$EQBK

Equity Bancshares reports $9.1B in assets post-merger, with management focusing on loan growth and expense control. Executives expect to meet 2026 EPS target of $5, up from $4.14 YTD.

StoneX reduced its price target for Equity Bancshares (EQBK) to $58 from $59, citing net interest margin expectations. The firm raised its fiscal 2026 EPS forecast to $5.18 but lowered the 2027 estimate to $5.27. EQBK's stock trades at a P/E ratio of 10.58, and analysts expect net income growth. The company recently reported Q3 earnings beating estimates, with EPS of $1.40 vs. $1.29 expected, but revenue missed slightly.

Piper Sandler raised its price target for Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) to $53 from $52, maintaining a Neutral rating. The stock trades at $47.63, with a Fair Value estimate above the target. Piper Sandler increased its 2026 and 2027 EPS estimates, citing lower operating expenses. Equity Bancshares reported mixed Q3 results, beating profit expectations but missing on revenue. Loan growth improved, but net interest margin narrowed.

Stephens reduced its price target for Equity Bancshares (EQBK) to $60 from $61, citing net interest margin volatility but maintaining an Overweight rating. The stock trades at $46.68, with a P/E ratio of 26.48. Q3 2026 results showed strong fee income and cost controls, though net interest margin declined. The firm expects a Q4 2026 rebound driven by loan growth and Fed rate increases. The acquisition of Lincoln is expected to close in late Q4 2026, adding commercial growth in Iowa.

Equity Bancshares' average stock price target was reduced from $55.29 to $54.43 by 7 analysts, with a range of $50 to $61. This implies a 17% upside from the Oct. 14 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Buy' with 2 Buys, 5 Holds, and 0 Sells.

Equity Bancshares (EQBK) reported Q3 earnings per share in line with estimates at $1.29, but revenue of $83.74M missed expectations. Shares fell 5.95% after hours. Net interest income declined to $72.8M, and loan growth was 2.9% annualized. The company raised its dividend by 22% to $0.22 per share and repurchased 711,369 shares year-to-date.

EQUITY BANCSHARES INC (EQBK) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Equity Bancshares, Inc. Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE Equity Bancshares, Inc. Third Quarter Results Highlighted by Organic Loan Growth and Announced Merger with Lincoln Bancorp EPS of $1.29 and Core EPS of $1.40 Reflects Franchise Earning Power WICHITA, Kansas, October 14, 2026 (BUS

Equity Bancshares reported strong quarterly earnings, with loans up 2.9% and a 22% dividend increase to 22 cents. Net income and net interest income were reported, with the latter down quarter-over-quarter but up year-over-year. Efficiency ratio was 54.0%, and return on average equity was 12.7%. The company also announced a merger with Lincoln Bancorp, pending approval.

Multiple companies are scheduled to report earnings on October 14, 2026. Sono-Tek (SOTK) is expected to report $0.04 EPS on $5.57M revenue. Fastenal (FAST) is projected to report $0.34 EPS on $2.45B revenue. Other companies reporting include Bank of America (BAC), BlackRock (BLK), ASML (ASML), and more.

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.