Equity Bancshares Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Analysts maintain a consensus 'Hold' recommendation on the regional bank's stock.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:50am

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Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:EQBK) has received a consensus 'Hold' rating from the six brokerages currently covering the regional banking firm, according to a MarketBeat report. Five analysts have rated the stock as 'Hold', while one has given it a 'Buy' recommendation. The average 12-month price target among the analysts is $52.67.

Why it matters

Equity Bancshares is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, with a focus on serving small businesses, agricultural enterprises, and individual consumers across the Midwest. The consensus 'Hold' rating from analysts suggests the stock is currently trading at a fair value and may not see significant upside or downside in the near term.

The details

The analysts' ratings on Equity Bancshares stock include a 'Hold' from Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, Keefe Bruyette & Woods, DA Davidson, and Piper Sandler. Piper Sandler also raised its price target on the stock from $56 to $57, maintaining an 'Overweight' rating.

  • Equity Bancshares stock is currently trading around $43.73 per share.
  • The company's next quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share is scheduled to be paid on April 15, 2026.

The players

Equity Bancshares, Inc.

A regional bank holding company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, that operates a network of branches and lending offices across the Midwest, with a focus on serving small businesses, agricultural enterprises, and individual consumers.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that upgraded its rating on Equity Bancshares stock from 'Sell' to 'Hold'.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that maintained a 'Hold (C)' rating on Equity Bancshares stock.

Keefe Bruyette & Woods

A research firm that maintained a 'Market Perform' rating on Equity Bancshares stock and raised its price target.

DA Davidson

A research firm that maintained a 'Neutral' rating on Equity Bancshares stock and raised its price target.

Piper Sandler

A research firm that maintained an 'Overweight' rating on Equity Bancshares stock and raised its price target.

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The takeaway

The consensus 'Hold' rating on Equity Bancshares stock suggests the regional bank's shares are currently trading at a fair valuation, with analysts seeing limited upside or downside potential in the near term. This reflects the bank's steady performance and positioning in its Midwest markets, though investors will want to monitor any changes in the analysts' outlooks going forward.