Guide to buying EQB stock in Canada

EQB is a banks - regional business based in Canada. EQB stocks (EQB) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.

Its last market close was C$110.39, which is an increase of 1.24% over the previous week. EQB employs 1,876 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around C$1.1 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date EQB stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy EQB stock in Canada.

EQB (EQB) stock summary

Company stock name	EQB Inc.
Stock ticker symbol	EQB
Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
Open	C$109.94
High	C$112.88
Low	C$109.46
Close	C$110.39
Adjusted closing	C$110.39
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	135,232
52-week stock price range	C$82.99 – C$125.83
Where to buy EQB stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on March 23, 2026, and all amounts are in CAD.

Can I buy EQB stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy EQB stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy EQB stock from within Canada.

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EQB stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): EQB)

This chart tracks EQB stock price performance over time.

EQB stock price

EQB's stock price at the last available market close was C$110.39 (as of March 23, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago EQB's stock price was C$109.04. A full 30 days ago it was C$118.80, and a year ago it was C$97.75.

Is EQB stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for EQB stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy EQB stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy EQB stock on the TSX because EQB stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, EQB stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "EQB."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in EQB stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Interactive Brokers.

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EQB stock dividends

EQB dividend payout ratio: 27.42% of net profits

Recently EQB has paid out, on average, around 27.42% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.05% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), EQB shareholders could enjoy a 2.05% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In EQB's case, that would currently equate to about C$2.16 per share.

While EQB's payout ratio might seem fairly standard, it's worth remembering that EQB may be investing much of the rest of its net profits in future growth.

EQB's next dividend payout is expected around March 31, 2026. To benefit, you'll need to buy EQB stocks before March 13, 2026 (the "ex-dividend date").

Has EQB stock ever split?

EQB's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on October 25, 2021. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your EQB stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 50% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for EQB stocks, which in turn could have impacted EQB's stock price.

How volatile is EQB stock?

Over the last 12 months, EQB's stocks price has ranged from C$82.99 to as high as C$125.83. EQB's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.33. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that EQB's stocks are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of EQB's beta stock volatility rating.

EQB company profile

EQB Inc., through its subsidiary, Equitable Bank, provides personal and commercial banking services to retail and commercial customers in Canada. It accepts term deposits, guaranteed investment certificates, high-interest savings accounts, institutional deposit notes, and covered bonds, as well as specialized financing solutions.

The company also offers single-family residential mortgages, reverse mortgages, and home equity lines of credit, as well as insurance loans. In addition, it provides business enterprise solutions, commercial finance group services, multi-unit insured financing, specialized finance, equipment leasing, credit union services, and Concentra Trust services, as well as digital banking services.

The company was formerly known as Equitable Group Inc. and changed its name to EQB Inc. in June 2022. EQB Inc. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

• Common company-related questions about EQB

  What percentage of EQB is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 31.679% of EQB stocks are held by insiders and 28.956% by institutions.

  How many people work for EQB?
  Latest data suggests 1,876 work at EQB.

  When does the fiscal year end for EQB?
  EQB's fiscal year ends in October.

  Where is EQB based?
  EQB's address is: EQ Bank Tower, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5A 0Y9

  What is EQB's ISIN number?
  EQB's international securities identification number is: CA26886R1047

  What is EQB's CUSIP number?
  EQB's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 26886R104

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from EQB stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling EQB stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about EQB stock

• Can I buy EQB stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy EQB stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying EQB stock in our table here.

• How much is EQB stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on March 23, 2026), EQB stock is worth C$110.39 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of EQB stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of EQB stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in EQB stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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