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Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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For the quarter ended March 2026, Equity Bancshares (EQBK - Free Report) reported revenue of $83.15 million, up 37.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.23, compared to $0.90 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0 million, representing no surprise. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +7.9%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.14.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Equity Bancshares performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Net Interest Margin: 4.4% compared to the 4.3% average estimate based on two analysts.
  • Efficiency Ratio: 53.4% versus the two-analyst average estimate of 58.3%.
  • Total Non-Interest Income: $8.06 million compared to the $9.73 million average estimate based on two analysts.
  • Net Interest Income: $73.87 million versus $74.31 million estimated by two analysts on average.

View all Key Company Metrics for Equity Bancshares here>>>

Shares of Equity Bancshares have returned +3.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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