TriCo Bancshares CEO Richard Smith Increases Stake in TCBK

Richard Smith, the CEO and President of TriCo Bancshares, recently purchased 14,513 shares of the company, according to a filing on June 25, 2026. The transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in TriCo Bancshares

FMR LLC reduced its holdings in TriCo Bancshares by 32,534 shares, leaving it with 2,890,248 shares valued at about $137.4 million. BlackRock, Inc. also trimmed its position by 21,700 shares, ending with 2,392,458 shares worth approximately $113.7 million. In contrast, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake by 11,298 shares to hold a total of 1,696,463 shares valued at $80.6 million. Similarly, Franklin Resources Inc added 12,652 shares, resulting in a total of 1,649,900 shares valued at $78.4 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 1,275,507 shares, valued at about $60.6 million.

TriCo Bancshares Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of NasdaqGS:TCBK traded near $53.91 on Monday. TriCo Bancshares has a market cap of around $1.73 billion, with a P/E ratio of 13.68 and a forward P/E of 12.40. The stock's 52-week range is between $39.69 and $54.17. It has a 50-day moving average of $50.73 and a 200-day moving average of $48.13. The company's beta is 0.63, indicating lower volatility compared to the market.

Recent Earnings

TriCo Bancshares reported revenue of $415.9 million, with a revenue growth rate of 10.7%. The company achieved a net margin of 30.99% and a return on equity of 9.99%. Its earnings per share stood at $3.94. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 23, 2026.

Dividend

The company offers an annual dividend rate of $1.44, translating to a yield of 2.67%. Its dividend payout ratio is 35.79%.

Insider Buying and Selling at TriCo Bancshares

On June 25, 2026, several insiders made transactions at TriCo Bancshares. EVP Chief Banking Officer Daniel Bailey bought 4,782 shares, while EVP Chief Financial Officer Peter Wiese acquired 6,259 shares. CEO Richard Smith sold 13,271 shares, and Chief Risk Officer Angela Tamara Rudd purchased 729 shares. SVP General Counsel Gregory Gehlmann sold 1,686 shares at an average price of $53.55.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On April 27, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained its 'buy' rating on TriCo Bancshares with a price target of $63. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' rating, with a mean price target of $56.17 based on six analyst opinions.

About TriCo Bancshares

TriCo Bancshares is based in Chico, California, and operates as a bank holding company for Tri Counties Bank. The company provides a range of commercial and retail banking services, including various deposit accounts and loan products. It also offers treasury management, digital banking, and wealth management services. TriCo Bancshares was founded in 1975 and employs over 1,100 people.

Bottom Line

Richard Smith's purchase of additional shares in TriCo Bancshares reflects his confidence in the company. Investors often track insider transactions as they can provide insights into the company's prospects. With a favorable analyst consensus and upcoming earnings, TriCo Bancshares remains a company to watch. Remember, insider transactions are reported after the fact and may not reflect the current position.