Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) Bolsa

Equity Bancshares

Equity Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. It provides a broad range of financial services to businesses and business owners as well as individuals through network of nearly 71 branches located in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. The majority of the Company's revenues come from interest income on financial instruments, including loans, leases, securities and derivatives. The company also earns revenue from Non-interest income which includes Service charges and fees, Debit card income, Investment Referral Income, Trust Income and Insurance Sales Commissions.

Equity Bancshares, Inc. Class A Common Stock

Equity Bancshares Inc

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Brandon Rud maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $52 to $49.

News

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

EQBK

Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Equity Bancshares, Lowers Price Target to $49

DA Davidson analyst Jeff Rulis maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $50 to $46.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Equity Bancshares, Lowers Price Target to $46

Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.04 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.91 by 14.29 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $58.289 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $55.960 million by 4.16 percent.

Earnings

Earnings Beats

Equity Bancshares Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $1.04 Beats $0.91 Estimate, Sales $58.289M Beat $55.960M Estimate

Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) just disclosed its Q4 earnings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 04:45 PM.
Here's a brief overview of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Equity Bancshares beat estimated earnings by 13.0%, reporting an EPS of $1.04 versus an estimate of $0.92.
Revenue was up $62.24 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
In the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.32, resulting in a 2.0% increase change in the share price the following day.
Here's a look at Equity Bancshares's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.99</td>
<td>0.92</td>
<td>0.85</td>
<td>-1.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.31</td>
<td>0.99</td>
<td>0.90</td>
<td>-1.84</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>56.09M</td>
<td>55.15M</td>
<td>52.81M</td>
<td>29.49M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>55.35M</td>
<td>55.43M</td>
<td>55.91M</td>
<td>-3M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Equity Bancshares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EQBK/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Breakdown: Equity Bancshares Q4

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• HDFC Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDB#NYSE">HDB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $422.93 billion. 
• Travelers Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $6.61 per share on revenue of $10.80 billion. 
• Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.86 per share on revenue of $21.59 billion. 
• Comerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.26 per share on revenue of $837.57 million. 
• GE Vernova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.37 per share on revenue of $10.70 billion. 
• Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.02 per share on revenue of $22.45 billion. 
• Textron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.28 per share on revenue of $3.27 billion. 
• Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDY#NYSE">TDY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $5.23 per share on revenue of $1.45 billion. 
• TE Connectivity (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEL#NYSE">TEL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.89 per share on revenue of $3.91 billion. 
• OFG Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OFG#NYSE">OFG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.96 per share on revenue of $176.15 million. 
• F N B (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $408.00 million. 
• LG Display Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPL#NYSE">LPL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $5.87 billion. 
• HBT Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBT#NASDAQ">HBT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $57.48 million. 
• Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.70 per share on revenue of $5.63 billion. 
• BankUnited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKU#NYSE">BKU</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.72 per share on revenue of $261.25 million. 
• United Community Banks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCB#NYSE">UCB</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $11.04 billion. 
• Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBSH#NASDAQ">CBSH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $417.18 million. 
• Ally Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $2.01 billion. 
• Amphenol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $4.06 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Triumph Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFIN#NASDAQ">TFIN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $108.44 million. 
• Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.63 per share on revenue of $3.98 billion. 
• Origin Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OBK#NYSE">OBK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $87.75 million. 
• Old Second Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSBC#NASDAQ">OSBC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $59.62 million. 
• Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $156.42 million. 
• First Internet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INBK#NASDAQ">INBK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $24.88 million. 
• NVE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVEC#NASDAQ">NVEC</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Univest Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVSP#NASDAQ">UVSP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $73.45 million. 
• SL Green Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLG#NYSE">SLG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.53 per share on revenue of $156.30 million. 
• Cohen &amp; Steers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNS#NYSE">CNS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.81 per share on revenue of $140.72 million. 
• Kinder Morgan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $4.13 billion. 
• Knight-Swift (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $1.88 billion. 
• Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $55.96 million. 
• RLI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RLI#NYSE">RLI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $435.02 million. 
• CACI International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CACI#NYSE">CACI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $5.23 per share on revenue of $2.02 billion. 
• Eagle Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGBN#NASDAQ">EGBN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $74.67 million. 
• Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $480.50 million. 
• National Bank Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBHC#NYSE">NBHC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.79 per share on revenue of $107.38 million. 
• QCR Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCRH#NASDAQ">QCRH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.73 per share on revenue of $96.56 million. 
• Cathay General (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CATY#NASDAQ">CATY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share on revenue of $185.11 million. 
• Bankwell Finl Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWFG#NASDAQ">BWFG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $22.12 million. 
• Third Coast Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBX#NASDAQ">TCBX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $41.96 million. 
• Plexus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLXS#NASDAQ">PLXS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.55 per share on revenue of $980.53 million. 
• Live Oak Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOB#NYSE">LOB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.54 per share on revenue of $131.10 million. 
• Amerant Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMTB#NYSE">AMTB</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $100.68 million. 
• Horizon Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBNC#NASDAQ">HBNC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $62.78 million. 
• Cadence Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CADE#NYSE">CADE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.68 per share on revenue of $457.77 million. 
• Colony Bankcorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBAN#NYSE">CBAN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $28.90 million. 
• Banner (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANR#NASDAQ">BANR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.21 per share on revenue of $156.09 million. 
• Alcoa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $3.29 billion. 
• Discover Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.26 per share on revenue of $4.39 billion. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ALLY

AMTB

BANR

BWFG

CACI

CADE

CATY

CBAN

CBSH

EGBN

HBNC

INBK

NBHC

NVEC

OSBC

PLXS

QCRH

STLD

TCBX

TFIN

UVSP

WSBC

Earnings Scheduled For January 22, 2025

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Chris Mcgratty maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $43 to $48.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Equity Bancshares, Raises Price Target to $48

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to support its continued growth, including future strategic acquisitions, investments in Equity Bank to support organic growth, the potential repayment of existing subordinated debt, and for other general corporate purposes.

Reported Earlier, Equity Bancshares Prices $80M Class A Common Stock Offering Of 1,797,600 Shares At $44.50/Share

WIIM

ABCB

ACNB

AMAL

AROW

BANF

BCAL

BFST

BHLB

BHRB

BMRC

BOKF

BPOP

BRKL

BSRR

BSVN

BUSE

CARE

CASH

CBNK

CCBG

CCNE

CFFN

CHCO

CLBK

CNOB

COFS

CTBI

CUBI

CVBF

CZFS

DCOM

EBTC

EFSC

EWBC

FBIZ

FBMS

FBNC

FCBC

FCNCA

FFBC

FFIC

FFIN

FFWM

FIBK

FISI

FLIC

FMAO

FMBH

FMNB

FNLC

FRBA

FRME

FRST

FSBC

GABC

GBCI

GCBC

GNTY

GSBC

HAFC

HBCP

HFBL

HFWA

HIFS

HMST

HOMB

HONE

HOPE

HTBI

HTBK

HTLF

Shares of banking-related companies are trading higher after Donald Trump won the US presidential election.

DA Davidson analyst Jeff Rulis maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $42 to $45.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Equity Bancshares, Raises Price Target to $45

Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.31 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.00 by 31 percent.ast year.

Earnings Misses

Equity Bancshares Q3 2024 Adj EPS $1.31 Beats $1.00 Estimate

Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) reported quarterly sales of $55.35 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $56.09 million by 1.32 percent. This is a 11.26 percent increase over sales of $49.75 million the same period last year.

Equity Bancshares Q3 Sales $55.35M Miss $56.09M Estimate

Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2024-10-15. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Equity Bancshares will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.00.
Anticipation surrounds Equity Bancshares's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.07, leading to a 0.64% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Equity Bancshares's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.92</td>
<td>0.85</td>
<td>-1.88</td>
<td>0.73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.99</td>
<td>0.90</td>
<td>-1.84</td>
<td>0.80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728918022_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Equity Bancshares Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Equity Bancshares were trading at $41.43 as of October 11. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 69.67%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EQBK/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Equity Bancshares visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Equity Bancshares's Earnings: A Preview

Analysts' ratings for Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) 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.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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 average has increased by 7.89% from the previous average price target of $38.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721314857_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Equity Bancshares. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Terry McEvoy</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Mcgratty</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Liesch</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Liesch</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Equity Bancshares. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Equity Bancshares compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Equity Bancshares's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Equity Bancshares's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EQBK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Equity Bancshares analyst ratings.</a>
If you are interested in following small-cap stock news and performance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap">you can start by tracking it here</a>.
<h2>About Equity Bancshares</h2>
Equity Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. The company's operation involves the delivery of loan and deposit products to customers. The majority of the Company's revenues come from interest income on financial instruments, including loans, leases, securities and derivatives. The company also earns revenue from Non-interest income which includes Service charges and fees, Debit card income, Investment Referral Income, Trust Income and Insurance Sales Commissions.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Equity Bancshares's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Equity Bancshares displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 7.61%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Equity Bancshares's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 21.44%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Equity Bancshares's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.55%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Equity Bancshares's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.22%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Equity Bancshares's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.75. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Forecasting The Future: 4 Analyst Projections For Equity Bancshares

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Terry McEvoy maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $39 to $45.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight on Equity Bancshares, Raises Price Target to $45

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Chris Mcgratty maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $38 to $41.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Equity Bancshares, Raises Price Target to $41

Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) 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.

CORRECTION: Equity Bancshares Q2 Adj EPS $0.99 Beats $0.92 Estimate, Sales $55.43M Beat $55.15M Estimate

Piper Sandler analyst Andrew Liesch maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $38 to $40.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Equity Bancshares, Raises Price Target 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&#8217;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 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sempra</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) Director Richard J Mark <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HEAR/analyst-ratings">acquired a total of 1,925 shares</a> at an average price of $77.97. To acquire these shares, it cost around $150,092.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On May 17, Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained Sempra with a Buy and raised the price target from $79 to $86.</li>
<li>What Sempra Does: Sempra Energy serves one of the largest utility customer bases in the United States.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Equity Bancshares</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) Director Junetta M Everett acquired a total of 2,903 shares at an average price of $34.50. To acquire these shares, it cost around $100,154.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On May 10, Equity Bank named Rick Sems as CEO.</li>
<li>What Equity Bancshares Does: Equity Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. The company&#8217;s operation involves the delivery of loan and deposit products to customers.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Northwest Bancshares</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWBI#NASDAQ">NWBI</a>) Director Timothy M Hunter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">bought a total of 10,000 shares</a> at an average price of $11.30. To acquire these shares, it cost around $113,000.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On April 22, Northwest Bancshares posted in-line quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>What Northwest Bancshares Does: Northwest Bancshares Inc is a stockholding company for Northwest Bank.</li>
</ul>
Read More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38911760/zoom-video-wix-com-and-3-stocks-to-watch-heading-into-monday">Zoom Video, Wix.com And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Monday</a>

Long Ideas

Insider Trades

Pre-Market Outlook

Markets

Trading Ideas

NWBI

Insiders Buying Sempra And 2 Other Stocks

Rick Sems named CEO of Equity Bank, Julie Huber named Chief Operating Officer
Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>), ("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.

Management

Equity Bank Names Rick Sems CEO, Julie Huber Named COO

Piper Sandler analyst Andrew Liesch maintains Equity Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQBK#NYSE">EQBK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $37 to $38.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Equity Bancshares, Raises Price Target to $38

Press Releases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comments

Equity Bancshares

Noticias

SOCIO/CONTRIBUIDOR

BENZINGA GLOBAL