BSRR Overview

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DA Davidson's Recommendation: DA Davidson has maintained a "Buy" recommendation for Sierra Bancorp (NasdaqGS:BSRR) as of October 28, 2025, with an average one-year price target of $33.28/share, indicating a potential upside of 16.11% from its current price of $28.66/share.

Projected Financials: Sierra Bancorp is projected to achieve annual revenue of $165 million, reflecting a 14.12% increase, with a non-GAAP EPS forecast of 3.20.

Fund Sentiment: There are currently 292 funds reporting positions in Sierra Bancorp, with a slight decrease in the number of owners but an increase in average portfolio weight dedicated to the stock, indicating a bullish sentiment with a put/call ratio of 0.02.

Shareholder Activity: Notable shareholders such as Private Management Group and Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund have adjusted their holdings, with some increasing their shares while others have decreased their portfolio allocations in Sierra Bancorp over the last quarter.