About This Deal

Prosperity Bancshares acquired Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (Stellar Bank) for $2.0 billion, a transaction announced in January 2026.

Announced a definitive agreement to acquire Houston-based Stellar Bancorp (52 offices), a deal valued at approximately $2.00 billion that would make Prosperity the largest Texas-based bank in the Houston deposit market; the merger is pending regulatory and shareholder approval.

Announced a definitive agreement to acquire Houston-based Stellar Bancorp (52 offices), a deal valued at approximately $2.00 billion that would make Prosperity the largest Texas-based bank in the Houston deposit market; the merger is pending regulatory and shareholder approval.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Prosperity Bancshares
Target
Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (Stellar Bank)
Value
$2.0 billion
Date
January 2026
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Completed

Transaction Details

Announced
January 28, 2026

In Their Words

As a result, we view the transaction as a low-risk combination that significantly enhances our Texas footprint.

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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