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Five Star Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) (“Five Star” or the “Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $21.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to $19.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and $16.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025.

Third Quarter Highlights

Performance and operating highlights for the Company for the periods noted below included the following:

  Three months ended
(in thousands, except per share and share data) September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
Return on average assets (“ROAA”)   1.55 %     1.49 %     1.44 %
Return on average equity (“ROAE”)   15.04 %     16.67 %     15.35 %
Pre-tax income $ 29,529     $ 26,089     $ 22,234  
Pre-tax, pre-provision income(1) $ 32,029     $ 28,339     $ 24,734  
Net income $ 21,909     $ 19,399     $ 16,344  
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.92     $ 0.91     $ 0.77  
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.92     $ 0.91     $ 0.77  
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding   23,620,369       21,273,902       21,231,563  
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   23,697,397       21,338,903       21,281,818  
Shares outstanding at end of period   24,536,614       21,402,864       21,367,387  

(1) See the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure.

James E. Beckwith, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented:

“In the third quarter of 2026, Five Star raised approximately $130.0 million in net proceeds through an underwritten public offering of 3,133,750 shares of common stock, expanding our capacity for organic growth and strategic investment. We also strengthened our California presence with the opening of a new branch in Lodi, a new Calabasas administrative office, and four key hires in Palo Alto, bringing our high-tech, high-touch relationship-based banking experience to more clients.

The third quarter of 2026 delivered steadfast results: net income rose to $21.9 million from $19.4 million in the second quarter of 2026, and net interest income increased $4.8 million, or 11%, to $50.9 million compared to the same period. Net interest margin improved six basis points to 3.69%, the efficiency ratio improved to 39.13% from 40.91% in the second quarter of 2026, and basic earnings per share reached $0.92, up $0.01 from the second quarter of 2026 and $0.15 from the third quarter of 2025.

Total loans held for investment grew $184.5 million, or 4% (approximately 16% annualized), while non-wholesale deposits increased $75.1 million, or 2% (approximately 7% annualized) and wholesale deposits decreased $50.0 million, or 20% (approximately 80% annualized). We also declared a $0.25 per share cash dividend, $0.05 more than those declared in 2025, reinforcing our commitment to shareholder value.

Five Star Bank’s success reflects the strength of our team and the value of authentic, relationship-based service. Our technology, operating discipline, conservative underwriting, strong credit quality, and prudent portfolio management position us to create lasting value for customers, employees, communities, and shareholders. We thank our employees for keeping Five Star Bank a safe, trusted, and steadfast banking partner as we enter the fourth quarter of 2026.”

Financial highlights as of and during the three months ended September 30, 2026 included the following:

  • The Company completed an underwritten public offering of 3,133,750 shares of common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2026, with net proceeds of approximately $130.0 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions of approximately $7.3 million, and offering expenses of approximately $0.6 million. The transaction strengthened the Company’s capital base and positioned it for continued organic balance sheet growth, with a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.52% as of September 30, 2026, as compared to 9.97% as of June 30, 2026. The Bank continues to meet all requirements to be considered “well-capitalized” under applicable regulatory guidelines.
  • Basic earnings per share reached $0.92 for the three months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of $0.01 from the second quarter of 2026. Weighted average basic common shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2026 increased by 2,346,467, or 11.03%, as compared to the second quarter of 2026 due to the underwritten public offering. As compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025, basic earnings per share increased $0.15, while weighted average basic common shares outstanding increased by 2,388,806, or 11.25%, as compared to the third quarter of 2025 due to the underwritten public offering.
  • Total deposits increased by $25.1 million, or 0.52%, during the three months ended September 30, 2026, with growth in non-wholesale deposits exceeding declines in wholesale deposits. The Company defines wholesale deposits as brokered deposits and California Time Deposit Program deposits. During the three months ended September 30, 2026, non-wholesale deposits increased by $75.1 million, or 1.65%, and wholesale deposits decreased by $50.0 million, or 20.00%.
  • The number of Business Development Officers increased from 45 at June 30, 2026 to 50 at September 30, 2026.
  • Cash and cash equivalents were $679.5 million, representing 14.08% of total deposits at September 30, 2026, as compared to 14.27% at June 30, 2026.
  • Consistent, disciplined management of expenses contributed to our efficiency ratio of 39.13% for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to 40.91% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 40.13% for the three months ended September 30, 2025.
  • Net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2026 expanded six basis points to 3.69% from 3.63% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, primarily reflecting growth in higher-yielding loans and an increase in the yield on interest-earning assets, partially offset by higher deposit funding costs. On a year-over-year basis, net interest margin expanded 13 basis points from 3.56% for the three months ended September 30, 2025 to 3.69% for the three months ended September 30, 2026, supported by balance sheet growth and lower deposit funding costs following three Federal Reserve rate cuts that began in September 2025, partially offset by lower yields on interest-earning assets. The effective federal funds rate declined 21 basis points, from 4.09% as of September 30, 2025 to 3.88% as of September 30, 2026.
  • Other comprehensive loss was $3.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to other comprehensive income of $0.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and other comprehensive income of $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Unrealized losses, net of tax effect, on available-for-sale securities were $12.4 million as of September 30, 2026, as compared to $9.4 million as of June 30, 2026 and $9.9 million as of September 30, 2025. Total carrying value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities represented 0.04% and 1.52% of total interest-earning assets, respectively, as of September 30, 2026.
  • Loan and deposit growth as of the dates provided below was as follows:

(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  $ Change   % Change
Loans held for investment $ 4,704,215   $ 4,519,681   $ 184,534     4.08 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits   1,210,488     1,174,406     36,082     3.07 %
Interest-bearing deposits   3,614,040     3,624,977     (10,937 )   (0.30 )%
               
(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
  $ Change   % Change
Loans held for investment $ 4,704,215   $ 3,887,259   $ 816,956     21.02 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits   1,210,488     1,059,082     151,406     14.30 %
Interest-bearing deposits   3,614,040     3,044,356     569,684     18.71 %
                         
  • The ratio of nonperforming loans to loans held for investment at period end decreased from 0.30% at June 30, 2026 to 0.28% at September 30, 2026.
  • The Company’s Board of Directors declared, and the Company subsequently paid, a cash dividend of $0.25 per share during the three months ended September 30, 2026. The Company’s Board of Directors declared an additional cash dividend of $0.25 per share on October 15, 2026, which the Company expects to pay on November 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026.

Summary Results

Three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to three months ended June 30, 2026

The Company’s net income was $21.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to $19.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026. Net interest income increased by $4.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2026, primarily reflecting growth in higher-yielding loans and an increase in the yield on interest-earning assets, partially offset by higher deposit funding costs. The provision for credit losses increased by $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2026, reflecting loan growth and changes resulting from the annual Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) model refresh. Non-interest income decreased by $0.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2026, primarily due to an overall decline in earnings related to investments in venture-backed funds and lower loan referral income, partially offset by a special FHLB stock dividend. Non-interest expense increased by $1.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2026, primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits from increased headcount and increased recruiter fees, partially offset by decreases in employee-related expenses, advertising and promotional expenses, and operational losses.

Three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to three months ended September 30, 2025

The Company’s net income was $21.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to $16.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Net interest income increased by $11.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily reflecting balance sheet growth and lower deposit funding costs following three Federal Reserve rate cuts that began in September 2025, partially offset by lower yields on interest-earning assets. The provision for credit losses remained constant, reflecting loan growth and changes resulting from the annual CECL model refresh, offset by a decrease in the provision for unfunded commitments. Non-interest income decreased by $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily reflecting lower fees from swap referrals and an overall decline in earnings related to investments in venture-backed funds. Non-interest expense increased by $4.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025, driven primarily by higher salaries and employee benefits from increased headcount, along with growth in other operating expenses reflecting continued organizational expansion.

The following is a summary of the components of the Company’s operating results and performance ratios for the periods indicated:

  Three months ended        
(in thousands, except per share data) September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  $ Change   % Change
Selected operating data:              
Net interest income $ 50,926     $ 46,083     $ 4,843     10.51 %
Provision for credit losses   2,500       2,250       250     11.11 %
Non-interest income   1,694       1,872       (178 )   (9.51 )%
Non-interest expense   20,591       19,616       975     4.97 %
Pre-tax income   29,529       26,089       3,440     13.19 %
Provision for income taxes   7,620       6,690       930     13.90 %
Net income $ 21,909     $ 19,399     $ 2,510     12.94 %
Earnings per common share:              
Basic $ 0.92     $ 0.91     $ 0.01     1.10 %
Diluted $ 0.92     $ 0.91     $ 0.01     1.10 %
Performance and other financial ratios:              
ROAA   1.55 %     1.49 %        
ROAE   15.04 %     16.67 %        
Net interest margin   3.69 %     3.63 %        
Total cost of funds(1)   2.25 %     2.23 %        
Efficiency ratio   39.13 %     40.91 %        


  Three months ended        
(in thousands, except per share data) September 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
  $ Change   % Change
Selected operating data:              
Net interest income $ 50,926     $ 39,348     $ 11,578     29.42 %
Provision for credit losses   2,500       2,500       —     — %
Non-interest income   1,694       1,966       (272 )   (13.84 )%
Non-interest expense   20,591       16,580       4,011     24.19 %
Pre-tax income   29,529       22,234       7,295     32.81 %
Provision for income taxes   7,620       5,890       1,730     29.37 %
Net income $ 21,909     $ 16,344     $ 5,565     34.05 %
Earnings per common share:              
Basic $ 0.92     $ 0.77     $ 0.15     19.48 %
Diluted $ 0.92     $ 0.77     $ 0.15     19.48 %
Performance and other financial ratios:              
ROAA   1.55 %     1.44 %        
ROAE   15.04 %     15.35 %        
Net interest margin   3.69 %     3.56 %        
Total cost of funds(1)   2.25 %     2.51 %        
Efficiency ratio   39.13 %     40.13 %        

(1) Total cost of funds reflects the average cost of all funding sources, including both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing deposits and borrowings.

Balance Sheet Summary

(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  $ Change   % Change
Selected financial condition data:              
Total assets $ 5,559,618   $ 5,377,062   $ 182,556     3.40 %
Cash and cash equivalents   679,482     685,074     (5,592 )   (0.82 )%
Total loans held for investment   4,704,215     4,519,681     184,534     4.08 %
Total investments   84,158     92,719     (8,561 )   (9.23 )%
Total liabilities   4,942,407     4,903,291     39,116     0.80 %
Total deposits   4,824,528     4,799,383     25,145     0.52 %
Subordinated notes, net   74,150     74,114     36     0.05 %
Total shareholders’ equity   617,211     473,771     143,440     30.28 %
                         
  • Insured and collateralized deposits were approximately $3.3 billion, representing 68.08% of total deposits as of September 30, 2026, as compared to 65.80% as of June 30, 2026. Net uninsured and uncollateralized deposits were approximately $1.5 billion as of September 30, 2026, decreasing from $1.6 billion at June 30, 2026.
  • Non-wholesale deposit balances constituted 95.85% of total deposits as of September 30, 2026, as compared to 94.79% as of June 30, 2026. Deposit relationships of greater than $5 million represented 62.44% of total deposits as of September 30, 2026, as compared to 63.88% as of June 30, 2026, and had an average age of approximately 7.45 years as of September 30, 2026, as compared to 7.39 years as of June 30, 2026.
  • Total deposits as of September 30, 2026 were $4.8 billion, an increase of $25.1 million, or 0.52%, from June 30, 2026, comprised of an increase in non-interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by a decrease in interest-bearing deposits.
  • Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2026 were $679.5 million, representing 14.08% of total deposits at September 30, 2026, as compared to 14.27% as of June 30, 2026.
  • Total liquidity (consisting of cash and cash equivalents as well as unused and immediately available borrowing capacity as set forth below) was approximately $2.5 billion as of September 30, 2026, as compared to $2.3 billion at June 30, 2026.

  September 30, 2026
(in thousands) Line of Credit   Letters of
Credit Issued
  Borrowings   Available
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (“FHLB”) advances $ 1,714,154   $ 1,162,000   $ —   $ 552,154
Federal Reserve Discount Window   1,110,142     —     —     1,110,142
Correspondent bank lines of credit   185,000     —     —     185,000
Cash and cash equivalents   —     —     —     679,482
Total $ 3,009,296   $ 1,162,000   $ —   $ 2,526,778


(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  December 31,
2025
  $ Change   % Change
Selected financial condition data:              
Total assets $ 5,559,618   $ 4,754,861   $ 804,757     16.92 %
Cash and cash equivalents   679,482     506,851     172,631     34.06 %
Total loans held for investment   4,704,215     4,074,929     629,286     15.44 %
Total investments   84,158     96,889     (12,731 )   (13.14 )%
Total liabilities   4,942,407     4,309,029     633,378     14.70 %
Total deposits   4,824,528     4,201,084     623,444     14.84 %
Subordinated notes, net   74,150     74,041     109     0.15 %
Total shareholders’ equity   617,211     445,832     171,379     38.44 %


The increase in total assets from December 31, 2025 to September 30, 2026 was primarily comprised of a $629.3 million increase in total loans held for investment and a $172.6 million increase in cash and cash equivalents. The $629.3 million increase in total loans held for investment between December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2026 was a result of $1.6 billion in loan originations and advances, partially offset by $304.5 million and $633.2 million in loan payoffs and paydowns, respectively. The $629.3 million increase in total loans held for investment included $230.7 million in purchased loans within the consumer section of the loan portfolio. The $172.6 million increase in cash and cash equivalents primarily resulted from $130.0 million in net proceeds from the underwritten public offering (after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions of approximately $7.3 million, and offering expenses of approximately $0.6 million), $59.9 million in net income, and $623.4 million in deposit growth, partially offset by $629.3 million in cash outflows to fund growth in total loans held for investment.

The increase in total liabilities from December 31, 2025 to September 30, 2026 was primarily due to an increase in deposits of $623.4 million. The increase in deposits was largely due to increases in money market, non-interest-bearing, and interest-bearing transaction deposits of $712.6 million, $126.0 million, and $71.5 million, respectively, partially offset by a $296.8 million decrease in time deposits, mainly attributable to a $265.0 million decline in wholesale deposits.

The increase in total shareholders’ equity from December 31, 2025 to September 30, 2026 was primarily a result of $130.0 million of additional common stock outstanding and $59.9 million recognized as net income during the period, partially offset by $16.8 million in cash dividends paid during the period and a $3.2 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

The following is a summary of the components of net interest income for the periods indicated:

  Three months ended        
(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  $ Change   % Change
Interest and fee income $ 79,174     $ 72,327     $ 6,847   9.47 %
Interest expense   28,248       26,244       2,004   7.64 %
Net interest income $ 50,926     $ 46,083     $ 4,843   10.51 %
Net interest margin   3.69 %     3.63 %        
               
  Three months ended        
(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
  $ Change   % Change
Interest and fee income $ 79,174     $ 64,845     $ 14,329   22.10 %
Interest expense   28,248       25,497       2,751   10.79 %
Net interest income $ 50,926     $ 39,348     $ 11,578   29.42 %
Net interest margin   3.69 %     3.56 %        


The following table shows the components of net interest income and net interest margin for the quarterly periods indicated:

  Three months ended
  September 30, 2026   June 30, 2026   September 30, 2025
(in thousands) Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/ Rate   Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/ Rate   Average
Balance
  Interest
Income/
Expense
  Yield/ Rate
Assets                                  
Interest-earning deposits in banks $ 772,887   $ 7,286   3.74 %   $ 677,149   $ 6,253   3.70 %   $ 451,534   $ 5,009   4.40 %
Investment securities   90,174     496   2.18 %     93,553     509   2.18 %     96,806     579   2.38 %
Loans held for investment and sale   4,612,608     71,392   6.14 %     4,328,304     65,565   6.08 %     3,831,851     59,257   6.14 %
Total interest-earning assets   5,475,669     79,174   5.74 %     5,099,006     72,327   5.69 %     4,380,191     64,845   5.87 %
Interest receivable and other assets, net   120,299             123,354             110,118        
Total assets $ 5,595,968           $ 5,222,360           $ 4,490,309        
                                   
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity                                  
Interest-bearing transaction accounts $ 433,005   $ 1,782   1.63 %   $ 389,136   $ 1,297   1.34 %   $ 300,642   $ 1,194   1.58 %
Savings accounts   150,815     940   2.47 %     143,818     844   2.35 %     130,973     895   2.71 %
Money market accounts   2,829,499     21,729   3.05 %     2,556,482     19,318   3.03 %     1,874,089     15,348   3.25 %
Time accounts   282,857     2,636   3.70 %     396,923     3,623   3.66 %     639,434     6,899   4.28 %
Subordinated notes and other borrowings   74,127     1,161   6.22 %     74,091     1,162   6.29 %     73,981     1,161   6.23 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities   3,770,303     28,248   2.97 %     3,560,450     26,244   2.96 %     3,019,119     25,497   3.35 %
Demand accounts   1,212,088             1,163,991             1,016,560        
Interest payable and other liabilities   35,691             31,140             32,210        
Shareholders’ equity   577,886             466,779             422,420        
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity $ 5,595,968           $ 5,222,360           $ 4,490,309        
                                   
Net interest spread         2.77 %           2.73 %           2.52 %
Net interest income/margin     $ 50,926   3.69 %       $ 46,083   3.63 %       $ 39,348   3.56 %


Net interest income during the three months ended September 30, 2026 increased by $4.8 million, or 10.51%, to $50.9 million, as compared to $46.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026. Net interest margin totaled 3.69% for the three months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of six basis points compared to the prior quarter, primarily reflecting growth in higher-yielding loans and an increase in the yield on interest-earning assets, partially offset by higher deposit funding costs. The $4.8 million increase in net interest income is primarily attributable to a $376.7 million, or 7.39%, increase in average interest-earning assets. The average balance of loans increased $284.3 million, or 6.57%, and the average balance of interest-earning deposits in banks increased $95.7 million, or 14.14%. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased five basis points to 5.74%, including a six-basis-point increase in the average loan yield to 6.14%. The increase in interest income was partially offset by a $2.0 million increase in interest expense. The average balance of deposits increased $257.9 million, or 5.55%, combined with a three-basis-point increase in the average cost of deposits. The average balance of non-interest bearing deposits increased $48.1 million, or 4.13%, helping to partially offset the rise in deposit funding costs.

As compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025, net interest income during the three months ended September 30, 2026 increased by $11.6 million, or 29.42%, to $50.9 million from $39.3 million. Net interest margin totaled 3.69% for the three months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of 13 basis points compared to the same quarter of the prior year. The increase primarily reflected balance sheet growth and lower deposit funding costs following three Federal Reserve rate cuts that began in September 2025, partially offset by lower yields on interest-earning assets. The increase in net interest income is primarily attributable to a $14.3 million increase in interest income, mainly due to a $780.8 million, or 20.38%, increase in the average balance of loans and a $321.4 million, or 71.17%, increase in the average balance of interest-earning deposits in banks. The benefit from higher average earning assets was partially offset by a 13-basis-point decrease in the yield on interest-earning assets to 5.74%. The average loan yield remained stable at 6.14%, as the effect of lower rates on repricing loans was offset by loan growth and changes in portfolio mix. This increase in interest income was partially offset by a $2.8 million increase in interest expense, stemming from a $946.6 million, or 23.89%, increase in the average balance of deposits during the three months ended September 30, 2026, moderated by a 25-basis-point decrease in the average cost of deposits compared to the same quarter of the prior year, reflecting deposit repricing following the three Federal Reserve rate cuts that began in September 2025 and an improved funding mix. Further supporting the decreasing average cost of deposits, the average balance of non-interest-bearing deposits increased by $195.5 million, or 19.23%, and brokered deposits decreased from $216.4 million to zero compared to the same period of the prior year.

Loans by Type

The following table provides loan balances, excluding deferred loan fees, by type as of the dates shown:

(in thousands) September 30, 2026   June 30, 2026
Real estate:      
Commercial $ 3,678,924     $ 3,597,173  
Commercial land and development   2,487       2,507  
Commercial construction   122,561       124,053  
Residential construction   25,569       21,809  
Residential   41,530       41,874  
Farmland   57,027       59,900  
Commercial:      
Secured   313,600       258,736  
Unsecured   39,164       41,263  
Consumer and other   425,531       374,614  
Net deferred loan fees   (2,178 )     (2,248 )
Total loans held for investment $ 4,704,215     $ 4,519,681  


Interest-bearing Deposits

The following table provides interest-bearing deposit balances by type as of the dates shown:

(in thousands) September 30, 2026   June 30, 2026
Interest-bearing transaction accounts $ 415,688   $ 500,256
Savings accounts   149,296     147,435
Money market accounts   2,791,209     2,669,295
Time accounts   257,847     307,991
Total interest-bearing deposits $ 3,614,040   $ 3,624,977


Asset Quality

Allowance for Credit Losses

At September 30, 2026, the Company’s allowance for credit losses was $49.4 million, as compared to $44.4 million at December 31, 2025. The $5.0 million increase in the allowance is due to a $7.3 million provision for credit losses (excluding a $0.2 million provision for unfunded commitments) recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, partially offset by net charge-offs of $2.3 million, primarily attributable to commercial and industrial loans, during the same period.

A summary of the allowance for credit losses by loan class is as follows:

  September 30, 2026   December 31, 2025
(in thousands) Amount   % of Total   Amount   % of Total
Real estate:              
Commercial $ 28,540   57.79 %   $ 25,219   56.77 %
Commercial land and development   92   0.19 %     56   0.13 %
Commercial construction   4,526   9.16 %     4,050   9.12 %
Residential construction   806   1.63 %     213   0.48 %
Residential   461   0.93 %     362   0.82 %
Farmland   432   0.87 %     467   1.05 %
    34,857   70.57 %     30,367   68.37 %
Commercial:              
Secured   10,630   21.52 %     11,204   25.23 %
Unsecured   502   1.02 %     482   1.09 %
    11,132   22.54 %     11,686   26.32 %
Consumer and other   3,401   6.89 %     2,356   5.31 %
Total allowance for credit losses $ 49,390   100.00 %   $ 44,409   100.00 %


The ratio of allowance for credit losses to loans held for investment was 1.05% at September 30, 2026, as compared to 1.09% at December 31, 2025.

Risk Grades

The Company’s nonperforming loans increased from $3.1 million to $13.3 million between December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2026, increasing the ratio of nonperforming loans to loans held for investment from 0.08% at December 31, 2025 to 0.28% at September 30, 2026. This increase was due to one Community Reinvestment Act-related credit that was originally downgraded during 2025 and placed on non-accrual status during the three months ended June 30, 2026. The balance of the loan was $11.4 million as of September 30, 2026, and it remains well secured by collateral with an appraised value that meaningfully exceeds its carrying amount. This was partially offset by improvements across the remainder of the nonperforming loan portfolio.

The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio by risk grade as of the dates shown:

(in thousands) September
30,

2026
  December
31,

2025
  $ Change   % of Loan Portfolio Outstanding as of September 30, 2026(1)
Pass $ 4,490,670   $ 3,915,263   $ 575,407     95.41 %
Watch   147,152     101,895     45,257     3.13 %
Special Mention   48,500     37,530     10,970     1.03 %
Substandard   20,071     22,331     (2,260 )   0.43 %
Doubtful   —     —     —     — %
Total loan portfolio outstanding(1) $ 4,706,393   $ 4,077,019   $ 629,374     100.00 %

(1) Loan portfolio outstanding is total balance of loans outstanding at period end, before deferred loan fees and allowance for credit losses.

Non-interest Income

The following table presents the key components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:

  Three months ended        
(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  $ Change   % Change
Service charges on deposit accounts $ 148   $ 122   $ 26     21.31 %
Loan-related fees   472     679     (207 )   (30.49 )%
FHLB stock dividends   424     191     233     121.99 %
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   270     265     5     1.89 %
Other income   380     615     (235 )   (38.21 )%
Total non-interest income $ 1,694   $ 1,872   $ (178 )   (9.51 )%


Loan-related fees.
The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease of $0.1 million in loan referral income during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2026.

FHLB stock dividends. The increase related primarily to a $0.2 million special cash dividend from the FHLB during the three months ended September 30, 2026 that did not occur during the three months ended June 30, 2026.

Other income. The decrease related primarily to an overall decline in earnings related to investments in venture-backed funds during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2026.

The following table presents the key components of non-interest income for the periods indicated:

  Three months ended      
(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
  $ Change   % Change
Service charges on deposit accounts $ 148   $ 185   $ (37 )   (20.00 )%
Loan-related fees   472     683     (211 )   (30.89 )%
FHLB stock dividends   424     329     95     28.88 %
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   270     209     61     29.19 %
Other income   380     560     (180 )   (32.14 )%
Total non-interest income $ 1,694   $ 1,966   $ (272 )   (13.84 )%


Loan-related fees.
The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease of $0.1 million in fees from swap referrals during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025, combined with $0.1 million in rate lock fees and good faith deposits that were forfeited during the three months ended September 30, 2025 and did not reoccur during the three months ended September 30, 2026.

Other income. The decrease related primarily to an overall decline in earnings related to investments in venture-backed funds during the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025.

Non-interest Expense

The following table presents the key components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

  Three months ended        
(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  $ Change   % Change
Salaries and employee benefits $ 12,338   $ 11,421   $ 917     8.03 %
Occupancy and equipment   935     873     62     7.10 %
Data processing and software   1,742     1,709     33     1.93 %
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance   670     585     85     14.53 %
Professional services   1,330     952     378     39.71 %
Advertising and promotional   798     959     (161 )   (16.79 )%
Loan-related expenses   319     304     15     4.93 %
Other operating expenses   2,459     2,813     (354 )   (12.58 )%
Total non-interest expense $ 20,591   $ 19,616   $ 975     4.97 %


Salaries and employee benefits.
The increase related primarily to: (i) a $0.5 million increase in salaries, benefits, and bonus expense, mainly related to a 4.05% increase in headcount between June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2026; and (ii) a $0.5 million decrease in deferred loan origination costs due to lower loan originations period-over period. This increase was partially offset by a $0.1 million decrease in commissions primarily due to lower loan originations period-over-period.

Professional services. The increase related primarily to: (i) a $0.2 million increase in recruiter fees associated with strategic hiring initiatives; and (ii) a $0.1 million increase in legal fees period-over-period related to legal fees incurred in the ordinary course of business.

Advertising and promotional. The decrease related primarily to lower period-over-period expenses in support of the Bank’s business development activities, including a $0.1 million decrease related to donations, sponsorships, and advertising expenses and a $0.1 million decrease related to business development expenses.

Other operating expenses. The decrease related primarily to: (i) a $0.4 million decrease in employee-related expenses such as travel, conferences, and training; and (ii) a $0.1 million decrease in operational losses, partially offset by a $0.1 million increase in reciprocal deposit network fees resulting from an overall increase in balances carried in the network.

The following table presents the key components of non-interest expense for the periods indicated:

  Three months ended        
(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
  $ Change   % Change
Salaries and employee benefits $ 12,338   $ 9,716   $ 2,622     26.99 %
Occupancy and equipment   935     700     235     33.57 %
Data processing and software   1,742     1,559     183     11.74 %
FDIC insurance   670     500     170     34.00 %
Professional services   1,330     932     398     42.70 %
Advertising and promotional   798     803     (5 )   (0.62 )%
Loan-related expenses   319     317     2     0.63 %
Other operating expenses   2,459     2,053     406     19.78 %
Total non-interest expense $ 20,591   $ 16,580   $ 4,011     24.19 %


Salaries and employee benefits.
The increase related primarily to: (i) a $2.5 million increase in salaries, benefits, and bonus expense, mainly related to a 16.29% increase in headcount between September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2026; and (ii) a $0.5 million increase in commissions primarily due to higher loan originations period-over-period. This increase was partially offset by a $0.4 million increase in deferred loan origination costs due to higher loan originations period-over-period.

Occupancy and equipment. The increase was primarily driven by expenses associated with the Lodi branch office and the Calabasas non-depository office, both opened subsequent to the three months ended September 30, 2025. Additional increases stemmed from the Walnut Creek branch office and the Newport Beach non-depository office, which were only open for a portion of the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the full three months ended September 30, 2026, and the San Francisco branch office, where an expansion project completed in the fourth quarter of 2025 resulted in elevated ongoing expenses.

Data processing and software. The increase was primarily due to: (i) increased usage of our digital banking platform; (ii) higher transaction volumes related to the increased number of loan and deposit accounts; (iii) an increased number of licenses required for new users on our loan origination and documentation system; and (iv) the implementation of enhanced commercial real estate lending analytics and risk assessment software.

FDIC insurance. FDIC insurance expenses is calculated based on the FDIC assessment base, which generally reflects average consolidated total assets less average tangible equity. The increase in FDIC insurance expense was primarily due to a $960.4 million increase in the assessment base period-over-period.

Professional services. The increase related primarily to: (i) a $0.2 million increase in recruiter fees associated with strategic hiring initiatives; and (ii) a $0.1 million increase in legal fees period-over-period related to legal fees incurred in the ordinary course of business.

Other operating expenses. The increase related primarily to: (i) a $0.1 million increase in bank charges; (ii) a $0.1 million increase in reciprocal deposit network fees resulting from an overall increase in balances carried in the network; (iii) a $0.1 million increase in armored car and courier services; and (iv) a $0.1 million increase in employee-related expenses such as travel. This increase was partially offset by a $0.1 million decrease in operational losses.

Provision for Income Taxes

Three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to three months ended June 30, 2026

Provision for income taxes increased by $0.9 million, or 13.90%, for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2026, which was primarily due to an increase in taxable income. The effective tax rates were 25.81% and 25.64% for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, respectively.

Three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to three months ended September 30, 2025

Provision for income taxes increased by $1.7 million, or 29.37%, for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2025. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in taxable income, partially offset by a $0.2 million benefit recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2026 related to the purchase of transferable tax credits that did not occur during the three months ended September 30, 2025. The effective tax rates were 25.81% and 26.49% for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, respectively.

Webcast Details

Five Star Bancorp will host a live webcast for analysts and investors on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) to discuss its third quarter financial results. To view the live webcast, visit the “News & Events” section of the Company’s website under “Events” at https://investors.fivestarbank.com/news-events/events. The webcast will be archived on the Company’s website for a period of 90 days.

About Five Star Bancorp

Five Star is a bank holding company headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California. Five Star operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank. The Bank has ten branches in California.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent plans, estimates, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, intentions, projections, and statements of the Company’s beliefs concerning future events, business plans, objectives, expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based. Forward-looking statements include without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements, and are typically identified with words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “plan,” or words or phrases of similar meaning. The Company cautions that the forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company’s expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond the Company’s control. Such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions (some of which may be beyond the Company’s control) and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which change over time, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict their occurrence or how they will affect the Company. If one or more of the factors affecting the Company’s forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release. Therefore, the Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking information and statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026, in each case under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

The Company disclaims any duty to revise or update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements, except as specifically required by law.

Condensed Financial Data (Unaudited)

  Three months ended
(in thousands, except per share and share data) September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
Revenue and Expense Data          
Interest and fee income $ 79,174     $ 72,327     $ 64,845  
Interest expense   28,248       26,244       25,497  
Net interest income   50,926       46,083       39,348  
Provision for credit losses   2,500       2,250       2,500  
Net interest income after provision   48,426       43,833       36,848  
Non-interest income:          
Service charges on deposit accounts   148       122       185  
Loan-related fees   472       679       683  
FHLB stock dividends   424       191       329  
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   270       265       209  
Other income   380       615       560  
Total non-interest income   1,694       1,872       1,966  
Non-interest expense:          
Salaries and employee benefits   12,338       11,421       9,716  
Occupancy and equipment   935       873       700  
Data processing and software   1,742       1,709       1,559  
FDIC insurance   670       585       500  
Professional services   1,330       952       932  
Advertising and promotional   798       959       803  
Loan-related expenses   319       304       317  
Other operating expenses   2,459       2,813       2,053  
Total non-interest expense   20,591       19,616       16,580  
Income before provision for income taxes   29,529       26,089       22,234  
Provision for income taxes   7,620       6,690       5,890  
Net income $ 21,909     $ 19,399     $ 16,344  
           
Comprehensive Income          
Net income $ 21,909     $ 19,399     $ 16,344  
Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on securities available-for-sale during the period   (4,023 )     946       2,843  
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense related to other comprehensive (loss) income   (1,046 )     246       763  
Other comprehensive (loss) income   (2,977 )     700       2,080  
Total comprehensive income $ 18,932     $ 20,099     $ 18,424  
           
Share and Per Share Data          
Earnings per common share:          
Basic $ 0.92     $ 0.91     $ 0.77  
Diluted $ 0.92     $ 0.91     $ 0.77  
Book value per share $ 25.15     $ 22.14     $ 20.19  
Tangible book value per share(1) $ 25.15     $ 22.14     $ 20.19  
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding   23,620,369       21,273,902       21,231,563  
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   23,697,397       21,338,903       21,281,818  
Shares outstanding at end of period   24,536,614       21,402,864       21,367,387  
           
Selected Financial Ratios          
ROAA   1.55 %     1.49 %     1.44 %
ROAE   15.04 %     16.67 %     15.35 %
Net interest margin   3.69 %     3.63 %     3.56 %
Loan to deposit(2)   97.51 %     94.17 %     94.73 %

(1) See the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure.
(2) Loan balance in loan to deposit ratio is total loans held for investment at period end. Deposit balance in loan to deposit ratio is total deposits at period end.


(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
Balance Sheet Data          
Cash and due from financial institutions $ 46,297     $ 45,966     $ 44,147  
Interest-bearing deposits in banks   633,185       639,108       536,300  
Time deposits in banks   —       —       100  
Securities - available-for-sale, at fair value   82,228       90,584       95,635  
Securities - held-to-maturity, at amortized cost   1,930       2,135       2,190  
Loans held for investment   4,704,215       4,519,681       3,887,259  
Allowance for credit losses   (49,390 )     (47,335 )     (42,061 )
Loans held for investment, net of allowance for credit losses   4,654,825       4,472,346       3,845,198  
FHLB stock   15,000       15,000       15,000  
Operating leases, right-of-use asset   10,661       10,138       9,751  
Premises and equipment, net   2,687       2,333       1,656  
Bank-owned life insurance   29,029       28,759       23,676  
Interest receivable and other assets   83,776       70,693       68,117  
Total assets $ 5,559,618     $ 5,377,062     $ 4,641,770  
           
Non-interest-bearing deposits $ 1,210,488     $ 1,174,406     $ 1,059,082  
Interest-bearing deposits   3,614,040       3,624,977       3,044,356  
Total deposits   4,824,528       4,799,383       4,103,438  
Subordinated notes, net   74,150       74,114       74,004  
Operating lease liability   11,926       11,262       10,431  
Interest payable and other liabilities   31,803       18,532       22,589  
Total liabilities   4,942,407       4,903,291       4,210,462  
           
Common stock   435,511       304,868       303,571  
Retained earnings   194,092       178,318       137,615  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes   (12,392 )     (9,415 )     (9,878 )
Total shareholders’ equity   617,211       473,771       431,308  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 5,559,618     $ 5,377,062     $ 4,641,770  
           
Quarterly Average Balance Data          
Average loans held for investment and sale $ 4,612,608     $ 4,328,304     $ 3,831,851  
Average interest-earning assets   5,475,669       5,099,006       4,380,191  
Average total assets   5,595,968       5,222,360       4,490,309  
Average deposits   4,908,264       4,650,350       3,961,698  
Average total equity   577,886       466,779       422,420  
           
Credit Quality          
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans   371.49 %     354.57 %     1,975.62 %
Nonperforming loans to loans held for investment   0.28 %     0.30 %     0.05 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets   0.24 %     0.25 %     0.05 %
Nonperforming loans plus performing loan modifications to loans held for investment   0.28 %     0.30 %     0.05 %
Capital Ratios          
Total shareholders’ equity to total assets   11.10 %     8.81 %     9.29 %
Tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets(1)   11.10 %     8.81 %     9.29 %
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)   15.00 %     12.50 %     13.59 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)   12.52 %     9.97 %     10.77 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)   12.52 %     9.97 %     10.77 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio   11.21 %     9.21 %     9.78 %

(1) See the section entitled “Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)” for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure.


Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited)

The Company uses financial information in its analysis of the Company’s performance that is not in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to management and investors that is supplementary to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows computed in accordance with GAAP. However, the Company acknowledges that its non-GAAP financial measures have a number of limitations. As such, investors should not view these disclosures as a substitute for results determined in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP measures are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures that other banking companies use. Other banking companies may use names similar to those the Company uses for the non-GAAP financial measures the Company discloses, but may calculate them differently. Investors should understand how the Company and other companies each calculate their non-GAAP financial measures when making comparisons.

Tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets is defined as total equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is total shareholders’ equity to total assets. Management believes that tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets is a useful financial measure because it enables management, investors, and others to assess the Company’s financial health based on tangible capital. We had no goodwill or other intangible assets at the end of any period indicated. As a result, tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets is the same as total shareholders’ equity to total assets at the end of each of the periods indicated.

Tangible book value per share is defined as total shareholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets, divided by the outstanding number of common shares at the end of the period. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is book value per share. Management believes that tangible book value per share is a useful financial measure because it enables management, investors, and others to assess the Company’s value and use of equity. We had no goodwill or other intangible assets at the end of any period indicated. As a result, tangible book value per share is the same as book value per share at the end of each of the periods indicated.

Pre-tax, pre-provision income is defined as pre-tax income plus provision for credit losses. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is pre-tax income. Management believes that pre-tax, pre-provision income is a useful financial measure because it enables management, investors, and others to assess the Company’s ability to generate operating profit and capital.

The following reconciliation table provides a more detailed analysis of this non-GAAP financial measure:

  Three months ended
(in thousands) September 30,
2026
  June 30,
2026
  September 30,
2025
Pre-tax, pre-provision income          
Pre-tax income $ 29,529   $ 26,089   $ 22,234
Add: provision for credit losses   2,500     2,250     2,500
Pre-tax, pre-provision income $ 32,029   $ 28,339   $ 24,734


Investor Contact:

Heather C. Luck, Chief Financial Officer
Five Star Bancorp
(916) 626-5008
hluck@fivestarbank.com

Media Contact:
Shelley R. Wetton, Chief Marketing Officer
Five Star Bancorp
(916) 284-7827
swetton@fivestarbank.com


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