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| A November 19 vote is scheduled on Equity Bancshares’ (EQBK) proposed Lincoln merger. - Stock Titan | A November 19 vote is scheduled on Equity Bancshares’ (EQBK) proposed Lincoln merger. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| EQBK Maintained by Piper Sandler -- Price Target Raised to $53.0 - GuruFocus | EQBK Maintained by Piper Sandler -- Price Target Raised to $53.0 GuruFocus | View source ↗ | GuruFocus | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Stock Price Edges Higher After Q3 Earnings Strength - Yahoo Finance | Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Stock Price Edges Higher After Q3 Earnings Strength Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors | Equity Bancshares reported strong Q3 2026 results with a return to organic loan growth at nearly 12% annualized rate in legacy markets and record loan production. The bank is acquiring Lincoln Bancorp to expand into the Des Moines market with 16 new locations. Process automation and digital investments are creating operating leverage, allowing balance sheet growth without proportional expense increases. Year-to-date core earnings per share reached $4.14, positioning the company to exceed its $5 target for 2026. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 16, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Equity Bancshares: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors | Equity Bancshares reported strong Q3 2026 results with a return to organic loan growth at nearly 12% annualized rate in legacy markets and record loan production. The bank is acquiring Lincoln Bancorp to expand into the Des Moines market with 16 new locations. Process automation and digital investments are creating operating leverage, allowing balance sheet growth without proportional expense increases. Year-to-date core earnings per share reached $4.14, positioning the company to exceed its $5 target for 2026. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 16, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| MEDP,KARO,VKTX,OTLK,EQBK,GLSI,NNOX,CB | Stock Prices | Quote Comparison - Yahoo Finance - Yahoo! Finance Canada | MEDP,KARO,VKTX,OTLK,EQBK,GLSI,NNOX,CB | Stock Prices | Quote Comparison - Yahoo Finance Yahoo! Finance Canada | View source ↗ | Yahoo! Finance Canada | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Stock Ignores Strong Margins As Funding Pressure Builds - Simply Wall Street | Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Stock Ignores Strong Margins As Funding Pressure Builds Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Q3 Earnings Beat EPS Estimates but Reve - GuruFocus | Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Q3 Earnings Beat EPS Estimates but Reve GuruFocus | View source ↗ | GuruFocus | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares Reports Mostly Positive Q3 Results - Seeking Alpha | Equity Bancshares Reports Mostly Positive Q3 Results Seeking Alpha | View source ↗ | Seeking Alpha | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Compared to Estimates, Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics | Equity Bancshares reported Q3 2026 revenue of $83.75 million, up 17.4% year-over-year, with EPS of $1.40 versus $1.21 in the prior year. While revenue missed estimates by 1.12%, EPS beat expectations by 6.87%. Key metrics showed mixed results: efficiency ratio improved to 54%, but net interest margin declined to 4.2%. The stock has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating despite declining 6.6% over the past month. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 14, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) Q3 2026 Earnings Beat, Revenue Miss Keep Margin and Lincoln Deal in Focus - ChartMill | Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) Q3 2026 Earnings Beat, Revenue Miss Keep Margin and Lincoln Deal in Focus ChartMill | View source ↗ | ChartMill | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates | Equity Bancshares (EQBK) reported quarterly earnings of $1.40 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.31 and showing year-over-year growth from $1.21. The company missed revenue expectations slightly at $83.75 million versus $84.70 million estimated. Despite underperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date, EQBK received a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating based on favorable earnings estimate revisions, with expectations for continued outperformance in the near term. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 14, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates - Yahoo Finance | Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Don't Overlook These Top Bank Stocks as Q3 Earnings Approach: EQBK, HOMB | As Q3 earnings season begins, regional banking stocks Equity Bancshares (EQBK) and Home BancShares (HOMB) are positioned for strong quarterly results. EQBK is expected to report 8% YoY EPS growth with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while HOMB is projected to deliver 5% YoY EPS growth with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Both stocks offer reasonable valuations and solid dividend yields. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 12, 2026 | neutral | 0.143 | 1 |
| SmarFinancial (SMBK) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release | SmarFinancial is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $0.96 per share (up 11.6% YoY) and revenues of $57.46 million (up 12.5% YoY) on October 19. However, the stock carries a negative Earnings ESP of -2.09% with a Zacks Rank #3, making it difficult to predict an earnings beat. The company has beaten consensus estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 12, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| (EQBK) Movement Within Algorithmic Entry Frameworks - Stock Traders Daily | (EQBK) Movement Within Algorithmic Entry Frameworks Stock Traders Daily | View source ↗ | Stock Traders Daily | Oct 11, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy? | Equity Bancshares (EQBK) is positioned as a strong earnings-beat candidate for Q3 2026 with a positive Earnings ESP of +0.15% combined with a Zacks Rank #1 rating. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.31 (up 8.3% YoY) and revenues of $84.83 million (up 18.9% YoY). Meanwhile, Unity Bancorp (UNTY) is expected to post EPS of $1.49 (up 12% YoY) but carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), making earnings predictions less conclusive despite a +0.45% Earnings ESP. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy? | Equity Bancshares (EQBK) is positioned as a strong earnings-beat candidate for Q3 2026 with a positive Earnings ESP of +0.15% combined with a Zacks Rank #1 rating. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.31 (up 8.3% YoY) and revenues of $84.83 million (up 18.9% YoY). Meanwhile, Unity Bancorp (UNTY) is expected to post EPS of $1.49 (up 12% YoY) but carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), making earnings predictions less conclusive despite a +0.45% Earnings ESP. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Trades Essentially Flat at $47.72 After a Marginal 0.02% Slip - RTH Profile - https://www.dars.gov.et/ | Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Trades Essentially Flat at $47.72 After a Marginal 0.02% Slip - RTH Profile https://www.dars.gov.et/ | View source ↗ | https://www.dars.gov.et/ | Oct 5, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Stock would cover 77.5% of Equity Bancshares (EQBK)'s proposed merger consideration. - Stock Titan | Stock would cover 77.5% of Equity Bancshares (EQBK)'s proposed merger consideration. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 5, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| A next-morning webcast will cover Equity Bancshares' third-quarter results - Stock Titan | A next-morning webcast will cover Equity Bancshares' third-quarter results Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 2, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| EQBK Downgraded by Piper Sandler -- Price Target Lowered to $52. - GuruFocus | EQBK Downgraded by Piper Sandler -- Price Target Lowered to $52. GuruFocus | View source ↗ | GuruFocus | Oct 2, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) Stock Rated "Moderate Buy" by Sell-Side Brokerages - MarketBeat | Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) Stock Rated "Moderate Buy" by Sell-Side Brokerages MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Sep 28, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares to Acquire Lincoln Bancorp, Expand Iowa Presence - The Globe and Mail | Equity Bancshares to Acquire Lincoln Bancorp, Expand Iowa Presence The Globe and Mail | View source ↗ | The Globe and Mail | Sep 4, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| A proposed $123.8 million merger could add 16 Iowa bank locations - Stock Titan | A proposed $123.8 million merger could add 16 Iowa bank locations Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Sep 3, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| What Equity Bancshares (EQBK)'s New 1,000,000-Share Buyback Plan Means For Shareholders - Simply Wall Street | What Equity Bancshares (EQBK)'s New 1,000,000-Share Buyback Plan Means For Shareholders Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Aug 12, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares Stock: Growth Through Acquisitions (NYSE:EQBK) - Seeking Alpha | Equity Bancshares Stock: Growth Through Acquisitions (NYSE:EQBK) Seeking Alpha | View source ↗ | Seeking Alpha | Aug 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) Shows High Growth Momentum with Minervini Breakout Setup - ChartMill | Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) Shows High Growth Momentum with Minervini Breakout Setup ChartMill | View source ↗ | ChartMill | Jul 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) Posts 14% Earnings Beat, Stock Surges on Post-Merger Efficiency Gains - ChartMill | Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) Posts 14% Earnings Beat, Stock Surges on Post-Merger Efficiency Gains ChartMill | View source ↗ | ChartMill | Jul 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Countdown to Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS - Yahoo Finance | Countdown to Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Jul 9, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| How The Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Story Is Shifting As Analysts Reassess Earnings And Valuation - Yahoo Finance | How The Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Story Is Shifting As Analysts Reassess Earnings And Valuation Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | May 25, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
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