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Record Q1 profit and loan growth at Plumas Bancorp (NASDAQ: PLBC)

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Plumas Bancorp reported record first quarter 2026 results, with net income of $9.8 million and basic earnings per share of $1.40, up from $7.2 million and $1.21 a year earlier.

Net interest income rose to $25.1 million from $18.5 million, supported by the Cornerstone acquisition, 49% loan growth to $1.50 billion, 29% deposit growth to $1.77 billion, and a higher net interest margin of 5.03%.

Credit quality metrics weakened as nonperforming loans increased to $14.2 million or 0.94% of total loans, driven largely by one agricultural relationship. Non-interest expense climbed to $15.3 million, including a $726 thousand loss from two fraudulent wire transfers and higher costs tied to Cornerstone. Capital remained strong, with shareholders’ equity of $265 million and a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 15.5%, while the company repurchased 41 thousand shares under a stock buyback program of up to $25 million.

Positive

  • Record profitability and strong growth: Net income increased 36.0% year over year to $9.8 million, with diluted EPS up 15.0% to $1.38, driven by 35.6% net interest income growth, wider net interest margin, and substantial loan and deposit expansion from the Cornerstone acquisition.
  • Robust capital and franchise expansion: Shareholders’ equity rose 41.5% to $265.4 million, total assets reached $2.20 billion, and regulatory capital ratios remained high, including a 15.5% Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio, providing support for growth and an authorized $25 million share repurchase program.

Negative

  • Credit quality deterioration and fraud-related loss: Nonperforming loans climbed to $14.2 million or 0.94% of total loans from 0.36% a year earlier, and non-interest expense included a $726 thousand loss from two fraudulent wire transfers, highlighting emerging credit and operational risk pressures.

Insights

Record earnings driven by acquisition-fueled growth and wider margins.

Plumas Bancorp delivered strong first quarter 2026 performance. Net income rose 36.0% to $9.8 million, while diluted EPS increased to $1.38. Net interest income grew 35.6% to $25.1 million as loans expanded to $1.50 billion and net interest margin improved to 5.03%.

The acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bank significantly expanded the balance sheet, lifting total assets to $2.20 billion and deposits to $1.77 billion. Despite higher funding costs, the yield on earning assets rose to 5.88%, outpacing the 1.60% rate on interest-bearing liabilities.

Operating leverage was mixed. Non-interest expense increased 33.3% to $15.3 million, reflecting added staff, higher occupancy, intangible amortization and a $726 thousand wire-fraud loss. Even so, return on average assets remained solid at 1.78% and return on average equity at 14.9%, indicating the enlarged franchise is generating attractive profitability.

Credit quality softens and funding mix shifts amid rapid growth.

Credit metrics weakened as nonperforming loans increased to $14.2 million, or 0.94% of total loans, from 0.36% a year earlier, largely due to one agricultural relationship. Nonetheless, the allowance for credit losses of $19.3 million represents 1.29% of total loans, similar to prior levels.

Funding is still anchored by core deposits: non-interest-bearing balances were $827.6 million, about 46.6% of deposits. However, higher-cost time deposits and repurchase agreements increased, pushing the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities to 1.60%. The company reports approximately $694 million of uninsured deposits, with $177 million collateralized.

Capital remains robust following the Cornerstone acquisition. Shareholders’ equity rose to $265.4 million, book value per share to $38.05, and the bank’s Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio stood at 15.5%. A $25 million stock repurchase program and the purchase of 41 thousand shares in Q1 2026 show active capital management alongside balance sheet growth.

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 $9.763M Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 36.0% year over year
Diluted EPS $1.38 Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 15.0% year over year
Net interest income $25.139M Q1 2026 vs $18.539M in Q1 2025, +35.6%
Total assets $2.200B As of March 31, 2026; up 34.7% from March 31, 2025
Gross loans $1.502B As of March 31, 2026; 48.5% higher than March 31, 2025
Total deposits $1.775B As of March 31, 2026; up $401.7M, or 29.3%, year over year
Nonperforming loans $14.167M As of March 31, 2026; 0.94% of total loans, up from 0.36%
Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio 15.5% Plumas Bank regulatory capital ratio as of March 31, 2026
net interest margin financial
"Net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2026, increased 8 basis points to 5.03%"
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.
nonperforming assets financial
"Nonperforming assets at March 31, 2026, were $14.4 million, up from $3.8 million"
Nonperforming assets are loans or investments that are not generating expected payments or returns because the borrower has fallen behind on payments or the investment has lost value. They matter to investors because a high level of nonperforming assets can indicate financial trouble for a bank or institution, potentially affecting its stability and profitability.
core deposit intangible financial
"Goodwill associated with the acquisition of Cornerstone was $18.7 million; the core deposit intangible was $11.6 million"
Core deposit intangible is an accounting asset that represents the value of customer deposits a bank gains, usually through an acquisition, because those deposits provide a stable, low-cost source of funding. Think of it like paying for a loyal customer list that will save the bank money over time; it is written down over several years and affects reported earnings and the apparent cost of acquiring new funds, so investors watch it to understand future profitability and capital impact.
repurchase agreements financial
"Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $99.4 million and $18.7 million"
A repurchase agreement is a short-term loan where one party sells a security and promises to buy it back shortly after at a slightly higher price, effectively using the security as collateral. Investors care because these deals lubricate the plumbing of money markets—keeping cash flowing, helping set short-term interest rates, and affecting borrowing costs and liquidity that can influence asset prices and market stability.
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio financial
"Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio | 15.5 % | 17.8 %"
A Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio measures a bank’s core financial cushion—its highest-quality capital such as common equity—relative to the size and risk of its assets, where riskier loans count for more. Think of it as the safety margin a bank keeps against losses compared to the amount and riskiness of what it owns; investors use it to judge a bank’s solvency, regulatory strength, and ability to withstand shocks or sustain payouts.
Net interest income $25.139M +35.6% YoY
Net income $9.763M +36.0% YoY
Diluted EPS $1.38 +15.0% YoY
Net interest margin 5.03% +0.08 percentage points YoY
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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: April 15, 2026 (Date of
earliest event reported)
 
Plumas Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
California 000-49883 75-2987096
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
5525 Kietzke Lane, Suite 100, RenoNevada   89511
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
 
775-786-0907
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
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:
 
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
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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. ☐
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value
PLBC
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
 
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
 
On April 15, 2026, Plumas Bancorp (the "Registrant") reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit is being furnished pursuant to "Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition". The information contained herein and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing. The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
In connection with the foregoing, Plumas Bancorp hereby furnishes the following exhibit:
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
99.1 Press Release dated April 15, 2026 containing unaudited financial information.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File
 
(d) Exhibits
 
99.1
 
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SIGNATURE
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Dated: April 15, 2026         
PLUMAS BANCORP
By:
/s/ Richard L. Belstock
Richard L. Belstock
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
 
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Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Press Release of Plumas Bancorp dated April 15, 2026
 
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Exhibit 99.1

 

PLUMAS BANCORP REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

 

Reno, Nevada, April 15, 2026 Plumas Bancorp (Nasdaq: PLBC), the parent company of Plumas Bank (the “Bank”), today announced record first quarter earnings of $9.8 million or $1.40 per share, up from $7.2 million or $1.21 per share during the first quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share was $1.38 during the three months ended March 31, 2026, up from $1.20 per share during the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Return on average assets was 1.78% during the current quarter, down slightly from 1.79% during the first quarter of 2025. Return on average equity was 14.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, down from 16.0% during the first quarter of 2025.

 

Net-interest income increased by $6.6 million from $18.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025, to $25.1 million during the current quarter. The provision for credit losses was a $330 thousand recovery during the current quarter, compared to a $250 thousand provision in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Non-interest income decreased by $217 thousand from $3.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $3.0 million during the first quarter of 2026. However, the first quarter of 2025 included a legal settlement totaling $1.1 million related to the Dixie Fire in August of 2021. Excluding this settlement, non-interest income would have increased by $902 thousand year over year.

 

Non-interest expense increased by $3.8 million from $11.5 million during the first quarter of 2025 to $15.3 million during the current quarter. Of this increase $726 thousand relates to a loss associated with two fraudulent wire transfers, both of which were associated with the same client while the remaining increase is primarily driven by the acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bancorp.

 

The provision for income taxes increased by $560 thousand from $2.9 million, or 28.5% of pre-tax income, during the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $3.4 million, or 25.9% of pre-tax income, during the current quarter.

 

Acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bank and Cornerstone Community Bancorp

 

Results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include the acquisition of Cornerstone Community Bank (CCB), the wholly owned subsidiary of Cornerstone Community Bancorp (Cornerstone), effective July 1, 2025. Total assets acquired from Cornerstone, excluding purchase adjustments, were $658 million, gross loans totaled $478 million, and deposits totaled $580 million. Goodwill associated with the acquisition of Cornerstone was $18.7 million; the core deposit intangible was $11.6 million. In addition, the Company recorded a discount on the acquired loans totaling $15.5 million.

 

Balance sheet Highlights

March 31, 2026 compared to March 31, 2025

 

Gross loans increased by $491 million, or 49%, to $1.5 billion.

 

Deposits increased by $402 million, or 29% to $1.8 billion.

 

Shareholders’ equity increased by $78 million, or 41%, to $265 million.

 

Book value per share increased by $6.37, or 20%, to $38.05.

 

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Presidents Comments

 

Andrew J. Ryback, director, president, and chief executive officer of Plumas Bancorp, commented, “During the quarter, we continued to emphasize capital strength and the creation of long‑term shareholder value. In February, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $25 million through the fourth quarter of 2026, reflecting our strong capital position, consistent earnings capacity, and confidence in the long‑term outlook for Plumas Bancorp. We view disciplined share repurchases as an important complement to our broader capital management strategy, while maintaining flexibility to support growth. During the first quarter of 2026, we purchased a total of 41 thousand shares of Plumas Bancorp common stock.

 

We also continued to strengthen our leadership team with the addition of experienced executives. Kevin Kaiser was promoted to Chief Credit Officer effective January 1, 2026, following the 2025 appointments of Matt Moseley, Regional President, and Jack Prescott as Chief Banking Officer. These additions enhance our organizational depth and support the Bank’s long‑term strategic priorities.

 

Looking ahead, our priorities remain unchanged: delivering high‑quality service to our clients, supporting the communities we serve, operational discipline, and creating sustainable, long‑term value for our shareholders. I want to thank our employees for their continued dedication and our shareholders for their ongoing confidence in Plumas Bancorp.”

 

Loans, Deposits, Investments and Cash

 

Primarily reflecting the acquisition of Cornerstone, gross loans increased by $491 million, or 49%, from $1.0 billion at March 31, 2025, to $1.5 billion at March 31, 2026. Increases in loans included $353 million in commercial real estate loans, $85 million in commercial loans, $34 million in agricultural loans, $21 million in residential real estate loans, $16 million in equity lines and $11 million in consumer and other loans. These increases were partially offset by decreases of $23 million in automobile loans and $6 million in construction loans.

 

On March 31, 2026, approximately 80% of the Company's loan portfolio was comprised of variable rate loans. The rates of interest charged on variable rate loans are set at specific increments in relation to the Company's lending rate or other indexes such as the published prime interest rate or U.S. Treasury rates and vary with changes in these indexes. The frequency at which variable rate loans reprice can vary from one day to several years. Most of our commercial real estate portfolio reprices every five years. Approximately 77% of the variable rate loans are indexed to the five-year T-Bill rate and reprice every five years. Loans indexed to the prime interest rate were approximately 20% of the Company’s variable rate loan portfolio; these loans reprice within one day to three months of a change in the prime rate.

 

Primarily reflecting the acquisition of Cornerstone, total deposits increased by $402 million from $1.4 billion at March 31, 2025, to $1.8 billion at March 31, 2026. The increase in deposits includes increases of $151 million in demand deposits, $131 million in money market accounts and $131 million in time deposits. Partially offsetting these increases was a decline of $11 million in savings deposits. At March 31, 2026, 47% of the Company’s deposits were in the form of non-interest-bearing demand deposits. The Company’s brokered deposits consisted of a single $10 million time deposit acquired from CCB, bearing an interest rate of 3.80%.

 

Total investment securities increased by $22 million from $447 million at March 31, 2025, to $469 million at March 31, 2026. The Bank’s investment security portfolio consists of debt securities issued by US Government agencies, US Government sponsored agencies and municipalities. All investment securities are classified as available for sale. The unrealized loss on investment securities decreased by $11.6 million from $30.2 million on March 31, 2025, to $18.6 million on March 31, 2026. Cash and due from banks decreased by $24 million from $87 million on March 31, 2025, to $63 million on March 31, 2026.

 

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Asset Quality

 

Nonperforming assets (which are comprised of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned (“OREO”) and repossessed vehicle holdings) at March 31, 2026, were $14.4 million, up from $3.8 million at March 31, 2025. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets increased to 0.65% at March 31, 2026, up from 0.23% at March 31, 2025. OREO increased by $135 thousand from $91 thousand at March 31, 2025, to $226 thousand at March 31, 2026. Nonperforming loans were $3.7 million at March 31, 2025, and $14.2 million at March 31, 2026. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans increased to 0.94% at March 31, 2026, up from 0.36% at March 31, 2025. The increase in nonperforming loans was primarily driven by one agricultural loan relationship of 15 loans totaling $9.3 million. The borrower on these loans was unable to meet the obligations under the modified loan agreements, and as a result, the loans were placed on nonaccrual status during the second quarter of 2025.

 

During the first quarter of 2026 we recorded a recovery of provision for credit losses of $330 thousand consisting of a recovery of provision for credit losses on loans of $401 thousand partially offset by an increase in the reserve for unfunded commitments of $71 thousand. This compares to a provision for credit losses of $250 thousand during the first quarter of 2025.

 

Net charge-offs totaled $237 thousand and $127 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The allowance for credit losses totaled $19.3 million at March 31, 2026, and $13.3 million at March 31, 2025. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.29% at March 31, 2026, and 1.32% at March 31, 2025.

 

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for credit losses and the reserve for unfunded commitments during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands).

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

March 31, 2026

   

March 31, 2025

 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 19,959     $ 13,196  

(Recovery of) provision for credit losses

    (401 )     250  

Losses charged to allowance

    (341 )     (312 )

Recoveries

    104       185  

Balance, end of period

  $ 19,321     $ 13,319  

 

Reserve for Unfunded Commitments

 

March 31, 2026

   

March 31, 2025

 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 580     $ 620  

Provision charged to operations

    71       -  

Balance, end of period

  $ 651     $ 620  

 

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Borrowing and Repurchase Agreements

 

Short-term Borrowing Arrangements. The Company is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB) and can borrow up to $439 million from the FHLB secured by commercial and residential mortgage loans with carrying values totaling $699 million. Based on its current level of FHLB stock holdings the Company can borrow up to $326 million. To borrow the full $439 million in available credit the Company would need to purchase $3 million in additional FHLB stock. The Company is also eligible to borrow at the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Discount Window. At March 31, 2026, the Company could borrow up to $40 million at the Discount Window secured by investment securities with a fair value of $41 million. In addition to its FHLB borrowing line and the Discount Window, the Company has unsecured short-term borrowing agreements with two of its correspondent banks in the amounts of $50 million and $20 million. There were no outstanding borrowings to the FHLB, FRB Discount Window or the correspondent banks at March 31, 2026 and 2025.

 

Note Payable. Plumas Bancorp had outstanding borrowings of $14.3 million with a correspondent bank at March 31, 2026. This loan matures on January 25, 2035, and can be prepaid at any time. During the initial three years the loan functioned as an interest only revolving line of credit. On February 1, 2025, the loan converted into a term loan requiring semi-annual interest payments and annual principal reductions. This borrowing bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.85% for the first 5 years and then beginning January 25, 2027 at a floating interest rate linked to WSJ Prime Rate for the remaining eight-year term. Interest expense recognized on this loan for the three-months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, was $139 thousand and $144 thousand, respectively.

 

Subordinated Debentures. In connection with the acquisition of Cornerstone, the Company assumed $12 million of subordinated debentures, including $2 million of 4.75% Fixed‑to‑Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due November 30, 2035 (the “2035 Notes”). The 2035 Notes, which were issued in 2020, have a fixed interest rate of 4.75% for the first ten years and thereafter a quarterly variable interest rate equal to the then current three-month term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 4.14%. The remaining subordinated notes were called in 2025 and are no longer outstanding. Interest expense recognized on the subordinated notes for the three-months ended March 31, 2026, was $61 thousand.

 

Repurchase Agreements. The Bank offers a repurchase agreement product for its larger customers which use securities sold under agreements to repurchase as an alternative to interest-bearing deposits. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $99.4 million and $18.7 million at March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The balances at March 31, 2026, are secured by U.S. Government agency securities with a carrying amount of $112.5 million. The increase in repurchase agreements is primarily driven by the acquisition of Cornerstone. Cornerstone maintained reciprocal deposits with several customers which were converted to repurchase agreements in July 2025. Interest expense recognized on repurchase agreements for the three-months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, was $441 thousand and $10 thousand, respectively.

 

Shareholders Equity

 

Total shareholders’ equity increased by $77.8 million from $188 million at March 31, 2025, to $265 million at March 31, 2026. The $77.8 million includes stock issued in the acquisition of Cornerstone totaling $44.6 million, earnings during the twelve-month period totaling $32.2 million, a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $8.1 million and stock option activity totaling $3.1 million. These items were partially offset by the payment of cash dividends totaling $8.2 million and purchase of 41 thousand shares of common stock under the Company’s stock repurchase plan totaling $2.0 million.

 

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Liquidity

 

The Company manages its liquidity to provide the ability to generate funds to support asset growth, meet deposit withdrawals (both anticipated and unanticipated), fund customers' borrowing needs and satisfy maturity of short-term borrowings. The Company’s liquidity needs are managed using assets or liabilities, or both. On the asset side, in addition to cash and due from banks, the Company maintains an investment portfolio which includes unpledged U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities that are classified as available-for-sale. On the liability side, liquidity needs are managed by offering competitive rates on deposit products and the use of established credit lines.

 

Customer deposits are the Company’s primary source of funds. Total deposits increased by $402 million from $1.4 billion at March 31, 2025, to $1.8 billion at March 31, 2026. Deposits are held in various forms with varying maturities. The Company estimates that it has approximately $694 million in uninsured deposits which include uninsured deposits of Plumas Bancorp. Of this amount, $177 million represents deposits that are collateralized such as deposits of states, municipalities and tribal accounts.

 

The Company’s securities portfolio, Discount Window advances, FHLB advances, and cash and due from banks serve as the primary sources of liquidity, providing adequate funding for loans during periods of high loan demand. During periods of decreased lending, funds obtained from the maturing or sale of investments, loan payments, and new deposits are invested in short-term earning assets, such as cash held at the FRB and investment securities, to serve as a source of funding for future loan growth. Management believes that the Company’s available sources of funds, including borrowings, will provide adequate liquidity for its operations in the foreseeable future.

 

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

 

Driven primarily by growth in the loan portfolio related to the acquisition of Cornerstone, net interest income increased by $6.6 million from $18.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025, to $25.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The increase in net interest income includes an increase of $8.8 million in interest income partially offset by an increase of $2.2 million in interest expense.

 

Interest and fees on loans increased by $8.6 million related both to an increase in average balance and an increase in yield. Average loan balances increased by $495 million, while the average yield on loans increased by 28 basis points from 6.17% during the first quarter of 2025 to 6.45% during the current quarter. We attribute the increase in yield to several factors including the amortization of discount on purchased loans, the repricing of a portion of our commercial real estate loans most of which reprice every five years from the date of origination and growth in fixed rate SBA loans which totaled $119 million at March 31, 2026, and $74 million at March 31, 2025. The weighted average rate earned on this portfolio at March 31, 2026, was 8.1%.

 

Interest on investment securities increased by $489 thousand related to an increase in yield on investment securities of 15 basis points to 4.27% and an increase in average balance. The increase in investment yields is consistent with the partial restructuring of the investment portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2025 and market conditions. Average investment securities increased from $444 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 to $475 million during the current period.

 

Interest on cash balances decreased by $273 thousand related to a decline in average balance of $18 million and a decrease in average rate paid on cash balances of 71 basis points from 4.52% during the first quarter of 2025 to 3.81% during the current quarter. This decline in yield was Primarily related to a decline in rate paid on balances held at the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB). The average rate earned on FRB balances decreased from 4.40% during the first quarter of 2025 to 3.65% during the current quarter.

 

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Interest paid on deposits increased by $1.7 million and is broken down by product type as follows: money market accounts - $730 thousand, savings deposits - $71 thousand and time deposits - $889 thousand. The increase in interest paid primarily relates to the growth in money market and time deposits related to the acquisition of Cornerstone. The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits increased from 1.11% during the first quarter of 2025 to 1.52% during the current quarter and Primarily relates to an increase in the percentage of average time deposits to average interest bearing deposits from 13% during the first quarter of 2025 to 22% during the current quarter.

 

The average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities increased from 1.14% during the 2025 quarter to 1.60% in 2026 related mainly to the increase in the cost of interest bearing deposits and repurchase agreements.

 

Net interest margin for the three months ended March 31, 2026, increased 8 basis points to 5.03%, up from 4.95% for the same period in 2025.

 

Non-Interest Income/Expense

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, non-interest income totaled $3.0 million, a decrease of $217 thousand from the three months ended March 31, 2025. The largest component of this decrease was the $1.1 million settlement related to the Dixie Fire during the first quarter of 2025. Significant increases in non-interest income during the current quarter were $309 thousand in FHLB dividends, $159 thousand in earnings on Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) and $140 thousand in interchange income. Each of these items benefited from the acquisition of Cornerstone. Additionally, the FHLB paid a regular dividend of $194 thousand and special dividend of $252 thousand during the first quarter of 2026.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, total non-interest expense increased by $3.8 million from $11.5 million during the first quarter of 2025 to $15.3 million during the current quarter. Much of this increase was driven by the acquisition of Cornerstone. Salary and benefit expense increased by $1.9 million which includes an increase in salary expense of $1.1 million related to an increase in Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees of 48 to 232 FTE at March 31, 2026 and merit and promotional increases. Related Primarily to an increase in pre-tax income, bonus expense increased by $281 thousand. Payroll taxes increased by $207 thousand.

 

Occupancy and equipment expenses increased by $660 thousand from $2.0 million during the first quarter of 2025 to $2.7 million during the current quarter, Primarily related to the acquisition of Cornerstone and to a much lesser extent the sales/leaseback completed during the fourth quarter of 2025. Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible increased by $537 thousand related to the acquisition of Cornerstone. Other expenses increased by $719 thousand related to a $726 thousand loss associated with two fraudulent wire transfers. The largest reduction in non-interest expense was $569 thousand in merger expenses incurred during the first quarter of 2025.

 

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Plumas Bancorp is headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Plumas Bancorp’s principal subsidiary is Plumas Bank, which was founded in 1980. Plumas Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Quincy, California. The Bank operates nineteen branches: seventeen located in the California counties of Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sutter, and Tehama and two branches located in Nevada in the counties of Carson City and Washoe. The bank also operates two loan production offices located in Auburn, California and Klamath Falls, Oregon. Plumas Bank offers a wide range of financial and investment services to consumers and businesses and has received nationwide Preferred Lender status with the United States Small Business Administration. For more information on Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank, please visit our website at www.plumasbank.com. This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Plumas Bancorp intends for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Future events are difficult to predict, and the expectations described above are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely.

 

Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," or "may." These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management's views as of any subsequent date. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those presented, either expressed or implied, in this news release. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to successfully execute its business plans and achieve its objectives; changes in general economic and financial market conditions, either nationally or locally in areas in which the Company conducts its operations; changes in interest rates; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; increased competitive challenges and expanding product and pricing pressures among financial institutions; legislation or regulatory changes which adversely affect the Company's operations or business; loss of key personnel; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies.

 

Contact: Jamie Huynh

Investor Relations

Plumas Bancorp

5525 Kietzke Lane Ste. 100

Reno, NV 89511

775.786.0907 x8908

investorrelations@plumasbank.com

 

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PLUMAS BANCORP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   

As of March 31,

                 
   

2026

   

2025

   

Dollar Change

   

Percentage Change

 

ASSETS

                               

Cash and due from banks

  $ 62,881     $ 87,327     $ (24,446 )     (28.0 )%

Investment securities

    469,732       447,293       22,439       5.0 %

Loans, net of allowance for credit losses

    1,486,412       1,000,651       485,761       48.5 %

Premises and equipment, net

    24,081       12,349       11,732       95.0 %

Right-of-use assets

    28,422       24,003       4,419       18.4 %

Bank owned life insurance

    33,927       16,628       17,299       104.0 %

Core deposit intangible

    10,520       747       9,773       1308.3 %

Goodwill

    24,215       5,502       18,713       340.1 %

Accrued interest receivable and other assets

    59,885       38,792       21,093       54.4 %

Total assets

  $ 2,200,075     $ 1,633,292     $ 566,783       34.7 %
                                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

                               

Deposits

  $ 1,774,777     $ 1,373,061     $ 401,716       29.3 %

Repurchase agreements

    99,439       18,732       80,707       430.9 %

Lease liabilities

    28,713       24,523       4,190       17.1 %

Accrued interest payable and other liabilities

    15,733       14,373       1,360       9.5 %

Borrowings

    16,021       15,000       1,021       6.8 %

Total liabilities

    1,934,683       1,445,689       488,994       33.8 %

Common stock

    75,149       29,454       45,695       155.1 %

Retained earnings

    203,357       179,411       23,946       13.3 %

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

    (13,114 )     (21,262 )     8,148       38.3 %

Shareholders’ equity

    265,392       187,603       77,789       41.5 %

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $ 2,200,075     $ 1,633,292     $ 566,783       34.7 %

 

 

PLUMAS BANCORP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,

 

2026

   

2025

   

Dollar Change

   

Percentage Change

 
                                 

Interest income

  $ 29,367     $ 20,590     $ 8,777       42.6 %

Interest expense

    4,228       2,051       2,177       106.1 %

Net interest income before provision for credit losses

    25,139       18,539       6,600       35.6 %

(Recovery of) provision for credit losses

    (330 )     250       (580 )     (232.0 )%

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

    25,469       18,289       7,180       39.3 %

Non-interest income

    2,996       3,213       (217 )     (6.8 )%

Non-interest expense

    15,286       11,466       3,820       33.3 %

Income before income taxes

    13,179       10,036       3,143       31.3 %

Provision for income taxes

    3,416       2,856       560       19.6 %

Net income

  $ 9,763     $ 7,180     $ 2,583       36.0 %
                                 

Basic earnings per share

  $ 1.40     $ 1.21     $ 0.19       15.7 %

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 1.38     $ 1.20     $ 0.18       15.0 %

 

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PLUMAS BANCORP

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Year Ended

 
   

3/31/2026

   

12/31/2025

   

3/31/2025

   

12/31/2025

   

12/31/2024

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE

                                       

Basic earnings per share

  $ 1.40     $ 1.58     $ 1.21     $ 4.60     $ 4.85  

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 1.38     $ 1.56     $ 1.20     $ 4.54     $ 4.80  

Weighted average shares outstanding 5

    6,984       6,956       5,911       6,440       5,895  

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 5

    7,073       7,036       6,002       6,517       5,968  

Cash dividends paid per share 1

  $ 0.33     $ 0.30     $ 0.30     $ 1.20     $ 1.08  
                                         

PERFORMANCE RATIOS (annualized for the three months)

                         

Return on average assets

    1.78 %     1.93 %     1.79 %     1.52 %     1.74 %

Return on average equity

    14.9 %     17.2 %     16.0 %     13.6 %     17.2 %

Yield on earning assets

    5.88 %     5.92 %     5.50 %     5.68 %     5.49 %

Rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities

    1.60 %     1.72 %     1.14 %     1.52 %     1.39 %

Net interest margin

    5.03 %     5.00 %     4.95 %     4.91 %     4.79 %

Noninterest income to average assets

    0.55 %     0.48 %     0.80 %     0.54 %     0.53 %

Noninterest expense to average assets

    2.79 %     2.51 %     2.85 %     2.66 %     2.56 %

Efficiency ratio 2

    54.3 %     49.8 %     52.7 %     52.8 %     51.3 %

 

   

3/31/2026

   

3/31/2025

   

12/31/2025

   

12/31/2024

   

12/31/2023

 

CREDIT QUALITY RATIOS AND DATA

                                       

Allowance for credit losses

  $ 19,321     $ 13,319     $ 19,959     $ 13,196     $ 12,867  

Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans

    1.29 %     1.32 %     1.32 %     1.30 %     1.34 %

Nonperforming loans

  $ 14,167     $ 3,686     $ 15,089     $ 4,105     $ 4,820  

Nonperforming assets

  $ 14,393     $ 3,787     $ 15,321     $ 4,307     $ 5,315  

Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans

    0.94 %     0.36 %     1.00 %     0.40 %     0.50 %

Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets

    0.65 %     0.23 %     0.68 %     0.27 %     0.33 %

Year-to-date net charge-offs

  $ 237     $ 127     $ 442     $ 1,046     $ 954  

Year-to-date net charge-offs as a percentage of average

    0.06 %     0.05 %     0.04 %     0.11 %     0.10 %

loans (annualized)

                                       
                                         

CAPITAL AND OTHER DATA

                                       

Common shares outstanding at end of period

    6,975       5,922       6,959       5,903       5,872  

Shareholders' equity

  $ 265,392     $ 187,603     $ 261,076     $ 177,899     $ 147,317  

Book value per common share

  $ 38.05     $ 31.68     $ 37.52     $ 30.14     $ 25.09  

Tangible common equity3

  $ 230,657     $ 181,354     $ 225,760     $ 171,606     $ 140,823  

Tangible book value per common share4

  $ 33.07     $ 30.62     $ 32.44     $ 29.07     $ 23.98  

Tangible common equity to total assets

    10.5 %     11.1 %     10.1 %     10.6 %     8.7 %

Gross loans to deposits

    84.6 %     73.6 %     83.6 %     74.1 %     71.9 %
                                         

PLUMAS BANK REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS

                                       

Tier 1 Leverage Ratio

    11.6 %     12.3 %     11.1 %     11.9 %     10.8 %

Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio

    15.5 %     17.8 %     14.8 %     17.3 %     15.7 %

Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio

    15.5 %     17.8 %     14.8 %     17.3 %     15.7 %

Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio

    16.7 %     19.0 %     16.0 %     18.5 %     16.9 %

 

(1) The Company paid  a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share on February 18, 2026 and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on February 17, 2025, May 15, 2025, August 15, 2025 and November 17, 2025 and paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on February 15, 2024, May 15, 2024, August 15, 2024 and November 15, 2024.

(2) Efficiency ratio is defined as noninterest expense divided by total revenue (net interest income and total noninterest income). 

(3) Tangible common equity is defined as common equity less core deposit intangibles and goodwill.

(4) Tangible common book value per share is defined as tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding.

(5) In thousands.

 

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PLUMAS BANCORP

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following table presents for the three-month periods indicated the distribution of consolidated average assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity.

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

   

For the Three Months Ended

 
   

3/31/2026

   

3/31/2025

 
   

Average

           

Yield/

   

Average

           

Yield/

 
   

Balance

   

Interest

   

Rate

   

Balance

   

Interest

   

Rate

 

Interest-earning assets:

                                               

Loans (2) (3)

  $ 1,506,838     $ 23,957       6.45 %   $ 1,011,968     $ 15,396       6.17 %

Investment securities

    398,218       4,342       4.42 %     369,126       3,927       4.31 %

Non-taxable investment securities (1)

    76,708       657       3.47 %     74,883       583       3.16 %

Interest-bearing deposits

    43,778       411       3.81 %     61,409       684       4.52 %

Total interest-earning assets

    2,025,542       29,367       5.88 %     1,517,386       20,590       5.50 %

Cash and due from banks

    33,036                       26,477                  

Other assets

    165,417                       86,335                  

Total assets

  $ 2,223,995                     $ 1,630,198                  
                                                 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

                                               

Money market deposits

    432,731       1,875       1.76 %     279,184       1,145       1.66 %

Savings deposits

    312,488       277       0.36 %     323,449       206       0.26 %

Time deposits

    210,490       1,434       2.76 %     88,386       545       2.50 %

Total deposits

    955,709       3,586       1.52 %     691,019       1,896       1.11 %

Borrowings

    17,145       200       4.73 %     15,000       145       3.92 %

Other interest-bearing liabilities

    100,013       442       1.79 %     21,190       10       0.19 %

Total interest-bearing liabilities

    1,072,867       4,228       1.60 %     727,209       2,051       1.14 %

Non-interest-bearing deposits

    838,018                       682,495                  

Other liabilities

    46,881                       38,096                  

Shareholders' equity

    266,229                       182,398                  

Total liabilities & equity

  $ 2,223,995                     $ 1,630,198                  

Cost of funding interest-earning assets (4)

                    0.85 %                     0.55 %

Net interest income and margin (5)

          $ 25,139       5.03 %           $ 18,539       4.95 %
                                                 

 

(1)

Not computed on a tax-equivalent basis.

(2)

Average nonaccrual loan balances of $14.6 million for 2026 and $3.8 million for 2025 are included in average loan balances for computational purposes.

(3)

Net costs included in loan interest income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $292 thousand and $275 thousand, respectively.

(4)

Total annualized interest expense divided by the average balance of total earning assets.

(5)

Annualized net interest income divided by the average balance of total earning assets.

 

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PLUMAS BANCORP

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents the components of non-interest income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

                 
   

March 31,

                 
   

2026

   

2025

   

Dollar

Change

   

Percentage

Change

 

Interchange income

  $ 830     $ 690       140       20.3 %

Service charges on deposit accounts

    785       705       80       11.3 %

FHLB Dividends

    446       137       309       225.5 %

Earnings on life insurance policies

    268       109       159       145.9 %

Loan servicing fees

    182       186       (4 )     (2.2 )%

Other

    485       1,386       (901 )     (65.0 )%

Total non-interest income

  $ 2,996     $ 3,213     $ (217 )     (6.8 )%

 

The following table presents the components of non-interest expense for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

                 
   

March 31,

                 
   

2026

   

2025

   

Dollar

Change

   

Percentage

Change

 

Salaries and employee benefits

  $ 7,730     $ 5,880     $ 1,850       31.5 %

Occupancy and equipment

    2,674       2,014       660       32.8 %

Outside service fees

    1,456       1,263       193       15.3 %

Amortization of Core Deposit Intangible

    581       44       537       1220.5 %

Professional fees

    352       229       123       53.7 %

Advertising and shareholder relations

    291       262       29       11.1 %

Armored car and courier

    263       217       46       21.2 %

Deposit insurance

    249       182       67       36.8 %

Loan collection expenses

    219       72       147       204.2 %

Business development

    205       167       38       22.8 %

Director compensation and expense

    175       167       8       4.8 %

Telephone and data communication

    146       174       (28 )     (16.1 )%

Merger and acquisition expenses

    -       569       (569 )     (100.0 )%

Other

    945       226       719      

318.1

%

Total non-interest expense

  $ 15,286     $ 11,466     $ 3,820       33.3 %

 

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PLUMAS BANCORP

SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following table shows the distribution of loans by type at March 31, 2026 and 2025.

 

           

Percent of

           

Percent of

 
           

Loans in Each

           

Loans in Each

 
   

Balance at End

   

Category to

   

Balance at End

   

Category to

 
   

of Period

   

Total Loans

   

of Period

   

Total Loans

 
   

3/31/2026

   

3/31/2026

   

3/31/2025

   

3/31/2025

 

Commercial

  $ 162,729       10.8 %   $ 77,745       7.7 %

Agricultural

    145,758       9.7 %     112,018       11.1 %

Real estate – residential

    32,307       2.2 %     11,606       1.1 %

Real estate – commercial

    1,014,028       67.5 %     660,926       65.4 %

Real estate – construction & land

    41,036       2.7 %     46,730       4.6 %

Equity Lines of Credit

    55,039       3.7 %     38,634       3.8 %

Auto

    34,704       2.3 %     58,295       5.8 %

Other

    15,984       1.1 %     4,769       0.5 %

Total Gross Loans

  $ 1,501,585       100 %   $ 1,010,723       100 %

 

The following table shows the distribution of Commercial Real Estate loans at March 31, 2026 and 2025.

 

           

Percent of

           

Percent of

 
           

Loans in Each

           

Loans in Each

 
   

Balance at End

   

Category to

   

Balance at End

   

Category to

 
   

of Period

   

Total Loans

   

of Period

   

Total Loans

 
   

3/31/2026

   

3/31/2026

   

3/31/2025

   

3/31/2025

 

Owner occupied

  $ 431,891       42.6 %   $ 295,593       44.7 %

Investor

    582,137       57.4 %     365,333       55.3 %

Total real estate - commercial

  $ 1,014,028       100 %   $ 660,926       100 %

 

The following table shows the distribution of deposits by type at March 31, 2026 and 2025.

 

           

Percent of

           

Percent of

 
           

Deposits in Each

           

Deposits in Each

 
   

Balance at End

   

Category to

   

Balance at End

   

Category to

 
   

of Period

   

Total Deposits

   

of Period

   

Total Deposits

 
   

3/31/2026

   

3/31/2026

   

3/31/2025

   

3/31/2025

 

Non-interest bearing

  $ 827,619       46.6 %   $ 676,461       49.3 %

Money Market

    421,321       23.8 %     290,125       21.1 %

Savings

    312,437       17.6 %     323,496       23.6 %

Time

    213,400       12.0 %     82,979       6.0 %

Total Deposits

  $ 1,774,777       100 %   $ 1,373,061       100 %

 

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FAQ

How did Plumas Bancorp (PLBC) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Plumas Bancorp reported record Q1 2026 net income of $9.8 million, up 36.0% from $7.2 million a year earlier. Basic earnings per share rose to $1.40, while diluted EPS reached $1.38, reflecting stronger net interest income and balance sheet growth.

What drove the earnings growth for Plumas Bancorp (PLBC) in Q1 2026?

Earnings growth was mainly driven by higher net interest income, which increased to $25.1 million from $18.5 million. This reflected a 49% increase in gross loans to $1.50 billion, 29% deposit growth, and an improved net interest margin of 5.03%.

How did the Cornerstone acquisition impact Plumas Bancorp (PLBC)?

The Cornerstone acquisition significantly expanded Plumas Bancorp’s scale. Total assets rose to $2.20 billion, loans to $1.50 billion, and deposits to $1.77 billion. It also added goodwill, core deposit intangibles, and contributed to higher non-interest income and expenses in Q1 2026.

What is the current credit quality position of Plumas Bancorp (PLBC)?

Credit quality softened in Q1 2026, with nonperforming loans increasing to $14.2 million, or 0.94% of total loans. This rise was primarily tied to one agricultural relationship. The allowance for credit losses was $19.3 million, representing 1.29% of total loans.

How strong is Plumas Bancorp’s (PLBC) capital and liquidity profile?

Plumas Bancorp reported shareholders’ equity of $265.4 million and a bank Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio of 15.5%. Deposits totaled $1.77 billion, and management highlighted ample borrowing capacity and investment securities to support liquidity and future loan demand.

Did Plumas Bancorp (PLBC) return capital to shareholders in Q1 2026?

Yes. Plumas Bancorp paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share and repurchased 41 thousand shares of common stock during Q1 2026 under a stock repurchase program authorized for up to $25 million through the fourth quarter of 2026.

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