10-Q · May 11, 2026
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. reported a net income of $5.3 million for Q1 2026, reflecting a decrease from $5.8 million in Q1 2025, largely due to increased non-interest expenses. Total revenues grew slightly to $28.4 million…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
PBFS earnings analysis
Filed August 10, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Pioneer Bancorp delivered strong loan, deposit and net interest income growth in the second quarter, aided by the Targeted Lending acquisition, with net interest margin rising to 4.30% and operating cash flow improving…
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Pioneer Bancorp delivered strong loan, deposit and net interest income growth in the second quarter, aided by the Targeted Lending acquisition, with net interest margin rising to 4.30% and operating cash flow improving to $14.490 million for the first six months. However, earnings weakened substantially as quarterly net income declined to $3.484 million and diluted EPS fell to $0.14, driven by a 50.6% increase in noninterest expense and $2.9 million of litigation-related expense. The filing reports no material changes to the risk factors from the 2025 Form 10-K, but unresolved legal claims, increased reliance on brokered deposits, and acquisition-related execution and valuation risks remain material.
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.14
What stood out
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Net interest income and margin improved
Net interest income increased 16.5% year over year to $22.853 million from $19.608 million, while net interest margin expanded 17 basis points to 4.30% from 4.13%.
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Loan portfolio expanded materially
Loan growth was strong: net loans receivable increased 13.6% to $1.871 billion from $1.646 billion at December 31, 2025. Commercial and industrial loans increased 118.0% to $272.3 million, primarily due to the Targeted Lending acquisition.
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Deposit funding replaced borrowings
Deposits increased 13.2% to $1.969 billion from $1.739 billion, supporting loan growth and the acquisition. FHLBNY borrowings declined to $0 from $50.0 million at December 31, 2025.
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Acquisition added specialty-finance earnings
Targeted Lending contributed $3.2 million of revenue and $1.2 million of earnings during the period from April 24, 2026 to June 30, 2026, adding a nationwide equipment-finance platform.
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Operating cash generation improved
Operating cash flow improved to $14.490 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from $1.537 million in the prior-year period, while purchases of premises and equipment were $1.053 million.
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Credit metrics improved
Nonperforming assets declined to $9.402 million, or 0.40% of total assets, from $11.250 million, or 0.52%, at December 31, 2025; classified loans declined to $15.522 million from $26.987 million.
What to watch
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Expense and litigation pressure cut earnings
Net income fell 46.0% year over year to $3.484 million from $6.451 million, and diluted EPS declined to $0.14 from $0.26. Noninterest expense increased 50.6% to $22.182 million, including $2.9 million of litigation-related expense.
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Material unresolved legal exposure
For matters where a loss is reasonably possible and estimable, the Company reported a potential loss range of $0 to $18.1 million in excess of accrued liabilities as of June 30, 2026; the Southwestern and NatPay matters seek at least $39.0 million and $11.4 million, respectively.
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Reliance on higher-cost deposit funding
Funding costs and liquidity remain sensitive to deposit mix: brokered deposits increased by $174.5 million to $284.7 million, while certificates of deposit due within one year totaled $465.1 million. The Company may need to pay higher rates or use FHLBNY advances if deposits do not remain.
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Allowance remains economically sensitive
Credit-loss sensitivity increased with loan growth and acquisition activity. Management estimated that a 100-basis-point increase in projected unemployment together with a 100-basis-point decrease in projected GDP growth would raise the loan allowance by $1.7 million, or 6.1%.
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Acquisition integration and valuation risk
The acquisition increased goodwill to $26.561 million from $9.599 million and other intangible assets to $12.257 million from $2.711 million; purchase accounting remains incomplete and the goodwill allocation may be updated during the measurement period.
Management's outlook
No numeric revenue or EPS guidance was provided. Management stated that it anticipates sufficient funds to meet current funding commitments and expects a significant portion of certificates of deposit due within one year to remain with the Company; certificates of deposit due within one year totaled $465.1 million, or 23.6% of total deposits.
Earlier filings 4
10-K · March 12, 2026
Pioneer Bancorp’s 2025 filings show balance-sheet growth and stable profitability: total assets of $2.15 billion, deposits of $1.74 billion and shareholders’ equity of $323.9 million at December 31, 2025. Loan…
10-Q · November 7, 2025
Pioneer Bancorp reported higher top-line activity in Q3 2025 with total revenue of $32,102,000 (up from $28,497,000 a year ago) and growth in loans and deposits. However, profitability compressed: income before taxes…
10-Q · May 9, 2025
Pioneer Bancorp reported a quarter of modest earnings and balance sheet growth for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Total revenue (net interest income plus noninterest income) rose to $22,808,000 and net income…
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