EQB Inc.

TSX:EQB Stock Report

Market Cap: CA$4.3b

EQB Future Growth

Future criteria checks 5/6

EQB is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 29% and 34.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 34.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 14% in 3 years.

Key information

29.0%

Earnings growth rate

34.67%

EPS growth rate

Banks earnings growth3.0%
Revenue growth rate34.1%
Future return on equity14.02%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated20 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • May 23

EQB: Future Returns Will Depend On Acquisition Integration And Mixed ROE Outlook

EQB's analyst price target has edged up by about CA$0.72, supported by recent target revisions from several firms that combine higher CA$ targets from RBC and Scotiabank with a modest reduction from TD Securities and more cautious commentary from other analysts. Analyst Commentary Recent research on EQB reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting their CA$ targets in different directions.
Narrative Update • Apr 27

EQB: Future Returns Will Hinge On ROE Reset And Acquisition Execution

EQB's analyst price targets have shifted into a tighter CA$122 to CA$132 range, as analysts weigh a mix of recent target raises and trims, alongside expectations for return on equity recovery and related P/E multiple changes. Analyst Commentary Recent research on EQB reflects a split view, with some bullish analysts lifting price targets and others turning more cautious.
Narrative Update • Apr 11

EQB: Future Returns Will Depend On ROE Recovery And Capital Return Execution

EQB's updated analyst price target has shifted modestly higher to CA$121.61, reflecting a slightly lower discount rate and largely unchanged P/E and margin assumptions as analysts balance recent target moves and mixed rating actions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on EQB points to a split view, with some raising price targets and ratings while others turn more cautious.
Narrative Update • Mar 27

EQB: Future Returns Will Hinge On ROE Recovery And Buyback Execution

Narrative Update on EQB The analyst price target for EQB has been trimmed slightly, with the modelled fair value easing from CA$123.50 to about CA$121.61, as analysts factor in a modestly lower profit margin outlook and a slightly higher discount rate, despite several recent target increases from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on EQB shows a mix of optimism on execution and growth potential alongside fresh caution on risk and valuation, which helps explain why the modelled fair value has held close to, but slightly below, the higher end of published targets.
Narrative Update • Mar 12

EQB: Future Returns Will Depend On ROE Recovery And Capital Returns

The updated analyst price target for EQB moves to CA$123.50 from CA$117.17, reflecting recent Street target changes into the CA$122 to CA$132 range as analysts point to higher modeled profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on EQB cluster around higher price targets and refreshed views on earnings power, with most analysts staying constructive while a few turn slightly more cautious on how much upside is already reflected in the shares.
Narrative Update • Feb 25

EQB: Future Returns Will Rely On ROE Recovery And Capital Returns

The analyst price target for EQB has been revised higher to reflect a fair value estimate of CA$117.17, up from CA$108.89. Analysts point to the potential for a recovery in return on equity and related P/E multiple expansion, supported by recent target increases and rating upgrades across the Street.
Narrative Update • Feb 11

EQB: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution And Ongoing Capital Returns

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for EQB to about $109 from roughly $107, reflecting modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. This adjustment is supported by recent Street research that includes a higher C$105 price target and an upgrade in rating.
Narrative Update • Jan 27

EQB: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution And Ongoing Share Repurchases

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for EQB to about $107.22 from $104.78, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin, revenue trajectory and a slightly higher future P/E multiple that align with recent price target increases from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on EQB signals that analysts are refining their views around valuation and execution, with fresh price targets and upgraded views reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, margins and revenue mix.
Narrative Update • Jan 12

EQB: Future Returns Will Hinge On Execution And Share Repurchases

EQB's analyst price target has increased from about C$102 to roughly C$105 as analysts factor in updated assumptions on fair value, growth, margins and future P/E multiples reflected in the latest research. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of price targets around C$105, which sets a reference point for how analysts currently frame EQB's risk and reward.
Narrative Update • Aug 29

Urban Market Focus Will Provide Future High-Quality Lending Opportunities

Analysts have reduced EQB’s price target to CA$106.20 due to concerns over slowing loan growth, rising expenses, and deposit challenges outweighing its strong capital position, resulting in a more cautious outlook. Analyst Commentary Analysts cite a slowdown in mortgage and loan growth as a risk to EQB's previous mid-teens growth expectations.
Analysis Article • Mar 01

EQB (TSE:EQB) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

EQB Inc. ( TSE:EQB ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...
Analysis Article • Feb 03

Do EQB's (TSE:EQB) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
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New Narrative • Dec 30

EQ Bank's Digital Innovations And Prime Lending Focus Will Drive Earnings Growth

Strategic shift to high-credit quality financing and decumulation lending growth is expected to improve margins and increase revenue.
Analysis Article • Dec 09

EQB's (TSE:EQB) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

EQB Inc. ( TSE:EQB ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 31st of December to CA$0.49...
Analysis Article • Sep 02

EQB's (TSE:EQB) Dividend Will Be Increased To CA$0.47

The board of EQB Inc. ( TSE:EQB ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of CA$0.47 on the 30th of...
Analysis Article • Jun 30

Do EQB's (TSE:EQB) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article • Mar 05

EQB (TSE:EQB) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At CA$0.42

EQB Inc. ( TSE:EQB ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 28th of March to CA$0.42...
Analysis Article • Dec 14

EQB (TSE:EQB) Is Increasing Its Dividend To CA$0.40

EQB Inc. ( TSE:EQB ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...
Analysis Article • Dec 07

Do EQB's (TSE:EQB) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article • Aug 28

EQB's (TSE:EQB) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

The board of EQB Inc. ( TSE:EQB ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of CA$0.38 on the 29th of...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

TSX:EQB - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
10/31/20282,227495N/AN/A1
10/31/20272,367463N/AN/A4
10/31/20261,342279N/AN/A5
1/31/20261,088228-2,486-2,386N/A
10/31/20251,124256-2,535-2,451N/A
7/31/20251,127341-2,721-2,627N/A
4/30/20251,160378-1,168-1,085N/A
1/31/20251,169395-2,342-2,263N/A
10/31/20241,148390-1,943-1,875N/A
10/31/20231,124438-1,041-999N/A
6/30/2023959346-1,883-1,812N/A
3/31/2023819275-2,991-2,918N/A
12/31/2022745265-3,750-3,673N/A
9/30/2022710300-4,201-4,145N/A
6/30/2022686295-4,921-4,874N/A
3/31/2022687307-3,890-3,848N/A
12/31/2021651288-3,632-3,594N/A
9/30/2021629279-3,574-3,538N/A
6/30/2021615281-2,435-2,403N/A
3/31/2021576263-1,885-1,855N/A
12/31/2020515219-836-808N/A
9/30/2020499204-370-344N/A
6/30/2020472185-571-547N/A
3/31/2020471186-333-311N/A
12/31/2019484202N/A-1,456N/A
9/30/2019442186N/A-2,227N/A
6/30/2019420179N/A-2,421N/A
3/31/2019388162N/A-2,837N/A
12/31/2018374161N/A-2,575N/A
9/30/2018368161N/A-2,257N/A
6/30/2018349151N/A-2,263N/A
3/31/2018348153N/A-1,730N/A
12/31/2017348156N/A-1,088N/A
9/30/2017346157N/A-1,033N/A
6/30/2017339154N/A-533N/A
3/31/2017325149N/A-1,117N/A
12/31/2016303134N/A-1,575N/A
9/30/2016284123N/A-1,219N/A
6/30/2016272120N/A-1,168N/A
3/31/2016263120N/A-853N/A
12/31/2015255121N/A-475N/A
9/30/2015245116N/A-847N/A
6/30/2015236112N/A-1,415N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: EQB's forecast earnings growth (29% per year) is above the savings rate (3%).

Earnings vs Market: EQB's earnings (29% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the Canadian market (10.7% per year).

High Growth Earnings: EQB's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: EQB's revenue (34.1% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the Canadian market (4.5% per year).

High Growth Revenue: EQB's revenue (34.1% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: EQB's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (14%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/26 15:28
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/26 00:00
Earnings2026/01/31
Annual Earnings2025/10/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

EQB Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Lemar PersaudATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities)
Etienne RicardBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Sohrab MovahediBMO Capital Markets Equity Research