Sierra Bancorp (BSRR)

Sierra Bancorp's stock price has increased by 16.2% since the beginning of the year, reaching $37.98 as of May 9, 2026. The company reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.96, surpassing estimates, and net income surged 38% year-over-year. Sierra Bancorp declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. Analyst sentiment is a consensus "Hold" rating, with an average twelve-month price target of $37.00. An organizational realignment occurred, and the company repurchased 2% of its outstanding shares during Q1 2026.

Sierra Bancorp experiences demand seasonality, as seen in the decrease in service charges and fees on deposit accounts in the first quarter of 2026, attributed to seasonal trends in business analysis fees and other deposit-related charges.

Sierra Bancorp, operating in the Finance sector, provides banking services to individual and commercial clients with a community-focused approach. Its core activities include deposit-taking and lending, offering deposit products like checking and savings accounts, and loan products such as commercial and residential mortgages. Additional services include cash management, online banking, and payroll services.

Sierra Bancorp's operations are concentrated in California, with 34-35 branches and administrative offices across the Central Valley, including Tulare, Kern, Fresno, and Kings counties. Its presence extends to the South San Joaquin Valley, the Central Coast, and Ventura County.

Bank of the Sierra received a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial in the past year. The regional-bank turmoil in 2023-2024 led to a shift in the shareholder mix for regional banks, including Sierra Bancorp.

Institutional investors hold over half of Sierra Bancorp's shares, with major holders including BlackRock, Inc. and Vanguard Group Inc. Insider ownership, comprising directors and executive officers, was approximately 3.57% in June 2025.