Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Reports Q4 Profit of $22.1M, Beats Forecasts

Equity Bancshares (EQBK) reported fourth-quarter net income of $22.1 million, or $1.15 per share, the Wichita-based bank holding company said on January 21, 2026. Adjusted earnings were $1.26 per share, exceeding the Zacks Investment Research consensus estimate of $1.22. Revenue for the quarter totaled $100.4 million, with net revenue after interest expense at $73 million, both above analyst expectations. The company attributed the strong performance to disciplined cost management and improved net interest margin. For the full year, Equity Bancshares posted profit of $22.7 million, or $1.23 per share, on revenue of $263.2 million. The results reflect continued growth in core banking operations despite macroeconomic pressures.