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TIMBERLAND BANCORP INC (TSBK)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- EPS rose 6% q/q to $0.90 and 22% y/y versus $0.74; net income increased 5% q/q to $7.10M and 20% y/y, driven by higher net interest income and non-interest income .
- Net interest margin expanded to 3.80% (up 1 bp q/q, +27 bps y/y); efficiency ratio improved to 54.48% from 56.25% in Q2 and 58.97% y/y, reflecting disciplined asset-liability management and cost control .
- Balance sheet growth continued: total assets +1% q/q to $1.96B, deposits +1% q/q to $1.67B, and net loans +2% q/q to $1.44B; liquidity strong with $674M in secured borrowing capacity and only 17% uninsured/uncollateralized deposits .
- Capital return remained a catalyst: the Board declared a $0.26 dividend (51st consecutive quarter) and adopted a new stock repurchase program up to 5% of shares outstanding (393,842 shares), replacing the prior program .
- Credit quality mixed: NPAs/Assets increased to 0.21% from 0.13% q/q due largely to a single matured loan, while net recoveries of $1K and ACL/loans at 1.23% indicate ongoing credit discipline .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Margin and profitability momentum: “Net interest margin continued to show positive momentum in the third fiscal quarter, expanding to 3.80%,” aided by asset yields and fee/discount accretion; ROA 1.47% and ROE 11.23% improved y/y .
- Balanced growth and strong liquidity: Assets, loans, and deposits each increased ~1–2% q/q, with $674M of secured borrowing capacity and only 17% uninsured/uncollateralized deposits, supporting funding resiliency .
- Shareholder returns: Management declared a $0.26 dividend and announced a new repurchase program for up to 5% of shares; tangible book value per share rose to $30.62 .
What Went Wrong
- Non-performing assets rose: NPAs/Assets increased to 0.21% from 0.13% q/q, with non-accrual loans up to $3.84M; driven primarily by a single matured loan, although collateral coverage is strong per appraisals .
- Slight uptick in credit provisioning: Provision for credit losses on loans increased to $351K (vs $237K in Q2), reflecting loan growth and portfolio mix changes .
- Funding cost pressure remains a watch item: While NIM expanded, interest-bearing liability costs ticked up 2 bps q/q, partially offsetting asset yield improvements .
Financial Results
Key Financials vs Prior Periods and Prior Year
Actual vs Consensus (S&P Global)
*Values retrieved from S&P Global. Consensus fields were unavailable.
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Segment / Portfolio Breakdown (selected categories, gross)
KPIs and Mix
Guidance Changes
Note: No quantitative revenue/EPS guidance was provided in company materials .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
There was no published Q3 2025 earnings call transcript for Timberland Bancorp; the IR site posts press releases and filings but no transcript, and third-party sites indicate transcripts unavailable at this time .
Management Commentary
- CEO: “Timberland delivered solid third fiscal quarter results, driven by continued net interest margin expansion and steady balance sheet growth… we believe our strong capital position, solid earnings, and continued focus on disciplined growth position us well to navigate the current environment and drive long-term shareholder value.”
- CFO: “Our net interest margin continued to show positive momentum in the third fiscal quarter, expanding to 3.80%… Total deposits grew by $19 million, or 1%, during the quarter, driven primarily by higher balances in certificates of deposit.”
- President & COO: “This represents the 51st consecutive quarter Timberland will have paid a cash dividend… the Company also announced the adoption of a new stock repurchase program… up to 5% of the outstanding shares.”
Q&A Highlights
- No Q&A transcript was published or available for Q3 2025; investor materials consisted of the 8‑K and press release .
Estimates Context
- Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q3 2025 EPS and revenue was unavailable; therefore, formal beat/miss vs consensus cannot be determined at this time.*
- Company-reported actuals: EPS $0.90 and operating revenue $20.50M for Q3 2025 .
*Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Margin resilience amid funding cost pressures: NIM reached 3.80%; prepayment fees and accretion added ~4 bps, but the core trajectory reflects asset yield improvements and disciplined ALM .
- Loan growth is broadening with multi-family conversions and CRE additions; watch construction exposures trending down and commercial business balances easing .
- Liquidity and capital are robust (TCE/TA 12.42%; $674M secured capacity; 17% uninsured/uncollateralized deposits), supporting flexibility should rates or deposit competition shift .
- Credit quality warrants monitoring: NPAs/Assets increased to 0.21% largely from one matured, collateralized loan; provisioning rose with growth—risk remains manageable given coverage and recoveries .
- Shareholder return cadence accelerated: stable $0.26 dividend and expanded buyback authorization to 5% of shares provide support for the stock and potential EPS accretion .
- Efficiency gains are material: ratio improved to 54.48%, reflecting cost control and operating leverage—sustained progress could underpin ROE >11% .
- Near-term trading: catalysts include buyback execution, continued NIM stability, and loan growth; watch disclosures on the matured loan resolution and any shifts in deposit pricing .