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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Website: equitybank.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 10/14/2024 | $46.00 | Equal-Weight → Overweight | Stephens |
| 8/7/2023 | $30.00 | Overweight → Equal-Weight | Stephens |
Stephens upgraded Equity Bancshares from Equal-Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $46.00
Stephens downgraded Equity Bancshares from Overweight to Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $30.00
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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
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
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
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
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
Rick Sems named CEO of Equity Bank, Julie Huber named Chief Operating Officer Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "we", "us", "our", the "Company"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank (the "Bank"), announced the promotion of two current executives to align the Bank and Company for current and anticipated future growth. Equity Bank President Richard M. Sems has been named Chief Executive Officer of Equity Bank, and Julie A. Huber has been named Chief Operating Officer. "We're pleased to recognize more Equity success stories built on entrepreneurial spirit," said Equity Bancshares, Inc. Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott. "Our company was built to fo
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
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
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
Equity Bank franchise adds eight locations in Missouri, expanding within four-state footprint Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) ("Equity" or the "Company"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, announced it completed its merger with Rockhold BanCorp ("Rockhold"), the parent company of the Bank of Kirksville in Kirksville, Missouri. "I'm grateful for the efforts of our Equity Bank team, including our new team members from Bank of Kirksville," said Brad Elliott, Equity Chairman & CEO. "Our customers have grown to expect first-class service, and we're pleased to offer a brand that emphasizes our communities and continues to deliver on expectations. We are eager to serve our
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, will release its fourth quarter results on Wednesday, January 24, 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 Thursday, January 25, 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 regi
WICHITA, Kan., Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Rockhold Bancorp ("Rockhold"), the parent company of the Bank of Kirksville in Kirksville, Missouri. Bank of Kirksville will merge into Equity Bank, adding eight locations to Equity Bank's current network. "We couldn't be more pleased to add another strong community bank to our network and continue to serve our Missouri customer base with additional locations, technology, and customized solutions for businesses and families," said Brad Elliott, Equity Chairman
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "the Company", "we," "us," "our"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, reported net income of $12.3 million and $0.80 earnings per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. "Our Company's success is in large part due to our ability to adapt on behalf of our customers and teams no matter the banking environment. I'm pleased at our team's ability to deliver unparalleled support and service to our customer base," said Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and CEO of Equity. "Value creation is crucial for regional banks, and our ability to deliver sophisticated and customized s
Analysts' ratings for Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 4 analysts. The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 2 2 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 2 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Equity Bancshares, revealing an average target of $41.0, a high estimate of $45.00, and a low estimate of $38.00. This current
Stephens & Co. analyst Terry McEvoy maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $39 to $45.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Chris Mcgratty maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $38 to $41.
Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) reported quarterly earnings of $0.99 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.92 by 7.61 percent. This is a 33.78 percent increase over earnings of $0.74 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $55.43 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $55.15 million by 0.51 percent. This is a 19.52 percent increase over sales of $46.38 million the same period last year.
Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) reported quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.92 by 17.39 percent. This is a 2.7 percent increase over earnings of $0.74 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $55.434 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $55.151 million by 0.51 percent. This is a 19.52 percent increase over sales of $46.379 million the same period last year.
Piper Sandler analyst Andrew Liesch maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $38 to $40.
Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company’s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga’s insider transactions platform. Sempra The Trade: Sempra (NYSE:SRE) Director Richard J Mark acquired a total of 1,925 shares at an average price of $77.97.
Rick Sems named CEO of Equity Bank, Julie Huber named Chief Operating OfficerEquity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK), ("Equity", "we", "us", "our", the "Company"), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank (the "Bank"), announced the promotion of two current executives to align the Bank and Company for current and anticipated future growth. Equity Bank President Richard M. Sems has been named Chief Executive Officer of Equity Bank, and Julie A. Huber has been named Chief Operating Officer.
Piper Sandler analyst Andrew Liesch maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $37 to $38.
Equity Bancshares announced today its entry into a definitive merger agreement with KansasLand Bancshares Inc., the parent company of KansasLand Bank in Quinter and Americus, Kansas. A pro forma Equity, including two KansasLand locations, will comprise a network of 73 bank locations, including 38 offices in Kansas, and $5.3 billion in total assets.
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