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EQBK

Equity Bancshares, Inc.

EQBK

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$47.14

Overvalued · -32% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.85%

Annual Dividend

$0.88

Payout Ratio

46%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about EQBK's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 1, 2026, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) has a forward dividend yield of 1.85%, based on an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and a share price of $47.14.
  • As of Oct 1, 2026, EQBK's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (71 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years as of Oct 1, 2026.
  • EQBK has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • EQBK's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.22 per share.
  • As of Oct 1, 2026, EQBK pays out 46% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 1, 2026, EQBK's 1.85% yield is 45% above its five-year average yield of 1.27%.
  • As of Oct 1, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for EQBK is $32.07 per share, 32% below the $47.14 share price, so EQBK screens as overvalued.
  • Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "EQBK Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 1, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/EQBK

Summary

As of Oct 1, 2026, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) yields 1.85% ($0.88 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (71/100) and has 4 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is EQBK a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.85% ($0.88/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (46%)
  • 45% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.85%
Payout Ratio
46%
Annual Dividend
$0.88
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 30, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.77
Market Cap
$970.7M
P/E Ratio
30.0
5-Yr Total Return
45%
52-Week Range
$38.60 – $52.27
Dividend Safety
B · 71/100
Ever Cut?
No
EQBK ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →EQBK dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EQBK a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.85% ($0.88/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is EQBK undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, EQBK's fair value is about $32.07 versus a $47.14 share price — so it looks overvalued (-32% vs. fair value).

Is EQBK's dividend safe?

EQBK has a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 4-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is EQBK's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for EQBK is about $32.07 per share, about 32% below the current $47.14 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is EQBK a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data EQBK screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.85% ($0.88/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will EQBK cut its dividend?

EQBK earns a dividend-safety grade of B (71/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does EQBK pay a dividend?

Yes. Equity Bancshares, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.88 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.85%.

What is EQBK's dividend yield?

As of Oct 1, 2026, EQBK's forward dividend yield is 1.85%, based on a $0.88 annual dividend and a $47.14 share price.

What is EQBK's dividend per share?

As of Oct 1, 2026, EQBK pays $0.88 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is EQBK's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 1, 2026, EQBK's payout ratio is 46% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has EQBK grown its dividend?

As of Oct 1, 2026, EQBK has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

When is the next EQBK ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 1, 2026, EQBK's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 30, 2026, for $0.22 per share.

EQBK Dividend News

EQBK
IncreaseEQBK·Oct 1, 2026

Equity Bancshares Raises Dividend 22.2% to $0.22

Equity Bancshares raised its quarterly dividend 22.2% to $0.22 after stronger earnings, while a pending bank merger adds a fresh capital test.

Income Calculator

At $0.88 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$22.00
Annual$88.00
Monthly avg$7.33

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