Equity Bank(US:EQBK) ZACKS·2026-01-15 15:16Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Equity Bancshares (EQBK) will report quarterly earnings of $1.22 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.9% and revenues of $71.75 million, which is a 23.1% increase from the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Projections - Over the last 30 days, there has been a 0.4% upward revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, indicating a collective reassessment by covering analysts [2] - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, with empirical studies showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3] Key Metrics Estimates - The consensus for 'Net Interest Margin' is projected to be 4.4%, up from 4.2% reported in the same quarter last year [5] - Analysts predict an 'Efficiency ratio' of 59.7%, improved from 63.0% in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Total Non-Interest Income' is expected to reach $9.05 million, compared to $8.82 million in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Net Interest Income' is estimated at $62.70 million, significantly higher than the year-ago figure of $49.47 million [6] Market Performance - Shares of Equity Bancshares have shown a return of -1.6% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change, but EQBK holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating expectations to outperform the market in the near future [6]