EQBKFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Equity Bancshares, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — +15.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 25 of 100 as at 8 Oct 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 (74): 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 +15.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | $60 → $52 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $58 → $60 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 Sept 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $51 → $54 |
| 4 Sept 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Sept 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 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 | $57 |
| 25 June 2026 | Benchmark | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 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 | — |
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 8 Oct 2026, Equity Bancshares, Inc. returned +17.1% against +16.2% 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 27% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% 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 77% 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 $967.8M and an enterprise value of $960.6M.
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: 27.6×; forward P/E: 8.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.87%, paying out 42% of earnings.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. employs 909 people — $277K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| EQBKEquity Bancshares, Inc. | $967.8M | 25 |
| CCNECNB Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania) | $996.5M | 71 |
| MCBSMetroCity Bankshares, Inc. | $999.4M | 64 |
| MBWMMercantile Bank Corp. | $999.9M | 74 |
| HBNCHorizon Bancorp, Inc. (Indiana) | $1.0B | 40 |
| BFSTBusiness First Bancshares, Inc. | $1.0B | 72 |
| CPFCentral Pacific Financial Corp. | $972.2M | 83 |
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Equity Bancshares, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Zacks Investment Research says Equity Bancshares has the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report and highlights key expectations.
Why it matters — EQBK watchers may find the item relevant for its view of the company’s upcoming earnings report.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after market close. A conference call and webcast with Chairman and CEO Brad Elliott, Equity Bank CEO Rick Sems, and CFO Chris Navratil will be held the following day, October 15.
Why it matters — EQBK shareholders and analysts will be able to review the company's third quarter performance and hear directly from leadership on the scheduled earnings call.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted five dividend stocks, including JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft and Argan, that have repeatedly raised payouts, presenting them as income opportunities amid rising rates and market volatility.
Why it matters — The piece underscores dividend growth and income stability as key themes for investors, offering context for how EQBK watchers weigh similar payout-oriented bank stocks during periods of rate volatility.
Options-market activity for Equity Bancshares (EQBK) has drawn increased attention, as implied volatility on the stock's options has been surging. Zacks Investment Research notes that investors should closely watch EQBK stock based on these recent options-market movements.
Why it matters — A watcher of EQBK would care because elevated implied volatility in its options market can signal heightened expectations of price movement and renewed investor attention on the stock.
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.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Equity Bancshares, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $55, with estimates ranging from $51 to $61. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Equity Bancshares, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Equity Bancshares, Inc. 25 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Equity Bancshares, Inc. ranks 25 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 (74 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +15.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Equity Bancshares, Inc. 25 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 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: $51 to $61 over the next 12 months.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. returned +17.1% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 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 (Zacks Investment Research, 7 Oct 2026): "Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?". Zacks Investment Research says Equity Bancshares has the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report and highlights key expectations.
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
