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Equity Bancshares (EQBK) PT Raised to $60 at Piper Sandler

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:21:15 -0400

(Updated - September 8, 2026 9:21 AM EDT)

Piper Sandler analyst Nathan Race raised the price target on Equity Bancshares (NYSE: EQBK) to $60.00 (from $58.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

The analyst commented: "Raise 2027E EPS for Well-Priced & Strategically Logical Lincoln Deal; We update our estimates to incorporate EQBK's pending acquisition of Lincoln Bancorp (details here from our first look note) that is expected to close in mid-4Q. Our 2026E/2027E operating EPS move to $5.15/$5.45 (from $5.20/$5.25), and we establish a 2028E of $5.90 to reflect Lincoln-related accretion with ~30% cost savings. While Lincoln is expected to weigh on EQBK's

Equity Bancshares (EQBK) PT Raised to $60 at Piper Sandler

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:21:15 -0400

(Updated - September 8, 2026 9:21 AM EDT)

Piper Sandler analyst Nathan Race raised the price target on Equity Bancshares (NYSE: EQBK) to $60.00 (from $58.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Form 425 EQUITY BANCSHARES INC Filed by: EQUITY BANCSHARES INC

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:49:00 -0400

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Equity Bancshares (EQBK) PT Raised to $54 at DA Davidson

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:50:28 -0400

(Updated - September 4, 2026 9:50 AM EDT)

DA Davidson analyst Jeff Rulis raised the price target on Equity Bancshares (NYSE: EQBK) to $54.00 (from $51.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

The analyst commented, "EQBK announced a merger agreement with Lincoln Savings Bank (IA based). This is the second adjacent market entrance for the bank since announcing the Frontier (NE) deal ~1 year ago. Rural banks with metro area proximity have represented the underlying M&A theme for EQBK as they continue to play to their strengths in similar markets throughout the Midwest. We have limited concerns on deal execution given EQBK's M&A

Equity Bancshares (EQBK) PT Raised to $54 at DA Davidson

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:50:28 -0400

(Updated - September 4, 2026 9:50 AM EDT)

DA Davidson analyst Jeff Rulis raised the price target on Equity Bancshares (NYSE: EQBK) to $54.00 (from $51.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Equity Bancshares (EQBK) PT Raised to $59 at StoneX

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:42:52 -0400

(Updated - September 4, 2026 9:42 AM EDT)

StoneX analyst Brett Rabatin raised the price target on Equity Bancshares (NYSE: EQBK) to $59.00 (from $57.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst commented, "Following the announcement EQBK is acquiring Lincoln Bancorp for $124M (with 22.5% in cash, expected to close mid-4Q), we are increasing our FY26/27E by $0.05/$0.20 to $5.04/$5.38 and raising our PT $2 to $59, still 11x our forward estimate."

Equity Bancshares (EQBK) PT Raised to $59 at StoneX

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:42:52 -0400

(Updated - September 4, 2026 9:42 AM EDT)

StoneX analyst Brett Rabatin raised the price target on Equity Bancshares (NYSE: EQBK) to $59.00 (from $57.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Form 425 EQUITY BANCSHARES INC Filed by: EQUITY BANCSHARES INC

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:50:00 -0400

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Form 8-K EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Sep 02

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:46:00 -0400

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Equity Bancshares to acquire Iowa's Lincoln Bancorp for $123.8M

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:46 -0400

Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: EQBK) and Lincoln Bancorp have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Lincoln will merge into Equity, the two companies announced. The deal is valued at approximately $123.8 million, based on Equity's share price of $49.85 on September 2, 2026.

Under the terms of the agreement, Lincoln shareholders will receive approximately 77.5% of the merger consideration in EQBK stock and the remaining 22.5% in cash. Both companies' boards of directors unanimously approved the transaction.

Lincoln Bancorp is the parent company of Lincoln Savings Bank, which was founded in 1902 and operates 16 locations across Iowa. As of

Equity Bancshares to acquire Iowa's Lincoln Bancorp for $123.8M

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:46 -0400

Lincoln Bancorp is the parent company of Lincoln Savings Bank, which was founded in 1902 and operates 16 locations across Iowa. As of

Equity Bancshares, Inc. and Lincoln Bancorp Announce Plans to Merge

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: EQBK), (“Equity,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, along with Lincoln Bancorp (“Lincoln”), the parent company of Lincoln Savings Bank, headquartered in Reinbeck, Iowa, announced today they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Lincoln to merge with and into Equity, adding 16 locations to Equity’s franchise. This transaction builds upon Equity’s Iowa presence, providing a platform for expansion in the state.

“This partnership marks an important step in our long-term strategy for Iowa,” said Brad Elliott, Equity’s Chairman & CEO. “Lincoln has

Equity Bancshares, Inc. and Lincoln Bancorp Announce Plans to Merge

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

“This partnership marks an important step in our long-term strategy for Iowa,” said Brad Elliott, Equity’s Chairman & CEO. “Lincoln has

Form 4 EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Aug 21 Filed by: Rogerson Donald Scott

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:01:00 -0400

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Form 4 EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Aug 21 Filed by: Rogerson Donald Scott

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:01:00 -0400

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Form 4 EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Aug 17 Filed by: Pass David

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:48:00 -0400

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Form 4 EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Aug 17 Filed by: Pass David

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:48:00 -0400

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Form SCHEDULE 13G/A EQUITY BANCSHARES INC Filed by: T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:40:00 -0400

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Form SCHEDULE 13G/A EQUITY BANCSHARES INC Filed by: T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:40:00 -0400

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Form 10-Q EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Jun 30

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:18:00 -0400

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Form 10-Q EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Jun 30

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:18:00 -0400

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Filed on: August 7, 2026

Form 8-K EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Aug 05

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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Form 8-K EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Aug 05

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:30:00 -0400

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Form 4 EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Jul 31 Filed by: Rogerson Donald Scott

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:06:00 -0400

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Form 4 EQUITY BANCSHARES INC For: Jul 31 Filed by: Rogerson Donald Scott

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:06:00 -0400

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