** Shares of Plumas Bancorp PLBC.O rise as much as 7% to
more than month high of $39.11
** Co reports Q1 EPS of $1.28 vs. $0.97 yr ago
** Says jump in profit backed by increase in NII of 43% and
rise in loans
** PLBC's capital position is strong and continues to grow
in light of recent stresses in financial sector - CEO Andrew
Ryback
** Shares last up 3.8% at $37.92
** Stock has risen 5.6% in 2023
(Reporting by Anne Florentyna Gnanaraja Sekar in Bengaluru)
((AnneFlorentyna.GnanarajaSekar@thomsonreuters.com;))