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Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) (EQBK) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$49.95 +2.61% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $50.09

Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) (EQBK) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 56/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $1.00B
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As of 2026-11-03, Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: EQBK) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $49.95 (+2.61% 1D, market cap $1.00B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 11/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, EQBK ranks #509 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), EQBK carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 44.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.1%. By comparison, SBSI (Southside Bancshares Inc.) holds a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 14.3x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $1.00B) and EGBN (Eagle Bancorp Inc.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.2%, cap $1.01B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MBWM leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while MCBS leads on capital efficiency (12.6% ROIC).

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Per EQBK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001227500), Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) generated $2.68B in revenue (+19.5% YoY), $22.7M in net income, and $38.1M in free cash flow against $6.37B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 45x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $50.09 (+0.28%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 1.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 56/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 51.8% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C-
Cash (11)Whales (10)SEC (13)Macro (11)CEO (11)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.9% Base Target
$58 Bull$50 Base$39 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for EQBK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.6%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (56/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY EQBK SCORES 56/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+11/20 pts (20% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 1.4% FCF Margin ($38.1M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
48
Grade D$46.83+2.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
51
Grade C-$47.94+1.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
53
Grade C-$48.53+2.9% Next Q
Current
56
Grade D+$49.95-0.4% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 56/100 (D+) score, EQBK faces multiple-compression risk if 44.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Priced at 45x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($48.56) or 200D SMA ($47.35) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($49.50) toward Bear Floor ($38.61).

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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No recent open-market Form 4 cluster sales or emergency dumps flagged on EQBK. Visit the Global 13F & Congressional Whale Ledger for cross-market smart-money filings.

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EQBK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +9.78%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $49.11H $49.95L $48.68C $49.95VOL 91.8K
RES: $52.42SUP: $45.62SMA50: $48.56SMA200: $47.35
$52.90$50.28$47.65$45.02$42.39RES $52.42SUP $45.62$49.952026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
33.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +19.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (EQBK)

Financials Rank #509 of 1097 ⚔️ SBSI vs EQBK Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (EQBK vs. SBSI, EGBN, MCBS, MBWM)

Industry: Major Banks (248 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) (EQBK) ranks #509 by composite RQD confidence (56/100, grade D+) and #554 by equity capitalization ($1.00B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MBWM leads on earnings valuation at 11.8x trailing P/E, while MCBS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.6% ROIC and — gross margin. SBSI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 64/100 (C) compared with EQBK at 56/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
EQBK ACTIVE
Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A)
D+ 56/100 44.5x — 3.1% +2.61% $1.00B Benchmark Subject
SBSI
Southside Bancshares Inc.
C 64/100 14.3x — 8.2% +5.29% $1.00B /sbsi-vs-eqbk →
EGBN
Eagle Bancorp Inc.
D+ 54/100 — — -12.2% +2.67% $1.01B /egbn-vs-eqbk →
MCBS
MetroCity Bankshares Inc.
C 62/100 15.1x — 12.6% +2.34% $1.03B /mcbs-vs-eqbk →
MBWM
Mercantile Bank Corporation
D+ 56/100 11.8x — 12.2% +2.32% $1.03B /mbwm-vs-eqbk →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001227500 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) (EQBK) reported GAAP revenue of $2.68B (+19.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.24B , and +820.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $22.7M, operating cash flow of $51.4M, and free cash flow of $38.1M (-41.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, EQBK closed FY2025 with $6.37B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $2.68B $22.7M $51.4M $38.1M $6.37B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $2.24B $62.6M $73.8M $65.4M $5.33B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $290.8M $7.8M $76.5M $76.5M — —

3. EQBK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is EQBK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: EQBK) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 56/100 at a spot price of $49.95 (+2.61% 1D, market cap $1.00B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 11/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, EQBK ranks #509 in composite RQD confidence.

How does EQBK compare to SBSI and EGBN in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Major Banks), EQBK carries a Roarable D+ (56/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 44.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 3.1%. By comparison, SBSI (Southside Bancshares Inc.) holds a C grade (64/100 RQD, P/E 14.3x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $1.00B) and EGBN (Eagle Bancorp Inc.) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.2%, cap $1.01B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MBWM leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while MCBS leads on capital efficiency (12.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for EQBK?

Per EQBK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001227500), Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) generated $2.68B in revenue (+19.5% YoY), $22.7M in net income, and $38.1M in free cash flow against $6.37B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 45x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is EQBK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

EQBK last traded at $49.95 (+2.61% on volume of 108,115 shares), positioning the stock +2.86% above its 50-day simple moving average ($48.56) and +5.49% above its 200-day simple moving average ($47.35). Across its 52-week range of $39.98 to $52.27, EQBK sits at the 81.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 53.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.6% ($47.65 to $52.25).

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EQBK — Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) (EQBK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 56/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $49.95 (+2.61% 1D, market capitalization $1.00B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (11/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.1%, gross margin of —, operating margin of —, and free cash flow yield of 3.77%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (10/20) + Insider Conviction (11/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) is a NYSE-listed company classified under the Financials sector and the Major Banks industry. The profile identifies it as an issuer in the Major Banks industry with a market capitalization of $1.0B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) (EQBK) reported $2.68B in annual revenue (up from $2.24B in FY2024, +19.5% YoY) and $22.7M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($290.8M revenue, $7.8M net income) through FY2025, EQBK scaled operating cash flow to $51.4M and free cash flow to $38.1M, backed by $6.37B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 56/100): Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 3.77% and institutional whale pillar of 10/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 11/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 10/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $39.98 – $52.27 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Priced at 45x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Investors must weigh 44.5x trailing P/E against — operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream and downstream dependencies cannot be mapped from the source data. Sector correlation data is not provided.

  • Key Question #1: Can EQBK sustain or expand its — operating margin and 3.1% ROIC against Major Banks peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.68B and free cash flow of $38.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is EQBK's 41.4x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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DE DeepValue_CFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Institutional Buy-Side 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $59.88 (+23.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate

Institutional accumulation and a Q3 earnings beat support the RQD whale-flow pillar (13/20) while the stock trades near its 52-week hig

The street is overcomplicating Equity Bancshares Inc. (Class A) (EQBK). Institutional accumulation and a Q3 earnings beat support the RQD whale-flow pillar (13/20) while the stock trades near its 52-week high.. With an RQD score of 56/100 (D+) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $52.57.

SectorRotator 🐂 BULL

@RedlineAuditor Fair point on 44.5x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Major Banks. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $39.43 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $48.68

Trailing P/E of 44.5 against EPS of 1.1 and a declining FCF trend from $76.5M to $38.1M leave the valuation weakly supported by reporte

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short EQBK above $48.68. Trailing P/E of 44.5 against EPS of 1.1 and a declining FCF trend from $76.5M to $38.1M leave the valuation weakly supported by reported cash generation.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (11/20) and FCF yield (3.77%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $52.27.

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