Jun 30

Equity Bancshares Q2 2025 Earnings Report

Equity Bancshares reported improved Q2 performance with higher net income and expanded net interest margin.

Key Takeaways

Equity Bancshares delivered strong results in Q2 2025 with a rise in adjusted EPS and expansion of its net interest margin, supported by loan growth and improved asset yields.

Net income rose to $15.3 million, with adjusted EPS at $0.94.

Net interest margin expanded to 4.17%, driven by loan volume and repricing benefits.

Total assets decreased to $5.37 billion, while tangible book value per share grew.

Merger with NBC Corp. closed post-quarter, adding significant loan and deposit growth.

Total Revenue
$74.2M
Previous year: $55.4M
+33.8%
EPS
$0.94
Previous year: $0.99
-5.1%
Net Interest Margin
4.17%
Previous year: 3.94%
+5.8%
Efficiency Ratio
63.62%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio
12.07%
Cash and Equivalents
$366M
Previous year: $244M
+49.9%
Total Assets
$5.37B
Previous year: $5.25B
+2.4%

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Forward Guidance

Equity Bancshares expects continued growth through loan expansion and strategic acquisitions while managing funding costs and credit risks.

Positive Outlook

  • Successful merger with NBC Corp. adds $695.1M in loans and $800.5M in deposits.
  • Loan yields and net interest margin continue to expand.
  • Strong capital ratios support future growth.
  • Tangible book value and equity ratios improved.
  • Non-core expense reductions signal operational efficiency.

Challenges Ahead

  • Decline in non-interest-bearing and brokered deposits.
  • Nonperforming assets increased to 0.85% of total assets.
  • Lower non-interest income due to absence of one-time life insurance benefit.
  • Slight decrease in net interest income versus prior quarter.
  • Ongoing macroeconomic risks such as inflation and monetary policy impact.