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Bank Of Marin Bancorp
(NASDAQ:BMRC)
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Rating:79Outperform
Price Target:
$33.00
▲(24.95% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/02/26
BMRC’s score is driven primarily by improved financial performance (profitability rebound, conservative leverage, and positive free cash flow) and supportive valuation (low P/E with an above-average dividend yield). Earnings-call factors are constructive due to NIM and credit improvements, while technical signals are broadly neutral and do not materially add to the score.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet / low leverage
Bank of Marin’s very low debt-to-equity (~0.06) and sizeable equity base provide a durable capital buffer that supports lending, absorbs losses, and preserves regulatory flexibility. Over the next 2–6 months this conservative structure lowers tail risk and enables steadier credit and liquidity management.
Negative Factors
Earnings volatility / uneven multi-year path
The sharp 2024 loss followed by a 2025–2026 rebound highlights volatility in earnings driven by balance sheet repositioning and credit events. This uneven multi-year path raises uncertainty about sustainable profitability and makes forecasting earnings and capital ratios more difficult over the next several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet / low leverage
Bank of Marin’s very low debt-to-equity (~0.06) and sizeable equity base provide a durable capital buffer that supports lending, absorbs losses, and preserves regulatory flexibility. Over the next 2–6 months this conservative structure lowers tail risk and enables steadier credit and liquidity management.
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Bank Of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$461.41M
Dividend Yield3.76%
Average Volume (3M)70.32K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.6
Beta (1Y)0.78
Revenue Growth-30.41%
EPS Growth-412.21%
CountryUS
Employees291
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryBanks - Regional
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.96
Shares Outstanding16,189,707
10 Day Avg. Volume70,168
30 Day Avg. Volume70,318
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)2.34
P/FCF Ratio11.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.00Price Target Upside9.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$138.90M
Bank Of Marin Bancorp Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Bank of Marin Bancorp functions as the parent organization for Bank of Marin, a financial institution delivering diverse services. It caters principally to small and mid-sized enterprises, independent professionals, non-profit groups, and private ...
How the Company Makes Money
Bank of Marin Bancorp primarily makes money through its banking subsidiary by earning interest income and generating fee-based revenue. The largest driver is net interest income: the bank collects interest on loans (such as commercial and industri...
Bank Of Marin Bancorp Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 27, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 27, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The quarter showed clear improvement in profitability, net interest margin expansion, strong originations (nearly +30% YoY), and a meaningful reduction in nonperforming assets after the sale of $16.3 million of troubled loans. Key credit metrics and reserve levels strengthened (allowance at 1.08% of loans; nonaccruals down to 0.41% of assets). Offsetting items include a $2.5 million increase in noninterest expense (seasonal and one-time items), ongoing payoff pressure in acquired consumer portfolios, competitive spread compression, a remaining single CRE nonaccrual in workout, and conservative capital deployment (buybacks on hold). On balance, the positive developments around earnings, credit remediation, and margin trajectory outweigh the near-term expense and competitive pressures.Positive Updates
Large YoY Earnings Improvement
Net income was $8.5 million ($0.53 per share) in Q1 2026. Management reported net income and earnings per share growth of 7,577% year-over-year (as presented on the call).
Negative Updates
Higher Noninterest Expense in Q1
Noninterest expense increased by $2.5 million sequentially, largely driven by higher salaries and employee benefits (payroll taxes, incentive accruals, profit sharing, insurance, 401(k) matching) and elevated annual charitable giving (Q1 expected to comprise ~70% of 2026 total).
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Large YoY Earnings Improvement
Net income was $8.5 million ($0.53 per share) in Q1 2026. Management reported net income and earnings per share growth of 7,577% year-over-year (as presented on the call).
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Company Guidance
Management guided to continued NIM expansion and solid loan and deposit growth in 2026, targeting a full‑year net interest margin in the mid‑3% range (March spot ~3.26%; Q1 NIM +6 bps sequential, +47 bps YoY; adjusted sequential would have been +14 bps excluding a $667k Q4 interest recovery), driven by loan production (Q1 originations $81M, $61M funded, ≈30% YoY increase; new loan yield 5.91% vs paid‑off loans 5.51%, ~40 bps higher), loan repricing (≈17% of loans repricing in 12 months, 34% in 3 years; 12‑month loan yield up ~15–20 bps YoY), and deposit optimization including selective off‑balance‑sheet one‑way sells; they expect noninterest expense to remain near current levels (Q1 included ~70% of 2026’s charitable giving and higher payroll accruals), no Q1 provision with an allowance at 1.08% of loans, materially improved credit metrics (nonaccruals down from 1.27% of assets to 0.41%; classified/total loans from 1.51% to 0.85%), a maintained $0.25/share dividend, and potential share buybacks only after further rebuilding of capital ratios.Bank Of Marin Bancorp Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
84
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 186.18M | 176.73M | 116.39M | 141.70M | 140.69M | 118.46M |
| Gross Profit | 141.78M | 134.46M | 64.46M | 102.73M | 138.52M | 117.50M |
| EBITDA | 58.78M | 53.75M | -11.39M | 29.48M | 66.84M | 47.76M |
| Net Income | 47.04M | 43.41M | -8.41M | 19.89M | 46.59M | 33.23M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.91B | 3.90B | 3.70B | 3.80B | 4.15B | 4.31B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.56B | 247.19M | 273.04M | 30.55M | 46.66M | 1.52B |
| Total Debt | 24.55M | 69.31M | 21.66M | 75.20M | 251.08M | 25.85M |
| Total Liabilities | 3.52B | 3.51B | 3.27B | 3.36B | 3.74B | 3.86B |
| Stockholders Equity | 394.49M | 394.65M | 435.41M | 439.06M | 412.09M | 450.37M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 33.15M | 37.26M | 27.84M | 33.91M | 53.01M | 44.21M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 34.82M | 39.08M | 28.36M | 35.66M | 55.28M | 45.25M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -209.60M | -171.99M | 195.17M | 334.69M | -218.10M | -340.67M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 151.50M | 220.91M | -116.69M | -385.32M | -139.40M | 442.73M |
Bank Of Marin Bancorp Technical Analysis
Positive
26.41
Price Trends
26.16
Positive
25.78
Positive
25.56
Positive
Market Momentum
0.69
Negative
67.61
Neutral
57.25
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BMRC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 26.41 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 26.81, above the 50-day MA of 26.16, and above the 200-day MA of 25.56, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.69 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.61 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 57.25 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BMRC.
Bank Of Marin Bancorp Risk Analysis
Bank Of Marin Bancorp disclosed 27 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Bank Of Marin Bancorp reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Bank Of Marin Bancorp Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | $461.41M | 9.60 | 11.26% | 3.76% | -30.41% | -412.21% | |
79 Outperform | $587.38M | 14.96 | 15.41% | 1.63% | 10.47% | 36.72% | |
77 Outperform | $580.48M | 10.28 | 10.21% | 2.96% | 4.52% | 19.77% | |
74 Outperform | $737.51M | 12.46 | 10.30% | 2.12% | 6.30% | 234.95% | |
72 Outperform | $534.42M | 11.85 | 12.67% | 3.03% | -0.15% | 20.73% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
59 Neutral | $317.39M | 27.77 | 3.68% | ― | -10.96% | ― |
* Financial Sector Average
BMRC
Bank Of Marin Bancorp
28.41
3.74
15.18%
CWBC
Community West Bancshares
27.03
6.47
31.47%
CIVB
Civista Bancshares
27.95
3.79
15.68%
GCBC
Greene County Bancorp
34.25
10.46
43.94%
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
40.75
10.09
32.92%
BRBS
Blue Ridge Bankshares
3.46
0.55
18.94%
Bank Of Marin Bancorp Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Bank of Marin Bancorp schedules Q2 2026 earnings webcast
Neutral
Jul 2, 2026
Bank of Marin Bancorp announced it will present its fiscal second quarter 2026 earnings call via webcast on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. PT/11:30 a.m. ET, following the release of results earlier that day. President and Chief Executive Offi...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Bank of Marin Shareholders Reaffirm Board and Governance Leadership
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
At its May 27, 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, Bank of Marin Bancorp’s investors elected ten directors to serve until the next annual meeting, with all nominees receiving sufficient support despite varying levels of withheld votes. Shar...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Bank of Marin Highlights Earnings Recovery and Dividend Declaration
Positive
Apr 27, 2026
Bank of Marin Bancorp reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $8.5 million, a sharp turnaround from a $39.5 million net loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 tied to balance sheet restructuring, and a 75% increase from $4.9 million a year earlier. ...
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