---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-008313"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BSRR"
cik: "0001130144"
company_name: "SIERRA BANCORP"
filed_at: "2026-01-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:54:04.845810+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Sierra Bancorp raises quarterly dividend 4% to $0.26 per share

## Summary
- Quarterly cash dividend increased $0.01 to $0.26 per share, a 4% sequential rise.
- Dividend payable Feb 17, 2026 to shareholders of record Feb 9, 2026.
- This marks the 108th consecutive quarterly dividend; company has paid dividends since 1987.
- Board approved dividend after review of Q4 2025 financial performance and capital.
- Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) remains well-capitalized with 5-star Bauer Financial rating.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-008313
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BSRR
- cik: 0001130144
- company_name: SIERRA BANCORP
- filed_at: 2026-01-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130144/000110465926008313/0001104659-26-008313-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130144/000110465926008313/bsrr-20260129x8k.htm

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