missed estimates by 1.12%, EPS beat expectations by 6.87%. Key metrics showed mixed results: efficiency ratio improved to 54%, but net interest margin declined to 4.2%. The stock has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating despite declining 6.6% over the past month.
Strong EPS beat of 6.87% above consensus, improved efficiency ratio (54% vs 56.5% estimate), solid year-over-year revenue growth of 17.4%, and Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating support positive outlook. However, revenue missed by 1.12% and net interest margin declined, which provide some headwinds.
Equity Bancshares (EQBK) reported quarterly earnings of $1.40 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.31 and showing year-over-year growth from $1.21. The company missed revenue expectations slightly at $83.75 million versus $84.70 million estimated. Despite underperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date, EQBK received a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating based on favorable earnings estimate revisions, with expectations for continued outperformance in the near term.
Company beat EPS consensus estimates by 6.87% ($1.40 vs $1.31 expected) with year-over-year earnings growth. Received Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating based on favorable estimate revision trends, indicating expected near-term market outperformance. However, slight revenue miss and underperformance versus S&P 500 year-to-date provide some offset.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Zacks.Com
Don't Overlook These Top Bank Stocks as Q3 Earnings Approach: EQBK, HOMB
As Q3 earnings season begins, regional banking stocks Equity Bancshares (EQBK) and Home BancShares (HOMB) are positioned for strong quarterly results. EQBK is expected to report 8% YoY EPS growth with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while HOMB is projected to deliver 5% YoY EPS growth with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Both stocks offer reasonable valuations and solid dividend yields.
SmarFinancial (SMBK) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
SmarFinancial is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $0.96 per share (up 11.6% YoY) and revenues of $57.46 million (up 12.5% YoY) on October 19. However, the stock carries a negative Earnings ESP of -2.09% with a Zacks Rank #3, making it difficult to predict an earnings beat. The company has beaten consensus estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters.
The company is expected to report EPS of $1.31 (up 8.3% YoY) and revenues of $84.83 million (up 18.9% YoY). It has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.15% combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), suggesting a high probability of beating consensus estimates. The company has also surpassed consensus estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters.
PositiveZacks Investment Research• Na
Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Equity Bancshares (EQBK) is positioned as a strong earnings-beat candidate for Q3 2026 with a positive Earnings ESP of +0.15% combined with a Zacks Rank #1 rating. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.31 (up 8.3% YoY) and revenues of $84.83 million (up 18.9% YoY). Meanwhile, Unity Bancorp (UNTY) is expected to post EPS of $1.49 (up 12% YoY) but carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), making earnings predictions less conclusive despite a +0.45% Earnings ESP.
Positive Earnings ESP of +0.15% combined with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) indicates high probability of beating consensus EPS estimate. Company has beaten estimates 3 out of last 4 quarters with a notable +13.71% surprise in the most recent quarter.
NeutralBenzinga• Business Wire
Equity Bancshares, Inc. Will Announce Third Quarter 2025 Results on October 14, 2025
Equity Bancshares, a Wichita-based bank holding company, will release its Q3 2025 financial results on October 14, with a conference call scheduled for October 15 to discuss earnings details.
The article is a standard earnings announcement press release with no explicit positive or negative financial performance indicators, presenting routine corporate communication about upcoming financial reporting
PositiveInvesting.com• Investing.Com
Equity Bancshares CEO Brad Elliott sells shares worth over $1.2 million - Investing.com
Equity Bancshares CEO Brad Elliott sold over $1.2 million worth of the company's shares, with the transactions occurring on July 22nd and 23rd. The CEO also acquired the same number of shares through the exercise of stock options.
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Sentiment note
The company reported strong financial performance, including a net income of $11.7 million for the second quarter of 2024, and has been focused on strategic growth and shareholder return.
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Equity Bancshares (EQBK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 21.18% and 7.53%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Equity Bancshares (EQBK) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 18.46% and 108.28%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2023. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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UnknownGlobeNewswire Inc.• Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. Fourth Quarter Results Highlighted by 6.1% Annualized Loan Growth and Strategic Balance Sheet Repositioning
Company Announces Merger with Bank of Kirksville and Tangible Equity Growth Company Announces Merger with Bank of Kirksville and Tangible Equity Growth
EQBKEarnings Releases and Operating Results
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