NASDAQ:BANR Banner (BANR) Stock Price, News & Analysis → top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL) (From Traders Agency) (Ad) Free BANR Stock Alerts $46.05 +0.83 (+1.84%) (As of 04/23/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$45.02▼$46.3350-Day Range$42.97▼$48.0052-Week Range$39.31▼$55.66Volume194,301 shsAverage Volume200,538 shsMarket Capitalization$1.58 billionP/E Ratio9.57Dividend Yield4.17%Price Target$51.20 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Banner alerts: Email Address Banner MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside11.2% Upside$51.20 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.62% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.21Based on 31 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth9.85%From $4.57 to $5.02 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.44 out of 5 starsFinance Sector453rd out of 838 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry107th out of 177 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBanner has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageBanner has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.62% of the float of Banner has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBanner has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Banner has recently increased by 5.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBanner is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.27%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBanner has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Banner is 39.92%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Banner will have a dividend payout ratio of 38.25% next year. This indicates that Banner will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BANR. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBanner has a news sentiment score of 0.21. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 31 news articles for Banner this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Banner to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Banner insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.40% of the stock of Banner is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions87.33% of the stock of Banner is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Banner are expected to grow by 9.85% in the coming year, from $4.57 to $5.02 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Banner is 9.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.86.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Banner is 9.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 59.00.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBanner has a P/B Ratio of 0.96. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Traders Agencytop AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.Click here now for the full details of this stock that’s set to rocket in the AI revolution… About Banner Stock (NASDAQ:BANR)Banner Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Banner Bank that engages in the provision of commercial banking and financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and public sector entities in the United States. It accepts various deposit instruments, including interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, money market deposit accounts, regular savings accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as treasury management services and retirement savings plans. The company also provides commercial real estate loans, including owner-occupied, investment properties, and multifamily residential real estate loans; construction, land, and land development loans; one- to four-family residential real estate lending; commercial business loans; agricultural loans; consumer and other loans, such as home equity lines of credit, automobile, and boat and recreational vehicle loans, as well as loans secured by deposit accounts; and small business administration loans. In addition, it provides electronic and digital banking services comprising debit cards and ATMs, internet banking, remote deposit, and mobile banking services. The company was founded in 1890 and is based in Walla Walla, Washington.Read More BANR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BANR Stock News HeadlinesApril 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFlagship Communities: Flying The Flag After A Banner Year (Upgrade)April 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBanner Co. (NASDAQ:BANR) Receives $52.80 Average Target Price from AnalystsApril 23, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.April 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBanner (NASDAQ:BANR) PT Lowered to $53.00April 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBanner (NASDAQ:BANR) PT Lowered to $47.00April 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBanner (NASDAQ:BANR) Price Target Cut to $51.00April 20, 2024 | msn.comTampa Bay Lightning drop playoffs banner, release 1st-round playoff scheduleApril 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBanner Corporation (BANR) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 23, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.April 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat 5 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About BannerApril 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBanner Corporation (NASDAQ:BANR) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBanner Corp (BANR) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Robust Growth and Strategic ...April 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Banner Corp Earnings CallApril 18, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBanner Corporation 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationApril 18, 2024 | msn.comThree Edinburgh Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) branches to shut as bank announces 18 closures across countryApril 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBanner earnings: here's what to expectApril 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Neutral on These Financial Stocks: Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC), Banner (BANR)April 17, 2024 | sfgate.comBanner: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBanner Corp (BANR) Reports Q1 2024 Earnings: Falls Short of Analyst ExpectationsApril 17, 2024 | investorplace.comBANR Stock Earnings: Banner Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024April 17, 2024 | businesswire.comBanner Corporation Reports Net Income of $37.6 Million, or $1.09 Per Diluted Share, for First Quarter 2024; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.48 Per ShareApril 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBanner Co. (NASDAQ:BANR) Short Interest UpdateApril 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe three-year underlying earnings growth at Banner (NASDAQ:BANR) is promising, but the shareholders are still in the red over that timeApril 15, 2024 | businesswire.comNewsweek Again Names Banner Bank One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in AmericaApril 12, 2024 | msn.comHelldivers 2 Medal cap explained - what it is, and how many you can bankApril 10, 2024 | msn.comFace Time: Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden teases competitors at the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayApril 4, 2024 | msn.comQuick police response and use of drones leads to arrest of bank robbery suspect on Hwy 58See More Headlines Receive BANR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Banner and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings10/19/2021Ex-Dividend for 2/16 Dividend2/06/2024Dividend Payable2/16/2024Today4/23/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/10 Dividend4/29/2024Dividend Payable5/10/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/17/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:BANR CUSIP06652V20 CIK946673 Webwww.bannerbank.com Phone(509) 527-3636Fax509-526-8898Employees1,966Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$51.20 High Stock Price Target$54.00 Low Stock Price Target$47.00 Potential Upside/Downside+11.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.81 Trailing P/E Ratio9.55 Forward P/E Ratio10.05 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$183.62 million Net Margins21.62% Pretax Margin26.76% Return on Equity11.47% Return on Assets1.17% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.24 Current Ratio0.82 Quick Ratio0.82 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$745.98 million Price / Sales2.12 Cash Flow$6.67 per share Price / Cash Flow6.89 Book Value$48.12 per share Price / Book0.95Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares34,370,000Free Float33,889,000Market Cap$1.58 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.03 Social Links 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mark J. Grescovich (Age 60)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.04MMs. Cynthia D. Purcell (Age 67)Executive VP and Chief Strategy & Administration Officer of Banner Bank Comp: $866.9kMr. M. Kirk Quillin (Age 61)Executive VP & Chief Commercial Executive of Banner Bank Comp: $595.33kMr. James M. Costa (Age 55)Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer of Banner Bank Comp: $722kMr. Robert G. Butterfield (Age 55)Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Mr. Rich ArnoldHead of Investor RelationsMs. Sherrey Luetjen (Age 52)Executive VP, General Counsel, Ethics Officer & Secretary Ms. Karen Harrison (Age 65)Executive VP & Community Banking Executive of Banner Bank More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsHeartland Financial USANASDAQ:HTLFEnterprise Financial ServicesNASDAQ:EFSCLakeland FinancialNASDAQ:LKFNOFG BancorpNYSE:OFGRenasantNASDAQ:RNSTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWesbanco Bank Inc.Bought 22,169 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.065%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCBought 2,882 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.403%Diversified Trust CoBought 371 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.029%Hennessy Advisors Inc.Bought 21,000 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.166%Hennessy Advisors Inc.Bought 16,000 shares on 3/14/2024Ownership: 0.105%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions BANR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Banner stock right now? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Banner in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BANR shares. View BANR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Banner's stock price target for 2024? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Banner's shares. Their BANR share price targets range from $47.00 to $54.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $51.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BANR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BANR shares performed in 2024? Banner's stock was trading at $53.56 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BANR shares have decreased by 14.0% and is now trading at $46.05. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Banner? Banner saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 878,500 shares, an increase of 5.6% from the March 15th total of 832,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 198,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.4 days. Approximately 2.6% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Banner's Short Interest. When is Banner's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 17th 2024. View our BANR earnings forecast. How were Banner's earnings last quarter? Banner Co. (NASDAQ:BANR) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October, 19th. The financial services provider reported $1.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.15 by $0.29. The financial services provider earned $155.48 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $142.45 million. Banner had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.47% and a net margin of 21.62%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.04 EPS. How often does Banner pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Banner? Banner announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 17th. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.48 per share on Friday, May 10th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 29th. Read our dividend analysis for BANR. Is Banner a good dividend stock? Banner (NASDAQ:BANR) pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.27%. BANR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 39.92%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BANR will have a dividend payout ratio of 38.25% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BANR. What ETFs hold Banner's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Banner (NASDAQ:BANR) stock in their portfolio include Thrivent Small-Mid Cap ESG ETF (TSME) and Nuveen Small Cap Select ETF (NSCS).First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA). What other stocks do shareholders of Banner own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Banner investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Athabasca Oil (ATH), NIC (EGOV), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI), Graham (GHM) and NextEra Energy Partners (NEP). Who are Banner's major shareholders? Banner's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.40%), Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.17%), Wesbanco Bank Inc. (0.06%) and Diversified Trust Co (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include David I Matson, James PG Mclean, John Clarence Pedersen, Kenneth William Johnson, Kevin F Riordan, Peter Conner and Roberto R Herencia. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Banner? Shares of BANR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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