Banner Corporation (BANR)

Over the past six months, Banner Corp.'s stock price has decreased by 7.44%. Key events impacting the stock include the Q3 2025 earnings report, where the company surpassed consensus estimates and increased its quarterly cash dividend; the Q2 2025 earnings report, where the company missed market revenue expectations; the announcement of the Q4 2025 earnings call; and analyst ratings and price targets, which generally maintained "Hold" ratings with an average 1-year price target of approximately $71.17.

Specific detailed information regarding the demand seasonality for Banner Corp.'s banking products and services is not explicitly provided. General banking industry trends might suggest some seasonality, for example, around tax seasons or specific economic cycles that influence loan demand, but no specific patterns for Banner Corp. have been identified.

Banner Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Banner Bank, providing commercial banking and financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and public sector entities across the United States. The company offers deposit instruments, treasury management services, retirement savings plans, and various loans, including commercial real estate, residential real estate, construction, commercial business, and agricultural lending. Banner Bank also participates in secondary loan markets and offers digital banking services.

Banner Corp. primarily operates across the Western United States, with approximately 150 branch offices located predominantly in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, and Utah. The company's headquarters are in Walla Walla, Washington.

Banner Corp. maintains a strong brand reputation, evidenced by recognitions such as being named among the 2023 Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. S&P Global Market Intelligence rated Banner's financial performance among the top 50 public banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Q2 Holdings awarded Banner Bank their "Bank of the Year for Excellence." Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC, affirmed all of Banner's investment-grade debt and deposit ratings. Banner Bank also received an outstanding CRA rating and released its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report.

Institutional investors overwhelmingly dominate the ownership of Banner Corp. stock, holding over 90% of the company's common stock. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Spencer C. Fleischer is the largest individual Banner shareholder, owning 2.64 million shares, representing 7.75% of the company.