EQBK
EQUITY BANCSHARES INC
$45.79
+1.69%
$929.5M
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$929.5M
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (64%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$56.4M
Inst. Activity2 buys / 2 sells
Insider Activity2B / 2S
Insider Net $$72.4K
SEC Reports2
Recent Activity
May 18, 2026
Insider
Cook Kevin Earl sold 1,035 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 6, 2026
Insider
Reber Brett A sold 100 shares
General Counsel @ $46.55 ($4.7K)
May 1, 2026
Insider
Schlehuber Lisa Ann sold 1,103 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Apr 21, 2026
SEC
Equity Bancshares reported Q1 2026 earnings with GAAP EPS of $0.80, missing consensus by 34.2%, driven by a 14-basis-poi
8-K — Impact 6/10
Mar 12, 2026
SEC
Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders,
DEFA14A — Impact 3/10
Inst.
RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC — TRIM
39,600 shares ($1.8M)
Inst.
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP — TRIM
22,827 shares ($1.0M)
Apr 14, 2026
earnings_calendar
EQBK Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-14
Price Targets
$51.60
+12.7% upside
Buy
Current $45.79
Low $47.00
Median $52.00
High $58.00
5 analysts
$47.00
$58.00
Analyst Ratings
3Strong Buy
4Buy
4Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Apr 16, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Jan 23, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Market Perform → Market Perform |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.22 ▼ -1.7% | $1.15 — $1.28 | 31% YoY | 5 |
| Next Q | $1.27 ▼ -2.0% | $1.22 — $1.30 | 9% YoY | 5 |
| Current FY | $5.05 ▲ +1.1% | $5.00 — $5.12 | 21% YoY | 4 |
| Next FY | $5.27 ▼ -0.7% | $5.21 — $5.30 | 4% YoY | 5 |
Latest Reports
MIXED
8-K
6/10
Equity Bancshares reported Q1 2026 earnings with GAAP EPS of $0.80, missing consensus by 34.2%, driven by a 14-basis-poi
Apr 21, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders,
Mar 12, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $42.5M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $5.6M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $4.0M | ADD |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $1.8M | TRIM |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $1.0M | TRIM |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Cook Kevin | G | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Reber Brett | SELL | $4.7K |
| May 1, 2026 | Schlehuber Lisa | A | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Loving James | A | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Borck Leon | A | $0.00 |
8 institutional holders with $56.4M total value (1,263,512 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, CHARLES, MORGAN.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 951,562 | $42.5M | 75.3% | — |
| 2 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 125,183 | $5.6M | 9.9% | NEW |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 88,948 | $4.0M | 7.0% | ADD +38.5% |
| 4 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 39,600 | $1.8M | 3.1% | TRIM -34.4% |
| 5 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 22,827 | $1.0M | 1.8% | TRIM -62.9% |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 17,263 | $770.8K | 1.4% | ADD +59.5% |
| 7 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 16,416 | $733.0K | 1.3% | TRIM -64.2% |
| 8 | FMR LLC | 1,713 | $76.5K | 0.1% | ADD +37.4% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 60,400 | 39,600 | -34.4% | $1.8M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 61,500 | 22,827 | -62.9% | $1.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 10,824 | 17,263 | +59.5% | $770.8K | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 1,247 | 1,713 | +37.4% | $76.5K | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 39,839 | 61,500 | +54.4% | $2.5M | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 23,917 | 41,979 | +75.5% | $1.7M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 62,629 | 39,839 | -36.4% | $1.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 16,015 | 23,917 | +49.3% | $975.8K | 2025-Q2 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 55,482 | 19,875 | -64.2% | $810.9K | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 45,912 | 62,629 | +36.4% | $2.5M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 51,931 | 22,405 | -56.9% | $882.8K | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | NEW | — | 51,931 | — | $2.2M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 8,872 | 13,531 | +52.5% | $574.0K | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 112,292 | — | $4.6M | 2024-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 74,613 | 103,353 | +38.5% | $4.2M | 2024-Q3 |
19 unique insiders with 4 transactions. Net insider value: $72.4K ($96.8K bought, $24.4K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Cook Kevin Earl | Director | G | 1,035 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Reber Brett A | General Counsel | SELL | 100 | $46.55 | $4.7K |
| May 1, 2026 | Schlehuber Lisa Ann | Director | A | 1,103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Loving James S | Director | A | 1,103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Borck Leon | Director | A | 1,103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | PENNER SHAWN DAVID | Director | A | 1,103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Cook Kevin Earl | Director | A | 1,103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Maland Jerry P | Director | A | 1,103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Rogerson Donald Scott | Director | A | 1,103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Hutton Benjamen M | Director | A | 1,103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Fergeson Clint Kendric | Director | A | 1,103 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Gaeddert Gregory L | Director | A | 3,726 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Rogerson Donald Scott | Director | BUY | 2,000 | $45.93 | $91.9K |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Knutson Ann | Chief Human Resources Officer | SELL | 450 | $43.93 | $19.8K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Reber Brett A | General Counsel | F | 1,070 | $46.00 | $49.2K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Elliott Brad S | Chief Executive Officer | F | 5,517 | $46.00 | $253.8K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Navratil Chris M | Chief Financial Officer | A | 489 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Huber Julie A | COO and EVP | A | 1,302 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Elliott Brad S | Chief Executive Officer | A | 3,848 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Elliott Brad S | Chief Executive Officer | A | 4,295 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Huber Julie A | COO and EVP | A | 1,165 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Reber Brett A | General Counsel | A | 1,259 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Navratil Chris M | Chief Financial Officer | A | 547 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Reber Brett A | General Counsel | A | 1,127 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Borck Leon | Director | G | 85,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Sems Richard M | Chief Executive Officer, Bank | BUY | 110 | $45.13 | $5.0K |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Kossover Gregory H | EVP | A | 1,685 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Kossover Gregory H | EVP | A | 2,106 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Navratil Chris M | Chief Financial Officer | A | 2,106 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Slupkowski Krzysztof | Chief Credit Officer | A | 1,117 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Elliott Brad S | Chief Executive Officer | A | 3,014 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Elliott Brad S | Chief Executive Officer | A | 17,419 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Sems Richard M | Chief Executive Officer, Bank | A | 3,668 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Pass David | Chief Information Officer | A | 922 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Huber Julie A | COO and EVP | A | 2,252 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Reber Brett A | General Counsel | A | 1,735 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Knutson Ann | Chief Human Resources Officer | A | 826 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Sems Richard M | Chief Executive Officer, Bank | F | 1,019 | $46.12 | $47.0K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Pass David | Chief Information Officer | F | 257 | $46.12 | $11.9K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Reber Brett A | General Counsel | F | 481 | $46.12 | $22.2K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Huber Julie A | COO and EVP | F | 549 | $46.12 | $25.3K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Elliott Brad S | Chief Executive Officer | F | 1,863 | $46.12 | $85.9K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Slupkowski Krzysztof | Chief Credit Officer | F | 210 | $46.12 | $9.7K |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Reber Brett A | General Counsel | F | 291 | $46.12 | $13.4K |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Huber Julie A | COO and EVP | F | 301 | $46.12 | $13.9K |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Elliott Brad S | Chief Executive Officer | F | 1,278 | $46.12 | $58.9K |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Slupkowski Krzysztof | Chief Credit Officer | F | 61 | $46.12 | $2.8K |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Slupkowski Krzysztof | Chief Credit Officer | F | 79 | $46.26 | $3.7K |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Slupkowski Krzysztof | Chief Credit Officer | F | 55 | $45.19 | $2.5K |
2 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 1 neutral. Avg impact: 4.5/10.
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (64% buy). Based on 11 analysts: 3 strong buy, 4 buy, 4 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$51.60 mean target
+12.7% upside
Buy (3.00)
$47.00 Low
$58.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $45.79 |
| Target Low | $47.00 |
| Target Mean | $51.60 |
| Target Median | $52.00 |
| Target High | $58.00 |
| # Analysts | 5 |
| Recommendation | Buy (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$1.22 | $1.15 | $1.28 | 31.1% | -1.7% | 2↑ 2↓ | $0.1B | 44.2% | 5 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$1.27 | $1.22 | $1.30 | 8.9% | -2.0% | 1↑ 3↓ | $0.1B | 19.9% | 5 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$5.05 | $5.00 | $5.12 | 21.0% | +1.1% | 2↑ 1↓ | $0.3B | 28.9% | 4 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$5.27 | $5.21 | $5.30 | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2↑ 2↓ | $0.4B | 4.5% | 5 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.216 | |
| 7d ago | $1.232 | -0.016 |
| 30d ago | $1.237 | -0.021 |
| 60d ago | $1.237 | -0.021 |
| 90d ago | $1.255 | -0.039 |
3 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 16, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 23, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Market Perform | Market Perform |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 64% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 67% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 67% |
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Apr 14, 2026
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EQBK Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-14