Sandy Spring Bancorp (SASR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc., through its principal subsidiary Sandy Spring Bank, is a Maryland-based bank holding company offering a full suite of commercial and consumer banking services. The company provides deposit products including checking, savings and money market accounts, along with certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts. On the lending side, Sandy Spring Bancorp extends commercial real estate, construction, and equipment financing to small and middle‐market businesses, as well as residential mortgages, home equity lines of credit, and consumer loans to individuals.

In addition to traditional banking activities, Sandy Spring Bancorp delivers treasury management and electronic banking services designed to help businesses optimize cash flow and manage receivables and payables. The company’s wealth management division offers financial planning, investment advisory, trust and estate services tailored to high‐net‐worth clients and institutions. By leveraging its regional footprint, Sandy Spring Bancorp integrates personalized relationship banking with digital platforms to meet evolving customer expectations.

Founded in 1868, Sandy Spring Bank has a long history of community engagement and local decision‐making. Headquartered in Olney, Maryland, the bank operates branch networks across suburban Washington, D.C., and into Northern Virginia and Pennsylvania. The company emphasizes community reinvestment through targeted lending programs, charitable partnerships, and support for affordable housing and small business development in the markets it serves.

Leadership at Sandy Spring Bancorp is guided by J. Gary Scott, who has served as president and chief executive officer since 2011, supported by an executive team with deep expertise in banking, risk management and strategic growth. Under this stewardship, the company pursues an asset‐light, relationship‐focused strategy, balancing organic growth with disciplined acquisitions to extend its market presence while maintaining strong underwriting standards.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $26.92 to $28.10
• 50-Day Range: $27.87 to $27.87
• 52-Week Range: $25.00 to $39.55
• Volume: 2.06 million shs
• Average Volume: 349,753 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.26 billion
• P/E Ratio: 61.93
• Dividend Yield: 4.88%
• Price Target: $31.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

SASR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SASR shares performed this year?

Sandy Spring Bancorp's stock was trading at $33.71 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SASR shares have decreased by 17.3% and is now trading at $27.87.

How were Sandy Spring Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SASR) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 28th. The bank reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.01. Sandy Spring Bancorp had a net margin of 2.65% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.31%.

How do I buy shares of Sandy Spring Bancorp?

Shares of SASR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Sandy Spring Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Sandy Spring Bancorp investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY), The RMR Group (RMR), Humana (HUM) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 1/28/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/21/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: National commercial banks
• Sub-Industry: Regional Banks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SASR
• CIK: 824410
• Web: www.sandyspringbank.com
• Phone: (301) 774-6400
• Fax: 301-774-8434
• Employees: 1,170
• Year Founded: 1868

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Sandy Spring Bancorp: $31.50
• High Price Target: $33.00
• Low Price Target: $30.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +13.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.45
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 61.93
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.24
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $19.93 million
• Net Margins: 2.65%
• Pretax Margin: 15.45%
• Return on Equity: 5.31%
• Return on Assets: 0.61%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.50
• Current Ratio: 1.02
• Quick Ratio: 1.02

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $404.22 million
• Price / Sales: 3.11
• Cash Flow: $2.94 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.48
• Book Value: $35.37 per share
• Price / Book: 0.79

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 45,140,000
• Free Float: 43,616,000
• Market Cap: $1.26 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.96