EQBK
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Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) closed at $47.49 as of 2026-02-02, trading 40.4% above its 200-week moving average of $33.82. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 36.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 75, EQBK is in overbought territory.
Over the past 486 weeks of data, EQBK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 48 weeks. Historically, investors who bought EQBK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.6%.
With a market cap of $1005 million, EQBK is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 3.4%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
Share count has increased 4.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 9.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EQBK would have grown to $194, compared to $378 for the S&P 500. EQBK has returned 7.3% annualized vs 15.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -12.5% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: EQBK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After EQBK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 3 historical episodes, buying EQBK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +19.0% after 12 months (median +43.0%), compared to +16.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +36.3% vs +44.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment EQBK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
EQBK has crossed below its 200-week MA 3 times with an average 1-year return of +13.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | May 2021 | 111 | 56.6% | -41.7% | +81.0% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 19 | 21.2% | +31.1% | +103.3% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 13 | 11.7% | +51.3% | +92.2% |
| Average | 48 | — | +13.6% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02