Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Stock: Why It's Up Today
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 1:16 PM ET · intraday price
- Trading at $48.07 as of 1:16 PM ET, +1.78% vs the prior close of $47.23.
- Volume 63.49K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average (light).
- New SEC filings: 4 (Oct 19, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
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EQBK rises 1.8% to $48.07. Trading at $48.07 (intraday, 1:16 PM ET), +1.78% vs the prior close of $47.23. Day range $47.44–$48.62, opened at $47.50.
EQBK daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 20, 2026 — EQBK rises 1.8% to $48.07
- Trading at $48.07 (intraday, 1:16 PM ET), +1.78% vs the prior close of $47.23. Day range $47.44–$48.62, opened at $47.50.
- Volume was 63.49K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 114.64K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -1.9% vs its 50-day average ($49.00) and +1.8% vs its 200-day average ($47.21).
- 52-week range $39.98–$52.27; the current price sits at 66% of that range, 8.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 19, 2026 — EQBK dips 0.6% to $47.23 on 2.3x normal volume
- Closed at $47.23, -0.59% vs the prior close of $47.51. Day range $46.95–$48.78, opened at $47.70.
- Volume was 253.22K shares, 2.3x its 50-day average of 110.48K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -3.7% vs its 50-day average ($49.05) and +0.1% vs its 200-day average ($47.20).
- 52-week range $39.17–$52.27; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 9.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 16, 2026 — EQBK rises 1.8% to $47.51
- Closed at $47.51, +1.78% vs the prior close of $46.68. Day range $46.98–$47.69, opened at $47.02.
- Volume was 189.35K shares, 1.8x its 50-day average of 107.97K.
- Price is -3.3% vs its 50-day average ($49.12) and +0.7% vs its 200-day average ($47.19).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 9.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — EQBK ends flat (+0.2%) to $46.68 on 2.4x normal volume
- Closed at $46.68, +0.24% vs the prior close of $46.57. Day range $46.20–$48.04, opened at $47.27.
- Volume was 250.40K shares, 2.4x its 50-day average of 104.73K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($49.20) and -1.0% vs its 200-day average ($47.17).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 10.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — EQBK dips 0.6% to $46.57, a 3-month low
- Closed at $46.57, -0.56% vs the prior close of $46.83. Day range $46.00–$47.59, opened at $46.18.
- Volume was 183.00K shares, 1.8x its 50-day average of 103.50K.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($49.29) and -1.3% vs its 200-day average ($47.16).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 10.9% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
- This was a results day: the company filed an earnings release (8-K Item 2.02).
Oct 13, 2026 — EQBK dips 0.8% to $46.83
- Closed at $46.83, -0.85% vs the prior close of $47.23. Day range $46.65–$47.79, opened at $47.43.
- Volume was 180.50K shares, 1.8x its 50-day average of 102.07K.
- Price is -5.2% vs its 50-day average ($49.39) and -0.7% vs its 200-day average ($47.16).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 10.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — EQBK rises 1.1% to $47.23 on 2.3x normal volume
- Closed at $47.23, +1.13% vs the prior close of $46.70. Day range $46.70–$48.01, opened at $46.88.
- Volume was 226.60K shares, 2.3x its 50-day average of 99.40K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($49.48) and +0.2% vs its 200-day average ($47.15).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 9.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — EQBK dips 1.7% to $46.70, a 3-month low
- Closed at $46.70, -1.66% vs the prior close of $47.49. Day range $46.70–$47.40, opened at $47.35.
- Volume was 74.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 99.16K.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($49.55) and -0.9% vs its 200-day average ($47.15).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 10.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — EQBK rises 1.0% to $47.49
- Closed at $47.49, +1.04% vs the prior close of $47.00. Day range $46.77–$47.59, opened at $47.00.
- Volume was 114.10K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 99.85K.
- Price is -4.3% vs its 50-day average ($49.63) and +0.7% vs its 200-day average ($47.14).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 9.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — EQBK dips 1.1% to $47.00, a 3-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $47.00, -1.05% vs the prior close of $47.50. Day range $46.75–$47.26, opened at $47.23.
- Volume was 90.60K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 100.54K.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($49.69) and -0.3% vs its 200-day average ($47.13).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 10.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — EQBK ends flat (-0.1%) to $47.50
- Closed at $47.50, -0.08% vs the prior close of $47.54. Day range $47.45–$47.85, opened at $47.83.
- Volume was 65.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 101.72K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($49.77) and +0.8% vs its 200-day average ($47.14).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 9.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — EQBK dips 0.4% to $47.54
- Closed at $47.54, -0.40% vs the prior close of $47.73. Day range $47.02–$48.09, opened at $47.65.
- Volume was 126.10K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 101.60K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($49.83) and +0.9% vs its 200-day average ($47.13).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 9.0% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 2, 2026 — EQBK rises 0.5% to $47.73
- Closed at $47.73, +0.53% vs the prior close of $47.48. Day range $47.32–$47.80, opened at $47.51.
- Volume was 147.20K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 101.84K.
- Price is -4.3% vs its 50-day average ($49.88) and +1.3% vs its 200-day average ($47.13).
- 52-week range $38.60–$52.27; today's close sits at 67% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
EQBK bull case vs bear case (from the data)
- Price is +1.8% vs its 200-day average — above the long-term trend line.
- Latest fiscal-year net income: profit of $22.73M.
- Insiders made 8 open-market purchases in the last 12 months.
- Price is -1.9% vs its 50-day average — short-term trend is down.
- Insider selling outweighs buying: 17 sales vs 8 open-market buys among the 25 most recent reported insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months).
- Share count up 7.2% in a year (dilution).
EQBK latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about EQBK in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 19, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Borck Leon bought 380 shares at $48.78 (≈$18.54K) on Oct 19, 2026; now holds 96,320
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 14, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 14, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 3, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 26, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Rogerson Donald Scott bought 2,000 shares at $50.00 (≈$100.00K) on Aug 21, 2026
- Rogerson Donald Scott bought 2,000 shares at $50.00 (≈$100.00K) on Aug 21, 2026
- Rogerson Donald Scott bought 2,000 shares at $50.00 (≈$100.00K) on Aug 21, 2026
- Rogerson Donald Scott bought 2,000 shares at $50.00 (≈$100.00K) on Aug 21, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Pass David sold 147 shares at $51.31 (≈$7.54K) on Aug 17, 2026
- Pass David sold 147 shares at $51.31 (≈$7.54K) on Aug 17, 2026
- Pass David sold 147 shares at $51.31 (≈$7.54K) on Aug 17, 2026
- Pass David sold 147 shares at $51.31 (≈$7.54K) on Aug 17, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Things to know before you trade EQBK
- Last results release: Oct 14, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jul 14, 2026, Apr 14, 2026, Jan 21, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Jan 13, 2027 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.88% (largest 1.8%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 136.49K shares (≈$6.56M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $48.07 vs a range of $39.98–$52.27 (66% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 30, 2026 ($0.22/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 8 open-market buys, 17 sales; latest: Donald Scott Rogerson bought 2,000 shares on Aug 21, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 14, 2026; 8-K Oct 5, 2026; 8-K Sep 14, 2026.
- Share count: 20.59M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), +7.2% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: State Commercial Banks.
EQBK market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 47.50 | 48.62 | 47.44 | 48.07 | 63.49K |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 47.70 | 48.78 | 46.95 | 47.23 | 261.00K |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 47.02 | 47.69 | 46.93 | 47.51 | 201.60K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 47.27 | 48.04 | 46.20 | 46.68 | 250.40K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 46.18 | 47.59 | 46.00 | 46.57 | 183.00K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 47.43 | 47.79 | 46.65 | 46.83 | 180.50K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 46.88 | 48.01 | 46.70 | 47.23 | 226.60K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 47.35 | 47.40 | 46.70 | 46.70 | 74.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 47.00 | 47.59 | 46.77 | 47.49 | 114.10K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 47.23 | 47.26 | 46.75 | 47.00 | 90.60K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 47.83 | 47.85 | 47.45 | 47.50 | 65.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 47.65 | 48.09 | 47.02 | 47.54 | 126.10K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 47.51 | 47.80 | 47.32 | 47.73 | 147.20K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 47.10 | 47.48 | 46.02 | 47.48 | 136.30K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 47.22 | 47.56 | 46.74 | 47.14 | 132.80K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 48.19 | 48.62 | 47.35 | 47.46 | 84.60K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 48.36 | 48.82 | 48.03 | 48.03 | 91.00K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 48.41 | 48.98 | 48.18 | 48.36 | 122.10K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 47.94 | 49.79 | 47.89 | 48.17 | 87.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 48.39 | 48.73 | 47.74 | 47.80 | 91.30K |
About Equity Bancshares
Equity Bancshares (EQBK) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “State Commercial Banks”. Its business address is in WICHITA, KS. State of incorporation: KS. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1227500.
EQBK board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Borck | Director | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Kevin Earl Cook | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Brad S Elliott | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Junetta M Everett | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Clint Kendric Fergeson | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Gregory L Gaeddert | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Benjamen M Hutton | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Randee R Koger | Director | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Gregory H Kossover | EVP | Feb 12, 2026 |
| James S Loving | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Jerry P Maland | Director | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Shawn David Penner | Director | May 5, 2026 |
| Donald Scott Rogerson | Director | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Lisa Ann Schlehuber | Director | Jul 29, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Brad S Elliott | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Julie A Huber | COO and EVP | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Ann Knutson | Chief Human Resources Officer | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Gregory H Kossover | EVP | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Chris M Navratil | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 3, 2026 |
| David Pass | Chief Information Officer | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Brett A Reber | General Counsel | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Richard M Sems | Chief Executive Officer, Bank | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Krzysztof Slupkowski | Chief Credit Officer | Feb 10, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Donald Scott Rogerson | Buy | 2,000 | $50.00 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Donald Scott Rogerson | Buy | 2,000 | $50.00 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Donald Scott Rogerson | Buy | 2,000 | $50.00 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Donald Scott Rogerson | Buy | 2,000 | $50.00 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | David Pass | Sale | 147 | $51.31 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | David Pass | Sale | 147 | $51.31 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | David Pass | Sale | 147 | $51.31 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | David Pass | Sale | 147 | $51.31 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Donald Scott Rogerson | Buy | 2,000 | $50.25 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Donald Scott Rogerson | Buy | 2,000 | $50.25 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Donald Scott Rogerson | Buy | 2,000 | $50.25 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Donald Scott Rogerson | Buy | 2,000 | $50.25 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Brad S Elliott | Sale | 416 | $51.02 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Brad S Elliott | Sale | 416 | $51.02 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Brad S Elliott | Sale | 416 | $51.02 |
EQBK financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $22.73M | 1.23 | $51.37M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $62.62M | 4.00 | $73.84M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $7.82M | 0.50 | $76.53M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $57.69M | 3.51 | $74.07M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $52.48M | 3.43 | $102.70M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $7.73B, total liabilities $6.90B, cash $47.69M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
EQBK earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $46.57 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $48.97 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $46.51 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $49.00 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $42.27 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $44.06 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $35.96 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $42.60 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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