Home Federal Bancorp Posts Record Annual Profit on Expanding Margins

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Home Federal Bancorp reported record annual earnings of $6.174 million for fiscal 2026, with net interest margin expanding to 3.72%. Book value per share rose to $19.31, though non-performing assets increased to $3.649 million.

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• Record Annual Net Income

  Net income reached $6.174 million for the year ended June 30, 2026, up 59% from $3.888 million in the prior year. Diluted EPS was $2.02 versus $1.26.

• Net Interest Margin Expansion

  Net interest margin widened 49 basis points to 3.72% for the year, driven by higher loan yields and lower deposit costs. Average interest rate spread improved to 3.07% from 2.55%.

• Balance Sheet Growth

  Total assets grew 5.6% to $643.3 million. Loans increased $14.4 million (3.1%) and deposits rose $31.0 million (5.7%). Book value per share climbed to $19.31 from $17.90.

• Credit Quality Deterioration

  Non-performing assets increased to $3.649 million (0.57% of total assets) from $3.305 million a year ago. The provision for credit losses jumped to $594,000 from a recovery of $126,000, partly due to reserves on problem loans.

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Home Federal Bancorp delivered its highest-ever annual net income of $6.174 million, a 59% jump from the prior year, driven by a 49-basis-point expansion in net interest margin to 3.72%. The balance sheet strengthened with book value per share rising to $19.31 and loan growth funded by deposit inflows. However, credit quality showed some strain: non-performing assets ticked up to $3.649 million and the provision for credit losses surged, reflecting both portfolio growth and reserves on problem loans. The results underscore a community bank successfully navigating the rate environment, but the uptick in problem assets warrants attention.