Equity Bancshares (NYSE: EQBK) sets $0.18 cash dividend

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Equity Bancshares, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on October 15, 2025 to stockholders who are on record as of the close of business on September 30, 2025. This provides shareholders with a regular cash return tied to each share they own as of the record date.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 11, 2025

EQUITY BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Kansas			001-37624	72-1532188
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
7701 East Kellogg Drive Suite 300
Wichita, Kansas				67207
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 316 612-6000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A, Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		EQBK		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 11, 2025, the Board of Directors of Equity Bancshares, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.18 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2025.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Date:	September 15, 2025	By:	/s/ Chris M. Navratil
			Chris M. Navratil Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend did Equity Bancshares (EQBK) declare?

Equity Bancshares declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of its common stock.

When will Equity Bancshares (EQBK) pay the $0.18 dividend?

The $0.18 per share dividend is payable on October 15, 2025.

What is the record date for Equity Bancshares' $0.18 dividend?

Stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2025 will receive the $0.18 dividend.

Is Equity Bancshares' dividend a cash or stock dividend?

Equity Bancshares declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per share on its common stock.

Which class of Equity Bancshares stock receives the $0.18 dividend?

The Class A common stock of Equity Bancshares is entitled to the $0.18 per share quarterly cash dividend.