Equity Bancshares, Inc. Third Quarter Results Highlighted by Organic Loan Growth and Announced Merger with Lincoln Bancorp
Business Wire•14/10/2026•16:15 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 EPS $1.29; core EPS $1.40, versus $1.27 EPS in the prior quarter
- ➤Loans reached $5.4 billion, up $39.2 million; non-acquired markets grew 11.9% annualized
- ➤Equity announced its merger with Lincoln Bancorp; approval process is progressing as planned
- ➤Fourth-quarter net interest margin expected at 4.25%-4.35%, excluding Lincoln’s impact
- ➤Quarterly dividend increased 22% to $0.22 per outstanding common share
Expert Statements
Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and CEO of Equity Bancshares
“This quarter our company continued to execute at an exciting level. Earnings were strong, production reached all-time highs and loans grew organically. We are putting teams in place with an aligned mission to deepen and expand customer relationships while providing exceptional service to the communities we serve. The results for the quarter reflect that mission,”
Brad S. Elliott, Chairman and CEO of Equity Bancshares
“As our teams realized positive operating results in our current footprint, we announced our merger with Lincoln Bancorp, which will add the incredible team members, growing communities and exceptional customers it has been cultivating for 124 years. The approval process is progressing as planned and we look forward to all our teams will accomplish together in 2027 and beyond,”
Equity Bancshares, Inc. Third Quarter Results Highlighted by Organic Loan Growth and Announced Merger with Lincoln Bancorp
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