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Equity Bancshares Inc (EQBK)

133 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EQBK. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — EQBK

Based on 134 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EQBK than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
134 hedge funds hold EQBK right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding EQBK is almost the same as a year ago (-2 funds, -1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

67 buying59 selling
Last quarter: 67 funds bought or added vs 59 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new EQBK position: 21 → 15 → 17 → 24. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 22% new
77 out of 134 hedge funds have held EQBK for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +14%, value -6%

Value
-5%
Shares
+14%
Last quarter: funds added +14% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -6%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Growing discovery — still being found

24 → 21 → 15 → 17 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 21 → 15 → 17 → 24. A growing number of institutions are discovering EQBK each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 134 holders: 80 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 35 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 134 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — EQBK

In 2026 Q1, 67 hedge funds were net buyers of EQBK (24 opened a new position, 43 added to an existing one), while 59 reduced or exited (39 trimmed, 20 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 37% of total institutional value in EQBK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 134.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EQBK

How many hedge funds hold EQBK — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of EQBK vs. share price

Market Analysis: EQBK

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Company Profile: EQBK

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Equity Bancshares Inc (EQBK) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EQBK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 75d ago
EQBK
+9.0%
XLF
+8.0%

EQBK outperformed XLF by +1.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
EQBK
+9.3%
XLF
+4.4%

Since the filing became public, EQBK outperformed XLF by +4.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

16 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EQBK
133 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 133 130 2.31%
13F Shares 13M 12M 13.96%
Total Value $490M $520M -5.64%
New Positions 23 17 +6
Increased Positions 43 55 -12
Closed Positions 20 14 +6
Reduced Positions 39 37 +2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

133 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in EQBK. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 EQBK holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Patriot Financial Partners GP II, L.P. 13.66% 1,194,363 $53.0M
2 Mendon Capital Advisors Corp 6.58% 382,050 $17.0M
3 FJ Capital Management LLC 4.61% 921,074 $40.9M
4 Maltese Capital Management LLC 2.50% 285,932 $12.7M
5 Petiole USA ltd 1.78% 57,364 $2.5M
6 Sippican Capital Advisors 0.81% 26,520 $1.2M
7 Endeavour Capital Advisors Inc 0.66% 65,468 $2.9M
8 MN Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.37% 16,921 $751K
9 ELCO Management Co., LLC 0.35% 16,475 $732K
10 Wealth Alliance Advisory Group, LLC 0.30% 42,697 $1.9M
11 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.29% 310,595 $13.8M
12 Curi Capital, LLC 0.28% 350,000 $15.5M
13 MQS Management LLC 0.19% 6,449 $286K
14 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.13% 150,915 $6.7M
15 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.09% 7,219 $321K
16 Keating Financial Advisory Services, Inc. 0.09% 12,783 $568K
17 Atom Investors LP 0.07% 23,067 $1.0M
18 Triune Financial Partners, LLC 0.07% 6,707 $298K
19 Bridges Investment Management Inc 0.04% 61,876 $2.7M
20 UMB Bank, n.a. 0.03% 46,796 $2.1M
21 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 87,024 $3.9M
22 WCG Wealth Advisors LLC 0.02% 19,628 $872K
23 Mirabella Financial Services LLP 0.02% 4,521 $201K
24 Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC 0.02% 11,205 $498K
25 Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, the 0.01% 357,689 $15.9M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Equity Bancshares Inc (EQBK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EQBK?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added EQBK than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for EQBK?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 67 funds bought or added vs 59 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for EQBK holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 40 of 134 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held EQBK?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 77 out of 134 hedge funds have held EQBK for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Equity Bancshares Inc (EQBK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EQBK has moved +9.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.4% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EQBK has gained +9.0% vs +8.0% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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