EQBK
Equity Bancshares
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: EQBK
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.51%
Payout ratio: 51.9%
Equity Bancshares's latest cash dividend of $0.18 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Mar 31, 2026. At an annualized rate of $0.69 per share, the stock yields 1.53%.
EQBK dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Equity Bancshares Dividend yield
Equity Bancshares's dividend yield of 1.53% is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 2.74%, Equity Bancshares's dividend yield is 44% lower. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 1.3% of the last 5 years.
EQBK Dividend history
Equity Bancshares has been paying dividends for the last five years. Our records show that EQBK has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 21% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock up by 14% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 6%.
Equity Bancshares Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.18 | 1.55% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.18 | 1.48% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.18 | 1.55% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.15 | 1.47% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.15 | 1.45% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.15 | 1.27% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.15 | 1.25% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.12 | 1.36% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.12 | 1.35% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.12 | 1.28% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.12 | 1.75% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.1 | 1.73% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.1 | 1.59% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.1 | 1.1% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.1 | 1.14% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.08 | 1.1% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.08 | 0.74% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.08 | 0.47% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.08 | 0.23% |
Equity Bancshares dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Equity Bancshares's payout ratio of 51.9% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Financial Services sector average of 33.7%, Equity Bancshares's payout ratio is 54% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
EQBK dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 4.38% | $1.53 | 55.4% |
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 2.58% | $0.64 | 21.8% |
| EQBK Equity Bancshares Inc | 1.51% | $0.69 | 51.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Equity Bancshares pay a dividend?
Yes, Equity Bancshares has been paying dividends for the last five years.
When was EQBK's last dividend?
Equity Bancshares's last regular dividend was on Mar 31, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.18 per share.
How much dividend does Equity Bancshares pay (per share)?
EQBK has paid dividend of $0.69 per share in the last year.
What is Equity Bancshares's dividend yield?
Currently Equity Bancshares's dividend yield is 1.53%.
How often does Equity Bancshares pay dividends?
Equity Bancshares pays four dividends per year.
What is Equity Bancshares's dividend payout ratio?
Equity Bancshares's dividend payout ratio is 51.9%.
Does Equity Bancshares pay a good dividend?
Equity Bancshares's dividend yield is less than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.