Equity Bancshares Inc.

$EQBK
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Equity Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Equity Bank that provides a range of banking, mortgage banking, and financial services to individual and corporate customers. The company accepts various demand, savings, money market, and time deposits. Its loan products include commercial and industrial, commercial real estate-backed, commercial lines of credit, working capital, term, equipment financing, acquisition, expansion and development, borrowing base, real estate construction, homebuilder, agricultural, government guaranteed, and other loans, as well as letters of credit and other loan products to national and regional companies, restaurant franchisees, hoteliers, real estate developers, manufacturing and industrial companies, agribusiness companies, and other businesses. The company's loan products also comprise various consumer loans to individuals and professionals, including residential real estate loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, installment loans, unsecured and secured personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, and letters of credit. It also provides debit cards; online banking solutions, such as access to account balances, online transfers, online bill payment, and electronic delivery of customer statements; mobile banking solutions comprising remote check deposits with mobile bill pay; ATMs; and treasury management, wire transfer, automated clearing house, and stop payment services. In addition, the company offers cash management deposit products, such as lockbox, remote deposit capture, positive pay, reverse positive pay, account reconciliation services, zero balance accounts, and sweep accounts, as well as banking services through telephone, mail, and personal appointments. As of December 31, 2020, it operated 51 full-service branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.

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Exchange: NASDAQ

Website: equitybank.com

Recent Analyst Ratings for Equity Bancshares Inc.

DatePrice TargetRatingAnalyst
1/23/2025$56.00 → $57.00Outperform
Hovde Group
10/14/2024$46.00Equal-Weight → Overweight
Stephens
8/7/2023$30.00Overweight → Equal-Weight
Stephens
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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Will Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on April 15, 2025

    Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, will release its first quarter results on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with a press release issued after market close. Equity Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott and Chief Financial Officer Chris Navratil will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss earnings results on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10 a.m. eastern time or 9 a.m. central time. Those wishing to participate in the conference call should call the applicable number below and reference the Access Code below. United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839 United States (Toll-Free): +1 833 470 1428 Global Dial-In Numbers Ac

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Fourth Quarter Results Include Net Interest Margin Expansion and Close of Common Equity Capital Raise

    Reports Net Interest Margin of 4.17%, Closes the Quarter with a Tangible Common Equity Ratio of 9.95% Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "the Company," "we," "us," "our"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, reported net income of $17.0 million or $1.04 earnings per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. "Our Company had an excellent year as we realized expansion of our footprint, our balance sheet and our ownership group," said Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and CEO of Equity. "Our team remains committed to generating value for our customers, our employees and our shareholders and enters 2025 positioned to execute." "During the quarter, we were a

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Will Announce Fourth Quarter 2024 Results on January 22, 2025

    Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, will release its fourth quarter results on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, with a press release issued after market close. Equity Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott and Chief Financial Officer Chris Navratil will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss earnings results on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10 a.m. eastern time or 9 a.m. central time. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Company's website at investor.equitybank.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this registration link and follow the registration instructions. Once you have registered

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Announces Closing of $92 Million Class A Common Stock Offering Including Full Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

    Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) ("Equity" or the "Company") today announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 2,067,240 shares of its Class A common stock (the "common stock"), at a public offering price of $44.50 per share, which included 269,640 shares issued upon the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares of common stock. The total gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $92.0 million. The Company expects that the net proceeds from the offering will be approximately $86.9 million after underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. Stephens Inc. is acting as sole

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Announces Pricing of $80 Million Offering of Class A Common Stock

    Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) ("Equity" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 1,797,600 shares of its Class A common stock (the "common stock"), at a public offering price of $44.50 per share, for an aggregate offering amount of $80 million. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 269,640 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts. Stephens Inc. is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering. D.A. Davidson & Co.; Hovde Group, LLC; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; and Piper Sandler & Co. are acting as co-managers for the offering.

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  • Empire Petroleum Increases Revolver Loan Facility with Equity Bank to $20 Million in Support of Strategic Growth Initiatives

    Amended current revolver commitment from $10 Million to $20 Million Initially provides additional financial capacity of over $11 Million Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:EP) ("Empire" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into an amendment to its Revolver Loan Agreement with Equity Bank ((Equity Bancshares, NYSE:EQBK), increasing the total principal commitment to $20.0 million, up from an initial $10.0 million through December 29, 2026. Currently, Empire has approximately $8.4 million borrowed on the $20.0 million facility. The loan is secured by assets from two of the Company's subsidiaries, Empire North Dakota, LLC, and Empire ND Acquisition, LLC. The increase h

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Third Quarter Results Include a Significant Recovery on Problem Asset and 16.9% Annualized Loan Growth

    Reports 10.4% Tangible Book Value Growth, Closes Merger with KansasLand, Adding to Kansas Franchise Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "the Company," "we," "us," "our"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, reported net income of $19.8 million or $1.28 earnings per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. "Our Company realized another exceptional earnings quarter, which included the favorable resolution of a significant problem loan," said Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and CEO of Equity. "Our team is committed to serving our communities and, through prudent underwriting, mitigating risk. When challenges arise, we will pursue all avenues available to us

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Will Announce Third Quarter 2024 Results on October 15, 2024

    Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, will release its third quarter results on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with a press release issued after market close. Equity Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott and Chief Financial Officer Chris Navratil will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss earnings results on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10 a.m. eastern time or 9 a.m. central time. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Company's website at investor.equitybank.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this registration link and follow the registration instructions. Once you have registered for

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Second Quarter Results Highlighted by Record Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Expansion

    Reports NIM of 3.94%, Announces Merger with KansasLand Bancshares, Inc., Adding to Kansas Franchise Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "the Company", "we," "us," "our"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, reported net income of $11.7 million or $0.76 earnings per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Adjusting to exclude $2.3 million in costs associated with mergers and $1.7 million in costs associated with the surrender and re-positioning of bank owned life insurance ("BOLI"), net income was $15.3 million or $0.99 per diluted share. "Our Company realized another excellent quarter driven by a continued increase in margin," said Brad S. Elliott, C

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Completes Merger with KansasLand Bancshares, Inc.

    Equity Bank Adds to its Franchise in Home State of Kansas Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) ("Equity" or the "Company"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, announced the completed acquisition of KansasLand Bancshares, Inc. ("KansasLand"), the parent company of KansasLand Bank. With this acquisition, Equity has added to its existing presence in Quinter, Kansas and expanded into Americus, Kansas. "We are delighted to welcome KansasLand customers and team members into our organization," said Equity Bank CEO Rick Sems. "This acquisition is a testament to our commitment to growth in our home state of Kansas, and we look forward to serving our new customers while continuing t

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Expands Footprint Within Home State of Kansas

    Company will acquire KansasLand Bank, add Western and Central Kansas locations Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) ("Equity" or the "Company"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, announced today its entry into a definitive merger agreement with KansasLand Bancshares Inc. ("KansasLand"), the parent company of KansasLand Bank in Quinter and Americus, Kansas, adding two locations to Equity Bank's current network. Equity has one bank in Quinter, and two locations in Topeka, northeast of Americus. "We are proud to work with KansasLand Bank to add two new Equity locations in our home state of Kansas," said Brad Elliott, Equity Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. "These regions

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Announces Resignation of Greg Kossover from Executive Management

    WICHITA, Kan., April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQBK), ("Equity", "the Company", "we," "us," "our"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, announced that current Chief Operating Officer Gregory H. Kossover has communicated his resignation from his Equity Bank role, and his retirement from banking. Mr. Kossover will continue serving on the Board of Directors of the Company and will remain a member of the Risk Committee of the Company and Loan Committee of Equity Bank. Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Equity said, "Greg has served our company extremely well in many roles, and we look forward to him continuing his responsi

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Will Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on April 15, 2025

    Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, will release its first quarter results on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, with a press release issued after market close. Equity Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott and Chief Financial Officer Chris Navratil will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss earnings results on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10 a.m. eastern time or 9 a.m. central time. Those wishing to participate in the conference call should call the applicable number below and reference the Access Code below. United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839 United States (Toll-Free): +1 833 470 1428 Global Dial-In Numbers Ac

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Fourth Quarter Results Include Net Interest Margin Expansion and Close of Common Equity Capital Raise

    Reports Net Interest Margin of 4.17%, Closes the Quarter with a Tangible Common Equity Ratio of 9.95% Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "the Company," "we," "us," "our"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, reported net income of $17.0 million or $1.04 earnings per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. "Our Company had an excellent year as we realized expansion of our footprint, our balance sheet and our ownership group," said Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and CEO of Equity. "Our team remains committed to generating value for our customers, our employees and our shareholders and enters 2025 positioned to execute." "During the quarter, we were a

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Will Announce Fourth Quarter 2024 Results on January 22, 2025

    Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, will release its fourth quarter results on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, with a press release issued after market close. Equity Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott and Chief Financial Officer Chris Navratil will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss earnings results on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10 a.m. eastern time or 9 a.m. central time. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Company's website at investor.equitybank.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this registration link and follow the registration instructions. Once you have registered

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Third Quarter Results Include a Significant Recovery on Problem Asset and 16.9% Annualized Loan Growth

    Reports 10.4% Tangible Book Value Growth, Closes Merger with KansasLand, Adding to Kansas Franchise Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "the Company," "we," "us," "our"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, reported net income of $19.8 million or $1.28 earnings per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. "Our Company realized another exceptional earnings quarter, which included the favorable resolution of a significant problem loan," said Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and CEO of Equity. "Our team is committed to serving our communities and, through prudent underwriting, mitigating risk. When challenges arise, we will pursue all avenues available to us

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Will Announce Third Quarter 2024 Results on October 15, 2024

    Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, will release its third quarter results on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with a press release issued after market close. Equity Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott and Chief Financial Officer Chris Navratil will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss earnings results on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10 a.m. eastern time or 9 a.m. central time. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Company's website at investor.equitybank.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this registration link and follow the registration instructions. Once you have registered for

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Second Quarter Results Highlighted by Record Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Expansion

    Reports NIM of 3.94%, Announces Merger with KansasLand Bancshares, Inc., Adding to Kansas Franchise Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "the Company", "we," "us," "our"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, reported net income of $11.7 million or $0.76 earnings per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Adjusting to exclude $2.3 million in costs associated with mergers and $1.7 million in costs associated with the surrender and re-positioning of bank owned life insurance ("BOLI"), net income was $15.3 million or $0.99 per diluted share. "Our Company realized another excellent quarter driven by a continued increase in margin," said Brad S. Elliott, C

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Will Announce Second Quarter 2024 Results on July 16, 2024

    Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, will release its second quarter results on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, with a press release issued after market close. Equity Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott and Chief Financial Officer Chris Navratil will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss earnings results on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10 a.m. eastern time or 9 a.m. central time. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Company's website at investor.equitybank.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this registration link and follow the registration instructions. Once you have registered for the

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. First Quarter Results Highlighted by Record Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Expansion

    Reports NIM of 3.75%, Completes Merger with Rockhold Bancorp, Adding to Missouri Franchise Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "the Company", "we," "us," "our"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, reported net income of $14.1 million or $0.90 earnings per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. "Our Company entered the year positioned to take advantage of opportunities which we expect will drive our operating growth in the future," said Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and CEO of Equity. "With our team's proven, strategic skillset and cultivated relationships within our banking community, we were able to complete our merger with the Bank of Kirksville on

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Will Announce First Quarter 2024 Results on April 16, 2024

    Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, will release its first quarter results on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, with a press release issued after market close. Equity Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott and Chief Financial Officer Chris Navratil will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss earnings results on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 10 a.m. eastern time or 9 a.m. central time. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Company's website at investor.equitybank.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this registration link and follow the registration instructions. Once you have registered for th

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  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. Fourth Quarter Results Highlighted by 6.1% Annualized Loan Growth and Strategic Balance Sheet Repositioning

    WICHITA, Kan., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "the Company", "we," "us," "our"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, reported a net loss of $28.3 million or $(1.84) earnings per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Excluding the impact of our previously announced bond repositioning and merger related expenses, operating income would have been $11.9 million or $0.77 earnings per diluted share. "Our Company entered the fourth quarter positioned to take advantage of market opportunities which we expect will drive our operating growth in the future," said Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and CEO of Equity.  "With ou

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