Sierra Bancorp reported second quarter 2026 net income of $9.9 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, and first half 2026 net income of $22.4 million, or $1.72 per diluted share. The company declared a $0.27 per share dividend payable on August 10, 2026, and repurchased 396,429 shares during the first half of the year. Total assets decreased 3% to $3.72 billion at June 30, 2026, primarily due to lower mortgage warehouse balances. The company operates as a bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra in California.

Sierra Bancorp announced a 4% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.27 per share, up from $0.26 per share last quarter. The dividend will be paid on August 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 3, 2026. Sierra Bancorp is a bank holding company providing retail and commercial banking services through its subsidiary, Bank of the Sierra.