TriCo Bancshares stock weighs Q3 growth against merger closing

Published on 11/13/2026 at 01:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

TriCo Bancshares stock faces a merger transition after shareholders approved the First Hawaiian deal. Third-quarter profit rose year over year.

Merger and earnings shape outlook

TriCo Bancshares shareholders approved the proposed First Hawaiian transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions.
Third-quarter net income rose 11.6 percent year over year to 37.97 million US dollars, while diluted earnings per share increased to 1.18 US dollars.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of 0.36 US dollars per share payable on November 27, 2026.

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TriCo Bancshares is moving toward a proposed combination with First Hawaiian after shareholders approved the transaction. The deal still requires customary closing conditions and is expected to close later in 2026, according to Gekko.

TriCo Bancshares stock traded at 51.58 US dollars on Nasdaq at 4:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 12. The quote followed a regular-session close and after-hours market status, while the Nasdaq listing provides the relevant trading venue for this US security.

Quarterly earnings show stronger lending

TriCo Bancshares reported preliminary third-quarter net income of 37.97 million US dollars, up 11.6 percent from a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share rose 13.5 percent to 1.18 US dollars, while fully tax-equivalent net interest income increased 7.8 percent to 96.805 million US dollars.

Loans reached 7.410 billion US dollars at September 30, 2026, an increase of 5.8 percent from a year earlier. Deposits rose 1.3 percent to 8.443 billion US dollars. The net interest margin increased to 4.16 percent from 3.92 percent a year earlier, according to the company's Form 8-K filing.

Dividend and merger remain key dates

TriCo declared a quarterly cash dividend of 0.36 US dollars per share on October 20, 2026. The payment is scheduled for November 27 to shareholders of record on November 16. Merger-related expenses totaled 3.9 million US dollars during the quarter, making transaction execution an important factor in the path toward the combination.

TriCo Bancshares operates as the holding company for Tri Counties Bank, offering deposit accounts, commercial and consumer lending, mortgages, agricultural finance, treasury management and financial planning services. The bank serves individuals and businesses through branches, in-store locations and loan offices across California. Its California-focused regional model is more specialized geographically than larger multi-state banking peers such as U.S. Bancorp, Truist Financial and Fifth Third Bancorp.