Banner Corporation Reports Net Income of $54.7 Million, or $1.60 Per Diluted Share, for First Quarter 2026; Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend Declared by 4% to $0.52 Per Share

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net interest margin financial

Net interest margin measures how much a bank earns from lending and investing compared with what it pays for funding, expressed as a percentage of its interest-earning assets. Think of it like a grocery store’s markup: it shows the gap between buying cost and selling price per dollar of goods — here, the cost is interest paid and the sale is interest received. Investors watch it because a higher margin usually means a bank is more profitable and better at managing interest rate and credit conditions.

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Provision for credit losses is an amount set aside by a financial institution to cover potential future losses from borrowers who may not repay their loans. It acts like a safety net, helping the institution manage risks and stay financially healthy. For investors, it signals how cautious a lender is about potential loan defaults and can impact the company's profitability and financial stability.

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Loans or other credit exposures that are not producing expected income because borrowers have stopped making scheduled payments for a significant period (commonly around 90 days). Think of it like a business lending money that has gone quiet — the cash flow stops while the lender still carries the debt on its books. High levels of non-performing assets matter to investors because they reduce a lender’s earnings, tie up capital that could be used for growth, and signal higher risk of future losses.

allowance for credit losses financial

Allowance for credit losses is a reserve set aside by a financial institution to cover potential losses from borrowers who may not repay their loans. It acts like a safety net, helping the institution prepare for loans that might turn sour. For investors, it signals how cautious the institution is about the quality of its loans and potential risks to its financial health.

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Risk-weighted assets are a bank’s assets (like loans and investments) adjusted by how risky regulators consider each one, so safer items count less and riskier items count more. Think of it as packing a suitcase where heavy, fragile items take up more “real” space; higher risk-weighted assets mean a bank must hold more capital as a cushion. Investors watch this because it affects a bank’s safety, regulatory limits and ability to lend or return money to shareholders.

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04/22/2026 - 04:00 PM

WALLA WALLA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) (“Banner”), the parent company of Banner Bank, today reported net income of $54.7 million, or $1.60 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $51.2 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, for the preceding quarter, and $45.1 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025. Net interest income was $150.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $152.4 million in the preceding quarter and $141.1 million for the first quarter a year ago. Net interest margin expanded by eight basis points to 4.11%, driven by continued reductions in funding costs. The decrease in net interest income compared to the prior quarter primarily reflects two fewer calendar days in the current quarter and a slight decrease in average earning assets, both of which were largely offset by the margin improvement. The increase in net interest income compared to the first quarter a year ago primarily reflects a decrease in overall funding costs and an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets. First quarter 2026 results included a $796,000 recapture of provision for credit losses, compared to $2.4 million of provision for credit losses in the preceding quarter and $3.1 million of provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2025.

Banner announced that its Board of Directors increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 4% to $0.52 per share payable May 15, 2026, to common shareholders of record on May 5, 2026.

“Banner’s first quarter results demonstrate the continued strength of our super community bank strategy, which focuses on building client relationships, preserving a strong funding base, and delivering exceptional service while sustaining a moderate risk profile,” said Mark Grescovich, President and CEO. “Our earnings for the first quarter of 2026 benefited from an improved net interest margin, increased non-interest income and decreased non-interest expense. The strategic investments we have made across the organization are delivering tangible returns and are further strengthening Banner for long-term success. Additionally, Banner’s credit quality remains solid, supported by a well-funded reserve for loan losses and a robust capital position that provides resilience and flexibility for future growth. We also continue to benefit from a strong core deposit base, with core deposits representing 89% of total deposits at quarter-end. For 135 years, Banner has upheld its core values by consistently doing the right thing for our clients, communities, colleagues, company and shareholders. Our long-standing commitment has enabled us to earn trust, navigate change with confidence and continue building a strong foundation for the future.”

At March 31, 2026, Banner, on a consolidated basis, had $16.34 billion in assets, $11.55 billion in net loans and $13.84 billion in deposits. Banner operates 135 full-service branch offices, including branches located in eight of the top 20 largest western Metropolitan Statistical Areas by population.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, was 4.11% for the current quarter, compared to 4.03% in the preceding quarter and 3.92% in the first quarter a year ago.
Revenue was $169.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $167.7 million in the preceding quarter and an increase of 6% from $160.2 million in the first quarter a year ago.
Net interest income was $150.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $152.4 million in the preceding quarter and $141.1 million in the first quarter a year ago.
Mortgage banking operations revenue was $3.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $3.6 million in the preceding quarter and $3.1 million the first quarter a year ago.
Return on average assets was 1.37% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 1.24% in the preceding quarter and 1.15% in the first quarter a year ago.
Net loans receivable were $11.55 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $11.56 billion at December 31, 2025, and compared to $11.28 billion at March 31, 2025.
Total deposits were $13.84 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $13.74 billion at December 31, 2025 and $13.59 billion at March 31, 2025.
Core deposits represented 89% of total deposits at March 31, 2026.
Non-performing assets were $51.7 million, or 0.32% of total assets, at March 31, 2026, compared to $51.2 million, or 0.31% of total assets, at December 31, 2025, and $42.7 million, or 0.26% of total assets, at March 31, 2025.
The allowance for credit losses - loans was $160.4 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable, as of March 31, 2026, compared to $160.3 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable, as of December 31, 2025, and $157.3 million, or 1.38% of total loans receivable, as of March 31, 2025.
Dividends paid to shareholders were $0.50 per share in the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Common shareholders’ equity per share increased 2% to $58.06 at March 31, 2026, compared to $57.08 at the preceding quarter end, and increased 9% from $53.16 at March 31, 2025.
Tangible common shareholders’ equity per share* increased 2% to $47.00 at March 31, 2026, compared to $46.09 at December 31, 2025, and increased 11% from $42.27 at March 31, 2025.
Repurchased 250,000 shares of Banner common stock during the first quarter of 2026 at an average price of $64.56 per share.

*Non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measure; See, “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

Income Statement Review

Net interest income was $150.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $152.4 million in the preceding quarter and $141.1 million in the first quarter a year ago. Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, increased eight basis points to 4.11% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 4.03% in the preceding quarter, and increased 19 basis points from 3.92% in the first quarter a year ago. The net interest margin for the current quarter benefited from lower funding costs.

Interest income was $197.8 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $205.0 million in the preceding quarter and $193.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. Average yields on interest-earning assets were 5.39% for both the first quarter of 2026 and the preceding quarter. Compared to the first quarter a year ago, average yields on interest-earning assets increased by four basis points from 5.35%, primarily due to increases in the average balance of loans. Average loan yields decreased by three basis points to 6.07% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 6.10% in the preceding quarter, and was consistent with 6.07% in the first quarter a year ago.

Interest expense was $47.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $52.5 million in the preceding quarter and $52.8 million in the first quarter a year ago. Total deposit costs decreased by eight basis points to 1.35% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 1.43% in the preceding quarter, and decreased by 12 basis points compared to 1.47% in the first quarter a year ago. The decrease in deposit costs in the current quarter compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to a decrease in market interest rates, as well as a lower percentage of interest-bearing deposits being held in higher cost certificates of deposits. The decrease in deposit costs in the current quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago was primarily due to the decreases in market interest rates, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits. The average rate paid on borrowings decreased three basis points to 3.90% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 3.93% in the preceding quarter, and decreased by 42 basis points compared to 4.32% in the first quarter a year ago. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to declines in both interest rates paid and the average balance of higher costing FHLB advances. The total cost of funding liabilities decreased nine basis points to 1.38% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 1.47% in the preceding quarter, and decreased 17 basis points from 1.55% in the first quarter a year ago, primarily due to deposit interest rate declines.

A $796,000 recapture of provision for credit losses was recorded in the current quarter (comprised of a $1.3 million provision for credit losses - loans and a $2.1 million recapture of provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments). This compares to a $2.4 million provision for credit losses in the prior quarter (comprised of a $1.5 million provision for credit losses - loans and a $945,000 provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments) and a $3.1 million provision for credit losses in the first quarter a year ago (comprised of a $4.5 million provision for credit losses - loans and a $1.4 million recapture of provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments).

Total non-interest income was $19.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $15.2 million in the preceding quarter and $19.1 million in the first quarter a year ago. The sequential increase was driven primarily by a $3.7 million favorable shift in fair value adjustments on financial instruments. This was partially offset by a $1.2 million net loss on the sale of securities during the current quarter. Compared to the prior year quarter, the slight increase in non-interest income was primarily attributable to an increase in fair value adjustments on financial instruments carried at fair value, partially offset by the net loss recognized on the sale of securities during the current quarter.

Total non-interest expense was $102.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $104.1 million in the preceding quarter and $101.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease from the previous quarter reflected a $1.2 million decrease in occupancy and equipment costs, primarily due to lower rent expense as well as lower building repair and maintenance expenses, a $988,000 decrease in professional and legal expenses, primarily due to expenses recognized on a pending legal settlement during the prior quarter and lower audit and regulatory exam expenses, and a $1.0 million decrease in advertising and marketing expense, primarily due to decreases in direct mail marketing and community development expenses. These decreases were partially offset by a $2.3 million increase in salary and employee benefits, resulting from increased medical premiums and payroll tax expenses. The increase compared to the same quarter a year ago primarily reflects increases in salary and employee benefits, partially offset by a decrease in occupancy and equipment costs.

Banner’s efficiency ratio was 60.60% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 62.11% in the preceding quarter and 63.21% in the same quarter a year ago. Banner’s adjusted efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 59.45% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 59.87% in the preceding quarter and 62.18% in the year-ago quarter. See, “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

Balance Sheet Review

Total assets were $16.34 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $16.35 billion at December 31, 2025, and $16.17 billion at March 31, 2025. The decrease compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to decreases in both loans held for sale and loans receivable and a reduction in FHLB stock resulting from the repayment of FHLB advances, partially offset by growth in interest-bearing deposits held at other banks. Securities and interest-bearing deposits held at other banks totaled $3.24 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $3.22 billion at December 31, 2025 and $3.33 billion at March 31, 2025. The average effective duration of the securities portfolio was approximately 6.1 years and 6.5 years at March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively.

Total loans receivable were $11.71 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $11.72 billion at December 31, 2025, and increased from $11.44 billion at March 31, 2025. Commercial real estate loans totaled $4.11 billion at March 31, 2026, an increase of 2% compared to $4.05 billion at December 31, 2025, and an increase of 7% from $3.84 billion at March 31, 2025. The increases from both periods reflected a combination of new loan production and the conversion of commercial construction loans to the commercial real estate portfolio upon completion of the construction phase. Multifamily real estate loans decreased 6% to $798.2 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $850.8 million at December 31, 2025, and decreased 9% from $877.7 million at March 31, 2025. The decreases from both periods were primarily due to payoffs and paydowns. Agricultural business loans decreased 6% to $332.4 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $353.2 million at December 31, 2025, and decreased from $334.9 million at March 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to operating line paydowns and payoffs exceeding new production. Consumer loans increased to $774.0 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $768.5 million at December 31, 2025, and increased 8% compared to $717.2 million at March 31, 2025. The increases resulted from both new loan production and advances, primarily related to home equity revolving lines of credit.

Loans held for sale were $33.8 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $42.9 million at December 31, 2025, and $24.5 million at March 31, 2025. One- to four- family residential mortgage held for sale loans sold in the current quarter totaled $132.6 million, compared to $104.2 million in the preceding quarter, and $108.1 million in the first quarter a year ago. The decrease in loans held for sale at March 31, 2026, compared to the preceding quarter, was primarily attributable to higher sales volumes of one- to four-family residential mortgage loans held for sale during the current quarter. The increase in loans held for sale at March 31, 2026, compared to the prior-year quarter, was primarily attributable to increased originations of one- to four- family residential mortgage loans held for sale.

Total deposits were $13.84 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $13.74 billion at December 31, 2025, and $13.59 billion a year ago. Core deposits increased to $12.38 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $12.21 billion at December 31, 2025, and $12.09 billion at March 31, 2025. The increase compared to the preceding quarter primarily reflects increases in non-interest-bearing deposits and interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts. The increase compared to the prior year quarter primarily reflects increases in interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts. Core deposits remained stable at 89% of total deposits at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Certificates of deposit decreased 4% to $1.46 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $1.53 billion at December 31, 2025, and decreased 3% from $1.50 billion a year earlier.

There were no outstanding FHLB advances at March 31, 2026, compared to $150.0 million at December 31, 2025, and $168.0 million a year ago, as the increase in core deposits was used to pay off FHLB advances during the current quarter. At March 31, 2026, off-balance sheet liquidity included additional borrowing capacity of $3.76 billion at the FHLB and $1.74 billion at the Federal Reserve, as well as federal funds line of credit agreements with other financial institutions of $125.0 million.

At March 31, 2026, total common shareholders’ equity was $1.97 billion, or 12.03% of total assets, compared to $1.95 billion, or 11.90% of total assets at December 31, 2025, and $1.83 billion, or 11.34% of total assets at March 31, 2025. The increase in total common shareholders’ equity from December 31, 2025, was primarily attributable to a $37.4 million increase in retained earnings resulting from $54.7 million in net income, partially offset by the accrual of $17.3 million in cash dividends during the first quarter of 2026. In addition, Banner repurchased 250,000 shares of its common stock in the first quarter of 2026 at an average price of $64.56 per share. At March 31, 2026, tangible common shareholders’ equity, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $1.59 billion, or 9.97% of tangible assets, compared to $1.57 billion, or 9.84% of tangible assets, at December 31, 2025, and $1.46 billion, or 9.23% of tangible assets, a year ago. See “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

Banner and Banner Bank continue to maintain capital levels in excess of the requirements to be categorized as “well-capitalized.” At March 31, 2026, Banner’s estimated common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 12.97%, its estimated Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets ratio was 11.68%, and its estimated total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 14.85%. These regulatory capital ratios are estimates, pending completion and filing of Banner’s regulatory reports.

Credit Quality

The allowance for credit losses - loans was $160.4 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable and 353% of non-performing loans, at March 31, 2026, compared to $160.3 million, or 1.37% of total loans receivable and 351% of non-performing loans, at December 31, 2025, and $157.3 million, or 1.38% of total loans receivable and 404% of non-performing loans, at March 31, 2025. The allowance ratio remained stable compared to both prior periods, reflecting consistent portfolio composition and credit performance. Coverage of non-performing loans remained strong at 353% at March 31, 2026, compared to 351% at December 31, 2025. The year-over-year decline from 404% at March 31, 2025 reflects moderate growth in non-performing loans over the past year, from $39.0 million to $45.4 million, while the allowance level has remained stable and commensurate with the portfolio’s risk profile. In addition to the allowance for credit losses - loans, Banner maintains an allowance for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments, which was $12.9 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $15.0 million at December 31, 2025, and $12.2 million at March 31, 2025. Net loan charge-offs remained low at $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to net loan charge-offs of $934,000 and $2.7 million in the preceding quarter and first quarter a year ago, respectively. Non-performing loans were $45.4 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $45.6 million at December 31, 2025, and $39.0 million a year ago. Substandard loans were $235.0 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $193.1 million as of December 31, 2025, and $197.8 million a year ago. Total non-performing assets were $51.7 million, or 0.32% of total assets, at March 31, 2026, compared to $51.2 million, or 0.31% of total assets, at December 31, 2025, and $42.7 million, or 0.26% of total assets, a year ago.

Conference Call

Banner will host a conference call on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PDT, to discuss its first quarter results. Interested investors may listen to the call live at www.bannerbank.com. Investment professionals are invited to dial (800) 715-9871 to participate in the call. A replay of the call will be available at www.bannerbank.com.

About the Company

Banner Corporation is a $16.34 billion bank holding company operating a commercial bank primarily in Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho through a network of branches offering a full range of deposit services and business, commercial real estate, construction, residential, agricultural and consumer loans. Visit Banner Bank on the Web at www.bannerbank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this press release and in other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in press releases or other public stockholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases “may,” “believe,” “will,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “plans,” “potential,” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made and based only on information then actually known to Banner. Banner does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, future financial performance, strategic plans or objectives, revenues or earnings projections, and other financial or operational information. These statements are inherently subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including ongoing market volatility and evolving global conditions, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company’s business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of labor shortages, elevated inflation, recessionary pressures, or slowing economic growth; (2) changes in interest rate levels, volatility, and the timing and pace of such changes, including actions by the Federal Reserve, which could materially affect our net interest margin, funding costs, asset values, access to capital and liquidity; (3) the impact of inflation and monetary and fiscal policy responses thereto, and their impact on consumer and business behavior; (4) geopolitical developments and international conflicts, including but not limited to tensions or instability in Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East, and Asia, or the imposition of new or increased tariffs and trade restrictions, which may disrupt financial markets, global supply chains, commodity prices, or economic activity in specific industry sectors, including, but not limited to, agriculture-based lending; (5) the effects of a federal government shutdown, debt ceiling standoff, or other fiscal policy uncertainty; (6) the impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks and related negative publicity about the banking industry in general on investor and depositor sentiment; (7) expectations regarding key growth initiatives and strategic priorities; (8) credit risks from lending activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, which could necessitate additional provisions for credit losses, resulting both from loans originated and loans acquired from other financial institutions; (9) results of examinations by regulatory authorities, which could result in the imposition of penalties, required changes to our business practices, or additional reserves; (10) competitive pressures among depository and non-depository institutions that adversely affect pricing, market share, deposit flows or product offerings; (11) fluctuations in real estate values; (12) the ability to adapt to rapid technological changes, including advancements in artificial intelligence, digital banking platforms, and cybersecurity; (13) vulnerabilities in information systems or third-party service providers, including disruptions, breaches, or attacks; (14) market volatility or deterioration in capital markets affecting liquidity, valuations, or investor confidence; (15) the costs, effects and outcomes of litigation or other legal proceedings involving the Company; (16) legislation or regulatory changes, including but not limited to shifts in capital requirements, banking regulation, tax laws, or consumer protection laws; (17) climate-related risks and natural disasters, which may affect loan collateral, operations, or compliance obligations; (18) changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; (19) the impact of future acquisitions or business combinations, including related goodwill impairment risks and integration challenges; (20) effects of critical accounting policies and judgments, including the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; (21) other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and (22) other risks detailed from time to time in Banner’s other reports filed with and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission including Banner’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	Quarters Ended
(in thousands except shares and per share data)	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025			Mar 31, 2025
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans receivable	$	173,703		$	178,908		$	168,677
Mortgage-backed securities		14,316			14,750			15,744
Securities and cash equivalents		9,799			11,322			9,447
Total interest income		197,818			204,980			193,868
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits		45,678			50,494			48,737
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances		40			17			860
Other borrowings		697			693			694
Subordinated debt		1,234			1,328			2,494
Total interest expense		47,649			52,532			52,785
Net interest income		150,169			152,448			141,083
(RECAPTURE) PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES		(796	)		2,441			3,139
Net interest income after (recapture) provision for credit losses		150,965			150,007			137,944
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Deposit fees and other service charges		11,391			10,681			10,769
Mortgage banking operations		3,212			3,617			3,103
Bank-owned life insurance		2,312			2,491			2,575
Miscellaneous		1,826			446			2,346
		18,741			17,235			18,793
Net loss on sale of securities		(1,242	)		—			—
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value		1,662			(2,010	)		315
Total non-interest income		19,161			15,225			19,108
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salary and employee benefits		67,732			65,428			64,857
Less capitalized loan origination costs		(3,886	)		(4,163	)		(3,330	)
Occupancy and equipment		10,697			11,852			12,097
Information and computer data services		8,313			9,041			7,628
Payment and card processing services		6,041			6,239			5,750
Professional and legal expenses		1,613			2,601			2,430
Advertising and marketing		673			1,676			590
Deposit insurance		2,717			2,850			2,797
State and municipal business and use taxes		1,820			1,751			1,454
Real estate operations, net		109			(43	)		(61	)
Amortization of core deposit intangibles		256			315			456
Miscellaneous		6,523			6,598			6,591
Total non-interest expense		102,608			104,145			101,259
Income before provision for income taxes		67,518			61,087			55,793
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		12,802			9,838			10,658
NET INCOME	$	54,716		$	51,249		$	45,135
Earnings per common share:
Basic	$	1.61		$	1.50		$	1.31
Diluted	$	1.60		$	1.49		$	1.30
Cumulative dividends declared per common share	$	0.50		$	0.50		$	0.48
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		34,039,234			34,214,220			34,509,815
Diluted		34,254,587			34,408,587			34,778,687

FINANCIAL CONDITION										Percentage Change
(in thousands except shares and per share data)	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025			Mar 31, 2025			Prior Qtr		Prior Yr Qtr
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	180,158		$	182,772		$	213,574		(1	)%	(16	)%
Interest-bearing deposits		259,081			239,868			228,371		8	%	13	%
Total cash and cash equivalents		439,239			422,640			441,945		4	%	(1	)%
Securities - available for sale, amortized cost $2,294,225, $2,271,471 and $2,426,395, respectively		2,035,021			2,016,261			2,108,945		1	%	(4	)%
Securities - held to maturity, fair value $791,763, $814,668 and $819,261, respectively		943,688			961,196			991,796		(2	)%	(5	)%
Total securities		2,978,709			2,977,457			3,100,741		—	%	(4	)%
FHLB stock		9,809			16,476			17,286		(40	)%	(43	)%
Loans held for sale		33,778			42,902			24,536		(21	)%	38	%
Loans receivable		11,707,626			11,721,687			11,438,796		—	%	2	%
Allowance for credit losses – loans		(160,352	)		(160,276	)		(157,323	)	—	%	2	%
Net loans receivable		11,547,274			11,561,411			11,281,473		—	%	2	%
Accrued interest receivable		63,736			60,525			63,987		5	%	—	%
Property and equipment, net		108,303			111,522			119,649		(3	)%	(9	)%
Goodwill		373,121			373,121			373,121		—	%	—	%
Other intangibles, net		1,235			1,491			2,602		(17	)%	(53	)%
Bank-owned life insurance		321,660			319,347			313,942		1	%	2	%
Operating lease right-of-use assets		31,056			32,736			37,134		(5	)%	(16	)%
Other assets		436,352			434,860			394,396		—	%	11	%
Total assets	$	16,344,272		$	16,354,488		$	16,170,812		—	%	1	%
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing	$	4,532,639		$	4,489,839		$	4,571,598		1	%	(1	)%
Interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts		7,842,911			7,721,003			7,517,617		2	%	4	%
Interest-bearing certificates		1,464,814			1,532,304			1,504,050		(4	)%	(3	)%
Total deposits		13,840,364			13,743,146			13,593,265		1	%	2	%
Advances from FHLB		—			150,000			168,000		(100	)%	(100	)%
Other borrowings		115,723			107,715			130,588		7	%	(11	)%
Subordinated notes, net		—			—			80,389		—	%	(100	)%
Junior subordinated debentures at fair value		79,472			79,151			67,711		—	%	17	%
Operating lease liabilities		33,794			35,755			40,466		(5	)%	(16	)%
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		261,295			245,266			210,771		7	%	24	%
Deferred compensation		46,990			47,158			46,169		—	%	2	%
Total liabilities		14,377,638			14,408,191			14,337,359		—	%	—	%
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock		1,268,298			1,282,505			1,308,967		(1	)%	(3	)%
Retained earnings		909,222			871,803			772,412		4	%	18	%
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(210,886	)		(208,011	)		(247,926	)	1	%	(15	)%
Total shareholders’ equity		1,966,634			1,946,297			1,833,453		1	%	7	%
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	16,344,272		$	16,354,488		$	16,170,812		—	%	1	%
Common Shares Issued:
Shares outstanding at end of period		33,875,098			34,097,856			34,489,972
Common shareholders’ equity per share ⁽¹⁾	$	58.06		$	57.08		$	53.16
Common shareholders’ tangible equity per share ^{(1) (2)}	$	47.00		$	46.09		$	42.27
Common shareholders’ equity to total assets		12.03	%		11.90	%		11.34	%
Common shareholders’ tangible equity to tangible assets ⁽²⁾		9.97	%		9.84	%		9.23	%
Consolidated Tier 1 leverage capital ratio		11.68	%		11.41	%		11.22	%

(1)		Calculation is based on number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period rather than weighted average shares outstanding.
(2)		Common shareholders’ tangible equity and tangible assets exclude goodwill and other intangible assets. These ratios represent non-GAAP financial measures. See, “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)

LOANS										Percentage Change
	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025			Mar 31, 2025			Prior Qtr		Prior Yr Qtr
Commercial real estate (CRE):
Owner-occupied	$	1,176,035		$	1,138,298		$	1,020,829		3	%	15	%
Investment properties		1,719,220			1,701,413			1,598,387		1	%	8	%
Small balance CRE		1,218,388			1,212,357			1,217,458		—	%	—	%
Multifamily real estate		798,230			850,789			877,716		(6	)%	(9	)%
Construction, land and land development:
Commercial construction		174,761			156,021			146,467		12	%	19	%
Multifamily construction		502,166			514,330			618,942		(2	)%	(19	)%
One- to four-family construction		617,233			607,447			504,265		2	%	22	%
Land and land development		400,959			433,678			396,009		(8	)%	1	%
Commercial business:
Commercial business		1,231,154			1,225,108			1,283,754		—	%	(4	)%
Small business scored		1,199,913			1,187,360			1,122,550		1	%	7	%
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland:
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland		332,440			353,152			334,899		(6	)%	(1	)%
One- to four-family residential		1,563,088			1,573,191			1,600,283		(1	)%	(2	)%
Consumer:
Consumer—home equity revolving lines of credit		682,692			679,489			620,483		—	%	10	%
Consumer—other		91,347			89,054			96,754		3	%	(6	)%
Total loans receivable	$	11,707,626		$	11,721,687		$	11,438,796		—	%	2	%
Loans 30 - 89 days past due and on accrual	$	30,177		$	26,767		$	37,339
Total delinquent loans (including loans on non-accrual), net	$	65,632		$	63,093		$	71,927
Total delinquent loans / Total loans receivable		0.56	%		0.54	%		0.63	%

LOANS BY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION									Percentage Change
	Mar 31, 2026				Dec 31, 2025		Mar 31, 2025		Prior Qtr		Prior Yr Qtr
	Amount		Percentage		Amount		Amount
Washington	$	5,313,022	45	%	$	5,371,200	$	5,260,906	(1	)%	1	%
California		3,159,842	27	%		3,105,405		2,927,835	2	%	8	%
Oregon		2,166,750	18	%		2,159,404		2,122,953	—	%	2	%
Idaho		690,608	6	%		667,343		665,625	3	%	4	%
Utah		77,046	1	%		82,594		88,858	(7	)%	(13	)%
Other		300,358	3	%		335,741		372,619	(11	)%	(19	)%
Total loans receivable	$	11,707,626	100	%	$	11,721,687	$	11,438,796	—	%	2	%

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)

LOAN ORIGINATIONS	Quarters Ended
	Mar 31, 2026		Dec 31, 2025		Mar 31, 2025
Commercial real estate	$	220,193	$	136,604	$	37,041
Multifamily real estate		3,869		4,300		9,555
Construction and land		323,941		362,199		287,565
Commercial business		168,324		219,592		103,739
Agricultural business		22,562		28,815		12,765
One-to four-family residential		13,416		7,219		5,139
Consumer		110,913		108,578		80,030
Total loan originations (excluding loans held for sale)	$	863,218	$	867,307	$	535,834

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)

CHANGE IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES – LOANS	Quarters Ended
	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025			Mar 31, 2025
Balance, beginning of period	$	160,276		$	159,707		$	155,521
Provision for credit losses – loans		1,292			1,503			4,549
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:
Commercial real estate		11			48			57
Construction and land		4			4			—
One- to four-family real estate		13			14			188
Commercial business		81			93			557
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland		4			68			10
Consumer		140			83			119
		253			310			931
Loans charged off:
One- to four-family real estate		—			—			(13	)
Commercial business		(863	)		(837	)		(3,301	)
Consumer		(606	)		(407	)		(364	)
		(1,469	)		(1,244	)		(3,678	)
Net charge-offs		(1,216	)		(934	)		(2,747	)
Balance, end of period	$	160,352		$	160,276		$	157,323
Net charge-offs / average loans receivable		(0.010	)%		(0.008	)%		(0.024	)%

ALLOCATION OF ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES – LOANS	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025			Mar 31, 2025
Commercial real estate	$	41,788		$	41,599		$	40,076
Multifamily real estate		9,201			9,805			10,109
Construction and land		34,589			35,508			32,042
One- to four-family real estate		19,640			19,552			20,752
Commercial business		39,452			37,785			38,665
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland		4,930			5,567			5,641
Consumer		10,752			10,460			10,038
Total allowance for credit losses – loans	$	160,352		$	160,276		$	157,323
Allowance for credit losses - loans / Total loans receivable		1.37	%		1.37	%		1.38	%
Allowance for credit losses - loans / Non-performing loans		353	%		351	%		404	%

CHANGE IN THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS	Quarters Ended
	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025		Mar 31, 2025
Balance, beginning of period	$	14,985		$	14,040	$	13,562
(Recapture) provision for credit losses - unfunded loan commitments		(2,082	)		945		(1,400	)
Balance, end of period	$	12,903		$	14,985	$	12,162

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)

NON-PERFORMING ASSETS	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025			Mar 31, 2025
Loans on non-accrual status:
Secured by real estate:
Commercial	$	2,027		$	525		$	2,182
Construction and land		4,321			5,175			4,359
One- to four-family		20,945			19,855			10,448
Commercial business		6,988			6,751			6,425
Agricultural business, including secured by farmland		5,511			4,609			10,301
Consumer		4,214			4,610			4,874
		44,006			41,525			38,589
Loans more than 90 days delinquent, still on accrual:
Secured by real estate:
Construction and land		—			1,268			—
One- to four-family		636			2,698			9
Commercial business		—			—			206
Consumer		795			148			155
		1,431			4,114			370
Total non-performing loans		45,437			45,639			38,959
REO		6,248			5,578			3,468
Other repossessed assets		—			18			300
Total non-performing assets	$	51,685		$	51,235		$	42,727
Total non-performing assets to total assets		0.32	%		0.31	%		0.26	%

LOANS BY CREDIT RISK RATING	Mar 31, 2026		Dec 31, 2025		Mar 31, 2025
Pass	$	11,416,687	$	11,446,550	$	11,207,852
Special Mention		55,981		82,060		33,133
Substandard		234,958		193,077		197,811
Total	$	11,707,626	$	11,721,687	$	11,438,796

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION							Percentage Change
	Mar 31, 2026		Dec 31, 2025		Mar 31, 2025		Prior Qtr		Prior Yr Qtr
Non-interest-bearing	$	4,532,639	$	4,489,839	$	4,571,598	1	%	(1	)%
Interest-bearing checking		2,628,731		2,609,080		2,431,279	1	%	8	%
Regular savings accounts		3,859,530		3,723,922		3,542,005	4	%	9	%
Money market accounts		1,354,650		1,388,001		1,544,333	(2	)%	(12	)%
Total interest-bearing transaction and savings accounts		7,842,911		7,721,003		7,517,617	2	%	4	%
Total core deposits		12,375,550		12,210,842		12,089,215	1	%	2	%
Interest-bearing certificates		1,464,814		1,532,304		1,504,050	(4	)%	(3	)%
Total deposits	$	13,840,364	$	13,743,146	$	13,593,265	1	%	2	%

GEOGRAPHIC CONCENTRATION OF DEPOSITS	Mar 31, 2026				Dec 31, 2025		Mar 31, 2025		Percentage Change
	Amount		Percentage		Amount		Amount		Prior Qtr		Prior Yr Qtr
Washington	$	7,429,406	54	%	$	7,500,215	$	7,394,201	(1	)%	—	%
Oregon		3,125,040	23	%		3,035,104		3,045,078	3	%	3	%
California		2,558,466	18	%		2,483,948		2,463,012	3	%	4	%
Idaho		727,452	5	%		723,879		690,974	—	%	5	%
Total deposits	$	13,840,364	100	%	$	13,743,146	$	13,593,265	1	%	2	%

INCLUDED IN TOTAL DEPOSITS	Mar 31, 2026		Dec 31, 2025		Mar 31, 2025
Public non-interest-bearing accounts	$	146,846	$	138,860	$	146,390
Public interest-bearing transaction & savings accounts		237,776		234,669		239,707
Public interest-bearing certificates		36,125		34,431		24,226
Total public deposits	$	420,747	$	407,960	$	410,323
Collateralized public deposits	$	325,675	$	312,310	$	313,445
Total brokered deposits	$	—	$	50,002	$	75,321

AVERAGE ACCOUNT BALANCE PER DEPOSIT ACCOUNT	Mar 31, 2026		Dec 31, 2025		Mar 31, 2025
Number of deposit accounts		444,250		445,989		453,808
Average account balance per account	$	32	$	31	$	30

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
ESTIMATED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS AS OF MARCH 31, 2026	Actual				Minimum to be categorized as "Adequately Capitalized"				Minimum to be categorized as "Well Capitalized"
	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio

Banner Corporation-consolidated:
Total capital to risk-weighted assets	$	2,055,876	14.85	%	$	1,107,753	8.00	%	$	1,384,692	10.00	%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets		1,882,784	13.60	%		830,815	6.00	%		830,815	6.00	%
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets		1,882,784	11.68	%		644,575	4.00	%		n/a	n/a
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets		1,796,284	12.97	%		623,111	4.50	%		n/a	n/a
Banner Bank:
Total capital to risk-weighted assets		1,959,652	14.16	%		1,107,375	8.00	%		1,384,219	10.00	%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets		1,786,618	12.91	%		830,531	6.00	%		1,107,375	8.00	%
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets		1,786,618	11.09	%		644,332	4.00	%		805,415	5.00	%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets		1,786,618	12.91	%		622,898	4.50	%		899,742	6.50	%

These regulatory capital ratios are estimates, pending completion and filing of Banner’s regulatory reports.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
(rates / ratios annualized)
ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST SPREAD	Quarters Ended
	Mar 31, 2026							Dec 31, 2025							Mar 31, 2025
	Average Balance		Interest and Dividends			Yield / Cost ⁽³⁾		Average Balance		Interest and Dividends			Yield / Cost ⁽³⁾		Average Balance		Interest and Dividends			Yield / Cost ⁽³⁾
Interest-earning assets:
Held for sale loans	$	26,051	$	381		5.93	%	$	31,892	$	487		6.06	%	$	22,457	$	357		6.45	%
Real estate secured loans		9,754,431		144,369		6.00	%		9,759,170		148,310		6.03	%		9,366,213		137,724		5.96	%
Commercial/agricultural loans		1,853,248		29,153		6.38	%		1,877,966		30,430		6.43	%		1,907,212		30,752		6.54	%
Consumer and other loans		116,147		2,040		7.12	%		119,212		2,076		6.91	%		121,492		2,092		6.98	%
Total loans ⁽¹⁾		11,749,877		175,943		6.07	%		11,788,240		181,303		6.10	%		11,417,374		170,925		6.07	%
Mortgage-backed securities		2,326,123		14,509		2.53	%		2,379,784		14,943		2.49	%		2,542,983		15,895		2.53	%
Other securities		878,650		9,040		4.17	%		869,066		9,141		4.17	%		902,732		9,687		4.35	%
Interest-bearing deposits with banks		184,204		1,518		3.34	%		293,188		2,786		3.77	%		65,758		484		2.99	%
FHLB stock		9,912		148		6.06	%		9,849		300		12.08	%		12,804		149		4.72	%
Total investment securities		3,398,889		25,215		3.01	%		3,551,887		27,170		3.03	%		3,524,277		26,215		3.02	%
Total interest-earning assets		15,148,766		201,158		5.39	%		15,340,127		208,473		5.39	%		14,941,651		197,140		5.35	%
Non-interest-earning assets		1,106,533							1,081,392							1,006,497
Total assets	$	16,255,299						$	16,421,519						$	15,948,148
Deposits:
Interest-bearing checking accounts	$	2,631,917		9,273		1.43	%	$	2,671,378		10,550		1.57	%	$	2,381,106		8,537		1.45	%
Savings accounts		3,792,427		18,388		1.97	%		3,739,496		19,623		2.08	%		3,450,908		18,103		2.13	%
Money market accounts		1,387,870		6,151		1.80	%		1,430,674		6,926		1.92	%		1,555,262		7,860		2.05	%
Certificates of deposit		1,481,349		11,866		3.25	%		1,539,845		13,395		3.45	%		1,531,428		14,237		3.77	%
Total interest-bearing deposits		9,293,563		45,678		1.99	%		9,381,393		50,494		2.14	%		8,918,704		48,737		2.22	%
Non-interest-bearing deposits		4,470,629		—		—	%		4,584,612		—		—	%		4,526,596		—		—	%
Total deposits		13,764,192		45,678		1.35	%		13,966,005		50,494		1.43	%		13,445,300		48,737		1.47	%
Other interest-bearing liabilities:
FHLB advances		4,089		40		3.97	%		1,630		17		4.14	%		75,300		860		4.63	%
Other borrowings		111,569		697		2.53	%		114,685		693		2.40	%		134,761		694		2.09	%
Junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes		89,178		1,234		5.61	%		89,178		1,328		5.91	%		169,678		2,494		5.96	%
Total borrowings		204,836		1,971		3.90	%		205,493		2,038		3.93	%		379,739		4,048		4.32	%
Total funding liabilities		13,969,028		47,649		1.38	%		14,171,498		52,532		1.47	%		13,825,039		52,785		1.55	%
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities ⁽²⁾		320,808							324,492							324,031
Total liabilities		14,289,836							14,495,990							14,149,070
Shareholders’ equity		1,965,463							1,925,529							1,799,078
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	16,255,299						$	16,421,519						$	15,948,148
Net interest income/rate spread (tax equivalent)				153,509		4.01	%				155,941		3.92	%				144,355		3.80	%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)						4.11	%						4.03	%						3.92	%
Reconciliation to reported net interest income:
Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis				(3,340	)						(3,493	)						(3,272	)
Net interest income and margin, as reported			$	150,169		4.02	%			$	152,448		3.94	%			$	141,083		3.83	%
Additional Key Financial Ratios:
Return on average assets						1.37	%						1.24	%						1.15	%
Adjusted return on average assets ⁽⁴⁾						1.36	%						1.29	%						1.14	%
Return on average equity						11.29	%						10.56	%						10.17	%
Adjusted return on average equity ⁽⁴⁾						11.23	%						10.97	%						10.12	%
Return on average tangible common equity ⁽⁴⁾						14.00	%						13.17	%						12.96	%
Average equity/average assets						12.09	%						11.73	%						11.28	%
Average interest-earning assets/average interest-bearing liabilities						159.49	%						160.01	%						160.69	%
Average interest-earning assets/average funding liabilities						108.45	%						108.25	%						108.08	%
Non-interest income/average assets						0.48	%						0.37	%						0.49	%
Non-interest expense/average assets						2.56	%						2.52	%						2.57	%
Efficiency ratio						60.60	%						62.11	%						63.21	%
Adjusted efficiency ratio ⁽⁴⁾						59.45	%						59.87	%						62.18	%

⁽¹⁾		Average balances include loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis and accruing loans 90 days or more past due. Amortization of net deferred loan fees/costs is included with interest on loans.
⁽²⁾		Average other non-interest-bearing liabilities include fair value adjustments related to junior subordinated debentures.
⁽³⁾		Tax-exempt income is calculated on a tax equivalent basis, which Banner believes provides comparability of net interest income and net interest margin arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources and is consistent with industry practice. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on loans was $2.2 million, $2.4 million and $2.2 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. The tax equivalent yield adjustment to interest earned on tax exempt securities was $1.1 million for both the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and $1.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
⁽⁴⁾		Represent non-GAAP financial measures. See, “Additional Financial Information - Non-GAAP Financial Measures” on the final two pages of this press release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)

* Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), this earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Tangible common shareholders’ equity per share, the ratio of tangible common equity to tangible assets and the return on average tangible common equity, and references to adjusted revenue, adjusted earnings, the adjusted return on average assets, the adjusted return on average equity and the adjusted efficiency ratio represent non-GAAP financial measures. Management has presented these non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release because it believes that they provide useful and comparative information to assess trends in Banner’s core operations reflected in the current quarter’s results and facilitate the comparison of our performance with the performance of our peers. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for any analysis based on GAAP. Where applicable, comparable earnings information using GAAP financial measures is also presented. Because not all companies use the same calculations, our presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as calculated by other companies. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the tables below:

*ADJUSTED REVENUE*	Quarters Ended
	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025		Mar 31, 2025
Net interest income (GAAP)	$	150,169		$	152,448	$	141,083
Non-interest income (GAAP)		19,161			15,225		19,108
Total revenue (GAAP)		169,330			167,673		160,191
Exclude: Net loss on sale of securities		1,242			—		—
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value		(1,662	)		2,010		(315	)
Losses incurred on building and lease exits		—			169		—
Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP)	$	168,910		$	169,852	$	159,876

*ADJUSTED EARNINGS*	Quarters Ended
	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025			Mar 31, 2025
Net income (GAAP)	$	54,716		$	51,249		$	45,135
Exclude: Net loss on sale of securities		1,242			—			—
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value		(1,662	)		2,010			(315	)
Building and lease exit costs		9			603			—
Related net tax expense (benefit)		99			(627	)		76
Total adjusted earnings (non-GAAP)	$	54,404		$	53,235		$	44,896

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)	$	1.60		$	1.49		$	1.30
Diluted adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP)	$	1.59		$	1.55		$	1.29
Return on average assets		1.37	%		1.24	%		1.15	%
Adjusted return on average assets ⁽¹⁾		1.36	%		1.29	%		1.14	%
Return on average equity		11.29	%		10.56	%		10.17	%
Adjusted return on average equity ⁽²⁾		11.23	%		10.97	%		10.12	%

*AVERAGE TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY*	Quarters Ended
	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025			Mar 31, 2025
Net Income (GAAP)	$	54,716		$	51,249		$	45,135
Exclude: Amortization of intangibles, net of tax	$	202		$	249		$	360
Tangible net income available to common shareholders (non-GAAP)	$	54,918		$	51,498		$	45,495

Average common shareholder’s equity	$	1,965,463		$	1,925,529		$	1,799,078
Exclude: Average goodwill and other intangible assets, net		374,477			374,764			375,943
Average tangible common equity	$	1,590,986		$	1,550,765		$	1,423,135

Return on average tangible common equity ⁽³⁾		14.00	%		13.17	%		12.96	%

⁽¹⁾		Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) divided by average assets.
⁽²⁾		Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) divided by average equity.
⁽³⁾		Tangible net income (non-GAAP) divided by average tangible common equity (non-GAAP).

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(dollars in thousands)
*ADJUSTED EFFICIENCY RATIO*	Quarters Ended
	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025			Mar 31, 2025
Non-interest expense (GAAP)	$	102,608		$	104,145		$	101,259
Exclude: CDI amortization		(256	)		(315	)		(456	)
State/municipal tax expense		(1,820	)		(1,751	)		(1,454	)
REO operations		(109	)		43			61
Building and lease exit costs		(9	)		(434	)		—
Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)	$	100,414		$	101,688		$	99,410

Net interest income (GAAP)	$	150,169		$	152,448		$	141,083
Non-interest income (GAAP)		19,161			15,225			19,108
Total revenue (GAAP)		169,330			167,673			160,191
Exclude: Net loss on sale of securities		1,242			—			—
Net change in valuation of financial instruments carried at fair value		(1,662	)		2,010			(315	)
Losses incurred on building and lease exits		—			169			—
Adjusted revenue (non-GAAP)	$	168,910		$	169,852		$	159,876

Efficiency ratio (GAAP)		60.60	%		62.11	%		63.21	%
Adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) ⁽¹⁾		59.45	%		59.87	%		62.18	%

⁽¹⁾

Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP) divided by adjusted revenue (non-GAAP).

*TANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY TO TANGIBLE ASSETS*
	Mar 31, 2026			Dec 31, 2025			Mar 31, 2025
Shareholders’ equity (GAAP)	$	1,966,634		$	1,946,297		$	1,833,453
Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net		374,356			374,612			375,723
Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)	$	1,592,278		$	1,571,685		$	1,457,730

Total assets (GAAP)	$	16,344,272		$	16,354,488		$	16,170,812
Exclude goodwill and other intangible assets, net		374,356			374,612			375,723
Total tangible assets (non-GAAP)	$	15,969,916		$	15,979,876		$	15,795,089
Common shareholders’ equity to total assets (GAAP)		12.03	%		11.90	%		11.34	%
Tangible common shareholders’ equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)		9.97	%		9.84	%		9.23	%

*TANGIBLE COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER SHARE*
Shareholders’ equity (GAAP)	$	1,966,634		$	1,946,297		$	1,833,453
Tangible common shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP)	$	1,592,278		$	1,571,685		$	1,457,730
Common shares outstanding at end of period		33,875,098			34,097,856			34,489,972
Common shareholders’ equity (book value) per share (GAAP)	$	58.06		$	57.08		$	53.16
Tangible common shareholders’ equity (tangible book value) per share (non-GAAP)	$	47.00		$	46.09		$	42.27

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MARK J. GRESCOVICH, PRESIDENT & CEO
ROBERT G. BUTTERFIELD, CFO
(509) 527-3636

Source: Banner Corporation

Banner Corporation Reports Net Income of $54.7 Million, or $1.60 Per Diluted Share, for First Quarter 2026; Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend Declared by 4% to $0.52 Per Share

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