Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ: BSRR) has announced a 4% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend, with the board of directors declaring a dividend of $0.26 per share. This represents a $0.01 per share increase from the previous quarter's dividend. The dividend, approved after reviewing the company's financial performance and capital for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, will be paid on February 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 9, 2026.
Bank of the Sierra, a subsidiary of Sierra Bancorp, has a long history of paying regular cash dividends to shareholders, with this announcement marking the company's 108th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. The bank, which has been in operation for 49 years, is recognized as one of the largest independent banks in the south San Joaquin Valley.
In 2025, Bank of the Sierra was acknowledged as one of the strongest and top-performing community banks in the country, receiving a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial. This recognition further solidifies its position in the industry.
The increase in quarterly cash dividend reflects the company's confidence in its financial position and its commitment to rewarding shareholders. Today the company's shares have moved 0.0% to a price of $35.05. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
