Equity Bancshares reported net income of $26.8 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Core earnings per diluted share were $1.40. The company announced a 22% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.22 per share. Loans grew organically by $39.2 million to $5.4 billion, while net interest income declined slightly to $72.8 million due to rising deposit costs. Equity Bancshares is a Wichita-based bank holding company operating primarily in the Midwest.
