Kearny Financial Reports Q2 Fiscal 2026 Results with Expanded Net Interest Margin and Improved Credit Quality

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Kearny Financial Corp. reported flat diluted EPS of $0.15 for Q2 fiscal 2026, but demonstrated strong operational improvements including expanded net interest margin, increased pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue, and significantly reduced non-performing assets.

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• Q2 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

  Reported net income of $9.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $9.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the prior quarter.

• Net Interest Margin Expansion

  Net interest margin expanded by 4 basis points to 2.14%, driven by lower costs on interest-bearing liabilities and reduced borrowings.

• Improved Credit Quality

  Non-performing assets decreased by 20.6% to $51.3 million, or 0.67% of total assets, primarily due to the full repayment of a previously disclosed non-performing construction loan.

• Strong Deposit Growth and Reduced Borrowings

  Total deposits increased by $79.7 million (1.4%), while borrowings decreased by $111.5 million (9.2%), strengthening the balance sheet and funding capacity.

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Kearny Financial Corp. reported a slight decrease in net income but maintained diluted EPS at $0.15 for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The report highlights strong operational improvements, including a 3.9% increase in pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue to $12.3 million and a 4 basis point expansion in net interest margin to 2.14%. Credit quality significantly improved, with non-performing assets decreasing by 20.6% to $51.3 million. The company also strengthened its funding profile by increasing total deposits by $79.7 million and reducing borrowings by $111.5 million. These underlying operational and credit quality improvements are positive indicators for the bank's financial health and future profitability, despite the flat headline earnings.