EQUITY BANCSHARES INC
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See all $EQBK insider activity →Equity Bancshares (EQBK) filed unaudited financials for Frontier, showing $1.43B in assets as of Dec 31, 2025. Frontier reported a Q4 2025 net loss of $891K, down from a $2.93M net income in Q4 2024, due to increased noninterest expenses. Net interest income rose to $10.922M with a 3.14% margin. The merger with Frontier was completed effective January 1, 2026.
EQUITY BANCSHARES INC (EQBK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Exhibit 99.1 Frontier Holdings, LLC Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025 Frontier Holdings, LLC December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025 Contents Consolidated Financial Statements Balance Sheets 1 Statements of Income 3 Statements of Comprehe
Piper Sandler upgraded Alerus Financial (ALRS), Horizon Bancorp (HBNC), and Independent Bank (IBCP) to Overweight, citing growth prospects. First Busey (BUSE) and Equity Bancshares (EQBK) were downgraded to Neutral. Stocks rose 0.9% to 2.5% in midday trading.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 6 news stories mentioning EQBK (EQUITY BANCSHARES INC). Coverage has skewed bearish: 0 bullish, 1 neutral, and 5 bearish.
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The merger completion and new financials may cause short‑term volatility as investors price integration risks and potential synergies.
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Downgrade and lower target suggest weaker performance expectations.
The downgrade and lower target suggest near‑term downside pressure as investors reassess the Lincoln Bancorp deal and earnings outlook.
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Equity Bancshares (EQBK) filed unaudited financials for Frontier, showing $1.43B in assets as of Dec 31, 2025. Frontier reported a Q4 2025 net loss of $891K, down from a $2.93M net income in Q4 2024, due to increased noninterest expenses. Net interest income rose to $10.922M with a 3.14% margin. The merger with Frontier was completed effective January 1, 2026.
1 min readEQUITY BANCSHARES INC (EQBK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Exhibit 99.1 Frontier Holdings, LLC Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025 Frontier Holdings, LLC December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025 Contents Consolidated Financial Statements Balance Sheets 1 Statements of Income 3 Statements of Comprehe
2 min readPiper Sandler upgraded Alerus Financial (ALRS), Horizon Bancorp (HBNC), and Independent Bank (IBCP) to Overweight, citing growth prospects. First Busey (BUSE) and Equity Bancshares (EQBK) were downgraded to Neutral. Stocks rose 0.9% to 2.5% in midday trading.
2 min readAnalysts downgraded several companies: Foghorn Therapeutics (FHTX) to Neutral, First Busey (BUSE) to Neutral with a $30 target, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) to Neutral with a $65 target, AtriCure (ATRC) to Hold with a $57 target, and Equity Bancshares (EQBK) to Neutral with a $52 target. ASTS closed at $57.04 on Thursday.
2 min readPiper Sandler downgraded Equity Bancshares (EQBK) to Neutral, lowering its price target to $52.00 from $60.00 due to uncertainty around valuation and acquisition timing. The stock trades at $47.48, near its 52-week high. Analysts cite concerns over profitability dilution and loan growth visibility. EQBK announced a $0.22 quarterly dividend and a pending acquisition of Lincoln Bancorp.
2 min readEQUITY BANCSHARES INC (EQBK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01 Other Events. On September 10, 2026, the Board of Directors of Equity Bancshares, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.22 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2026, to the stockholders of record as of the close of
1 min readEquity Bancshares (EQBK) acquires Lincoln Bancorp for $123M, expecting 30% cost savings and $23.7M in pretax expenses. EQBK anticipates a temporary margin dip in 2027, with normalization in 2028. The deal expands EQBK's Iowa presence, retaining Lincoln's branches and leadership. EQBK projects pro forma capital ratios above regulatory thresholds, nearing a $10B asset base.
2 min readDA Davidson raised its price target for Equity Bancshares (EQBK) to $54.00 from $51.00, citing its merger with Lincoln Savings Bank. The stock trades near its 52-week high. EQBK reported Q2 2026 EPS of $1.41, beating estimates, but revenue missed expectations. Analysts have mixed views on the company's performance and strategy.
2 min readStoneX raised its price target for Equity Bancshares (EQBK) to $59 from $57, citing the company's acquisition of Lincoln Bancorp. EQBK shares are near their 52-week high, up 15% year-to-date. StoneX also increased its earnings estimates for EQBK, aligning with broader analyst optimism. The stock is currently trading at $51.50.
2 min readEquity Bancshares (EQBK) will merge with Lincoln Bancorp in a $123.8m deal, adding 16 branches and $1.7bn in assets. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2026, will expand Equity's Iowa presence and boost its earnings per share by 5.1% in 2027 and 7.5% in 2028, according to the company.
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