Company Repurchases 250,000 Shares and Declares Quarterly Dividend
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 4d ago
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"We utilized our capital strength to enhance shareholder value early in the quarter by repurchasing approximately 250,000 shares at an average price less than tangible book value, and the Board voted to declare a quarterly dividend replacing the 'thrift like' annual dividend in prior years." stated Stephen Bianchi, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Loan growth returned in the quarter and the pipeline looked promising entering 2026. We remained focused on growing our customer base, and specifically deposits, as noted in the YOY growth of $44 million. With the improved quality of our deposit base and as loans originated during the pandemic come due for pricing adjustments, we anticipate continued NIM expansion which should result in stronger earnings."
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About CZWI
Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company for Citizens Community Federal N.A. (the Bank). The Bank is a federally chartered national bank serving customers in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Its primary markets include the Chippewa Valley Region in Wisconsin, the Twin Cities and Mankato markets in Minnesota, and various rural communities around these areas. The Bank offers traditional community banking services to businesses, agricultural operators and consumers, including one-to-four family residential mortgages. The Bank offers a variety of loan products including commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial (C&I) loans, agricultural real estate loans, agricultural operating loans, residential mortgages, home equity lines-of-credit and consumer loans. It maintains a portfolio of investments, consisting primarily of mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, the United States Government sponsored agency securities and corporate debt securities.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Citizens Community Bancorp Q4 Financial Highlights
- Earnings Performance: Citizens Community Bancorp reported a GAAP EPS of $0.44 for Q4 2025, indicating stable profitability despite market challenges.
- Revenue Growth: The company achieved revenue of $15.75 million in the quarter, reflecting effective market strategies in retail and public deposits.
- Nonperforming Assets: Nonperforming assets remained flat at $16.7 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to September 30, 2025, demonstrating stability in asset quality management.
- Deposit Increase: Total deposits increased by $43.5 million during Q4 2025 to $1.524 billion, primarily driven by growth in retail consumer deposits and seasonal public deposits, enhancing the company's liquidity and market competitiveness.
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Citizens Community Bancorp (CZWI) Stock Rises 71% Over Five Years
- Significant Stock Growth: Citizens Community Bancorp's share price has increased by 71% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the market average, indicating strong investor confidence and company performance.
- Earnings Growth: During the same period, the company's earnings per share (EPS) achieved a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%, which, while lower than the stock price's annual growth of 11%, still reflects stable profitability.
- Enhanced Shareholder Returns: Over the last five years, Citizens Community Bancorp's total shareholder return (TSR) reached 91%, far exceeding the share price return, highlighting the positive impact of the company's dividend policy on investors.
- Management Confidence: Significant insider purchases in the past year reflect confidence in future growth, although future earnings will be crucial for shareholder profitability.
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