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2026-07-27
塞拉銀行第二季純利990萬美元略降,上半年純利增14%至2240萬美元
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Sierra Bancorp(納斯達克:BSRR)公佈2026年第二季及上半年未經審計業績。第二季純利990萬美元(每股0.77美元),低於去年同期的1,060萬美元(每股0.78美元)。上半年純利則增長14%至2,240萬美元(每股1.72美元),較去年同期的1,970萬美元(每股1.43美元)為佳。淨利息收益率(稅項等值)上半年維持強勁的3.75%,較去年同期的3.71%上升4個基點。效率比率亦改善至57.70%(去年同期60.00%)。
存款基礎穩健,總存款較2025年底增加5,460萬美元(+2%),其中無息存款佔總存款35.0%。存款成本降至1.11%,資金成本降至1.31%。有形賬面值每股26.19美元,較去年底的23.42美元上升。上半年回購396,429股股份,並宣派每股0.27美元股息。
信貸損失方面,第二季貸款信貸損失開支230萬美元,主要因一筆木材業農業生產貸款提撥250萬美元特定準備。上半年貸款信貸損失開支240萬美元,較去年同期的320萬美元下降。不良資產總額由去年底的1,480萬美元減至1,050萬美元,不良貸款比率0.43%。
管理層表示,第二季後期貸款生產顯著增強,貸款管道大幅增加,預期下半年將實現淨貸款增長。成本管理見效,上半年開支按年減少近2%。行政總裁Kevin McPhaill對未來六個月及以後持樂觀態度。整體流動性充足,主要及次要流動資金來源達19億美元。社區銀行槓桿比率為12.25%,資本穩健。
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EX-99.1 2 bsrr-20260727xex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 27, 2026 Contact: Kevin McPhaill, President/CEO Phone: (559) 782-4900 or (888) 454-BANK Website Address: www.sierrabancorp.com SIERRA BANCORP REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER AND FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2026 Porterville, Calif. – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Sierra Bancorp (Nasdaq: BSRR), parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026. Sierra Bancorp reported consolidated net income of $9.9 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $10.6 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. Return on average assets was 1.09% and return on average equity was 10.90% for the second quarter of 2026. For the first six months of 2026, the Company recognized net income of $22.4 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, as compared to $19.7 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, for the same period in 2025. The Company's improved financial performance metrics for the first half of 2026 include a net interest margin of 3.75% and an efficiency ratio of 57.70%, as compared to a net interest margin of 3.71% and efficiency ratio of 60.00% for the same period in 2025. Highlights for the second quarter and first half of 2026: ●Strong YTD Earnings and Profitability (first half compared to same period last year) oDiluted earnings per share increased by $0.29, or 20%, to $1.72 per diluted share. oReturn on average assets rose to 1.24%, as compared to 1.09%. oReturn on average equity expanded to 12.38%, as compared to 11.26%. oNet interest margin remained strong at 3.75%, increasing four basis points from 3.71%. oEfficiency ratio(1) improved to 57.70%, as compared to 60.00%. ●Deposit Franchise Strength and Low Cost of Funds oTotal deposits increased $54.6 million, or 2%, from December 31, 2025. oNoninterest-bearing deposits of $1.03 billion at June 30, 2026, represent 35.0% of total deposits. oCost of total deposits declined to 1.11% compared to 1.30% in the second quarter of 2025, while cost of funds decreased to 1.31% from 1.49%. oCore non-maturity deposits increased $67.8 million, or 3%, from December 31, 2025. oUninsured deposits, exclusive of public funds, are approximately 25% of total deposit balances. ●Solid Capital and Liquidity oTangible book value(1) per share increased to $26.19 at June 30, 2026, compared to $23.42 at December 31, 2025. oRepurchased 396,429 shares of stock during the first half of 2026. oDeclared dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on August 10, 2026. oStrong regulatory Community Bank Leverage Ratio of 12.25%, at June 30, 2026, for our subsidiary Bank. oTangible common equity ratio(1) of 9.19%, at June 30, 2026, on a consolidated basis. oOverall primary and secondary liquidity sources of $1.9 billion at June 30, 2026. _______________________________ (1)See reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measurement in "Non-GAAP Financial Measures." Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 2 “Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford “We are proud to serve the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. Our strong commitment to these communities is reflected in our continued solid deposit growth during 2026,” stated Kevin McPhaill, CEO and President. “I am particularly proud of our ability to pivot, as demonstrated by the surge in loan growth in the last couple of months. This shift reflects the team’s laser focus on both loan and deposit growth. In particular, our loan pipeline increased significantly, and we expect this momentum to result in net loan growth in the second half of 2026. Our expense management strategies resulted in a nearly 2% cost reduction in year-to-date expenses compared to the same period last year. We closed the quarter with contagious optimism throughout our Bank, boosting my confidence in what we can accomplish in the next six months and beyond!” concluded Mr. McPhaill. Quarterly Income Changes (comparisons to the second quarter of 2025) ●Net income for the second quarter of 2026 decreased $0.7 million, or 7%, to $9.9 million. Net interest income remained stable, decreasing $0.2 million, while noninterest income increased slightly and noninterest expense decreased by $0.3 million. Noninterest expense in the second quarter of 2026 included approximately $0.5 million of severance and recruitment related charges resulting from a restructuring of the executive team. These changes were offset by a $1.1 million increase in credit loss expense on loans, resulting primarily from a $2.5 million specific reserve on a single agricultural production loan to a borrower in the lumber industry. ●Noninterest income and noninterest expense changes included a $0.4 million increase in earnings from separate account life insurance and a $0.1 million increase in deferred compensation expense. Separate account life insurance income and deferred compensation expense are designed to offset each other. ●Pre-tax pre-provision income(1) was $15.5 million, a slight increase over the second quarter of 2025. Linked Quarter Income Changes (comparisons to the three months ended March 31, 2026) ●Net income decreased $2.6 million, or 21%, from the prior linked quarter. The decrease was driven primarily by a $2.2 million increase in credit loss expense, due to the $2.5 million specific reserve mentioned above, and a $1.7 million increase in noninterest expense. The large increase in noninterest expense was related to deferred compensation market changes that are offset by similar changes to separate account life insurance, recorded in noninterest income. The changes in deferred compensation, including deferred directors’ fees, were $1.7 million. In addition, we had $0.5 million in severance and recruiting costs related to an executive leadership restructuring during the quarter. These unfavorable changes were partially offset by a $0.6 million increase in noninterest income. ●Net interest income remained stable, decreasing $0.2 million from the linked quarter. Average interest-earning assets declined $43.0 million, or 1%, primarily due to lower loan and investment securities balances, while net interest margin remained stable at 3.74% compared to 3.75% in the linked quarter. Overall loan production activity increased throughout the quarter and the pipeline at June 30, 2026 is significantly elevated relative to the prior quarter end. ●Noninterest income changes included a $1.8 million increase in earnings from separate account life insurance associated with deferred compensation arrangements, offset by a $1.7 million increase in related deferred compensation expense, recorded in noninterest expense. Deferred compensation expense increased primarily due to increases in participant account values resulting from favorable market performance during the quarter. ●Other changes to noninterest income outside of the above mentioned included a $0.3 million increase in service charge income, primarily driven by higher deposit account fees, partially offset by several nonrecurring transactions in the first quarter of 2026, including a $0.4 million gain on the sale of fixed assets, a $0.4 million special FHLB dividend, and a $0.6 million increase in the fair value of bank stocks. Year-to-Date Income Changes (comparisons to the first six months of 2025) ●Net income increased $2.7 million, or 14%, to $22.4 million for the first six months of 2026. The increase was driven primarily by a $1.3 million increase in noninterest income, a $1.1 million decrease in provision for credit Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 3 losses, and a $0.9 million decrease in noninterest expense. Diluted earnings per share increased 20% to $1.72 compared to $1.43 in the comparative period. ●Net interest income increased $0.3 million due primarily to a four basis point increase in net interest margin to 3.75%, partially offset by slightly lower average earning assets. Funding costs declined meaningfully during the period, with cost of funds decreasing to 1.32% from 1.48% and cost of deposits declining to 1.14% from 1.31%. ●Noninterest income increased $1.3 million, or 9%, compared to the first six months of 2025. The increase was driven primarily by a $0.5 million increase in earnings on separate account life insurance, a $0.3 million increase in cash surrender value income from life insurance, a $0.2 million increase in service charges and fees, and a $0.4 million gain on sale of fixed assets. These favorable variances were partially offset by lower securities gains. ●Noninterest expense decreased $0.9 million, or 2%, compared to the first six months of 2025. The reduction was driven primarily by lower other operating expenses and deposit service costs, partially offset by increased occupancy expenses and higher professional service costs. ●Pre-tax pre-provision income(1) was $32.2 million for the first half of 2026, an increase of $2.4 million, or 8%. Balance Sheet Changes (comparisons to December 31, 2025, unless otherwise noted) ●Total assets decreased $108.7 million, or 3%, to $3.72 billion during the first six months of 2026. The decline was primarily attributable to reductions in mortgage warehouse balances of $60.9 million and investment securities of $21.4 million. ●Gross loans decreased $90.8 million, or 4%, due to a $60.9 million decrease in mortgage warehouse balances, a $13.9 million decrease in residential real estate loans, a $13.4 million decrease in other commercial loans, a $1.2 million decrease in commercial real estate, and a $2.5 million decrease in farmland loans. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $1.4 million in construction loans. ●Mortgage warehouse average balances increased $8.0 million during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the linked quarter, while ending balances declined by $21.0 million. Average balances of commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans decreased during the quarter, and period-end balances remained relatively flat. However, loan production strengthened significantly as the quarter progressed, reflecting a shift in momentum entering the third quarter of 2026 and supporting an increased pipeline of commercial real estate and commercial and industrial lending opportunities. ●Total deposits increased $54.6 million, or 2%. Growth was concentrated in noninterest-bearing demand deposits and non-maturing interest-bearing deposits. Customer deposits increased $57.5 million, while brokered deposits decreased $2.9 million during the period. ●Other interest-bearing liabilities declined to $155.0 million at June 30, 2026, from $302.7 million at December 31, 2025. The $147.7 million decline was primarily due to a reduction in overnight borrowings used to fund mortgage warehouse lending activity. _______________________________ (1)See reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measurement in "Non-GAAP Financial Measures." Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 4 Other financial highlights are reflected in the following table. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data, Unaudited) As of or for the As of or for the three months ended six months ended 6/30/2026 3/31/2026 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 6/30/2025 Net income $ 9,919 $ 12,520 $ 10,633 $ 22,439 $ 19,734 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.77 $ 0.96 $ 0.78 $ 1.72 $ 1.43 Return on average assets 1.09% 1.39% 1.16% 1.24% 1.09% Return on average equity 10.90% 13.88% 12.08% 12.38% 11.26% Net interest margin (tax-equivalent) (1) 3.74% 3.75% 3.68% 3.75% 3.71% Yield on average loans 5.22% 5.26% 5.27% 5.24% 5.27% Yield on investments 4.48% 4.44% 4.68% 4.46% 4.75% Cost of average total deposits (3) 1.11% 1.17% 1.30% 1.14% 1.31% Cost of funds (3) 1.31% 1.33% 1.49% 1.32% 1.48% Efficiency ratio (tax-equivalent) (1) (2) 58.91% 56.45% 59.43% 57.70% 60.00% Total assets $ 3,720,611 $ 3,754,462 $ 3,770,302 $ 3,720,611 $ 3,770,302 Gross loans, amortized cost $ 2,456,060 $ 2,466,794 $ 2,434,609 $ 2,456,060 $ 2,434,609 Noninterest demand deposits $ 1,026,319 $ 1,028,678 $ 1,065,742 $ 1,026,319 $ 1,065,742 Total deposits $ 2,930,991 $ 2,925,806 $ 2,974,469 $ 2,930,991 $ 2,974,469 Noninterest-bearing deposits over total deposits 35.0% 35.2% 35.8% 35.0% 35.8% Shareholders' equity / total assets 9.86% 9.69% 9.43% 9.86% 9.43% Tangible common equity ratio (2) 9.19% 9.02% 8.77% 9.19% 8.77% Book value per share $ 28.30 $ 27.78 $ 26.00 $ 28.30 $ 26.00 Tangible book value per share (2) $ 26.19 $ 25.69 $ 23.98 $ 26.19 $ 23.98 Community bank leverage ratio (subsidiary bank) 12.25% 12.05% 11.75% 12.25% 11.75% Tangible common equity ratio (subsidiary bank) (2) 11.37% 11.07% 10.77% 11.37% 10.77% (1)Computed on a tax equivalent basis utilizing a federal income tax rate of 21%. (2)See reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measurement in "Non-GAAP Financial Measures". (3)Includes noninterest bearing deposits. INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS Net Interest Income Net interest income was $30.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 1%, compared to the second quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower average interest-earning asset balances and yields, substantially offset by lower funding costs. Interest expense declined $1.5 million, or 13%, from the prior-year quarter, reflecting the benefits of lower deposit and wholesale funding costs. For the second quarter of 2026, average interest-earning assets decreased $81.2 million, or 2%, from the same period in 2025, while the yield on those assets declined eight basis points to 5.02%. The decline in average earning assets was driven primarily by lower investment securities balances and decreases in real estate loans and agricultural production loans. Average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $23.7 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, while the cost of those liabilities declined 26 basis points to 1.92%. The quarterly decrease in cost was primarily attributable to a 28 basis point reduction in the cost of interest-bearing deposits and a 23 basis point reduction in the cost of borrowed funds. Average interest-bearing deposit balances declined $42.8 million from the prior-year quarter, comprised primarily of a decline in higher-cost customer time deposits which decreased $62.7 million and brokered deposits which declined $16.2 million. These changes were partially offset by higher average balances of federal funds purchased, which increased to fund mortgage warehouse lending activity. Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 5 The reduction in funding costs more than offset the modest decline in earning asset yields, resulting in a six basis point increase in the net interest margin to 3.74% from 3.68% in the second quarter of 2025. Compared to the linked first quarter of 2026, net interest income decreased $0.2 million. Average interest-earning assets declined $43.0 million, or 1%, while yields on earning assets decreased two basis points. Average interest-bearing liabilities declined $16.0 million and the cost of those liabilities decreased two basis points to 1.92%. As a result, interest margin was essentially stable at 3.74% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 3.75% for the first quarter of 2026. Net interest income for the first six months of 2026 increased $0.3 million to $61.0 million, compared to the same period in 2025. The increase resulted primarily from an improved net interest margin, driven by lower funding costs and partially offset by a modest decline in average earning assets. Average interest-earning assets decreased $19.6 million, or 1%, and the yield on those assets decreased nine basis points to 5.03%. For the first six months of 2026, interest expense decreased $2.3 million to $21.1 million, compared to $23.4 million during the same period in 2025. The decrease was driven by a 23 basis point reduction in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities to 1.93%, partially offset by a $25.1 million increase in average interest-bearing liabilities. The reduction in funding costs contributed to a four basis point increase in net interest margin to 3.75% for the first six months of 2026, compared to 3.71% for the same period in 2025. At June 30, 2026, approximately $457.5 million, or 19%, of the Company's loan portfolio consisted of mortgage warehouse facilities, which generally reprice immediately as interest rates change. In addition, approximately $214.4 million of collateralized loan obligations and other floating-rate securities within the available-for-sale portfolio continue to provide asset sensitivity through periodic rate resets. Credit Loss Expense The credit loss expense on loans was $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, the provision for credit losses on loans was $2.4 million, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2025. A $2.5 million specific reserve established on an agricultural production loan during the second quarter of 2026 was the primary driver of the increase in credit loss expense for the quarterly comparison. Despite this reserve build, year-to-date credit loss expense benefited from a $6.1 million reduction in net charge-offs compared to the first six months of 2025. The Company recorded a benefit for credit losses on unfunded commitments of $0.1 million during the second quarter of 2026 and a benefit of $0.1 million for the first six months of 2026, compared to a benefit of less than $0.1 million for the second quarter of 2025 and a provision of $0.1 million for the first six months of 2025. The Company also recorded an immaterial benefit related to credit losses on held-to-maturity debt securities during the first six months of 2026. No provision for credit losses was recorded on available-for-sale debt securities during the periods presented. Although certain debt securities remained in an unrealized loss position, the declines in fair value were primarily attributable to changes in market interest rates and not to expected credit losses. Noninterest Income Total noninterest income increased $0.6 million, or 8%, to $8.6 million in the second quarter of 2026 from $8.0 million in the linked quarter. The increase was driven primarily by a $1.8 million favorable change in earnings on separate account life insurance and an increase of $0.3 million in service charges and fees on deposits. This increase was partially offset by the absence of several non-recurring income items recognized during the first quarter of 2026, including a $0.4 million gain on the sale of fixed assets, a $0.4 million special FHLB dividend, and a $0.6 million increase in the fair value of bank stocks. Compared to the second quarter of 2025, total noninterest income was unchanged at $8.6 million. Favorable variances included a $0.4 million increase in earnings on separate account BOLI, a $0.1 million increase in service charges and fees Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 6 on deposit accounts, and a modest increase in cash surrender value income from life insurance. These improvements were largely offset by a $0.6 million decrease in other income, mainly due to a decrease in gain on life insurance proceeds. For the first six months of 2026, noninterest income increased $1.3 million, or 9%, to $16.5 million compared to $15.2 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was driven primarily by a $0.5 million increase in earnings on separate account life insurance, a $0.3 million increase in cash surrender value income from life insurance, a $0.2 million increase in service charges and fees on deposit accounts, and a $0.4 million favorable variance from gains on sales of fixed assets. These favorable changes were partially offset by lower gains on sale of investment securities. The Company’s non‑qualified deferred compensation plan for officers and directors allows participants to defer a portion of their earnings and select from various hypothetical investment alternatives to determine their individual returns. The Company economically offsets this liability with separate account life insurance policies that are invested in similar underlying fund types within the life insurance policy. Because the deferred compensation liability and the separate account life insurance asset are not contractually linked, differences in balances, fund performance, and insurance costs can result in temporary timing mismatches between changes in separate account life insurance income and the related deferred compensation expense. Earnings on separate account life insurance were $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to a loss of $0.4 million in the linked quarter and earnings of $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, earnings on separate account life insurance totaled $1.0 million, compared to $0.5 million for the same period in 2025. These changes reflect market-driven fluctuations in the value of the underlying investment alternatives and do not represent changes in the operating performance or credit quality of the Company. The majority of the related deferred compensation expense or benefit is reported within professional services expense under deferred directors' fees, as it primarily relates to directors' deferred compensation elections. Deferred directors' fee expense was $1.0 million during the second quarter of 2026, compared to a benefit of $0.6 million in the linked quarter and expense of $0.9 million in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, deferred directors' fee expense totaled $0.5 million, compared to $0.5 million during the same period in 2025. Noninterest Expense Total noninterest expense increased $1.7 million, or 8%, to $23.5 million during the second quarter of 2026 from $21.8 million in the linked first quarter of 2026 primarily due to deferred compensation expense described above. Compared to the second quarter of 2025, total noninterest expense decreased $0.3 million, or 1%. Salaries and benefits expense remained essentially unchanged from the prior year quarter. Other noninterest expense decreased $0.3 million, primarily due to lower deposit service costs and other operating expenses. These favorable variances were partially offset by higher deferred compensation expense, legal and accounting costs, and directors' fees. For the first six months of 2026, noninterest expense decreased $0.9 million, or 2%, to $45.3 million from $46.2 million for the same period in 2025. Salaries and benefits decreased $0.3 million, while other noninterest expense declined $0.7 million. The improvement was primarily attributable to lower deposit service costs, lower operating expenses, and reduced sundry and teller expenses, partially offset by higher occupancy costs, legal and accounting expenses, and director-related costs. These results reflect management's continued focus on maintaining a relatively flat expense base while selectively investing in strategic growth initiatives, technology enhancements, regulatory compliance, and customer service capabilities. Overall full-time equivalent employees were 452 at June 30, 2026, as compared to 465 at December 31, 2025, and 494 at June 30, 2025. The Company's effective tax rate was 25.3% for the second quarter of 2026, unchanged from the second quarter of 2025 and as compared to 25.2% in the linked first quarter of 2026. For the first six months of 2026, the effective tax rate was Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 7 25.2%, compared to 25.5% for the same period in 2025. The lower year-to-date effective tax rate reflects the continued benefit of tax-exempt income and tax credit investments as a percentage of pre-tax earnings. Balance Sheet Summary Total assets decreased $108.7 million, or 3%, during the first six months of 2026 to $3.72 billion at June 30, 2026. The decline was primarily attributable to a $90.8 million decrease in gross loans and a $21.4 million decrease in investment securities, partially offset by a $7.1 million increase in cash and cash equivalents. The decrease in gross loan balances compared to December 31, 2025, was primarily driven by a $60.9 million reduction in mortgage warehouse balances, reflecting normal fluctuations in mortgage origination activity and secondary market demand. Other changes in loan balances were primarily attributable to scheduled paydowns, payoffs, and normal customer activity. Despite the decline in period-end balances, mortgage warehouse average balances increased $8.0 million during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the linked quarter. Average balances of commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans declined modestly during the quarter, while period-end balances remained relatively stable. As the quarter progressed, however, loan production strengthened significantly, reflecting a shift in momentum entering the third quarter of 2026. This improvement was particularly evident within the commercial real estate and commercial and industrial portfolios and resulted in an enhanced pipeline of lending opportunities entering the second half of the year. The Company's loan portfolio remains diversified, with commercial real estate representing 57% of total loans, mortgage warehouse balances representing 19%, residential real estate comprising 14%, and other commercial loans representing 7% of the portfolio at June 30, 2026. Commercial real estate balances remained relatively stable during the first six months of the year despite elevated payoff activity, reflecting continued success in replacing runoff with new production. As indicated in the loan rollforward table below, new credit extended for the second quarter of 2026 increased $41.6 million over the linked quarter to $49.4 million and increased $1.2 million over the same period in 2025. The Company also had $59.6 million in loan paydowns and maturities, a $27.4 million decline in line of credit utilization, and a decrease of $60.9 million in mortgage warehouse facility utilization for the first half of 2026. LOAN ROLLFORWARD (Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited) For the three months ended: For the six months ended: 6/30/2026 3/31/2026 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 6/30/2025 Gross loans beginning balance $ 2,466,891 $ 2,546,880 $ 2,306,762 $ 2,546,880 $ 2,331,341 New credit extended 49,370 7,811 48,147 57,181 114,517 Changes in line of credit utilization (1) (4,841) (22,592) 2,587 (27,433) (9,542) Change in mortgage warehouse (20,997) (39,880) 118,665 (60,877) 75,496 Pay-downs, maturities, charge-offs and amortization (34,217) (25,328) (41,556) (59,545) (77,207) Gross loans ending balance 2,456,206 2,466,891 2,434,605 $ 2,456,206 $ 2,434,605 Deferred costs and (fees), net (146) (97) 4 (146) 4 Gross loans, amortized cost $ 2,456,060 $ 2,466,794 $ 2,434,609 $ 2,456,060 $ 2,434,609 (1)Change does not include new balances on lines of credit extended during the respective periods as such balances are included as part of “New credit extended” line above. Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 8 A summary of the Company’s unfunded commitments and utilization is presented below (dollars in thousands, unaudited): June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025 June 30, 2025 Line Available (2) Utilization % Line Available (2) Utilization % Line Available (2) Utilization % Real estate: Residential real estate $ 12,457 48.15% $ 15,726 44.50% $ 18,792 40.69% Commercial real estate 20,230 87.59% 23,203 86.93% 29,150 84.50% Other construction/land 985 92.15% 2,634 79.10% 5,781 54.22% Farmland 3,372 79.32% 3,126 80.20% 4,968 66.73% Total real estate 37,044 82.84% 44,689 80.92% 58,691 76.27% Other commercial 172,504 48.94% 187,084 48.81% 202,473 44.39% Consumer 4,461 22.62% 4,580 24.29% 4,789 23.81% Subtotal (1) 214,009 61.75% 236,353 61.00% 265,953 56.94% Mortgage warehouse facilities 336,543 57.61% 247,667 67.67% 334,604 54.57% Overdrafts - Commercial and Consumer 66,452 1.46% 69,112 1.40% 69,944 1.24% Total $ 617,004 56.58% $ 553,132 61.64% $ 670,501 52.95% Unused commitment as a percent of gross loans, amortized cost 25.12% 21.72% 27.54% Unused mortgage warehouse facilities as percent of gross loans, amortized cost 13.70% 9.72% 13.74% (1)Excludes mortgage warehouse facilities and overdraft lines, both of which are unconditionally cancellable. (2)Represents unfunded loan commitments available to customers. Total deposits increased $54.6 million, or 2%, during the first six months of 2026. Core non-maturity deposits increased $67.8 million, or 3%, while customer time deposits decreased $10.3 million, or 2%. Wholesale brokered deposits decreased $2.9 million during the period due to growth in core deposits. Noninterest-bearing deposits increased $30.7 million during the first six months of 2026 and represented 35.0% of total deposits at June 30, 2026, compared to 34.6% at December 31, 2025, and 35.8% at June 30, 2025. The Company's strong base of noninterest-bearing deposits continued to support a favorable funding mix and contributed to lower funding costs. Total borrowed funds totaled $363.0 million at June 30, 2026, consisting of $122.4 million in customer repurchase agreements, $120.0 million in overnight borrowings, $35.0 million in FHLB term advances, $49.5 million in long-term debt, and $36.1 million in subordinated debentures. Compared to December 31, 2025, total borrowed funds decreased $156.1 million, primarily due to a reduction in overnight borrowings and FHLB term advances as mortgage warehouse balances declined. Overall uninsured deposits are estimated to be approximately $734.2 million, or 25% of total deposit balances, excluding public agency deposits that are subject to collateralization through a letter of credit issued by the FHLB. In addition, uninsured deposits of the Bank’s customers are eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance if the customer opens an IntraFi Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) account or a time deposit through the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry System (CDARS). IntraFi allows for up to $285 million per customer of pass-through FDIC insurance, which would more than cover each of the Bank’s deposit customers if such a customer desired to have such pass-through insurance. The Bank maintains a diversified deposit base with no significant customer concentrations and does not bank any cryptocurrency companies. At June 30, 2026, the Company had approximately 114,000 accounts and the 25 largest deposit balance customers had balances of approximately 11% of overall deposits. During the second quarter of 2026, there were seasonality fluctuations in the normal course of business, and one new customer addition to the composition of our 25 largest deposit balance customers. Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 9 The Company continues to have substantial liquidity which is managed daily. At June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, the Company had the following sources of primary and secondary liquidity (Dollars in Thousands): Primary and secondary liquidity sources 6/30/2026 12/31/2025 Cash and cash equivalents $ 142,695 $ 135,628 Unpledged investment securities 528,091 551,406 Excess pledged securities 52,540 35,620 FHLB borrowing availability 611,578 629,481 Unsecured lines of credit 366,785 250,785 Funds available through fed discount window 243,782 254,908 Totals $ 1,945,471 $ 1,857,828 Total capital was $366.9 million at June 30, 2026, reflecting an increase of $2.0 million compared to $364.9 million at December 31, 2025. The increase in equity during the first six months of 2026 was primarily attributable to $22.4 million in net income, partially offset by $14.4 million in share repurchases, $6.8 million in cash dividends declared, and a $1.0 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss, primarily related to changes in the fair value of investment securities. The remaining difference was related to activity from stock options and restricted stock during the year. Asset Quality Total nonperforming assets, comprised of nonperforming loans and foreclosed assets, decreased $4.3 million to $10.5 million at June 30, 2026, from $14.8 million at December 31, 2025. The Company's ratio of nonperforming loans to gross loans improved to 0.43% at June 30, 2026, compared to 0.52% at December 31, 2025. The decline in nonperforming assets was primarily attributable to reductions in nonperforming commercial and agricultural credits, as well as the timely resolution and sale of an OREO asset in March 2026. Management individually evaluates all nonperforming loans for expected credit losses on a quarterly basis and believes the allowance for credit losses established for such loans is appropriate. At June 30, 2026, loans past due 30 to 89 days and still accruing totaled $5.4 million compared to $6.8 million at December 31, 2025. Approximately $4.6 million of this balance related to a single commercial real estate loan that became 30 days past due near the end of the second quarter. Management believes the loan is well secured, with an estimated current loan-to-value ratio of approximately 51%, and therefore does not consider the credit to present a significant loss exposure. The allowance for credit losses on loans increased $2.1 million to $23.6 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $21.5 million at December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to a $2.5 million reserve on a single agricultural loan, described earlier. Despite the higher allowance balance, asset quality metrics remained strong, with net charge-offs totaling $0.2 million during the first six months of 2026 compared to $6.3 million during the same period in 2025. The allowance for credit losses represented 0.96% of gross loans at June 30, 2026, compared to 0.84% at December 31, 2025. Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 10 The following tables highlight the coverage ratios by loan category at June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025: Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans by Category (Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited) As of June 30, 2026 Balance Total Allowance Percent of Portfolio Coverage Ratio (1) Real estate: Commercial real estate $ 1,389,730 $ 15,913 56.58% 1.15% Other construction/land 15,851 307 0.65% 1.94% Farmland 65,759 532 2.68% 0.81% Total real estate (2) 1,471,340 16,752 59.91% 1.14% Other Commercial 179,164 4,895 7.29% 2.73% Consumer loans (including overdrafts) 2,524 108 0.10% 4.28% Subtotal (2) (3) 1,653,028 21,755 67.30% 1.32% Residential real estate 345,575 1,320 14.07% 0.38% Mortgage warehouse facilities 457,457 525 18.63% 0.11% Gross loans, amortized cost $ 2,456,060 $ 23,600 100.00% 0.96% As of March 31, 2026 Balance Total Allowance Percent of Portfolio Coverage Ratio (1) Real estate: Commercial real estate $ 1,381,770 $ 15,977 56.01% 1.16% Other construction/land 15,242 299 0.62% 1.96% Farmland 66,218 542 2.68% 0.82% Total real estate (2) 1,463,230 16,818 59.32% 1.15% Other Commercial 172,653 2,351 7.00% 1.36% Consumer loans (including overdrafts) 2,597 109 0.11% 4.20% Subtotal (2) (3) 1,638,480 19,278 66.42% 1.18% Residential real estate 349,860 1,368 14.18% 0.39% Mortgage warehouse facilities 478,454 604 19.40% 0.13% Gross loans, amortized cost $ 2,466,794 $ 21,250 100.00% 0.86% As of December 31, 2025 Balance Total Allowance Percent of Portfolio Coverage Ratio (1) Real estate: Commercial real estate $ 1,390,890 $ 16,354 54.61% 1.18% Other construction/land 14,414 296 0.57% 2.05% Farmland 68,307 496 2.68% 0.73% Total real estate (2) 1,473,611 17,146 57.86% 1.16% Other Commercial 192,577 2,146 7.56% 1.11% Consumer loans (including overdrafts) 2,810 112 0.11% 3.99% Subtotal (2) (3) 1,668,998 19,404 65.53% 1.16% Residential real estate 359,514 1,411 14.12% 0.39% Mortgage warehouse facilities 518,333 665 20.35% 0.13% Gross loans, amortized cost $ 2,546,845 $ 21,480 100.00% 0.84% (1)Coverage ratio equals allowance for credit losses on loans divided by amortized cost. (2)Does not include residential real estate. (3)Does not include mortgage warehouse facilities. Mortgage warehouse balances historically have incurred nominal losses and therefore carry a significantly lower reserve than other loan categories. At June 30, 2026, mortgage warehouse balances totaled $457.5 million and represented approximately 19% of the loan portfolio, while the related allowance was $0.5 million, or 0.11% of outstanding balances. Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 11 Excluding mortgage warehouse balances and residential real estate loans, the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of gross loans was 1.32% at June 30, 2026, compared to 1.18% at March 31, 2026, and 1.16% at December 31, 2025. The Company's largest loan segment, commercial real estate, continues to maintain a strong reserve coverage ratio of 1.15% at June 30, 2026. The most significant change in reserve levels occurred within the other commercial loan portfolio, where the allowance increased to $4.9 million, or 2.73% of loans, compared to $2.4 million, or 1.36%, at March 31, 2026. The increase primarily reflects an increase in specific reserves discussed above as well as changes in portfolio composition and management's assessment of credit risk within the segment. Management's detailed analysis indicates that the Company's allowance for credit losses on loans should be sufficient to cover credit losses for the life of the loans outstanding as of June 30, 2026, but no assurance can be given that the Company will not experience substantial future losses relative to the size of the loan and lease loss allowance. The Company calculates the allowance for credit losses using a combination of quantitative and qualitative factors by call report category. About Sierra Bancorp Sierra Bancorp is the holding Company for Bank of the Sierra (www.bankofthesierra.com), which is in its 49th year of operations and strives to be the preeminent bank headquartered in the South San Joaquin Valley. Bank of the Sierra offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking services through its 34 full-service branches located within the counties of Tulare, Kern, Kings, Fresno, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara. The Bank also maintains an online branch and provides specialized lending services through its mortgage warehouse division. Bank of the Sierra is recognized as one of the strongest and top-performing community banks in the country, with a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial. Forward-Looking Statements The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. Readers are cautioned not to unduly rely on forward looking statements. Actual results may differ from those projected. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including but not limited to the health of the national and local economies, loan portfolio performance, the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled employees, customers' service expectations, the Company's ability to successfully deploy new technology, the success of acquisitions and branch expansion, changes in interest rates, and other factors detailed in the Company's SEC filings, including the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 12 STATEMENT OF CONDITION (Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited) ASSETS 6/30/2026 3/31/2026 12/31/2025 9/30/2025 6/30/2025 Cash and due from banks $ 142,695 $ 156,372 $ 135,628 $ 95,501 $ 130,012 Investment securities Available-for-sale, at fair value 611,822 615,401 625,330 596,933 668,834 Held-to-maturity, amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses 282,880 287,583 290,811 294,511 298,484 Total investment securities 894,702 902,984 916,141 891,444 967,318 Real estate loans Residential real estate 345,575 349,860 359,514 364,277 371,415 Commercial real estate 1,389,730 1,381,770 1,390,890 1,404,681 1,392,075 Other construction/land 15,851 15,242 14,414 13,420 11,662 Farmland 65,759 66,218 68,307 67,860 67,967 Total real estate loans 1,816,915 1,813,090 1,833,125 1,850,238 1,843,119 Other commercial 179,164 172,653 192,577 185,958 186,620 Mortgage warehouse facilities 457,457 478,454 518,333 452,683 401,896 Consumer loans 2,524 2,597 2,810 2,909 2,974 Gross loans, amortized cost 2,456,060 2,466,794 2,546,845 2,491,788 2,434,609 Allowance for credit losses on loans (23,600) (21,250) (21,480) (25,180) (21,680) Net loans 2,432,460 2,445,544 2,525,365 2,466,608 2,412,929 Bank premises and equipment 14,053 14,447 14,974 15,056 15,285 Other assets 236,701 235,115 237,171 240,768 244,758 Total assets $ 3,720,611 $ 3,754,462 $ 3,829,279 $ 3,709,377 $ 3,770,302 LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL Noninterest demand deposits $ 1,026,319 $ 1,028,678 $ 995,623 $ 1,072,927 $ 1,065,742 Interest-bearing transaction accounts 591,515 604,016 581,746 635,279 603,294 Savings deposits 364,455 364,830 365,064 357,107 352,803 Money market deposits 179,706 153,438 151,760 156,255 148,084 Customer time deposits 451,819 454,459 462,153 476,242 514,596 Brokered deposits 317,177 320,385 320,090 234,950 289,950 Total deposits 2,930,991 2,925,806 2,876,436 2,932,760 2,974,469 Repurchase agreements 122,364 127,811 130,853 125,749 126,509 Long-term debt 49,528 49,506 49,483 49,461 49,438 Subordinated debentures 36,106 36,061 36,017 35,972 35,928 Other interest-bearing liabilities 155,000 185,000 302,700 135,000 154,400 Total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities 3,293,989 3,324,184 3,395,489 3,278,942 3,340,744 Allowance for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments 570 660 710 790 810 Other liabilities 59,155 65,904 68,217 69,562 73,041 Total capital 366,897 363,714 364,863 360,083 355,707 Total liabilities and capital $ 3,720,611 $ 3,754,462 $ 3,829,279 $ 3,709,377 $ 3,770,302 Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 13 GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited) 6/30/2026 3/31/2026 12/31/2025 9/30/2025 6/30/2025 Goodwill $ 27,357 $ 27,357 $ 27,357 $ 27,357 $ 27,357 Core deposit intangible — 13 52 132 294 Total intangible assets $ 27,357 $ 27,370 $ 27,409 $ 27,489 $ 27,651 CREDIT QUALITY (Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited) 6/30/2026 3/31/2026 12/31/2025 9/30/2025 6/30/2025 Nonperforming loans $ 10,544 $ 10,410 $ 13,231 $ 14,006 $ 14,981 Foreclosed assets — — 1,565 1,839 — Total nonperforming assets $ 10,544 $ 10,410 $ 14,796 $ 15,845 $ 14,981 Quarterly net (recoveries) charge offs $ (67) $ 307 $ 2,915 $ 209 $ 6,580 Past due and still accruing (30-89) $ 5,424 $ 907 $ 6,835 $ 187 $ 3,033 Classified loans $ 29,304 $ 31,595 $ 31,433 $ 32,111 $ 35,700 Nonperforming loans / gross loans, amortized cost 0.43% 0.42% 0.52% 0.56% 0.62% NPA's / loans plus foreclosed assets 0.43% 0.42% 0.58% 0.64% 0.62% Allowance for credit losses on loans / gross loans, amortized cost 0.96% 0.86% 0.84% 1.01% 0.89% SELECT PERIOD-END STATISTICS (Unaudited) 6/30/2026 3/31/2026 12/31/2025 9/30/2025 6/30/2025 Shareholders' equity / total assets 9.86% 9.69% 9.53% 9.71% 9.43% Gross loans, amortized cost / deposits 83.80% 84.31% 88.54% 84.96% 81.85% Noninterest-bearing deposits / total deposits 35.02% 35.16% 34.61% 36.58% 35.83% Core non-maturity deposits $ 2,161,995 $ 2,150,962 $ 2,094,193 $ 2,221,568 $ 2,169,923 Deferred loan (costs)/fees $ (146) $ (97) $ (35) $ 9 $ 4 Sierra Bancorp Financial Results July 27, 2026 Page 14 CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (Dollars in Thousands, Unaudited) For the three months ended: For the six months ended: 6/30/2026 3/31/2026 6/30/2025 6/30/2026 6/30/2025 Interest income $ 40,939 $ 41,196 $ 42,717 $ 82,135 $ 84,170 Interest expense 10,527 10,588 12,064 21,115 23,405 Net interest income 30,412 30,608 30,653 61,020 60,765 Credit loss expense - loans 2,283 77 1,210 2,360 3,171 Credit loss (benefit) expense - unfunded commitments (90) (50) (10) (140) 100 Credit loss (benefit) - debt securities held-to-maturity - (1) - (1) - Net interest income after credit loss (benefit) 28,219 30,582 29,453 58,801 57,494 Service charges and fees on deposit accounts 5,987 5,673 5,855 11,660 11,436 Net gain on sale of securities available-for-sale - - 1 - 124 Net gain (loss) on sale of fixed assets - 360 (19) 360 (22) Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance 416 419 343 835 581 Earnings (loss) on separate account life insurance 1,386 (379) 973 1,006 470 Other income 781 1,896 1,400 2,678 2,606 Total noninterest income 8,570 7,969 8,553 16,539 15,195 Salaries and benefits 12,548 12,700 12,544 25,247 25,