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Pioneer Bancorp Q2 Earnings Fall Y/Y as Expenses Offset Income Growth
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Shares of Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (PBFS - Free Report) have declined 3.70% since reporting second-quarter 2026 results, while the S&P 500 has returned 6.20%. That represents 9.90 percentage points of underperformance. Over the past month, Pioneer shares have declined 0.60% against a 4.10% advance for the index.
For the three months ended June 30, net interest income plus non-interest income was $28.32 million, up 16% from $24.41 million a year earlier. However, net income fell 46% to $3.48 million from $6.45 million as expense growth exceeded the increase in income. Earnings per share decreased 46.20% to 14 cents from 26 cents in the prior-year quarter. Net interest income rose 16.50% to $22.85 million, while non-interest income increased 13.70% to $5.46 million.
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The net interest margin expanded 17 basis points to 4.30% from 4.13%, and the net interest rate spread widened 27 basis points to 3.58%. As of June 30, net loans were $1.87 billion, up $224.60 million, or 13.60%, from Dec. 31, largely reflecting the Targeted Lending acquisition, residential mortgage purchases and commercial construction originations. Deposits increased $229.80 million, or 13.20%, to $1.97 billion, supporting total asset growth of 9.90% to $2.36 billion. Brokered deposits rose $174.50 million to $284.70 million as Pioneer Bancorp funded loan growth and the acquisition. Estimated uninsured deposits after exclusions declined to 13.40% of deposits from 16.60%.
Non-performing assets improved to $9.40 million, or 0.40% of assets, from $11.30 million, or 0.52%, as of Dec. 31. The loan-loss allowance increased to $28.07 million from $25.31 million, although coverage slipped to 1.48% of loans from 1.51%. Quarterly net charge-offs climbed to $1.50 million from $70 thousand, including an $854-thousand charge-off tied to one commercial borrower and charge-offs on acquired Targeted Lending loans. The provision, nonetheless, decreased to $1.35 million from $1.55 million because management cited improved portfolio credit quality, partly offset by loan growth and higher charge-offs.
Management Commentary
President and CEO Thomas Amell said that the quarter reflected momentum in net interest income and margin, driven by loan expansion, a diversified deposit base and management of funding costs. He also characterized the acquisitions as advancing Pioneer Bancorp’s “More Than a Bank” strategy by broadening capabilities and diversifying revenues. Management said that its strategic priorities are deepening client relationships, balancing the loan portfolio, increasing lower-cost core deposits, pursuing selective acquisitions and investing in employee engagement, client experience and community development.
Factors Behind the Results
The average yield on interest-earning assets increased 32 basis points to 6.04%, while their average balance rose $232.30 million, lifting interest income 18% to $31.87 million. The benefit was partly offset as interest expenses increased 21.90% to $9.02 million. Average interest-bearing deposits rose $251.50 million to $1.44 billion, and their average cost increased 8 basis points to 2.42%, reflecting greater use of higher-cost money-market and certificate accounts.
Fee growth came from insurance and wealth management services, bank charges and a $187-thousand gain on loan sales, although the prior-year quarter included a $550-thousand bank-owned life-insurance death benefit. More significantly, non-interest expenses surged 50.60% to $22.18 million. Professional fees increased to $4.03 million from $1.85 million, salaries and benefits rose to $9.96 million from $8.51 million, and other expenses climbed to $3.98 million from $0.87 million, including a $2.90-million increase in litigation-related expenses. Acquisition costs, higher legal fees, merit increases and added employees also contributed. The effective tax rate rose to 27.20% from 20.70% due to more non-deductible expenses.
Other Developments
Pioneer Bancorp completed the acquisition of equipment financer Targeted Lending on April 24 for $144.09 million of consideration, including debt settlement and contingent consideration. The deal added $121.86 million of net loans and contributed $3.20 million to revenues and $1.20 million of earnings from closing through June 30. Targeted Lending now operates as Pioneer Bancorp’s Specialty Financing division, extending commercial lending nationwide.
On April 20, Pioneer Bancorp acquired Reiser Consulting Group and Wyndham Benefits for $1.20 million in cash plus $645 thousand of contingent consideration, expanding its employee-benefits business. After the quarter-end, Pioneer Bancorp acquired The College Advisor of New York on July 16, adding college-search and admissions advisory services.
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Pioneer Bancorp Q2 Earnings Fall Y/Y as Expenses Offset Income Growth
Shares of Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (PBFS - Free Report) have declined 3.70% since reporting second-quarter 2026 results, while the S&P 500 has returned 6.20%. That represents 9.90 percentage points of underperformance. Over the past month, Pioneer shares have declined 0.60% against a 4.10% advance for the index.
For the three months ended June 30, net interest income plus non-interest income was $28.32 million, up 16% from $24.41 million a year earlier. However, net income fell 46% to $3.48 million from $6.45 million as expense growth exceeded the increase in income. Earnings per share decreased 46.20% to 14 cents from 26 cents in the prior-year quarter. Net interest income rose 16.50% to $22.85 million, while non-interest income increased 13.70% to $5.46 million.
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Balance Sheet & Credit Quality
The net interest margin expanded 17 basis points to 4.30% from 4.13%, and the net interest rate spread widened 27 basis points to 3.58%. As of June 30, net loans were $1.87 billion, up $224.60 million, or 13.60%, from Dec. 31, largely reflecting the Targeted Lending acquisition, residential mortgage purchases and commercial construction originations. Deposits increased $229.80 million, or 13.20%, to $1.97 billion, supporting total asset growth of 9.90% to $2.36 billion. Brokered deposits rose $174.50 million to $284.70 million as Pioneer Bancorp funded loan growth and the acquisition. Estimated uninsured deposits after exclusions declined to 13.40% of deposits from 16.60%.
Non-performing assets improved to $9.40 million, or 0.40% of assets, from $11.30 million, or 0.52%, as of Dec. 31. The loan-loss allowance increased to $28.07 million from $25.31 million, although coverage slipped to 1.48% of loans from 1.51%. Quarterly net charge-offs climbed to $1.50 million from $70 thousand, including an $854-thousand charge-off tied to one commercial borrower and charge-offs on acquired Targeted Lending loans. The provision, nonetheless, decreased to $1.35 million from $1.55 million because management cited improved portfolio credit quality, partly offset by loan growth and higher charge-offs.
Management Commentary
President and CEO Thomas Amell said that the quarter reflected momentum in net interest income and margin, driven by loan expansion, a diversified deposit base and management of funding costs. He also characterized the acquisitions as advancing Pioneer Bancorp’s “More Than a Bank” strategy by broadening capabilities and diversifying revenues. Management said that its strategic priorities are deepening client relationships, balancing the loan portfolio, increasing lower-cost core deposits, pursuing selective acquisitions and investing in employee engagement, client experience and community development.
Factors Behind the Results
The average yield on interest-earning assets increased 32 basis points to 6.04%, while their average balance rose $232.30 million, lifting interest income 18% to $31.87 million. The benefit was partly offset as interest expenses increased 21.90% to $9.02 million. Average interest-bearing deposits rose $251.50 million to $1.44 billion, and their average cost increased 8 basis points to 2.42%, reflecting greater use of higher-cost money-market and certificate accounts.
Fee growth came from insurance and wealth management services, bank charges and a $187-thousand gain on loan sales, although the prior-year quarter included a $550-thousand bank-owned life-insurance death benefit. More significantly, non-interest expenses surged 50.60% to $22.18 million. Professional fees increased to $4.03 million from $1.85 million, salaries and benefits rose to $9.96 million from $8.51 million, and other expenses climbed to $3.98 million from $0.87 million, including a $2.90-million increase in litigation-related expenses. Acquisition costs, higher legal fees, merit increases and added employees also contributed. The effective tax rate rose to 27.20% from 20.70% due to more non-deductible expenses.
Other Developments
Pioneer Bancorp completed the acquisition of equipment financer Targeted Lending on April 24 for $144.09 million of consideration, including debt settlement and contingent consideration. The deal added $121.86 million of net loans and contributed $3.20 million to revenues and $1.20 million of earnings from closing through June 30. Targeted Lending now operates as Pioneer Bancorp’s Specialty Financing division, extending commercial lending nationwide.
On April 20, Pioneer Bancorp acquired Reiser Consulting Group and Wyndham Benefits for $1.20 million in cash plus $645 thousand of contingent consideration, expanding its employee-benefits business. After the quarter-end, Pioneer Bancorp acquired The College Advisor of New York on July 16, adding college-search and admissions advisory services.