TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) CEO Richard Smith Sells 13,271 Shares

TriCo Bancshares CEO Richard Smith Reports Stock Sale

TriCo Bancshares (NasdaqGS: TCBK) CEO and President Richard Smith disposed of 13,271 shares on June 25, 2026. Executive stock transactions often occur under pre-arranged plans or personal portfolio adjustments, providing a glimpse into how top leadership manages their personal equity in the regional bank.

Stock Valuation and Price Range

The stock traded hands at $53.25 on Monday, resting safely above its 200-day moving average of $51.46. TriCo Bancshares shares have traded in a 52-week range between $40.44 and $61.71. With a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.7 and a forward P/E of 12.1, the regional lender trades at a moderate valuation relative to its annual earnings per share of $4.17.

Executive Trading Activity

The same-day filings on June 25, 2026, captured a flurry of activity across the executive suite. Chief Risk Officer Rudd Angela Tamara sold 667 shares, and Chief Information Officer Jason Todd Levingston parted with 940 shares for a total value of $50,337. On the buying side, general counsel Gregory Gehlmann picked up 2,876 shares, CIO Jason Todd Levingston added 1,604 shares, and EVP Craig Carney bought 4,561 shares.

Recent Earnings Performance

The bank reported total revenue of $426.2 million alongside a revenue growth rate of 10.4%. Profitability metrics show a net margin of 31.8% and a return on equity of 10.4%. Shareholders receive an annual dividend of $1.44 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 2.71% based on a payout ratio of 34.5%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street coverage includes multiple perspectives on the bank's trajectory. On July 14, 2026, Piper Sandler adjusted its price target to $61.00 while maintaining a neutral rating, later updating its target to $56.50 on October 1, 2026. DA Davidson holds a neutral stance with a price target of $65.00 following an adjustment on July 27, 2026. Across five analyst opinions, the mean price target sits at $62.81.

Inside TriCo Bancshares Operations

Headquartered in Chico, California, TriCo Bancshares operates as the holding company for Tri Counties Bank. The institution provides retail and commercial banking services, loans, wealth management, and treasury solutions to individual and corporate clients across its operating footprint.

What to Watch at TriCo Bancshares

Market participants will monitor upcoming regulatory filings and the next scheduled earnings update on October 22, 2026, for further clues on loan demand and net interest margins. Insider transactions do not inherently signal a directional shift in business fundamentals, but they offer visibility into executive portfolio shifts.