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EQUITY BANCSHARES INC (EQBK)

123 + 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
↑ +3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — EQBK

Based on 130 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
130 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 138 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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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 (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

72 buying51 selling
Last quarter: 72 funds bought or added vs 51 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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Steady new buyers — ~17 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 21 → 15 → 17. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 21% new
78 out of 130 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

32 → 24 → 21 → 15 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 21 → 15 → 17. EQBK is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 60% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 60% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Of 130 current holders: 78 (60%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 130 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in EQBK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 2025 Q4, 72 hedge funds were net buyers of EQBK (17 opened a new position, 55 added to an existing one), while 51 reduced or exited (37 trimmed, 14 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 45% of total institutional value in EQBK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 130.

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

9 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EQBK
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 4 days 123 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 123 122 0.82%
13F Shares 12M 13M -12.32%
Total Value $519M $539M -3.84%
New Positions 14 14 -
Increased Positions 54 42 +12
Closed Positions 13 26 -13
Reduced Positions 36 46 -10
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 institutional holders of EQBK — 2025 Q4 · 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 CSM Advisors, LLC 0.14% 126,445 $6K
15 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.13% 150,915 $6.7M
16 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.09% 7,219 $321K
17 Keating Financial Advisory Services, Inc. 0.09% 12,783 $568K
18 Atom Investors LP 0.07% 23,067 $1.0M
19 Triune Financial Partners, LLC 0.07% 6,707 $298K
20 T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. 0.06% 2,089,640 $93K
21 BRIDGES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC 0.04% 61,876 $2.7M
22 UMB Bank, n.a. 0.03% 46,796 $2.1M
23 SENTINEL TRUST CO LBA 0.03% 5,816 —
24 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 87,024 $3.9M
25 WCG Wealth Advisors LLC 0.02% 19,628 $872K
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 — 59% buying: Last quarter: 72 funds bought or added vs 51 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?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 130 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in EQBK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held EQBK?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 78 out of 130 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.

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.