Equity Bancshares, Inc.

EQBKNYSEFinancialsBanks - Regional

$47.51- (-)1Y +16.79%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap: $972.13M
P/E (TTM): 27.13
Forward P/E: 49.10
Dividend yield: 1.63%
52-week range: $38.60$52.27
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 122.26K

Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Equity Bancshares, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 4 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 4 unique analysts

(5 total ratings in last 90 days)

Low Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$53.67

+12.97% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest EQBK Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 9, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Oct 2, 2026	Nathan Race	Piper Sandler	Downgrades	Hold	$60.00 → $52.00 −8.00 (−13.3%)
Sep 17, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Sep 4, 2026	Damon Delmonte	KBW	Maintains	Hold	$54.00 → $55.00 +1.00 (+1.9%)
Sep 3, 2026	Jeff Rulis	DA Davidson	Maintains	Hold	$51.00 → $54.00 +3.00 (+5.9%)

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Oct 9

Nathan Race

Piper Sandler

HoldDowngrades

$60.00 → $52.00

Oct 2

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Sep 17

Damon Delmonte

KBW

HoldMaintains

$54.00 → $55.00

Sep 4

Jeff Rulis

DA Davidson

HoldMaintains

$51.00 → $54.00

Sep 3

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 9, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for EQBK?

The analyst consensus rating for EQBK is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 4 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for EQBK?

The average 12-month price target for EQBK is $53.67, representing an upside of 13.0% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $47.51.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.