EQBKFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Equity Bancshares, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $56 — +11.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 32 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Equity Bancshares, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (86): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Accruals (12): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EQBK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $58 → $60 |
| 4 Sept 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $51 → $54 |
| 4 Sept 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | $57 → $59 |
| 16 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $58 → $59 |
| 16 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Benchmark | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Benchmark | Initiates | Buy | $57 |
| 22 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $47 → $51 |
| 10 June 2026 | Hovde Group | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 Oct 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Piper Sandler | Assumes | Overweight | $54 |
| 4 Sept 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 3 Sept 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 July 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. EQBK appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Equity Bancshares, Inc. returned +21.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. has a market value of $1.0B and an enterprise value of $1.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $252.1M. The latest quarter grew 38.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $35.8M, a 14.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.67.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $39.0M.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. spent $46.3M on share buybacks and $13.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 31.9×; forward P/E: 9.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.44%, paying out 46% of earnings.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. employs 909 people — $277K of revenue per employee.
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Equity Bancshares director Rogerson purchased 2,000 shares valued at $100,000, which increased the director's total equity position by approximately 25%.
Why it matters — Insider share purchases by a director can signal confidence in the company to Equity Bancshares watchers.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Equity Bancshares, Inc.'s (EQBK) M&A conference call. The item presents the full transcript of the company's merger-and-acquisition-related remarks.
Why it matters — EQBK watchers would review this transcript for details on the company's M&A activity and management commentary straight from the call.
Equity Bancshares (NYSE: EQBK) has agreed to merge with Lincoln Bancorp, parent company of Lincoln Savings Bank, in a transaction valued at approximately $123 million. The deal is expected to expand Equity's footprint in Iowa.
Why it matters — A $123 million merger expanding Equity's Iowa footprint is significant for EQBK watchers as it represents a strategic growth move for the company's geographic reach.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement under which Lincoln Bancorp, parent of Lincoln Savings Bank in Reinbeck, Iowa, will merge into Equity, adding 16 locations to Equity's franchise and building on its existing Iowa presence.
Why it matters — EQBK watchers would care because the merger expands the company's branch footprint in Iowa, signaling strategic growth for the franchise.
Seeking Alpha coverage highlights Equity Bancshares' growth driven by accretive acquisitions, notably the Frontier Bank acquisition, and a disciplined asset mix that maximizes yield while lowering deposit costs. The article also points to the company's capital returns through growing dividends and an active share buyback program.
Why it matters — EQBK watchers would care because the article emphasizes the company's acquisition-driven growth strategy and shareholder-return programs as strengths.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Equity Bancshares, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $56, with estimates ranging from $53 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Equity Bancshares, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Equity Bancshares, Inc. 32 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 2026, Equity Bancshares, Inc. ranks 32 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +11.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Equity Bancshares, Inc. 32 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Equity Bancshares, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EQBK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $53 to $60 over the next 12 months.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. returned +21.4% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Equity Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company for Equity Bank, a regional financial services provider headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 5 Sept 2026): "Equity Bancshares Director Rogerson Buys 2,000 Shares for $100,000". Equity Bancshares director Rogerson purchased 2,000 shares valued at $100,000, which increased the director's total equity position by approximately 25%.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Equity Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company for Equity Bank, a regional financial services provider headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Equity Bancshares operates through its banking platform to serve individual and business customers with commercial banking, mortgage banking, and a broad range of deposit and lending services. The company focuses on relationship-based banking across local and regional markets, supporting households, small businesses, and corporate clients with everyday financial needs and specialized credit solutions. Its business segments are centered on community banking activities, including loan origination, deposit gathering, treasury management, and other financial services that connect local markets with a diversified banking franchise. As a Class A common stock, it is the company’s primary voting equity security and a key instrument for investors seeking exposure to a regional banking institution with operations in the U.S. financial services sector.
CEO Mr. Brad S. Elliott · 909 employees · United States · https://www.equitybank.com
