Company Description
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (PBFS) is a financial institution that is involved in providing banking services. According to available information, the company offers personal banking services that include checking, savings, eBanking and cards, as well as business banking services such as business deposit and operating accounts, business eBanking and business loans. Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. is associated with savings institutions that are not federally chartered.
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. is identified in SEC filings as a Maryland corporation with its operations connected to New York’s Capital Region. In a Form 8-K, the company is described as a financial institution in that region, indicating a focus on serving customers in and around Albany, New York. Its common stock is registered under Commission File Number 001-38991, and the company files reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which is typical for publicly traded banking organizations.
Banking Services and Activities
The company’s disclosed activities cover both personal banking and business banking. Personal services are stated to include checking and savings accounts, eBanking services and payment cards. On the business side, Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. provides business deposit and operating accounts, business eBanking and business loans. These offerings indicate that the institution works with both individual consumers and business customers in its markets.
Beyond core deposit and lending services, Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. reports additional activities that include government banking, wealth management, benefits consulting and insurance. These areas suggest that the company’s banking platform extends into services for governmental entities and advisory or related financial services for clients who seek wealth management, benefits-related guidance and insurance products.
Corporate and Regulatory Context
In its SEC filings, Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. is described as having completed a mutual holding company reorganization and a related stock offering prior to the events disclosed in a Form 8-K. Following that reorganization and offering, the company has implemented stock repurchase programs. One Form 8-K states that the company completed an initial stock repurchase program and later adopted a second stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of a specified percentage of its outstanding common stock.
The company’s filings explain that share repurchases may be carried out in open market or private transactions, through block trades or pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Open market purchases are subject to the limitations of Rule 10b-18 and other applicable legal requirements. The filings also state that the timing and amount of share repurchases may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time based on factors such as market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, alternative investment opportunities, liquidity and the company’s financial performance.
Earnings Releases and Public Reporting
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. periodically issues earnings releases that report its financial results for specific periods. One Form 8-K notes that the company issued an earnings release covering its financial results for three- and nine-month periods ended on a stated date. The earnings release was furnished as an exhibit to that filing. The company indicates in that filing that the earnings information is furnished rather than filed for purposes of certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
These filings demonstrate that Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. uses public disclosures to inform investors about its financial condition, operating results and capital management actions such as stock repurchase programs. Investors and analysts can review these documents to understand how the company communicates its performance and capital allocation decisions.
Geographic Focus
In a Form 8-K describing a stock repurchase program, Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. is referred to as a financial institution in New York’s Capital Region. The company’s address in that filing places it in Albany, New York. This indicates that its banking services are associated with that regional market, although the filings do not provide a detailed breakdown of all geographic areas served.
Business Model Characteristics
Based on the information provided, Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. operates as a banking organization that combines traditional deposit and lending activities with additional services such as government banking, wealth management, benefits consulting and insurance. The presence of both personal and business banking services suggests that the institution works with a range of customer types, from individual account holders to business clients and governmental entities.
The company’s use of stock repurchase programs, as disclosed in its SEC filings, shows that it engages in capital management activities that can affect the number of shares outstanding. These programs are described as discretionary and subject to various factors, including market conditions and alternative uses of capital, as stated in the filings.
Regulatory Filings and Oversight
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. files current reports on Form 8-K with the SEC to disclose material events such as the adoption of stock repurchase programs and the release of earnings information. The filings reference exhibits that include press releases and earnings releases, and they note when such information is furnished rather than filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act. This pattern of disclosure reflects the company’s obligations as a registrant with publicly traded common stock.
Stock Performance
Pioneer Bancorp Md (PBFS) stock last traded at $14.00. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 21.9%. At a market capitalization of $341.8M, PBFS is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 25.1M shares outstanding.
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SEC Filings
Pioneer Bancorp Md has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 2 Form 4, 2 Form 8-K, 1 Form 10-K. The most recent filing was submitted on March 12, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all PBFS SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Pioneer Bancorp Md generated $15.8M in revenue over the trailing twelve months, and net income was $20.3M, reflecting a 128.3% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $0.83. The company generated $11.1M in operating cash flow.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Pioneer Bancorp Md (PBFS) currently stands at 95.7 thousand shares, up 19.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.9% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 115.6%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. The 7.6 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Pioneer Bancorp Md (PBFS) currently stands at 7.6 days. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The days to cover has increased 166.4% over the past year, indicating improving liquidity conditions. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.5 to 11.1 days.
PBFS Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Pioneer Bancorp Md (PBFS) operates in the Banks - Regional industry within the broader Savings Institutions, Not Federally Chartered sector and is listed on the NASDAQ.