Equity Bancshares (EQBK) posts 2025 results and sets investor call

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equity Bancshares, Inc. furnished an update that it has issued a press release sharing its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1. The company also prepared an investor presentation with additional detail, furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

Equity Bancshares plans to host an investor call and webcast to discuss these year-end financial results on January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The materials and call are meant to give analysts and investors more insight into the company’s recent performance, while the exhibits are furnished rather than filed for securities law purposes.

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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): January 21, 2026

EQUITY BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kansas	001-37624	72-1532188
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
7701 East Kellogg Drive, Suite 300 Wichita, KS		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: Not Applicable

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)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class Class A, Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share Trading Symbol EQBK Name of each exchange on which registered 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.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 21, 2026, Equity Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company intends to hold an investor call and webcast to discuss its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The Company’s presentation to analysts and investors contains additional information about the Company’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2026, and is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Earnings Press Release, Dated January 21, 2026
99.2		Investor Presentation
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Date: January 21, 2026	By: /s/ Chris M. Navratil
	Chris M. Navratil
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Equity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK) disclose in this 8-K?

Equity Bancshares, Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release with its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, and an investor presentation with additional information furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

For which period are Equity Bancshares’ financial results being discussed in this EQBK filing?

The company’s press release and related discussion cover Equity Bancshares’ financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.

When is Equity Bancshares’ EQBK investor call to discuss the 2025 results?

Equity Bancshares plans to hold an investor call and webcast to discuss its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

Which exhibits are included with this Equity Bancshares (EQBK) report?

The report includes Exhibit 99.1, an earnings press release dated January 21, 2026, Exhibit 99.2, an investor presentation, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.

Are Equity Bancshares’ EQBK earnings materials considered filed or furnished?

The earnings press release in Exhibit 99.1 and the investor presentation in Exhibit 99.2 are being furnished and are not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically incorporated by reference elsewhere.

Who signed this Equity Bancshares (EQBK) current report?

The report was signed on behalf of Equity Bancshares, Inc. by Chris M. Navratil, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.