Benchmark Rates Equity Bancshares (EQBK) buy, $57 Price Target
Benchmark reiterates its buy rating on Equity Bancshares, Inc., setting a price target of $57, a 14.90% upside from the current price.
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Benchmark rated Equity Bancshares, Inc. ($EQBK) "buy" with a $57 price target on June 25, 2026.
Since the rating, $EQBK is up 2.7% after 1 week, up 5.2% after 1 month and down 0.4% to date (from the $47.72 close on Jun 25, 2026).
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Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Key Points
- Benchmark reiterated its buy rating on Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) with a price target of $57.
- Benchmark's $57 price target implies 14.90% upside from Equity Bancshares, Inc.'s ($EQBK) current $49.61 share price.
- Shares of EQBK traded at $47.80 on Thursday, with a market cap of about $968 million and a forward P/E of 8.99.
- Insiders at EQBK recently engaged in both buying and selling activities, while analysts maintain varied outlooks.
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Benchmark reiterated its buy rating on Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) on June 25, 2026, maintaining a price target of $57. This reflects continued confidence in the company's prospects.
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Other Institutional Activity in Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Several institutional investors have adjusted their positions in Equity Bancshares. T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. increased its holdings by 158,715 shares, now owning 2,089,640 shares valued at approximately $92.8 million. BlackRock, Inc. also grew its position by 77,976 shares, holding a total of 1,378,289 shares worth around $61.2 million. Meanwhile, Patriot Financial Partners GP II, L.P. trimmed its stake by 22,851 shares, now holding 1,194,363 shares valued at about $53 million. FJ Capital Management LLC reduced its position significantly, selling 304,613 shares to hold 921,074 shares worth $40.9 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP slightly increased its holdings by 2,758 shares, totaling 745,825 shares valued at $33.1 million.
Equity Bancshares, Inc. Stock Up 1.2%
Shares of Equity Bancshares, Inc. traded near $47.80 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of approximately $968 million, a P/E ratio of 39.75, and a forward P/E of 8.99. The stock's 52-week range is between $36.04 and $50.07, with a 50-day moving average of $45.94 and a 200-day moving average of $44.35.
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Recent Earnings
Equity Bancshares reported revenue of $220.7 million with a growth rate of 33.7%. The company's net margin stands at 11.2%, and it reported an EPS of $1.18. The return on equity is 3.4%. The next earnings release is expected on July 13, 2026.
Dividend
Equity Bancshares offers an annual dividend rate of $0.72, yielding 1.55%. The payout ratio is 58.47%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Recent insider activity at Equity Bancshares includes both purchases and sales. On June 11, 2026, General Counsel Brett Reber sold 1,686 shares at an average price of $47.85. Earlier, on June 9, 2026, Leon Borck engaged in both buying and selling 1,035 shares. Kevin Earl Cook also bought and sold 1,035 shares on May 18, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 25, 2026, Benchmark reiterated its buy rating on Equity Bancshares with a target price of $57. DA Davidson maintained a hold rating with a target of $51 on June 22, 2026. Piper Sandler has consistently rated the stock as a buy, setting a target of $58 on April 16, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a buy, with a mean target price of $51.50 based on six opinions.
About Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Equity Bancshares, Inc., headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, is the bank holding company for Equity Bank. It provides a variety of banking services including demand, savings, and time deposits, along with commercial and consumer loans. The company also offers insurance brokerage, wealth management, and online banking services. Founded in 1985, Equity Bancshares operates in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
Bottom Line
Equity Bancshares, Inc. remains a focal point for analysts and investors, with Benchmark maintaining its buy rating and setting a target price of $57. The stock's recent trading activity and insider transactions provide insights into the company's current market position. As always, remember that analyst ratings and institutional holdings are backward-looking and may not reflect the current sentiment.
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