Equity Bancshares (EQBK) sets $0.18 per-share dividend with April 2026 payout

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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 on February 18, 2026. The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2026 to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026.

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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): February 18, 2026

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:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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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 February 18, 2026, 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 April 15, 2026, to the stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026.

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:	February 23, 2026	By:	/s/ Chris M. Navratil
			Chris M. Navratil Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend did Equity Bancshares (EQBK) declare in this 8-K?

Equity Bancshares declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock. This dividend reflects the amount approved by the Board of Directors on February 18, 2026, and applies to all outstanding common shares as of the record date.

What is the record date for Equity Bancshares (EQBK) $0.18 dividend?

The record date for Equity Bancshares’ $0.18 per share quarterly dividend is March 31, 2026. Shareholders listed as of the close of business on that date will be eligible to receive the cash dividend when it is paid.

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

Equity Bancshares will pay the $0.18 per share quarterly cash dividend on April 15, 2026. Shareholders who are on record as of March 31, 2026, will receive the payment on this stated payable date.

Which shares are eligible for the Equity Bancshares (EQBK) $0.18 dividend?

The dividend applies to common stock of Equity Bancshares, at $0.18 per share. Any holder of the company’s common shares on record as of March 31, 2026, is entitled to receive the cash dividend on April 15, 2026.

What corporate action did Equity Bancshares (EQBK) disclose under Item 8.01?

Under Item 8.01, Equity Bancshares disclosed that its Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share. The filing also specifies the record date of March 31, 2026, and the payment date of April 15, 2026, for this dividend.

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