EQBK
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Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) closed at $42.91 as of 2026-03-20, trading 25.2% above its 200-week moving average of $34.28. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 27.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.75 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 492 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 $908 million, EQBK is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 3.4%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Share count has increased 19.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 9.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EQBK would have grown to $176, compared to $356 for the S&P 500. EQBK has returned 6.1% annualized vs 14.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -18.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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% | +63.5% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 19 | 21.2% | +31.1% | +83.7% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 13 | 11.7% | +51.3% | +73.7% |
| Average | 48 | — | +13.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EQBK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) is currently 25.2% above its 200-week moving average of $34.28. It would need to fall to $34.28 to cross below the line.
What is EQBK's 200-week moving average price?
Equity Bancshares, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $34.28 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when EQBK drops below its 200-week moving average?
EQBK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +13.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 48 weeks on average.
Is EQBK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about EQBK as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 36. Return on equity is 3.4%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does EQBK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9.5 years, $100 invested in EQBK would have grown to $176, compared to $356 for the S&P 500. That's 6.1% annualized vs 14.3% for the index. EQBK has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does EQBK pay a dividend?
Yes. Equity Bancshares, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 168.00%.
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 week of 2026-03-20