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Quarterly ResultMay 5, 2026, 04:42 PM

Banner Corp Q1 Net Income $54.7M, EPS $1.61; Net Interest Income Up 6.4%

AI Summary

Banner Corp reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with net income increasing by over 21% to $54.7 million and basic EPS rising to $1.61. Net interest income also saw a healthy increase of 6.44% year-over-year. The company benefited from a recapture of provision for credit losses and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share, while also engaging in share repurchases.

Key Highlights

  • Net income increased 21.23% to $54.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
  • Basic earnings per share rose 22.90% to $1.61 for the first quarter of 2026.
  • Net interest income grew 6.44% to $150.2 million in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025.
  • The company reported a recapture of provision for credit losses of $0.8 million.
  • Total deposits increased to $13.84 billion at March 31, 2026, from $13.74 billion at December 31, 2025.
  • Total assets were $16.34 billion at March 31, 2026, a slight decrease from $16.35 billion.
  • A quarterly dividend of $0.50 per common share was declared, up from $0.48 in the prior year.
  • The company repurchased common stock worth $16.1 million during the quarter.