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An update from Equity Bancshares ( (EQBK) ) is now available.
On January 1, 2026, Equity Bancshares, Inc. completed its merger with Omaha-based Frontier Holdings LLC, parent of Frontier Bank, entering the Nebraska market with seven new locations that reopened under the Equity Bank brand on January 2, 2026. The deal, first announced on September 2, 2025, expands Equity’s footprint to six states, boosts pro forma consolidated assets to approximately $7.9 billion, and is positioned by management as a strategic growth step that enhances lending capacity, digital capabilities, and community banking reach for customers and stakeholders across its regional network, with core and digital system consolidation scheduled for February 2026.
The most recent analyst rating on (EQBK) stock is a Hold with a $49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Equity Bancshares stock, see the EQBK Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on EQBK Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, EQBK is a Neutral.
Equity Bancshares’ overall stock score reflects a mix of strategic growth potential and current financial challenges. The company’s technical indicators are strong, suggesting positive market sentiment, but high valuation and recent financial losses pose risks. Strategic expansions and corporate events provide a positive outlook, but the company must address its financial performance to improve its stock score.
To see Spark’s full report on EQBK stock, click here.
More about Equity Bancshares
Equity Bancshares, Inc., based in Wichita, Kansas, is the holding company for Equity Bank, a community-focused financial institution offering a full range of commercial loans, consumer banking, mortgage lending, trust and wealth management, and treasury management services. The company, whose shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EQBK, operates full-service banking locations across multiple Midwestern and Southern states, supported by both branch and digital banking channels.
Average Trading Volume: 83,771
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: $851.8M
Find detailed analytics on EQBK stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.