EQBK Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of EQBK?

Mr. Brad S. ElliottFounder, Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Brett Alan ReberExecutive Vice President & Gen. CounselMr. Chris M. NavratilChief Financial OfficerMr. Eric R. Newell C.F.A., CFAExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMs. Julie A. HuberExecutive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Sec.Mr. Gregory H. KossoverExecutive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & DirectorMr. John G. CreechExecutive Vice President & Chief Credit OfficerMr. Craig L. AndersonExecutive Vice PresidentMr. Mark C. ParmanMetro Markets Regional Chief Executive Officer of Kansas City, Tulsa, Topeka & WichitaMr. Patrick J. HarbertChief Admin. OfficerMs. Ann KnutsonChief HR OfficerMs. Ann M. KnutsonChief HR OfficerMr. David E. Pass Jr.Executive Vice President & Chief Information OfficerMr. John J. Hanley CFMPSenior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer

NYSE : EQBK

Equity Bancshares

$45.68

0.17+0.37%

At Close 4:00 PM

65.4

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Stock Price Today

Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) stock surged +0.37%, trading at $45.68 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $45.51. The stock opened at $45.01, fluctuating between $45.00 and $45.88 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

45.51

Prev. Close

871.41M

Market Cap

Day Low

37.14

P/E Ratio

1.23

EPS (TTM)

2.92

Cash Flow per Share

45.01

Open

19.08M

Number of Shares

45.88

Day High

73.37%

Free Float in %

29.22

Book Value

96.79K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 19, 2026	45.01	45.88	45.00	45.68	109.17K
Feb 18, 2026	46.00	46.30	45.48	45.51	84.15K
Feb 17, 2026	46.33	47.00	46.19	46.19	94.26K
Feb 13, 2026	46.19	46.63	45.54	46.17	52.89K
Feb 12, 2026	46.56	46.56	45.06	46.37	128.16K
Feb 11, 2026	46.99	47.32	45.71	46.13	74.4K
Feb 10, 2026	47.40	47.83	46.24	46.69	78.59K
Feb 09, 2026	47.24	47.95	46.07	47.46	77.95K
Feb 06, 2026	47.82	48.25	47.24	47.49	80.29K
Feb 05, 2026	47.45	48.01	46.80	47.55	108.86K
Feb 04, 2026	47.69	48.66	47.20	47.26	84.78K
Feb 03, 2026	47.10	48.00	46.72	47.36	69.25K
Feb 02, 2026	46.28	47.30	45.54	47.13	119.53K
Jan 30, 2026	46.06	46.36	45.49	46.12	92.38K
Jan 29, 2026	45.52	46.33	45.10	46.26	111.87K
Jan 28, 2026	45.51	45.57	44.93	45.19	76.33K
Jan 27, 2026	45.43	46.54	45.25	45.60	96.78K
Jan 26, 2026	45.03	45.66	44.53	45.48	75.96K
Jan 23, 2026	48.41	48.41	45.04	45.17	96.04K
Jan 22, 2026	49.72	50.07	48.23	48.90	200.58K

Contact Details

Wichita, KS 67207

United States

https://www.equitybank.com 316 612 6000

About Company

Equity Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Equity Bank that provides a range of banking, mortgage banking, and financial services to individual and corporate customers. The company accepts various demand, savings, money market, and time deposits. Its loan products include commercial and industrial, commercial real estate-backed, commercial lines of credit, working capital, term, equipment financing, acquisition, expansion and development, borrowing base, real estate construction, homebuilder, agricultural, government guaranteed, and other loan products to national and regional companies, restaurant franchisees, hoteliers, real estate developers, manufacturing and industrial companies, agribusiness companies, and other businesses. The company's loan products also comprise various consumer loans to individuals and professionals, including residential real estate loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, installment loans, unsecured and secured personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, and letters of credit. It also provides debit cards; online banking solutions, such as access to account balances, online transfers, online bill payment, and electronic delivery of customer statements; mobile banking solutions comprising remote check deposits with mobile bill pay; ATMs; and treasury management, wire transfer, automated clearing house, and stop payment services. In addition, the company offers cash management deposit products, such as lockbox, remote deposit capture, positive pay, reverse positive pay, account reconciliation services, zero balance accounts, and sweep accounts, as well as banking services through telephone, mail, and personal appointments. As of December 31, 2021, it operated a network of 69 branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.

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Company Overview

Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) closed at $45.68 USD, gaining $0.17 (0.37%) from the previous close of $45.51. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $34.11 and $50.07. With a market capitalization of about $871.41 million, Equity Bancshares, Inc. is classified as a small-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~0.87). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 84.00 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Wichita, KS, Equity Bancshares, Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector and the Banks - Regional industry. Led by CEO Brad S. Elliott, the company employs approximately 810 people and listed since November 11, 2015. Equity Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Equity Bank that provides a range of banking, mortgage banking, and financial services to individual and corporate customers.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 -1.09%, SMA50 -0.06%, SMA200 10.06%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 48.2 (neutral), while the ATR of 1.35 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -7.75% below its high and over 35.41% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 87.45 thousand shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 79.25 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Equity Bancshares, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 37.98, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.75 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.18 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 12.27, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Equity Bancshares, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0.66 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $83.15. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

The latest quarter delivered EPS of $nan. The next quarter is forecast at $1.04. Next year's EPS is expected at $755.04. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 2 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 8 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $57.00 to $44.00. The high target offers 24.78% upside. The low target suggests -3.68% downside. The mean target is $48.20. This offers 5.52% upside. The prior quarter beat by 10.0%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -17.17% in July 16, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Equity Bancshares, Inc. has 19.22 million shares outstanding. The public float is 14.10 million shares, elevated short interest at 0.86% of float. This equals 156.66 thousand shares. The short ratio is 1.59 days. Institutional investors hold 81.13% of the float. Insiders own 14.2%. Kossover Gregory H holds 66.45 thousand shares, Koger Randee R has 61.10 thousand shares and Huber Julie A has 57.69 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net buying. They sold 0.00 shares across 0 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Equity Bancshares generated $296.84M in revenue, or $18.72 per share. Gross margin was 100.00%, operating margin 97.81%, and net profit margin 21.10%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 1.24% and ROE at 13.83%.
On valuation metrics, Equity Bancshares trades at a P/E of 37.98, P/S of 2.75 and P/B of 1.18. The current ratio is 1.41 and quick ratio is 1.41. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is 38.70 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.61, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.18.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, Equity Bancshares posted revenue of $296.84M, down slightly from $136.98M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $296.84M (margin 100.00%). Operating income was $290.34M (margin 97.8%). Net income was$62.62M (EPS $4.00).
The company ended the quarter with $1.28B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $336.92M, and net debt of - $26.37M. Total assets were $5.03B, with equity of $452.86M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $76.53M, free cash flow of $60.39M, and capital expenditures of - $16.14M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Equity Bancshares, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 0.46%, with price expected at $45.89 by March 05, 2026, within a range of $44.81 to $46.88 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 12.78%, reaching $51.52 by May 19, 2026, with a range of $47.49 to $55.20. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 16.4%, with price at $53.17 by February 19, 2027, within a range of $51.42 to $54.61.

Key Takeaways

Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) shares are flat 4.12% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Equity Bancshares, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 37.98. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Market Perform territory and a mean price target of $45.63, suggesting -0.11% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (0.46% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (12.78% over three months), and a longer-term gain (16.4% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) stock price?

Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: EQBK) stock price is $45.68 in the last trading session. During the trading session, EQBK stock reached the peak price of $45.88 while $45.00 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in EQBK stock occurred in the recent session was 0.37% while the dollar amount for the price change in EQBK stock was $0.17.

EQBK's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed EQBK is part of Banks - Regional industry that operates in the broader Financial Services sector. Equity Bancshares, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of EQBK?

Mr. Brad S. Elliott
Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Brett Alan Reber
Executive Vice President & Gen. Counsel
Mr. Chris M. Navratil
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Eric R. Newell C.F.A., CFA
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Julie A. Huber
Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Sec.
Mr. Gregory H. Kossover
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & Director
Mr. John G. Creech
Executive Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
Mr. Craig L. Anderson
Executive Vice President
Mr. Mark C. Parman
Metro Markets Regional Chief Executive Officer of Kansas City, Tulsa, Topeka & Wichita
Mr. Patrick J. Harbert
Chief Admin. Officer
Ms. Ann Knutson
Chief HR Officer
Ms. Ann M. Knutson
Chief HR Officer
Mr. David E. Pass Jr.
Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Mr. John J. Hanley CFMP
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer

How EQBK did perform over past 52-week?

EQBK's closing price is 33.92% higher than its 52-week low of $34.11 where as its distance from 52-week high of $50.07 is -8.77%.

How many employees does EQBK have?

Number of EQBK employees currently stands at 810.

Link for EQBK official website?

Official Website of EQBK is: https://www.equitybank.com

How do I contact EQBK?

EQBK could be contacted at phone 316 612 6000 and can also be accessed through its website. EQBK operates from 7701 East Kellogg Drive, Wichita, KS 67207, United States.

How many shares of EQBK are traded daily?

EQBK stock volume for the day was 96.79K shares. The average number of EQBK shares traded daily for last 3 months was 84K.

What is the market cap of EQBK currently?

The market value of EQBK currently stands at $871.41M with its latest stock price at $45.68 and 19.08M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	810
Beta	0.87
Sales or Revenue	$296.84M
5Y Sales Change%	0.243%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Financial Services
Industry	Banks - Regional

EQBK Company Profile and Key Details

Equity Bancshares

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About Company

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Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Price Forecast & Outlook

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical Performance

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Dividend & Fair Value

Company Overview

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Price Forecast & Outlook

Key Takeaways

Valuation Metrics