In Key Details table, corrects adjusted net income to $9.4 mln, from $12.58 mln; and net income to -$39.5 mln, from -$56.89 mln

Overview

• California bank's Q4 adjusted EPS beat analyst expectations

• Company reported Q4 net loss due to securities sale losses

• Net interest margin expanded in Q4, driven by deposit cost reductions

Outlook

• Bank of Marin expects further margin expansion in 2026 due to balance sheet repositioning

• Company anticipates positive earnings trends to continue into subsequent quarters

• Bank of Marin plans to use incremental profitability for investments in hiring and technology

Result Drivers

• LOAN GROWTH - Near-record loan originations in Q4 drove improved loan growth, particularly in commercial and commercial real estate sectors

• ASSET QUALITY - Asset quality strengthened with improvements in classified loans, non-accruals, and delinquencies

• MARGIN EXPANSION - Net interest margin expanded due to deposit cost reductions and balance sheet repositioning

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the banks peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Bank of Marin Bancorp is $30.00, about 13.6% above its January 23 closing price of $26.42

• The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago

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