Banner Corporation: The Upside Isn't Over Yet

  • Banner Corporation's asset quality remains high, supporting a continued soft 'buy' rating despite mixed income statement results and a slightly elevated valuation. Deposit growth has resumed, brokered deposits are minimal, and the loan portfolio is well-diversified with limited office real estate exposure. Balance sheet improvements include rising cash, declining debt, and a shift away from securities, while net interest income and non-interest income are showing recent improvement.