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NASDAQ:EQBK

Equity Bancshares - EQBK Stock Forecast, Price & News

$24.72
+0.23 (+0.94%)
(As of 03/20/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$24.57
$25.26
50-Day Range
$24.49
$33.18
52-Week Range
$24.36
$38.04
Volume
63,370 shs
Average Volume
75,199 shs
Market Capitalization
$390.58 million
P/E Ratio
7.02
Dividend Yield
1.62%
Price Target
$35.00

Equity Bancshares MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
41.6% Upside
$35.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.29% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.69
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.71mentions of Equity Bancshares in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$179,872 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.06%
From $3.20 to $3.33 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.12 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

90th out of 876 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

25th out of 177 stocks


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About Equity Bancshares (NASDAQ:EQBK) Stock

Equity Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services to individuals and businesses. The firm also offers commercial and personal banking services such as savings, treasury management and loans. The company was founded by Brad S. Elliott in November 2002 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

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EQBK Stock News Headlines

My No. 1 dividend stock for a LIFETIME of income.
Few people realize this… But dividends account for up to 90% of the stock market's returns over the past century!  I think it's a crying shame folks don't know how powerful dividends are.
My No. 1 dividend stock for a LIFETIME of income.
Few people realize this… But dividends account for up to 90% of the stock market's returns over the past century!  I think it's a crying shame folks don't know how powerful dividends are.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK)
2022 Executives of the Year: Craig Anderson, Equity Bank
Equity Bancshares Recent Insider Activity
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EQBK Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/17 Dividend
12/29/2022
Dividend Payable
1/17/2023
Last Earnings
1/25/2023
Today
3/21/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/18/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:EQBK
Employees
702
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$35.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$37.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$33.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+41.6%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$57.69 million
Pretax Margin
31.35%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$224.21 million
Cash Flow
$4.92 per share
Book Value
$25.73 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
14,518,000
Market Cap
$390.58 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.78

Key Executives

  • Brad S. ElliottBrad S. Elliott
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Gregory H. KossoverGregory H. Kossover
    Chief Operating Officer, Director & Executive VP
  • Eric R. Newell
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • John M. Blakeney
    Chief Information Officer & Executive VP
  • Patrick J. HarbertPatrick J. Harbert
    President-Community Markets & Executive VP













EQBK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Equity Bancshares stock right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equity Bancshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" EQBK shares.
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What is Equity Bancshares' stock price forecast for 2023?

1 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Equity Bancshares' shares. Their EQBK share price forecasts range from $33.00 to $37.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $35.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 41.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have EQBK shares performed in 2023?

Equity Bancshares' stock was trading at $32.67 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, EQBK stock has decreased by 24.3% and is now trading at $24.72.
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Are investors shorting Equity Bancshares?

Equity Bancshares saw a drop in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 176,400 shares, a drop of 7.7% from the February 13th total of 191,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 52,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.4 days. Approximately 1.3% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Equity Bancshares' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 18th 2023.
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How were Equity Bancshares' earnings last quarter?

Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQBK) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January, 25th. The bank reported $0.77 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.06. The bank earned $50.36 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $50.89 million. Equity Bancshares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.55% and a net margin of 25.73%.

How often does Equity Bancshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Equity Bancshares?

Equity Bancshares declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, December 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share on Tuesday, January 17th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 29th.
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What ETFs hold Equity Bancshares' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Equity Bancshares (NASDAQ:EQBK) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC), First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA).

Is Equity Bancshares a good dividend stock?

Equity Bancshares (NASDAQ:EQBK) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.63%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 11.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, EQBK will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.01% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for EQBK.

What is Brad Elliott's approval rating as Equity Bancshares' CEO?

45 employees have rated Equity Bancshares Chief Executive Officer Brad Elliott on Glassdoor.com. Brad Elliott has an approval rating of 56% among the company's employees. This puts Brad Elliott in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 61.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Equity Bancshares to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of Equity Bancshares own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Equity Bancshares investors own include Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM), Dominion Energy (D), DocuSign (DOCU), Entergy (ETR), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), (NSPH) (NSPH), People's United Financial (PBCT), Primo Water (PRMW) and Exxon Mobil (XOM).

What is Equity Bancshares' stock symbol?

Equity Bancshares trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EQBK."

Who are Equity Bancshares' major shareholders?

Equity Bancshares' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. (8.60%), FJ Capital Management LLC (6.47%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.71%), The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (2.65%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.70%) and HighTower Advisors LLC (1.17%). Insiders that own company stock include Brad S Elliott, Brad S Elliott, Brett A Reber, Craig L Anderson, Edwin G Lawson, Eric R Newell, Gary C Allerheiligen, Gregory H Kossover, Gregory L Gaeddert, James L Berglund, John Blakeney, Julie A Huber, Patrick J Harbert and Tina Marie Call.
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How do I buy shares of Equity Bancshares?

Shares of EQBK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Equity Bancshares' stock price today?

One share of EQBK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $24.72.

How much money does Equity Bancshares make?

Equity Bancshares (NASDAQ:EQBK) has a market capitalization of $390.58 million and generates $224.21 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $57.69 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.52 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Equity Bancshares have?

The company employs 702 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Equity Bancshares?

Equity Bancshares' mailing address is 7701 EAST KELLOGG DRIVE SUITE 300, WICHITA KS, 67207. The official website for the company is www.equitybank.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (316) 612-6000, via email at cnavratil@equitybank.com, or via fax at 316-681-2325.

This page (NASDAQ:EQBK) was last updated on 3/21/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff