TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) EVP Craig Carney Buys 4,561 Shares

Craig Carney Adds to TriCo Bancshares Stake

Craig Carney, executive vice president and chief credit officer at TriCo Bancshares (NasdaqGS: TCBK), picked up 4,561 shares of the regional bank on June 25, 2026. The purchase came as part of a flurry of insider transactions reported by top executives at the company on the exact same day. Carney's transaction added to a busy reporting period for the Chico, California-based lender, where multiple leaders adjusted their stock ownership simultaneously.

A Wave of Executive Trading at TCBK

The cluster of insider moves on June 25 involved several key figures across the bank. CEO and President Richard Smith added 14,513 shares to his position, while SVP General Counsel Gregory Gehlmann purchased 2,876 shares. Chief Information Officer Jason Todd Levingston also bought 1,604 shares on that date, though he separately sold 940 shares valued at about $50,337 at an average price of $53.55. Chief Risk Officer Rudd Angela Tamara parted with 667 shares on the same day. These combined transactions highlight a very active day for internal stakeholders trading around the mid-$50s range.

TCBK Stock Performance and Valuation

TriCo Bancshares shares traded near $53.91 recently, positioning the regional bank below its 50-day moving average of $56.36 but above its 200-day moving average of $51.46. The stock has moved between a 52-week low of $40.44 and a 52-week high of $61.71. With a market capitalization of roughly $1.7 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.7, the bank operates with a trailing P/E that aligns closely with its forward P/E of 12.1.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms have kept a close eye on the regional lender through recent months. On October 1, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained its Neutral rating on the stock with a $56.50 price target, following an earlier target of $63.00 set on July 27. DA Davidson also maintained a Neutral rating on July 27 with a $65.00 price target. Across five analyst opinions, the stock carries a target mean price of $62.81, with estimates ranging from a low of $56.00 to a high of $67.04.

Regional Banking Services in California

TriCo Bancshares operates as the bank holding company for Tri Counties Bank, delivering commercial and retail banking services to individual and business customers throughout its markets. The institution handles demand and savings deposits, specialized checking, and a range of loan products spanning small business financing, real estate mortgages, and agricultural loans. Founded in 1975, the company continues to manage its footprint across California communities.

What to Watch Next for TCBK

Investors looking ahead at TriCo Bancshares will note the company's next earnings release is scheduled for October 22, 2026. Future insider Form 4 filings with the SEC will also show whether other members of the executive team continue adjusting their equity stakes as the bank moves toward its next reporting milestone.