Banner (NASDAQ:BANR – Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The financial services provider reported $1.55 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.46 by $0.09, Zacks reports. The firm had revenue of $169.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $173.23 million. Banner had a return on equity of 10.32% and a net margin of 21.80%.
Banner Price Performance
BANR stock opened at $66.03 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $2.25 billion, a PE ratio of 12.03 and a beta of 0.91. Banner has a 12 month low of $54.01 and a 12 month high of $72.58. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $64.10 and a 200 day moving average price of $64.40. The company has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.
Banner Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 13th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 3rd will be issued a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 3rd. Banner’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.43%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
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Institutional Trading of Banner
Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company grew its stake in shares of Banner by 19.6% during the second quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 1,011,347 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $64,878,000 after buying an additional 165,557 shares during the last quarter. Basswood Capital Management L.L.C. boosted its holdings in Banner by 29.9% during the 2nd quarter. Basswood Capital Management L.L.C. now owns 351,638 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $22,558,000 after acquiring an additional 80,877 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC boosted its holdings in Banner by 33.2% during the 3rd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 340,215 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $22,284,000 after acquiring an additional 84,805 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. grew its position in Banner by 20.7% in the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 300,882 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $19,302,000 after acquiring an additional 51,584 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Raymond James Financial Inc. increased its stake in Banner by 50.9% in the third quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 295,621 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $19,363,000 after purchasing an additional 99,708 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 87.33% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Banner
Here are the key news stories impacting Banner this week:
- Positive Sentiment: EPS beat and loan growth — Banner topped Q4 EPS estimates and reported solid loan growth, which supports future net interest income and higher profitability. Banner Corp. beats Q4 earnings estimates, reports solid loan growth
- Positive Sentiment: Quarterly dividend announced — The board declared a $0.50 per-share dividend (ex-dividend Feb 3, payable Feb 13), reinforcing payout credibility and income appeal for yield-seeking investors. Banner Reports Strong Q4 2025 Results and Dividend
- Positive Sentiment: Solid quarterly and full-year profitability — Banner reported Q4 net income of $51.2M and full-year net income of $195.4M (FY EPS $5.64), with net interest income rising, supporting margin resilience. Banner Corporation Reports Net Income of $51.2 Million…
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and metric deep-dives — Coverage notes the EPS beat but highlights mixed metrics vs. estimates and year-ago figures; useful for modeling but not a clear directional catalyst on its own. Compared to Estimates, Banner (BANR) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
- Neutral Sentiment: Company materials available — Press release and slide deck provide detail for investors doing a deeper review of credit trends, margins, and guidance. View Press Release / Slide Deck
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed estimates — Banner’s Q4 revenue came in below consensus, which could temper upside if top-line growth lags even as margins expand. Banner Bank (NASDAQ:BANR) misses Q4 CY2025 revenue estimates
About Banner
Banner Corporation, through its principal subsidiary Banner Bank, operates as a regional commercial bank headquartered in Walla Walla, Washington. Founded in 2000 as a bank holding company, Banner traces its origins to community banking roots in Eastern Washington dating back to the late 19th century. Over the past two decades, the company has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong presence throughout the Pacific Northwest.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services for individual and business clients.
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