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Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBFS) posts Q2 2026 net income of $3.5M

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $3.5 million, or $0.14 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, down from $6.5 million, or $0.26 per share, a year earlier. Six‑month net income was $8.8 million, or $0.36 per share, versus $12.2 million, or $0.49 per share.

Net interest income grew to $22.9 million for the quarter from $19.6 million, and net interest margin improved to 4.30% from 4.13%, driven by higher yields on interest‑earning assets and loan growth, including loans from the Targeted Lending acquisition. Noninterest income also increased, but noninterest expense rose sharply to $22.2 million from $14.7 million, reflecting higher professional fees, compensation from added staff, and litigation‑related costs, pushing the efficiency ratio to 78.33%.

Total assets reached $2.36 billion and deposits $1.97 billion at June 30, 2026, with non‑performing assets at $9.4 million, or 0.40% of total assets. Tier 1 leverage capital was 9.97%. The company completed several acquisitions, including Targeted Lending in an approximately $140 million all‑cash transaction, and repurchased 231,609 shares at an average price of $14.84.

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  • Net income declined to $3.5 million for Q2 2026 from $6.5 million a year earlier, and six‑month net income fell to $8.8 million from $12.2 million, indicating materially lower profitability despite higher net interest income.
  • Noninterest expense jumped 50.6% year over year in Q2 2026 to $22.2 million, driven by higher professional fees, salaries and litigation‑related costs, worsening the efficiency ratio to 78.33% from 60.32%.

Filing Explained

Pioneer completed the College Advisor acquisition, while 1,022,418 shares remained authorized—not committed—for future repurchases at June 30.

The July 30, 2026 Form 8-K reports that Pioneer Bancorp completed its acquisition of The College Advisor of New York on July 16, 2026, adding a specialized college-advising business to its disclosed services.

Under Pioneer’s stock repurchase program, 1,022,418 shares remained available for repurchase as of June 30, 2026. That figure is remaining authorization, not a report that those shares have already been repurchased.

The filing also reports $94.6 million of cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2026.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Net income Q2 2026 $3.5 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; $6.5 million a year earlier.
Net income six months 2026 $8.8 million Six months ended June 30, 2026; $12.2 million for six months 2025.
Net interest income Q2 2026 $22.9 million Quarter ended June 30, 2026; up from $19.6 million in Q2 2025.
Net interest margin Q2 2026 4.30% Three months ended June 30, 2026; 4.13% in prior‑year quarter.
Noninterest expense Q2 2026 $22.2 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; $14.7 million in Q2 2025.
Total assets 6/30/2026 $2.36 billion Balance at June 30, 2026; $2.15 billion at December 31, 2025.
Tier 1 leverage ratio 9.97% Pioneer Bank, National Association at June 30, 2026.
Share repurchases Q2 2026 231,609 shares at $14.84 Repurchased under a program authorizing up to 1,254,027 shares.
net interest margin financial
"Net interest margin increased 17 basis points to 4.30% for the quarter."
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.
efficiency ratio financial
"The efficiency ratio was 78.33% for the three months ended June 30, 2026."
A measure of how much a company spends to produce each dollar of revenue, usually shown as operating expenses divided by revenue and expressed as a percentage. Think of it as a household’s budget: a lower percentage means more of each dollar earned stays as profit, while a higher number means costs are eating into returns. Investors use it to judge cost control and compare how efficiently companies turn revenue into earnings, especially in banks and financial firms.
non-performing assets financial
"Non-performing assets were $9.4 million, or 0.40% of total assets, at June 30, 2026."
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.
brokered deposits financial
"The increase in certificates of deposit was primarily due to an increase in brokered deposits."
Brokered deposits are large sums of customer cash placed at a bank through a third-party intermediary that shops around for the best interest rate, like a broker assembling a big bucket of savings and directing it to a bank. They matter to investors because they can quickly change a bank’s funding level and cost — providing fast liquidity but also adding volatility and regulatory scrutiny that can affect a bank’s stability and profitability.
bank-owned life insurance financial
"The decrease in other noninterest income was due to $550,000 of bank-owned life insurance income."
Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) is a life insurance policy that a bank purchases with itself as the beneficiary, typically on the lives of selected employees, so the bank receives the payout when a covered person dies. Investors care because these policies show up as assets on a bank’s balance sheet and generate tax-advantaged income and cash flow that can help offset employee benefit costs and smooth reported earnings—think of it as a low-profile savings vehicle that also provides a death benefit, which affects a bank’s reported profitability and risk profile.
Tier 1 (leverage) capital financial
"Including a Tier 1 (leverage) capital to average assets ratio of 9.97% at June 30, 2026."
Net income (Q2 2026) $3.5 million $6.5 million for Q2 2025
Net income (six months 2026) $8.8 million $12.2 million for six months 2025
Net interest income (Q2 2026) $22.9 million $19.6 million for Q2 2025
Noninterest expense (Q2 2026) $22.2 million $14.7 million for Q2 2025
Diluted EPS (Q2 2026) $0.14 $0.26 for Q2 2025

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FAQ

How did Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) perform in the second quarter of 2026?

Pioneer Bancorp reported Q2 2026 net income of $3.5 million, or $0.14 per share, compared with $6.5 million, or $0.26 per share, in Q2 2025. Higher net interest income and margin were more than offset by sharply higher noninterest expenses.

What were Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) results for the first half of 2026?

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net income was $8.8 million, or $0.36 per share, down from $12.2 million, or $0.49 per share, in the prior‑year period. Net interest income increased to $43.6 million from $38.7 million over the same periods.

How did net interest income and margin change for Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) in Q2 2026?

Net interest income rose to $22.9 million in Q2 2026 from $19.6 million a year earlier. Net interest margin increased to 4.30% from 4.13%, supported by higher yields on interest‑earning assets and growth in average interest‑earning asset balances.

What acquisitions did Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) complete in 2026?

Pioneer completed the all‑cash acquisition of Targeted Lending, valued at about $140 million, plus purchases of Reiser Consulting Group, Wyndham Benefits and The College Advisor of New York. These transactions expand equipment finance, employee benefits and college‑advising capabilities.

What is the asset quality and capital position of Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS)?

Non‑performing assets were $9.4 million, or 0.40% of total assets, at June 30, 2026. The allowance for credit losses on loans was $28.1 million, or 1.48% of total loans, and Pioneer Bank’s Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 9.97%.

Did Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) repurchase shares during Q2 2026?

Yes. Pioneer repurchased 231,609 shares of its common stock at an average price of $14.84 under a program authorizing up to 1,254,027 shares. As of June 30, 2026, 1,022,418 shares remained available for repurchase under this program.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(D) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

​ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2026

Pioneer Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland

  ​ ​ ​

001-38991

  ​ ​ ​

83-4274253

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

652 Albany Shaker Road, Albany New York

12211

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (518) 730-3025

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01

PBFS

The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

​Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 30, 2026, Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. issued an earnings release announcing its financial results at or for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the earnings release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information in the preceding paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced therein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Earnings Release of Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. dated July 30, 2026.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PIONEER BANCORP, INC.

(registrant)

July 30, 2026

/s/ Patrick J. Hughes

Patrick J. Hughes

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

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652 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Net Income of $3.5 Million

Albany, N.Y. – July 30, 2026 – Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (“Pioneer”) (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today reported the results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $3.5 million, or $0.14 per basic and diluted share, as compared to $6.5 million, or $0.26 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $8.8 million, or $0.36 per basic and diluted share, as compared to $12.2 million, or $0.49 per basic and diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Highlights

Net loans receivable of $1.87 billion at June 30, 2026 was up $224.6 million, or 13.6%, from December 31, 2025.
Deposits of $1.97 billion at June 30, 2026 were up $229.8 million, or 13.2%, from December 31, 2025.
Net interest income of $22.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was up $3.3 million, or 16.5%, from the three months ended June 30, 2025.
Net interest margin of 4.30% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was up 17 basis points from the three months ended June 30, 2025.
Recently announced the acquisitions of Targeted Lending Co., LLC (“Targeted Lending”), Reiser Consulting Group, Inc. (“Reiser Consulting Group”), Wyndham Benefits, LLC (“Wyndham Benefits”) and The College Advisor of New York.

Thomas Amell, President and CEO, said, “Our second quarter 2026 financial results reflect the strength of Pioneer’s relationship-based business model focused on creating client advocacy through our highly engaged employees. During the quarter, we experienced positive momentum across our company, highlighted by growth in net interest income and margin, driven by continued loan portfolio expansion, growth in our diversified deposit base, and prudent management of funding costs. The benefits of this growth were partially offset by certain elevated expenses as compared to the prior year period. A significant milestone during the quarter was the successful completion of the acquisitions of Targeted Lending, Reiser Consulting Group, and Wyndham Benefits. Together with our recent acquisition of The College Advisor of New York, these additions further advance our ‘More Than a Bank’ strategy by expanding our capabilities, diversifying revenue streams, and strengthening the value we deliver to clients. Looking ahead, we remain focused on delivering long-term value for our stockholders, customers, and employees by investing in initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, elevate client experience, and support community development, while pursuing strong financial performance. ”


Total assets were $2.36 billion at June 30, 2026, primarily consisting of $1.87 billion of net loans receivable, $200.9 million of securities available for sale and $94.6 million of cash and cash equivalents. Deposits totaled $1.97 billion at June 30, 2026 and the deposit base was well diversified across customer segments, consisting of approximately 55.3% retail, 17.7% commercial and 27.0% municipal customer relationships. Estimated uninsured deposits, net of affiliate deposits and collateralized deposits, represented 13.4% of total deposits at June 30, 2026. Total shareholders’ equity was $328.3 million at June 30, 2026.

Recent Acquisitions

On April 24, 2026, Pioneer completed the acquisition of Targeted Lending, an independent equipment financing company with approximately $120 million of loans on its balance sheet. Targeted Lending, based in Williamsville, NY, operates as Pioneer’s newly formed Specialty Financing division, expanding our commercial lending capabilities and extending our reach into nationwide equipment finance markets. Targeted Lending through its originator-centric equipment finance platform provides financing solutions for essential, income-producing equipment, offering loans to small and mid-sized businesses across diverse industries. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $140 million in enterprise value, subject to potential adjustments for performance-based earn-out over a three-year period.

On April 20, 2026, Pioneer completed the acquisitions of Reiser Consulting Group of Albany, NY and Wyndham Benefits of Ballston Spa, NY. The acquisitions are expected to significantly increase the size of our Employee Benefits division and are expected to strengthen our ability to deliver expanded services and product offerings for both current and prospective clients.

On July 16, 2026, Pioneer completed the acquisition of The College Advisor of New York, a specialized firm that helps families navigate the college search and admissions process with personalized guidance, hands on support, and assistance identifying colleges that are the right academic, personal, and financial fit.

These acquisitions further advance  Pioneer’s More Than a Bank strategy by expanding our capabilities, diversifying revenue streams, and strengthening the value we deliver to clients.  

Net Interest Income and Margin

Net interest income was $22.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $3.3 million, or 16.5%, as compared to net interest income of $19.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Net interest income was $43.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $4.9 million, or 12.7%, as compared to net interest income of $38.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to an increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets of 32 basis points and an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets of $232.3 million, partially offset by an increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities of four basis points and by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $247.7 million. The increase in net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to an increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets of 23 basis points and an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets of $182.6 million, partially offset by an increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities of four basis points and by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities of $194.3 million.

Interest income was $31.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $4.9 million, or 18.0%, compared to interest income of $27.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Interest income was $60.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $7.3 million, or 14.0%, compared to interest income of $52.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was driven by market-related increases in interest rates on new loans and on investment securities, loans acquired from the Targeted Lending acquisition and due to an increase in the average balance of loans. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased by 32 basis points to 6.04% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 5.72% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased by 23 basis points to 5.86% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 5.63% for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

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Interest expense was $9.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $1.6 million, or 21.9%, compared to $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Interest expense was $16.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $2.4 million, or 17.5%, compared to $14.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased by four basis points to 2.45% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 2.41% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased by four basis points to 2.39% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 2.35% for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 primarily due to a shift in the mix of deposits towards higher cost interest-bearing deposit accounts.

Net interest margin increased 17 basis points to 4.30% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 4.13% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Net interest margin increased 11 basis points to 4.23% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 4.12% for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Asset Quality and Provision for Credit Losses

Non-performing assets were $9.4 million, or 0.40% of total assets, at June 30, 2026, compared to $11.3 million, or 0.52% of total assets, at December 31, 2025.

The allowance for credit losses on loans was $28.1 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $25.3 million at December 31, 2025, representing 1.48% and 1.51% of total loans outstanding, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2026 the allowance for credit losses on loans increased $2.6 million due to the allowance for credit losses recorded at the acquisition date for the acquired Targeted Lending loans.

Net charge-offs were $1.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $70,000 and $85,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. The increase in net charge-offs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to an increase in commercial and industrial loan net charge-offs due to an $854,000 charge-off related to one commercial borrower, as well as net charge-offs on the acquired Targeted Lending loans during the three months ended June 30, 2026. Annualized net charge-offs were 0.32% and 0.17% of average loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, compared to annualized net charge-offs of 0.02% and 0.01% of average loans for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.

The provision for credit losses was $1.4 million and $2.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, compared to $1.6 million and $2.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. The decrease in the provision for credit losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to improvement in the loan portfolio credit quality, offset by growth in the loan portfolio and an increase in net charge-offs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.

Noninterest Income and Noninterest Expense

Noninterest income of $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased $658,000, or 13.7%, as compared to $4.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Noninterest income of $9.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased $793,000, or 9.3%, as compared to $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in noninterest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to an increase in insurance and wealth management services income, an increase in bank fees and service charges, and an increase in net gain on sale of loans, offset in part by a decrease in other noninterest income. The increase in insurance and wealth management services income was as a result of organic growth related to our wealth management services and the acquisition of Brown Financial Management Group during the three months ended December 31, 2025. The increase in bank fees and service charges and net gain on sale of loans was a result of the acquisition of Targeted Lending during the three months ended June 30, 2026. The decrease in other noninterest income was primarily due to $550,000 of bank-owned life insurance income as a result of a death benefit recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.

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Noninterest expense of $22.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased $7.5 million, or 50.6%, as compared to $14.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Noninterest expense of $40.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased $11.0 million, or 37.5%, as compared to $29.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in noninterest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to an increase in professional fees, an increase in salaries and employee benefits, and an increase in other noninterest expenses. The increase in professional fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 was primarily due to higher legal fees and expenses and partially related to the completion of our recent acquisitions described above during the three months ended June 30, 2026. Salaries and employee benefits increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 primarily due to compensation expense from annual merit increases and an increase in the number of employees from acquisitions completed during the three months ended June 30, 2026. Other noninterest expense increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 primarily due to a net increase in litigation-related expense.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, a decrease of $385,000, or 22.9%, compared to $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Income tax expense was $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, a decrease of $1.6 million, or 48.6%, compared to $3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.  Our effective tax rate was 27.2% and 16.4% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 20.7% and 21.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was due to an increase in non-deductible expenses. The decrease in income tax expense and the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2026 primarily related to a discrete tax item.

Balance Sheet Summary

Total assets of $2.36 billion at June 30, 2026 increased $213.0 million, or 9.9%, from $2.15 billion at December 31, 2025.

Net loans receivable of $1.87 billion at June 30, 2026 increased $224.6 million, or 13.6%, from $1.65 billion at December 31, 2025. The increase in net loans receivable was primarily a result of an increase in commercial and industrial loans of $147.4 million driven by the acquisition of Targeted Lending during the three months ended June 30, 2026. In addition, the residential mortgage loan portfolio increased by $46.2 million and the commercial construction loan portfolio increased by $39.9 million, offset in part by a decrease in commercial real estate loans of $5.0 million.

Securities available for sale of $200.9 million at June 30, 2026 decreased $19.5 million, or 8.9%, from $220.4 million at December 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to maturities, paydowns and calls of $45.8 million, offset in part by purchases of $28.0 million of securities during the six months ended June 30, 2026.

Deposits of $1.97 billion at June 30, 2026 increased $229.8 million, or 13.2%, from $1.74 billion at December 31, 2025. By deposit category, certificates of deposits increased by $201.7 million and money market accounts increased by $24.7 million. The increase in certificates of deposit was primarily due to an increase in brokered deposits, and by a migration of funds from non-interest bearing demand, savings and other lower rate interest-bearing accounts. The increase in money market accounts was primarily due to a migration of funds from non-interest bearing demand, savings and other lower rate interest-bearing accounts.

Shareholders’ equity of $328.3 million at June 30, 2026 increased $4.4 million, or 1.4%, from $323.9 million at December 31, 2025 primarily as a result of net income of $8.8 million, offset in part by a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income of $1.9 million and by the repurchase of common stock of $3.6 million. Pioneer Bank, National Association has consistently maintained regulatory capital ratios measurably above the federal “well capitalized” standard, including a Tier 1 (leverage) capital to average assets ratio of 9.97% at June 30, 2026.

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Stock Repurchase

On December 17, 2025, Pioneer announced the adoption of a stock repurchase program for up to 5% of its outstanding common stock, or 1,254,027 shares of its common stock. This is Pioneer’s second stock repurchase program since completing its mutual holding company reorganization and related stock offering. Pioneer repurchased 231,609 shares of its common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2026 at an average price of $14.84 per share under this stock repurchase program. As of June 30, 2026, there were 1,022,418 shares available for repurchase under this program.

About Pioneer

Pioneer is a financial holding company with more than $2 billion in assets that provides diversified financial services through its subsidiaries. Pioneer’s subsidiary, Pioneer Bank, National Association and its subsidiaries, with 23 offices in the Capital Region of New York State, offers a broad array of banking, insurance, employee benefit, human resources consulting, college advising, and wealth management services to individuals, businesses, and municipalities. Pioneer’s subsidiary, Targeted Lending Co., LLC, through its originator-centric equipment finance platform provides financing solutions nationwide for essential income-producing equipment to small and mid-sized businesses across diverse industries. Pioneer’s subsidiary, Pioneer Capital Markets, Inc., is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer focused on municipal bond trading. For more information on Pioneer, please visit www.pioneerny.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Certain of the matters discussed in this communication constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, both as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “expand,” “extend,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements made by Mr. Thomas Amell. Pioneer’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies, including the acquisitions of Targeted Lending, Reiser Consulting Group, Wyndham Benefits and The College Advisor of New York, is inherently uncertain. No assurance can be given that the future results covered by forward-looking statements, including Pioneer’s ability to realize the expected benefits of the acquisitions of Targeted Lending, Reiser Consulting Group, Wyndham Benefits and The College Advisor of New York, will be achieved within expected time frames or at all. These statements are based on the current expectations of our management, and it is important to note that our actual results could be materially different from those projected in such forward-looking statements. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including those discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, under the heading “Risk Factors” and other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this communication, unless noted otherwise. Except as required under the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC, Pioneer does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to the forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For additional information contact:

Patrick J. Hughes

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(518) 730-3025

InvestorRelations@pioneerny.com

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Pioneer Bancorp, Inc.

Selected Financial Data (unaudited)

June 30, 

  ​ ​ ​

December 31,

2026

2025

(In thousands)

Selected Financial Condition Data:

Total assets

$

2,363,635

$

2,150,684

Cash and cash equivalents

94,566

133,675

Securities available for sale

200,896

220,431

Securities held to maturity

44,766

41,521

Trading securities

22,036

Net loans receivable

1,870,864

1,646,255

Bank-owned life insurance

15,324

15,306

Premises and equipment, net

36,030

35,576

Deposits

1,968,950

1,739,178

Shareholders' equity

328,338

323,861

For the

For the

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

Selected Operating Data:

Interest income

$

31,872

$

27,006

$

60,243

$

52,854

Interest expense

 

9,019

7,398

16,644

 

14,163

Net interest income

 

22,853

19,608

43,599

38,691

Provision for credit losses

 

1,350

1,550

2,130

2,350

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

21,503

18,058

41,469

36,341

Noninterest income

 

5,464

4,806

9,324

8,531

Noninterest expense

 

22,182

14,727

40,302

29,318

Income before taxes

 

4,785

8,137

 

10,491

15,554

Income tax expense

 

1,301

1,686

1,717

3,340

Net income

 

$

3,484

$

6,451

 

$

8,774

$

12,214

Earnings per share - basic

 

$

0.14

$

0.26

 

$

0.36

$

0.49

Earnings per share - diluted

0.14

0.26

0.36

0.49

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

24,031,945

24,510,936

24,052,355

24,724,696

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

 

24,331,049

24,567,328

24,325,721

24,777,301

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For the

At or For the

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

2026

  ​ ​ ​

2025

  ​ ​ ​

Performance Ratios:

 

 

  ​

 

  ​

 

Return on average assets

 

0.60

%  

1.26

%  

 

0.79

%  

1.20

%  

Return on average equity

 

4.29

%  

8.23

%  

 

5.45

%  

7.91

%  

Interest rate spread (1)

 

3.58

%  

3.31

%  

 

3.48

%  

3.28

%  

Net interest margin (2)

 

4.30

%  

4.13

%  

 

4.23

%  

4.12

%  

Non-interest expenses to average assets

 

3.84

%  

2.87

%  

 

3.62

%  

2.88

%  

Efficiency ratio (3)

 

78.33

%  

60.32

%  

 

76.15

%  

62.09

%  

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

 

145.54

%  

155.88

%  

 

148.53

%  

157.21

%  

Capital Ratios (4):

 

 

 

 

 

Average equity to average assets

 

 

14.45

%  

15.19

%  

Total capital to risk weighted assets

 

 

14.48

%  

18.54

%  

Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets

 

 

13.22

%  

17.28

%  

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets

 

 

13.22

%  

17.28

%  

Tier 1 capital to average assets

 

 

9.97

%  

11.93

%  

Asset Quality Ratios:

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans

 

1.48

%  

1.52

%  

Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans

 

 

308.30

%  

218.63

%  

Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans during the period

 

 

0.17

%  

0.01

%  

Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans

0.48

%  

0.69

%  

Non-performing loans as a percentage of total assets

0.39

%  

0.52

%  

Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets

0.40

%  

0.55

%  

Other:

Number of offices

24

22

Number of full-time equivalent employees

298

273


(1)Represents the difference between the weighted average yield on average interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods presented.
(2)Represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
(3)Represents non-interest expenses divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
(4)Capital Ratios are for Pioneer Bank, National Association.

The above information is preliminary and based on Pioneer’s data available at the time of presentation.

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