Pioneer Bancorp Q2 Net Income Falls to $3.5 Million as Expenses Rise
Pioneer Bancorp reported second quarter 2026 net income of $3.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, down from $6.5 million, or $0.26 per share, a year earlier. Net interest income rose 16.5% to $22.9 million, but noninterest expense increased 50.6% to $22.2 million, driven by professional fees, salaries and the completion of several acquisitions.
Key points
- Q2 2026 net income was $3.5 million ($0.14 per diluted share), versus $6.5 million ($0.26) in Q2 2025.
- Six-month net income was $8.8 million ($0.36 per diluted share), versus $12.2 million ($0.49) a year earlier.
- Net interest income rose $3.3 million, or 16.5%, to $22.9 million, and net interest margin was 4.30%, up 17 basis points.
- Noninterest expense rose $7.5 million, or 50.6%, to $22.2 million, with higher legal fees and acquisition-related costs cited.
The filing
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