Sierra Bancorp releases investor deck outlining 10% annualized EPS growth strategy
Reuters2026/08/11 13:20- Sierra Bancorp outlined a target of 10% annualized EPS growth, supported by margin expansion, modest loan growth, and tight expense control.
- First-half 2026 diluted EPS rose $0.29, or 20%; ROAA increased to 1.24%; ROAE expanded to 12.38%.
- Net interest margin edged up 4 bps to 3.74%; efficiency ratio improved to 57.7% as expenses fell 2%.
- Deposits increased $54.6 million, or 2%, since Dec. 31, 2025; noninterest-bearing deposits totaled $1.03 billion, or 35% of deposits.
- Capital returns highlighted by a $0.27 quarterly dividend; 396,429 shares repurchased year-to-date in 2026 under a plan expiring Oct. 31, 2026.
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