Equity Bancshares stock tracks 20.30 percent loan-production growth

Published on 10/17/2026 at 21:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Core earnings per share reached USD 1.40 in the quarter. Equity Bancshares stock was USD 47.51 October 16, 2026, up 1.78 percent versus October 15 close.

Loan production rose in quarter

The bank recorded USD 379.30 million in loan production during the third quarter of 2026.
Net income reached USD 26.80 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Equity Bancshares stock was last at USD 47.51 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET on NYSE, up 1.78 percent versus the October 15, 2026 close.
The stock traded at a P/E ratio of 10.35 on October 16, 2026.

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Equity Bancshares generated USD 379.30 million in loan production during the third quarter of 2026, up 20.30 percent from the prior quarter, according to the October 14 release from Equity Bancshares. Its common stock was last at USD 47.51 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET on the NYSE, up 1.78 percent from the October 15, 2026 close.

Quarterly earnings provide support

Net income reached USD 26.80 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with USD 26.40 million in the previous quarter. Core earnings per diluted share were USD 1.40, while diluted GAAP earnings per share were USD 1.29, according to Equity Bancshares.

Stock stays below yearly high

The October 16 price stood within the USD 39.98 to USD 52.27 52-week range. At USD 47.51, the stock was 9.10 percent below the 52-week high and 18.84 percent above the 52-week low. Trading volume reached 189,349 shares against an average volume of 111,287 shares.

Valuation and capital position

Equity Bancshares had a market capitalization of USD 978.3 million and a P/E ratio of 10.35 on October 16, 2026. The third-quarter release reported total assets of USD 7.6 billion and total deposits of USD 6.2 billion as of September 30, 2026. Net interest income was USD 72.84 million, down from USD 73.87 million in the previous quarter, while the net interest margin was 4.20 percent.

Comparison with peers

Equity Bancshares (NYSE, USD): plus 1.78 percent, P/E 10.35, market capitalization USD 978.3 million

BOK Financial (NYSE, USD): minus 0.14 percent, P/E 11.72, market capitalization USD 7.6 billion

Banner Corporation (NYSE, USD): plus 0.34 percent, P/E 11.15, market capitalization USD 2.5 billion

Loan growth meets margin pressure

The figures present a mixed quarterly picture. Loan production accelerated, but higher deposit costs reduced net interest income and held the margin below the 4.25 percent to 4.35 percent range cited for the fourth quarter, excluding the Lincoln transaction.

Equity Bancshares stock was last at USD 47.51 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET on the NYSE, up 1.78 percent versus the October 15, 2026 close.