Trico Bancshares Stock Price, News & Analysis

Tri Counties Bank has announced over $2.1 million in grants awarded to three organizations under the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco’s Affordable Housing Program. The grants support the creation of 149 affordable housing units for those earning less than 60% of the area median income, including veterans and low-income families. The nominated organizations include Collier Avenue, Piper Way Senior Housing, and Siskiyou Crossroads. These competitive AHP grants are aimed at addressing urgent affordable housing needs in local communities.

TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) reported a net income of $31.4 million for Q2 2022, compared to $20.4 million in Q1 2022, reflecting a 53.9% increase. The diluted earnings per share rose to $0.93, up from $0.67 in the previous quarter. Organic loan growth reached $300.3 million, representing a 20.7% annualized growth rate. Net interest margin increased to 3.57%, up 28 basis points from Q1. Noninterest income grew by 8.8% to $16.4 million. Despite merger-related expenses affecting net revenues, credit quality improved with non-performing assets decreasing to 0.15% of total assets.

Tri Counties Bank announced a partnership with the National Asian American Coalition to launch a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program on July 7, 2022. The initiative aims to assist low- to moderate-income home buyers, particularly in underserved areas. Qualifying participants can receive a forgivable loan of up to 3% of the home's purchase price, capped at $10,000. Additional support may be available through the Federal Home Loan Bank’s WISH program. This program reflects the bank's commitment to enhancing homeownership and addressing income inequality.

Tri Counties Bank, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, has announced a $200,000 donation to promote Black homeownership. This initiative is part of the Empowering Black Homeownership matching grant program, aiming to bridge the Black homeownership and wealth gaps. The funds will be matched by FHLBank San Francisco and distributed as $50,000 grants to four Housing Counseling Agencies across California. These agencies will provide vital counseling and resources to aspiring homeowners, enhancing their potential for sustainable homeownership.

Tri Counties Bank, in collaboration with the Community Foundation of the North State, awarded over $100,000 in scholarships this May to 55 graduating high school seniors in California. Each scholarship ranged from $1,000 to $2,500. The scholarships were primarily income-based, with over 90% directed to low-to-moderate income students. The initiative aims to foster community development by investing in students' education, with applications for the next cycle opening November 1, 2022.

TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on May 19, 2022. This dividend will be payable on June 24, 2022 to shareholders on record as of June 10, 2022. TriCo Bancshares, headquartered in Chico, California, operates Tri Counties Bank, which offers a range of financial services across Northern and Central California, including online and mobile banking options.

TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) reported a net income of $20.4 million for Q1 2022, down from $28.2 million in Q4 2021 and $33.6 million in Q1 2021. Diluted EPS also declined to $0.67 from $0.94 and $1.13 in the previous periods. The merger with Valley Republic Bancorp is complete, with a reduction in nonperforming assets by 48.4%. Organic loan growth was notable at $187.9 million (15.5% annualized), while net interest margin rose to 3.29%. However, provisions for credit losses surged to $8.3 million, compared to $1 million previously.

TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) has successfully merged with Valley Republic Bancorp (OTC: VLLX) as of March 25, 2022, significantly enhancing its asset base to approximately $10.1 billion. This merger is poised to expand lending capabilities and product offerings for clients. Valley Republic Bank's former branches reopened under the Tri Counties brand on March 28, providing an extensive branch network and access to over 37,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Additionally, TriCo has resumed its stock repurchase plan, allowing for the repurchase of up to 1,936,683 shares of common stock.

TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) and Valley Republic Bancorp (VLLX) announced regulatory approvals for their merger, set to close around March 25, 2022. The merger will combine Valley into TriCo and Valley Republic Bank into Tri Counties Bank, enhancing their business models and cultural alignment. Pro forma, the combined entity will have approximately $10.1 billion in total assets, $5.7 billion in loans, and $8.6 billion in deposits as of December 31, 2021. The companies aim for successful integration to provide better service for clients and shareholders.