Margot Copeland Sells Shares of Banner Corporation

Margot Copeland, an insider at Banner Corporation, sold 1,777 shares of the company on June 15, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.29, bringing the transaction's total value to $119,574.33. This sale was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in Banner Corporation

Several major funds have adjusted their positions in Banner Corporation. BlackRock, Inc. grew its holdings by 39,299 shares, ending with 4,999,540 shares valued at approximately $303.37 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC established a new position with 2,265,159 shares worth about $137.45 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP added 18,077 shares, bringing its total to 2,177,070 shares valued at $132.10 million. Meanwhile, State Street Corp increased its stake by 97,845 shares, totaling 1,869,246 shares worth $113.43 million. In contrast, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. reduced its holdings by 231,134 shares, now holding 1,217,566 shares valued at $73.88 million.

Banner Corporation Stock Snapshot

Shares of NasdaqGS:BANR are currently trading around $67.24. Banner Corporation has a market capitalization of $2.28 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.32. The stock's 52-week range is between $57.05 and $69.83, with a 50-day moving average of $64.74 and a 200-day moving average of $63.59. The company's beta is 0.835, indicating it's less volatile than the market.

Recent Earnings

For its most recent quarter, Banner Corporation reported revenue of $660.76 million, reflecting a growth rate of 8.3%. The company's net margin stood at 31.0% with a return on equity of 10.79%. Earnings per share were $5.94. The next earnings report is expected on July 15, 2026.

Dividend

Banner Corporation pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share, yielding 2.98%. The payout ratio is 33%, meaning the company returns a third of its earnings to shareholders as dividends.

Insider Buying and Selling at Banner Corporation

On June 15, 2026, Margot Copeland sold 1,777 shares at an average price of $67.29. Earlier, on June 12, 2026, Executive VP James P.G. McLean sold 1,800 shares at $67.16 each. On June 1, 2026, Monica Bernadette O'Reilly, Connie Collingsworth, Margot Copeland, and John Layman each purchased shares at $62.89.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 18, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained a hold rating on Banner Corporation with a price target of $75. DA Davidson also maintained a hold rating on May 4, 2026, with a target of $72. Piper Sandler kept a hold rating with a target of $67 on April 27, 2026. The consensus among six analysts is a hold recommendation with an average target price of $73.17.

About Banner Corporation

Banner Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Walla Walla, Washington. It operates through Banner Bank, providing a range of commercial banking services. The company offers deposit instruments, such as checking and savings accounts, and provides loans for real estate, businesses, and consumers. Banner also offers electronic banking services. Founded in 1890, the company is led by CEO Mark J. Grescovich and employs 1,916 people.

Bottom Line

Margot Copeland's recent sale of shares in Banner Corporation is part of ongoing insider activity. Investors may watch these transactions as they provide insights into insider sentiment. Banner's stock is currently trading near its 52-week high, with a solid financial performance and a stable dividend yield. As always, it's important to remember that insider transactions are just one piece of the investment puzzle.