Equity Bancshares, Inc. Second Quarter Results Highlighted by Strong Earnings Momentum and Margin Expansion
Equity Bancshares reported Q2 net income of $26.4 million, or $1.27 per share, a significant increase from the prior quarter's $17.0 million, or $0.80 per share. Core EPS reached $1.41, supported by a 48.3% year-over-year increase in net interest income to $73.8 million and a 3 basis point expansion in net interest margin to 4.36%. Operational metrics improved meaningfully post-merger, with the efficiency ratio dropping to 53.4% and return on average tangible common equity rising to 16.6%. Management attributed the performance to the successful integration of the Frontier transaction and core system conversion.
Key figures
- Eps
- 1.27
- Revenue
- 73800000
- Guidance
- Remainder of 2026 net interest margin expected 4.25%-4.35%; Non-interest expense expected $94-$98 million; Non-interest income expected $18-$22 million.
- Revenue Yoy
- 48.3%
- Roaatce
- 16.6%
- Core eps
- 1.41
- Efficiency ratio
- 53.4%
- Dividend per share
- 0.18
- Net interest margin
- 4.36%
- Book value per share
- 40.22
- Shares repurchased ytd
- 711369
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