Five Star Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., July 22, 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 $19.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to $18.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and $14.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Second 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) June 30,
2026
  March 31,
2026
  June 30,
2025
Return on average assets (“ROAA”)   1.49 %     1.55 %     1.37 %
Return on average equity (“ROAE”)   16.67 %     16.73 %     14.17 %
Pre-tax income $ 26,089     $ 25,031     $ 20,099  
Pre-tax, pre-provision income(1) $ 28,339     $ 27,706     $ 22,599  
Net income $ 19,399     $ 18,621     $ 14,508  
Basic earnings per common share $ 0.91     $ 0.87     $ 0.68  
Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.91     $ 0.87     $ 0.68  
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding   21,273,902       21,253,085       21,225,831  
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   21,338,903       21,313,078       21,269,265  
Shares outstanding at end of period   21,402,864       21,376,153       21,360,991  
                       

(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:

“Five Star Bank’s differentiated customer experience and reputation continue to power demand for our services. In the second quarter of 2026, we are pleased that net income increased to $19.4 million, compared to $18.6 million for the first quarter of 2026, and earnings per share increased to $0.91, up $0.04 from the first quarter of 2026 and up $0.23 from the second quarter of 2025. Net interest margin decreased by seven basis points to 3.63%. Total loans held for investment increased by $306.3 million, or 7% (approximately 29% when annualized), and total deposits increased by $330.0 million, or 7% (approximately 30% when annualized). We are also pleased with the continued execution of our strategic plan, including the payment of a cash dividend of $0.25 per share to shareholders. In the second quarter, Five Star Bank was honored to be named the Best Place to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, ranking first overall among participating businesses with 25 to 49 employees in the San Francisco Bay Area. This recognition reflects our purpose-driven culture, which is a meaningful differentiator and an important contributor to our continued performance. I am proud of our team’s accomplishments and look forward to the continued momentum of our organic growth story.”

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

  • Total deposits increased by $330.0 million, or 7.38%, during the three months ended June 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 June 30, 2026, non-wholesale deposits increased by $463.1 million, or 11.33%, and wholesale deposits decreased by $133.1 million, or 34.74%.
  • The number of Business Development Officers increased from 43 at March 31, 2026 to 45 at June 30, 2026.
  • Cash and cash equivalents were $685.1 million, representing 14.27% of total deposits at June 30, 2026, as compared to 14.42% at March 31, 2026.
  • Consistent, disciplined management of expenses contributed to our efficiency ratio of 40.91% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to 38.57% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 41.03% for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
  • Net interest margin expanded by 10 basis points year-over-year, increasing from 3.53% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 to 3.63% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, demonstrating the Company’s ability to grow its margin even as the effective federal funds rate declined 70 basis points over the same period from 4.33% at June 30, 2025 to 3.63% at June 30, 2026. Net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2026 contracted by seven basis points from 3.70% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, reflecting that strong quarter-over-quarter growth in net interest income was primarily volume driven, as rapid balance sheet expansion modestly diluted the overall yield on earning assets.
  • Other comprehensive income was $0.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026. Unrealized losses, net of tax effect, on available-for-sale securities were $9.4 million as of June 30, 2026. Total carrying value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities represented 0.04% and 1.72% of total interest-earning assets, respectively, as of June 30, 2026.
  • The Company’s common equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 9.98% and 10.45% as of June 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026, respectively. The Bank continues to meet all requirements to be considered “well-capitalized” under applicable regulatory guidelines.
  • Loan and deposit growth as of the dates provided below was as follows:
(in thousands) June 30,
2026
  March 31,
2026
  $ Change   % Change
Loans held for investment $ 4,519,681   $ 4,213,393   $ 306,288     7.27 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits   1,174,406     1,232,696     (58,290 )   (4.73 )%
Interest-bearing deposits   3,624,977     3,236,657     388,320     12.00 %
               
(in thousands) June 30,
2026
  June 30,
2025
  $ Change   % Change
Loans held for investment $ 4,519,681   $ 3,758,025   $ 761,656     20.27 %
Non-interest-bearing deposits   1,174,406     1,004,061     170,345     16.97 %
Interest-bearing deposits   3,624,977     2,890,561     734,416     25.41 %
                         
  • The ratio of nonperforming loans to loans held for investment at period end increased from 0.07% at March 31, 2026 to 0.30% at June 30, 2026, due to one Community Reinvestment Act loan that was placed on non-accrual status. The balance of the loan is $11.4 million as of June 30, 2026 and was originally downgraded to substandard in 2025.
  • 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 June 30, 2026. The Company’s Board of Directors declared an additional cash dividend of $0.25 per share on July 16, 2026, which the Company expects to pay on August 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 3, 2026.

Summary Results

Three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to three months ended March 31, 2026

The Company’s net income was $19.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to $18.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Net interest income increased by $2.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily due to an increase in interest income driven by loan growth and higher interest-earning deposits in banks, partially offset by an increase in interest expense driven by deposit growth. The provision for credit losses decreased by $0.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2026, reflecting lower loss estimates driven by strong loan growth concentrated in pools with relatively lower loss rates. Non-interest income increased by $0.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily due to an overall improvement in earnings related to investments in venture-backed funds, partially offset by lower fees from swap referrals, and the absence of a special FHLB stock dividend. Non-interest expense increased by $2.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily due to a $1.0 million loss contingency release on a U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loan that benefitted the three months ended March 31, 2026, which did not reoccur during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as well as higher advertising, promotional, data processing, and software expenses tied to continued organizational growth.

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

The Company’s net income was $19.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to $14.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Net interest income increased by $9.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to an increase in interest income driven by loan growth and higher interest-earning deposits in banks, partially offset by an increase in interest expense driven by deposit growth, though moderated by a decrease in the average cost of deposits. The provision for credit losses decreased by $0.3 million, reflecting lower net charge-offs in the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. Non-interest income increased by $0.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily reflecting higher loan referral income and fees from swap referrals, as well as an overall improvement in earnings related to investments in venture-backed funds. These increases were partially offset by lower FHLB stock dividends and an intentional reduction in gain on sale of loans. Non-interest expense increased by $3.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, driven primarily by increased 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)   June 30,
2026
  March 31,
2026
  $ Change   % Change
Selected operating data:                
Net interest income   $ 46,083     $ 43,457     $ 2,626     6.04 %
Provision for credit losses     2,250       2,675       (425 )   (15.89 )%
Non-interest income     1,872       1,643       229     13.94 %
Non-interest expense     19,616       17,394       2,222     12.77 %
Pre-tax income     26,089       25,031       1,058     4.23 %
Provision for income taxes     6,690       6,410       280     4.37 %
Net income   $ 19,399     $ 18,621     $ 778     4.18 %
Earnings per common share:                
Basic   $ 0.91     $ 0.87     $ 0.04     4.60 %
Diluted   $ 0.91     $ 0.87     $ 0.04     4.60 %
Performance and other financial ratios:                
ROAA     1.49 %     1.55 %        
ROAE     16.67 %     16.73 %        
Net interest margin     3.63 %     3.70 %        
Total cost of funds(1)     2.23 %     2.20 %        
Efficiency ratio     40.91 %     38.57 %        

    Three months ended        
(in thousands, except per share data)   June 30,
2026
  June 30,
2025
  $ Change   % Change
Selected operating data:                
Net interest income   $ 46,083     $ 36,515     $ 9,568     26.20 %
Provision for credit losses     2,250       2,500       (250 )   (10.00 )%
Non-interest income     1,872       1,810       62     3.43 %
Non-interest expense     19,616       15,726       3,890     24.74 %
Pre-tax income     26,089       20,099       5,990     29.80 %
Provision for income taxes     6,690       5,591       1,099     19.66 %
Net income   $ 19,399     $ 14,508     $ 4,891     33.71 %
Earnings per common share:                
Basic   $ 0.91     $ 0.68     $ 0.23     33.82 %
Diluted   $ 0.91     $ 0.68     $ 0.23     33.82 %
Performance and other financial ratios:                
ROAA     1.49 %     1.37 %        
ROAE     16.67 %     14.17 %        
Net interest margin     3.63 %     3.53 %        
Total cost of funds(1)     2.23 %     2.53 %        
Efficiency ratio     40.91 %     41.03 %        
                         

(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)   June 30,
2026
    March 31,
2026
    $ Change   % Change
Selected financial condition data:                    
Total assets   $ 5,377,062     $ 5,031,751     $ 345,311     6.86 %
Cash and cash equivalents     685,074       644,359       40,715     6.32 %
Total loans held for investment     4,519,681       4,213,393       306,288     7.27 %
Total investments     92,719       93,850       (1,131 )   (1.21 )%
Total liabilities     4,903,291       4,573,232       330,059     7.22 %
Total deposits     4,799,383       4,469,353       330,030     7.38 %
Subordinated notes, net     74,114       74,077       37     0.05 %
Total shareholders’ equity     473,771       458,519       15,252     3.33 %
                               
  • Insured and collateralized deposits were approximately $3.2 billion, representing 65.80% of total deposits as of June 30, 2026, as compared to 65.55% as of March 31, 2026. Net uninsured and uncollateralized deposits were approximately $1.6 billion as of June 30, 2026, increasing from $1.5 billion at March 31, 2026.
  • Non-wholesale deposit balances constituted 94.79% of total deposits as of June 30, 2026, as compared to 91.43% as of March 31, 2026. Deposit relationships of greater than $5 million represented 63.88% of total deposits as of June 30, 2026, as compared to 60.67% as of March 31, 2026, and had an average age of approximately 7.39 years as of June 30, 2026, as compared to 7.98 years as of March 31, 2026.
  • Total deposits as of June 30, 2026 were $4.8 billion, an increase of $330.0 million, or 7.38%, from March 31, 2026, comprised of an increase in interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by a decrease in non-interest-bearing deposits.
  • Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2026 were $685.1 million, representing 14.27% of total deposits at June 30, 2026, as compared to 14.42% as of March 31, 2026.
  • Total liquidity (consisting of cash and cash equivalents as well as unused and immediately available borrowing capacity as set forth below) was approximately $2.3 billion as of June 30, 2026, as compared to $2.2 billion at March 31, 2026.
    June 30, 2026
(in thousands)   Line of Credit   Letters of
Credit Issued
  Borrowings   Available
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (“FHLB”) advances   $ 1,629,065   $ 1,297,500   $   $ 331,565
Federal Reserve Discount Window     1,074,577             1,074,577
Correspondent bank lines of credit     185,000             185,000
Cash and cash equivalents                 685,074
Total   $ 2,888,642   $ 1,297,500   $   $ 2,276,216

(in thousands)   June 30,
2026
  December 31,
2025
  $ Change   % Change
Selected financial condition data:                
Total assets   5,377,062   4,754,861   622,201     13.09 %
Cash and cash equivalents   685,074   506,851   178,223     35.16 %
Total loans held for investment   4,519,681   4,074,929   444,752     10.91 %
Total investments   92,719   96,889   (4,170 )   (4.30 )%
Total liabilities   4,903,291   4,309,029   594,262     13.79 %
Total deposits   4,799,383   4,201,084   598,299     14.24 %
Subordinated notes, net   74,114   74,041   73     0.10 %
Total shareholders’ equity   473,771   445,832   27,939     6.27 %
                     

The increase in total assets from December 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026 was primarily comprised of a $444.8 million increase in total loans held for investment and a $178.2 million increase in cash and cash equivalents. The $444.8 million increase in total loans held for investment between December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2026 was a result of $1.0 billion in loan originations and advances, partially offset by $162.1 million and $421.9 million in loan payoffs and paydowns, respectively. The $444.8 million increase in total loans held for investment included $145.0 million in purchased loans within the consumer section of the loan portfolio. The $178.2 million increase in cash and cash equivalents primarily resulted from the net increase in cash inflows from growth in total deposits of $598.3 million and cash outflows from growth in total loans held for investment of $444.8 million.

The increase in total liabilities from December 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026 was primarily due to an increase in deposits of $598.3 million. The increase in deposits was largely due to increases in money market, interest-bearing transaction, and non-interest-bearing deposits of $590.7 million, $156.1 million, and $89.9 million, respectively, partially offset by a $246.6 million decrease in time deposits, mainly attributable to a $215.0 million decline in wholesale deposits.

The increase in total shareholders’ equity from December 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026 was primarily a result of $38.0 million recognized as net income during the period, partially offset by $10.7 million in cash dividends paid during the period and a $0.3 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)   June 30,
2026
  March 31,
2026
  $ Change   % Change
Interest and fee income   $ 72,327     $ 67,347     $ 4,980   7.39 %
Interest expense     26,244       23,890       2,354   9.85 %
Net interest income   $ 46,083     $ 43,457     $ 2,626   6.04 %
Net interest margin     3.63 %     3.70 %        
                 
    Three months ended        
(in thousands)   June 30,
2026
  June 30,
2025
  $ Change   % Change
Interest and fee income   $ 72,327     $ 60,580     $ 11,747   19.39 %
Interest expense     26,244       24,065       2,179   9.05 %
Net interest income   $ 46,083     $ 36,515     $ 9,568   26.20 %
Net interest margin     3.63 %     3.53 %        
                         

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

    Three months ended
    June 30, 2026   March 31, 2026   June 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   $ 677,149   $ 6,253   3.70 %   $ 512,308   $ 4,687   3.71 %   $ 361,866   $ 3,987   4.42 %
Investment securities     93,553     509   2.18 %     96,787     544   2.28 %     97,886     577   2.37 %
Loans held for investment and sale     4,328,304     65,565   6.08 %     4,150,446     62,116   6.07 %     3,691,616     56,016   6.09 %
Total interest-earning assets     5,099,006     72,327   5.69 %     4,759,541     67,347   5.74 %     4,151,368     60,580   5.85 %
Interest receivable and other assets, net     123,354             118,967             101,632        
Total assets   $ 5,222,360           $ 4,878,508           $ 4,253,000        
                                     
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity                                    
Interest-bearing transaction accounts   $ 389,136   $ 1,297   1.34 %   $ 343,663   $ 1,133   1.34 %   $ 283,369   $ 1,043   1.48 %
Savings accounts     143,818     844   2.35 %     138,125     830   2.44 %     121,692     801   2.64 %
Money market accounts     2,556,482     19,318   3.03 %     2,185,347     15,851   2.94 %     1,647,628     13,270   3.23 %
Time accounts     396,923     3,623   3.66 %     531,031     4,915   3.75 %     726,295     7,790   4.30 %
Subordinated notes and other borrowings     74,091     1,162   6.29 %     74,072     1,161   6.36 %     73,967     1,161   6.30 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities     3,560,450     26,244   2.96 %     3,272,238     23,890   2.96 %     2,852,951     24,065   3.38 %
Demand accounts     1,163,991             1,122,062             957,034        
Interest payable and other liabilities     31,140             32,739             32,406        
Shareholders’ equity     466,779             451,469             410,609        
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity   $ 5,222,360           $ 4,878,508           $ 4,253,000        
                                     
Net interest spread           2.73 %           2.78 %           2.47 %
Net interest income/margin       $ 46,083   3.63 %       $ 43,457   3.70 %       $ 36,515   3.53 %
                                                 

Net interest income during the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $2.6 million, or 6.04%, to $46.1 million, as compared to $43.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026. Net interest margin totaled 3.63% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, a decrease of seven basis points compared to the prior quarter, reflecting that strong quarter-over-quarter growth in net interest income was primarily volume driven, as rapid balance sheet expansion modestly diluted the overall yield on earning assets. The increase in net interest income is primarily attributable to a $5.0 million increase in interest income, mainly due to a $177.9 million, or 4.29%, increase in the average balance of loans and a $164.8 million, or 32.18%, increase in the average balance of interest-earning deposits in banks (deposits placed with other financial institutions to earn interest). The increase in interest income was partially offset by a $2.4 million increase in interest expense due to a $330.1 million, or 7.64%, increase in the average balance of deposits, combined with a three basis point increase in the average cost of deposits. The average balance of non-interest bearing deposits increased by $41.9 million, or 3.74%, quarter-over-quarter, helping to partially offset the rise in deposit funding costs.

As compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, net interest income during the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $9.6 million, or 26.20%, to $46.1 million from $36.5 million. Net interest margin totaled 3.63% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of 10 basis points compared to the same quarter of the prior year. The improvement was driven by balance sheet growth and a favorable shift in funding mix, which more than offset pressure from declining federal funds rates over the same period. The increase in net interest income is primarily attributable to an $11.7 million increase in interest income, mainly due to a $636.7 million, or 17.25%, increase in the average balance of loans and a $315.3 million, or 87.13%, increase in the average balance of interest-earning deposits in banks (deposits placed with other financial institutions to earn interest). This increase in interest income was partially offset by a $2.2 million increase in interest expense, stemming from a $914.3 million, or 24.47%, increase in the average balance of deposits during the three months ended June 30, 2026, moderated by a 30 basis point decrease in average cost of deposits compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Further supporting the decreasing average cost of deposits, the average balance of non-interest-bearing deposits increased by $207.0 million, or 21.62%, 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)   June 30, 2026   March 31, 2026
Real estate:        
Commercial   $ 3,597,173     $ 3,421,902  
Commercial land and development     2,507       2,519  
Commercial construction     124,053       108,179  
Residential construction     21,809       17,808  
Residential     41,874       43,195  
Farmland     59,900       61,090  
Commercial:        
Secured     258,736       243,140  
Unsecured     41,263       41,971  
Consumer and other     374,614       275,891  
Net deferred loan fees     (2,248 )     (2,302 )
Total loans held for investment   $ 4,519,681     $ 4,213,393  
                 

Interest-bearing Deposits

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

(in thousands)   June 30, 2026     March 31, 2026  
Interest-bearing transaction accounts   $ 500,256     $ 349,138  
Savings accounts     147,435       141,961  
Money market accounts     2,669,295       2,291,215  
Time accounts     307,991       454,343  
Total interest-bearing deposits   $ 3,624,977     $ 3,236,657  
                 

Asset Quality

Allowance for Credit Losses

At June 30, 2026, the Company’s allowance for credit losses was $47.3 million, as compared to $44.4 million at December 31, 2025. The $2.9 million increase in the allowance is due to a $4.6 million provision for credit losses recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2026, partially offset by net charge-offs of $1.6 million, primarily attributable to commercial and industrial loans, during the same period.

The Company’s nonperforming loans increased from $3.1 million to $13.4 million between December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2026, increasing the ratio of nonperforming loans to loans held for investment from 0.08% at December 31, 2025 to 0.30% at June 30, 2026. This increase was due to one Community Reinvestment Act loan that was placed on non-accrual status during the period. The balance of the loan is $11.4 million as of June 30, 2026, and it was originally downgraded to substandard in 2025. This was partially offset by improvements across the remainder of the nonperforming loan portfolio. Loans designated as watch increased from $101.9 million to $154.6 million between December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Loans designated as special mention increased from $37.5 million to $44.9 million between December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Loans designated as substandard decreased from $22.3 million to $20.3 million between December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2026. There were no loans with doubtful risk grades at June 30, 2026 or December 31, 2025.

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

    June 30, 2026   December 31, 2025
(in thousands)   Amount   % of Total   Amount   % of Total
Real estate:                
Commercial   $ 28,371   59.92 %   $ 25,219   56.77 %
Commercial land and development     90   0.19 %     56   0.13 %
Commercial construction     4,444   9.39 %     4,050   9.12 %
Residential construction     533   1.13 %     213   0.48 %
Residential     419   0.89 %     362   0.82 %
Farmland     468   0.99 %     467   1.05 %
      34,325   72.51 %     30,367   68.37 %
Commercial:                
Secured     9,594   20.27 %     11,204   25.23 %
Unsecured     486   1.03 %     482   1.09 %
      10,080   21.30 %     11,686   26.32 %
Consumer and other     2,930   6.19 %     2,356   5.31 %
Total allowance for credit losses   $ 47,335   100.00 %   $ 44,409   100.00 %
                         

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

Non-interest Income

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

    Three months ended        
(in thousands)   June 30,
2026
  March 31,
2026
  $ Change   % Change
Service charges on deposit accounts   $ 122   $ 135     $ (13 )   (9.63 )%
Loan-related fees     679     1,265       (586 )   (46.32 )%
FHLB stock dividends     191     762       (571 )   (74.93 )%
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance     265     225       40     17.78 %
Other income     615     (744 )     1,359     (182.66 )%
Total non-interest income   $ 1,872   $ 1,643     $ 229     13.94 %
                             

Loan-related fees. The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease of $0.7 million in fees from swap referrals during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2026, partially offset by an increase of $0.1 million in loan referral income.

FHLB stock dividends. The decrease related primarily to a $0.4 million special cash dividend from the FHLB during the three months ended March 31, 2026 that did not reoccur during the three months ended June 30, 2026. The remainder of the decrease primarily related to the FHLB’s transition to a tier-based dividend structure, which lowered the Bank’s effective dividend rate received.

Other income. The increase related primarily to an overall improvement in earnings related to investments in venture-backed funds during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2026.

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

    Three months ended        
(in thousands)   June 30,
2026
  June 30,
2025
    $ Change   % Change
Service charges on deposit accounts   $ 122   $ 196     $ (74 )   (37.76 )%
Gain on sale of loans         119       (119 )   (100.00 )%
Loan-related fees     679     468       211     45.09 %
FHLB stock dividends     191     325       (134 )   (41.23 )%
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance     265     220       45     20.45 %
Other income     615     482       133     27.59 %
Total non-interest income   $ 1,872   $ 1,810     $ 62     3.43 %
                             

Gain on sale of loans. The decrease related to an overall decline in the volume of SBA loans sold due to a strategic, intentional reduction in originations of loans held for sale. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, no SBA loans were sold, as compared to approximately $1.6 million of loans sold with an effective yield of 7.60% during the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Loan-related fees. The increase resulted primarily from an increase of $0.1 million in loan referral income, combined with an increase of $0.1 million in fees from swap referrals during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

FHLB stock dividends. The decrease related primarily to the FHLB’s transition to a tier-based dividend structure, which lowered the Bank’s effective dividend rate received.

Other income. The increase related primarily to an overall improvement in earnings related to investments in venture-backed funds during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 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)   June 30,
2026
  March 31,
2026
    $ Change   % Change
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 11,421   $ 11,430     $ (9 )   (0.08 )%
Occupancy and equipment     873     829       44     5.31 %
Data processing and software     1,709     1,551       158     10.19 %
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance     585     545       40     7.34 %
Professional services     952     926       26     2.81 %
Advertising and promotional     959     744       215     28.90 %
Loan-related expenses     304     247       57     23.08 %
Other operating expenses     2,813     1,122       1,691     150.71 %
Total non-interest expense   $ 19,616   $ 17,394     $ 2,222     12.77 %
                             

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; and (iii) an increased number of licenses required for new users on our loan origination and documentation system.

Advertising and promotional. The increase related primarily to additional expenses incurred to support the expansion of the Bank’s business development teams, including $0.1 million related to business development expenses and $0.1 million related to donations, sponsorships, and advertising expenses.

Other operating expenses. The increase related primarily to the release of a $1.0 million loss contingency on an SBA loan during the three months ended March 31, 2026. No such release occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2026. The remainder of the increase was primarily due to: (i) a $0.4 million increase in employee-related expenses such as travel, conferences, and training; (ii) a $0.1 million increase in administrative charges, including bank charges; and (iii) a $0.1 million increase in operational losses.

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

    Three months ended          
(in thousands)   June 30,
2026
  June 30,
2025
    $ Change   % Change
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 11,421   $ 8,910     $ 2,511     28.18 %
Occupancy and equipment     873     657       216     32.88 %
Data processing and software     1,709     1,508       201     13.33 %
FDIC insurance     585     470       115     24.47 %
Professional services     952     918       34     3.70 %
Advertising and promotional     959     865       94     10.87 %
Loan-related expenses     304     423       (119 )   (28.13 )%
Other operating expenses     2,813     1,975       838     42.43 %
Total non-interest expense   $ 19,616   $ 15,726     $ 3,890     24.74 %
                             

Salaries and employee benefits. The increase related primarily to: (i) a $2.8 million increase in salaries, benefits, and bonus expense, mainly related to a 13.30% increase in headcount between June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2026; and (ii) a $0.7 million increase in commissions primarily due to higher loan originations period-over-period. This increase was partially offset by a $0.9 million increase in deferred loan origination costs due to higher loan originations period-over-period.

Occupancy and equipment. The increase was primarily due to expenses for the Walnut Creek branch office and Newport Beach non-depository office during the three months ended June 30, 2026, which did not exist for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

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; and (iii) an increased number of licenses required for new users on our loan origination and documentation system.

FDIC insurance. The increase was primarily due to a $916.2 million increase in the assessment base period-over-period.

Loan-related expenses. The decrease related primarily to lower inspection and legal expenses. Although loan originations were higher period-over-period, a greater mix of purchased loans and large credit relationships reduced per-unit inspection costs, and inspection activity was delayed relative to the prior period.

Other operating expenses. The increase related primarily to: (i) a $0.3 million increase in employee-related expenses such as travel and professional association memberships; (ii) a $0.2 million increase in bank charges; (iii) a $0.1 million increase in operational losses; (iv) a $0.1 million increase in IntraFi Network fees resulting from an overall increase in balances carried in the network; and (v) a $0.1 million increase in armored car and courier services.

Provision for Income Taxes

Three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to three months ended March 31, 2026

Provision for income taxes increased by $0.3 million, or 4.37%, for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2026, which was primarily due to an increase in taxable income. The effective tax rates were 25.64% and 25.61% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026, respectively.

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

Provision for income taxes increased by $1.1 million, or 19.66%, for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 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 June 30, 2026 related to the purchase of transferable tax credits that did not occur during the three months ended June 30, 2025. The effective tax rates were 25.64% and 27.82% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively.

Webcast Details

Five Star Bancorp will host a live webcast for analysts and investors on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) to discuss its second 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, following the opening of a branch in Lodi in July 2026.

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 Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 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)   June 30,
2026
  March 31,
2026
  June 30,
2025
Revenue and Expense Data            
Interest and fee income   $ 72,327     $ 67,347     $ 60,580  
Interest expense     26,244       23,890       24,065  
Net interest income     46,083       43,457       36,515  
Provision for credit losses     2,250       2,675       2,500  
Net interest income after provision     43,833       40,782       34,015  
Non-interest income:            
Service charges on deposit accounts     122       135       196  
Gain on sale of loans                 119  
Loan-related fees     679       1,265       468  
FHLB stock dividends     191       762       325  
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance     265       225       220  
Other income     615       (744 )     482  
Total non-interest income     1,872       1,643       1,810  
Non-interest expense:            
Salaries and employee benefits     11,421       11,430       8,910  
Occupancy and equipment     873       829       657  
Data processing and software     1,709       1,551       1,508  
FDIC insurance     585       545       470  
Professional services     952       926       918  
Advertising and promotional     959       744       865  
Loan-related expenses     304       247       423  
Other operating expenses     2,813       1,122       1,975  
Total non-interest expense     19,616       17,394       15,726  
Income before provision for income taxes     26,089       25,031       20,099  
Provision for income taxes     6,690       6,410       5,591  
Net income   $ 19,399     $ 18,621     $ 14,508  
             
Comprehensive Income            
Net income   $ 19,399     $ 18,621     $ 14,508  
Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale during the period     946       (1,173 )     190  
Less: Income tax expense (benefit) related to other comprehensive income (loss)     246       (201 )     502  
Other comprehensive income (loss)     700       (972 )     (312 )
Total comprehensive income   $ 20,099     $ 17,649     $ 14,196  
             
Share and Per Share Data            
Earnings per common share:            
Basic   $ 0.91     $ 0.87     $ 0.68  
Diluted   $ 0.91     $ 0.87     $ 0.68  
Book value per share   $ 22.14     $ 21.45     $ 19.51  
Tangible book value per share(1)   $ 22.14     $ 21.45     $ 19.51  
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding     21,273,902       21,253,085       21,225,831  
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding     21,338,903       21,313,078       21,269,265  
Shares outstanding at end of period     21,402,864       21,376,153       21,360,991  
             
Selected Financial Ratios            
ROAA     1.49 %     1.55 %     1.37 %
ROAE     16.67 %     16.73 %     14.17 %
Net interest margin     3.63 %     3.70 %     3.53 %
Loan to deposit(2)     94.17 %     94.27 %     96.50 %
                         

(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 and sale at period end. Deposit balance in loan to deposit ratio is total deposits at period end.

(in thousands)   June 30,
2026
  March 31,
2026
  June 30,
2025
Balance Sheet Data            
Cash and due from financial institutions   $ 45,966     $ 46,123     $ 53,724  
Interest-bearing deposits in banks     639,108       598,236       430,086  
Time deposits in banks           100       849  
Securities – available-for-sale, at fair value     90,584       91,715       94,990  
Securities – held-to-maturity, at amortized cost     2,135       2,135       2,585  
Loans held for sale                 309  
Loans held for investment     4,519,681       4,213,393       3,758,025  
Allowance for credit losses     (47,335 )     (46,439 )     (40,167 )
Loans held for investment, net of allowance for credit losses     4,472,346       4,166,954       3,717,858  
FHLB stock     15,000       15,000       15,000  
Operating leases, right-of-use asset     10,138       10,428       7,094  
Premises and equipment, net     2,333       2,090       1,606  
Bank-owned life insurance     28,759       28,494       23,466  
Interest receivable and other assets     70,693       70,476       65,906  
Total assets   $ 5,377,062     $ 5,031,751     $ 4,413,473  
             
Non-interest-bearing deposits   $ 1,174,406     $ 1,232,696     $ 1,004,061  
Interest-bearing deposits     3,624,977       3,236,657       2,890,561  
Total deposits     4,799,383       4,469,353       3,894,622  
Subordinated notes, net     74,114       74,077       73,968  
Operating lease liability     11,262       11,547       7,744  
Interest payable and other liabilities     18,532       18,255       20,397  
Total liabilities     4,903,291       4,573,232       3,996,731  
             
Common stock     304,868       304,372       303,155  
Retained earnings     178,318       164,262       125,545  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes     (9,415 )     (10,115 )     (11,958 )
Total shareholders’ equity     473,771       458,519       416,742  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 5,377,062     $ 5,031,751     $ 4,413,473  
             
Quarterly Average Balance Data            
Average loans held for investment and sale   $ 4,328,304     $ 4,150,446     $ 3,691,616  
Average interest-earning assets     5,099,006       4,759,541       4,151,368  
Average total assets     5,222,360       4,878,508       4,253,000  
Average deposits     4,650,350       4,320,228       3,736,018  
Average total equity     466,779       451,469       410,609  
             
Credit Quality            
Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans     354.57 %     1,649.11 %     1,763.26 %
Nonperforming loans to loans held for investment     0.30 %     0.07 %     0.06 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets     0.25 %     0.06 %     0.05 %
Nonperforming loans plus performing loan modifications to loans held for investment     0.30 %     0.07 %     0.06 %
Capital Ratios            
Total shareholders’ equity to total assets     8.81 %     9.11 %     9.44 %
Tangible shareholders’ equity to tangible assets(1)     8.81 %     9.11 %     9.44 %
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)     12.51 %     13.17 %     13.73 %
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)     9.98 %     10.45 %     10.85 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)     9.98 %     10.45 %     10.85 %
Tier 1 leverage ratio     9.21 %     9.56 %     10.03 %
                         

(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)   June 30,
2026
  March 31,
2026
  June 30,
2025
Pre-tax, pre-provision income            
Pre-tax income   $ 26,089   $ 25,031   $ 20,099
Add: provision for credit losses     2,250     2,675     2,500
Pre-tax, pre-provision income   $ 28,339   $ 27,706   $ 22,599
                   

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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