First Northwest Bancorp Reports Q1 2026 Profit, Improved NIM and Credit Quality

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First Northwest Bancorp reported a Q1 2026 net income of $6,000, a significant improvement from a $9.0 million loss in Q1 2025, driven by expanding net interest margin and improved credit quality.

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• Return to Profitability

  First Northwest Bancorp reported net income of $6,000 for Q1 2026, a significant improvement from a net loss of $9.0 million in Q1 2025, though a decrease from $382,000 in Q4 2025. Basic and diluted EPS were $0.00.

• Improved Net Interest Margin

  Net interest margin expanded for the sixth consecutive quarter to 3.03% in Q1 2026, up from 3.00% in Q4 2025, primarily due to a decrease in the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The cost of total deposits dropped to 2.04%.

• Enhanced Credit Quality

  The company recorded a recapture of provision for credit losses of $13,000, a notable improvement from a $466,000 provision in the prior quarter and a $7.8 million provision in Q1 2025. Nonperforming loans decreased by $896,000 and classified loans decreased by $685,000.

• Stable Capital Position

  First Fed Bank maintained a total risk-based capital ratio of 13.5% and remains categorized as 'well-capitalized,' indicating strong financial health.

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First Northwest Bancorp's Q1 2026 earnings report signals a positive operational trajectory, moving from a significant net loss in the prior year to a modest profit. Key financial metrics show improvement, particularly the expansion of the net interest margin for the sixth consecutive quarter and a reduction in the cost of deposits. The recapture of credit loss provisions and a decrease in nonperforming and classified loans indicate strengthening asset quality. While the absolute net income is very small, these underlying operational improvements and the return to profitability are important for a bank of this size, suggesting effective execution of its transformation strategy. Investors should monitor continued progress in profitability and the resolution of ongoing legal matters.