Financial Performance - FS Bancorp reported a net income of $7.4 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, for Q4 2024, down from $9.8 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, in Q4 2023[1]. - FS Bancorp reported a net income of $7,382,000 for Q4 2024, a decrease of 28% compared to $10,286,000 in Q3 2024 and a 24% decrease from $9,772,000 in Q4 2023[42]. - The return on assets for Q4 2024 was 0.98%, a decrease from 1.38% in Q3 2024 and 1.32% in Q4 2023[45]. - Basic earnings per share for Q4 2024 were $0.94, down 29% from $1.32 in Q3 2024 and down 25% from $1.25 in Q4 2023[42]. - Total interest and dividend income for Q4 2024 was $46,974,000, reflecting a 6% increase from $44,443,000 in Q4 2023[42]. - Total interest income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $184,837,000, an 11% increase from $167,192,000 in 2023[44]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company increased its quarterly cash dividend by 3.7% to $0.28 per common share, marking the forty-eighth consecutive quarterly dividend increase[2]. Asset and Liability Management - Total assets increased by $59.0 million, or 2.0%, to $3.03 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $2.97 billion at the end of 2023[9]. - Total liabilities slightly increased to $2,693,356 thousand in Q4 2024 from $2,685,068 thousand in Q4 2023, a rise of 0.3%[47]. - Total deposits decreased by $87.9 million, or 3.6%, to $2.34 billion at December 31, 2024, primarily due to a $107.9 million decrease in brokered deposits[4]. - Total deposits decreased by 3.6% to $2.34 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $2.43 billion at September 30, 2024[16]. - Noninterest-bearing checking deposits fell by 4.0% to $627.7 million at December 31, 2024, from $654.0 million a year earlier[17]. - Borrowings increased significantly by $144.0 million, or 87.9%, to $307.8 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $93.7 million at the end of 2023[4]. - Borrowings increased by 88% to $307,806,000 as of December 31, 2024, compared to $93,746,000 a year earlier[40]. Loan Portfolio - Loans receivable, net increased by $38.3 million, or 1.6%, to $2.50 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $2.40 billion at the end of 2023[4]. - Total loans receivable, net increased by $38.3 million to $2.50 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $2.46 billion at September 30, 2024, and increased by $100.5 million from $2.40 billion at December 31, 2023[10]. - Total real estate loans reached $1.61 billion at December 31, 2024, accounting for 63.8% of total loans, with significant increases in construction and development loans by $38.3 million and one-to-four-family loans by $25.7 million[10]. - Consumer loans decreased by $12.2 million to $620.2 million, primarily due to a $10.3 million decrease in indirect home improvement loans[10]. - Commercial business loans decreased by $12.1 million, primarily due to a $9.8 million decrease in commercial and industrial loans[10]. - The total amount of commercial real estate (CRE) loans was $345.3 million at December 31, 2024, down from $366.3 million at December 31, 2023[11]. - Construction loans totaled $330.7 million at December 31, 2024, reflecting an increase from $303.1 million at December 31, 2023[14]. - One-to-four-family loan originations totaled $155.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of 20.7% from $196.1 million in the previous quarter[14]. - The percentage of purchase loans in one-to-four-family originations was 83.2% for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to 90.7% in the same quarter of the previous year[14]. Credit Quality - The allowance for credit losses for loans was $31.9 million, or 1.26% of gross loans receivable, reflecting an increase due to loan growth and higher nonperforming loans[25]. - Nonperforming loans rose to $13.6 million at December 31, 2024, up from $10.8 million at September 30, 2024, primarily due to increases in commercial real estate and business loans[26]. - The provision for credit losses on loans was $1.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, slightly down from $1.7 million in the same period in 2023[32]. - The provision for credit losses increased by 9% year-over-year to $1,522,000 in Q4 2024, compared to $1,402,000 in Q4 2023[42]. - Net charge-offs increased by $348,000 to $983,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $635,000 for the same period last year[33]. Operational Efficiency - The efficiency ratio for Q4 2024 was 68.16%, compared to 69.42% in Q3 2024 and 62.47% in Q4 2023[45]. - Noninterest income decreased by $846,000 to $4.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, from $5.5 million in the same period in 2023[34]. - Noninterest expense increased by $1.9 million to $24.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $22.4 million for the same period in 2023[35]. - Total noninterest expense for Q4 2024 was $24,351,000, a 6% decrease from $25,832,000 in Q3 2024 but a 9% increase from $22,433,000 in Q4 2023[42]. Capital Position - Total stockholders' equity increased to $295.8 million at December 31, 2024, from $288.9 million at September 30, 2024, supported by net income of $7.4 million[22]. - The company maintained a total risk-based capital ratio of 14.5% at December 31, 2024, exceeding regulatory requirements[24]. - Regulatory capital ratios at the Bank were 14.2% for total risk-based capital and 11.2% for Tier 1 leverage capital at December 31, 2024, compared to 13.4% and 10.4% respectively at the end of 2023[7]. - Common equity ratio improved to 9.76% in Q4 2024 from 8.90% in Q4 2023, indicating a stronger capital position[52]. - The tangible common equity ratio improved to 9.25% in Q4 2024 from 8.25% in Q4 2023, indicating enhanced capital quality[52]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates challenges in executing plans for growth due to economic conditions and competitive pressures[37]. - The company plans to continue focusing on expanding its real estate and construction loan portfolios in the upcoming quarters[10].

Core Viewpoint - FS Bancorp, Inc. reported a decrease in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to a tax provision compared to a tax benefit in the previous quarter, while total assets surpassed $3 billion through organic loan growth [1][2]. Financial Performance - Fourth quarter net income was $7.4 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, down from $9.8 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year [1]. - Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $35.0 million, or $4.36 per diluted share, compared to $36.1 million, or $4.56 per diluted share for 2023 [1]. - The company recorded a net interest margin of 4.31% for the fourth quarter of 2024, slightly down from 4.35% in the previous quarter and up from 4.24% in the same quarter last year [4]. Asset and Deposit Trends - Total assets increased by $59.0 million, or 2.0%, to $3.03 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $2.97 billion at both September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023 [11]. - Total deposits decreased by $87.9 million, or 3.6%, to $2.34 billion at December 31, 2024, primarily due to a $107.9 million decrease in brokered deposits [4][20]. Loan Portfolio - Loans receivable, net increased by $38.3 million, or 1.6%, to $2.50 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $2.46 billion at September 30, 2024, and increased by $100.5 million, or 4.2%, from $2.40 billion at December 31, 2023 [4][13]. - Consumer loans decreased by $12.2 million, or 1.9%, to $620.2 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $632.4 million in the previous quarter [4]. Capital and Dividends - The company’s tangible book value per share increased by 13.8% year over year to $36.02 at December 31, 2024, compared to $31.64 at December 31, 2023 [3]. - The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend increase of $0.01 to $0.28 per common share, marking the forty-eighth consecutive quarterly dividend [2]. Segment Performance - The Commercial and Consumer Banking segment reported net income of $7.4 million, while the Home Lending segment recorded a net loss of $39,000 for the fourth quarter of 2024 [4][6]. - Total average assets for the Commercial and Consumer Banking segment were $2.38 billion, while the Home Lending segment had total average assets of $606.8 million [7].

Core Points - FS Bancorp, Inc. reported a fourth quarter net income of $7.4 million, down from $9.8 million in the same quarter last year, primarily due to a tax provision of $2.5 million compared to a tax benefit of $420,000 in the previous quarter [1][6] - The company achieved total assets surpassing $3 billion, driven mainly by organic loan growth [2] - The tangible book value per share increased by 13.8% year-over-year to $36.02 as of December 31, 2024 [3] Financial Performance - Fourth quarter net income was $7.4 million, a decrease from $10.3 million in the previous quarter and $9.8 million year-over-year [6] - Net interest margin for the fourth quarter was 4.31%, slightly down from 4.35% in the previous quarter and up from 4.24% year-over-year [6] - Total deposits decreased by $87.9 million, or 3.6%, to $2.34 billion at December 31, 2024, primarily due to a $107.9 million decrease in brokered deposits [6][22] - Loans receivable increased by $38.3 million, or 1.6%, to $2.50 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $2.46 billion in the previous quarter [6][11] Segment Reporting - The Commercial and Consumer Banking segment reported net income of $7.4 million, while the Home Lending segment recorded a net loss of $39,000 [8] - Net interest income for the Commercial and Consumer Banking segment was $28.6 million, while the Home Lending segment reported $2.6 million [8] - Total average assets for the Commercial and Consumer Banking segment were $2.38 billion, and $606.8 million for the Home Lending segment [8] Asset and Loan Portfolio - Total assets increased by $59.0 million, or 2.0%, to $3.03 billion at December 31, 2024 [10] - The total loans receivable, net increased by $38.3 million to $2.50 billion at December 31, 2024, with significant growth in real estate loans [11][20] - Consumer loans decreased by $12.2 million, primarily due to a decrease in home improvement loans [11] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The Board of Directors increased the quarterly cash dividend by $0.01 to $0.28 per common share, marking the forty-eighth consecutive quarterly dividend increase [2] - The company repurchased 35,000 shares of common stock at an average price of $48.47 per share, with $4.7 million remaining for future purchases under the existing share repurchase plan [6]

Core Insights - FS Bancorp reported revenue of $37.21 million for the quarter ended September 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.5% [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.29, up from $1.13 in the same quarter last year, representing a surprise of +12.17% compared to the consensus estimate of $1.15 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Interest Margin was reported at 4.4%, slightly above the estimated 4.3% [1] - Efficiency Ratio stood at 69.4%, significantly higher than the average estimate of 62.7% [1] - Total Non-Interest Income was $5.97 million, slightly below the estimated $6 million [1] - Net Interest Income was reported at $31.24 million, marginally exceeding the estimate of $31.10 million [1] Stock Performance - FS Bancorp shares have returned -5.2% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.8% change [2] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [2]

Company Performance - FS Bancorp reported quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 per share, and up from $1.13 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 12.17% [1] - The company posted revenues of $37.21 million for the quarter ended September 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.30%, and an increase from $35.62 million year-over-year [1] - FS Bancorp has consistently surpassed consensus EPS and revenue estimates over the last four quarters [1] Stock Performance - FS Bancorp shares have increased approximately 15.6% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 22.7% [2] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [4] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.17 on revenues of $37.2 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.44 on revenues of $141.7 million [4] - The estimate revisions trend for FS Bancorp is mixed, and changes in estimates for the coming quarters are anticipated following the recent earnings report [4][3] Industry Context - The Banks - West industry, to which FS Bancorp belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 38% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [5] - Bank of Hawaii, another company in the same industry, is expected to report a quarterly earnings decline of 30.8% year-over-year, with a consensus EPS estimate of $0.81 [5]

Financial Performance - FS Bancorp, Inc. reported a net income of $10.3 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, for Q3 2024, an increase from $9.0 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, in Q3 2023[1]. - The company reported a 3% increase in retained earnings, reaching $251,843 thousand compared to the previous quarter, and a 13% increase year-over-year[42]. - Net income for Q3 2024 reached $27,642,000, reflecting a 5% increase compared to $26,281,000 in Q3 2023[45]. - Basic earnings per share for Q3 2024 were $3.54, a 5% increase from $3.38 in Q3 2023[45]. - Basic earnings per share increased to $1.32 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $1.15 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a growth of 14.78%[48]. Deposits and Assets - Total deposits increased by $44.5 million, or 1.9%, to $2.43 billion at September 30, 2024, driven by a rise in noninterest-bearing checking and certificates of deposit[3]. - Total assets increased by $28.8 million, or 1.0%, to $2.97 billion as of September 30, 2024, compared to $2.94 billion at June 30, 2024[15]. - Total deposits as of September 30, 2024, were $2,427,331 thousand, a slight increase of 1.9% from $2,382,803 thousand in June 30, 2024[22]. - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $40,340 thousand, a 22% increase from the previous quarter but a 50% decrease year-over-year[42]. - The company’s total stockholders' equity rose to $288,902 thousand, reflecting a 2% increase from the previous quarter and a 15% increase year-over-year[42]. Loans and Credit Quality - Loans receivable remained stable at $2.46 billion as of September 30, 2024, reflecting an increase of $88.1 million, or 3.7%, from the previous year[3]. - The provision for credit losses on loans was $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $683,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting increased charge-off activity[35]. - Nonperforming loans decreased by $634,000 to $10.8 million at September 30, 2024, compared to $11.4 million at June 30, 2024, but increased by $5.2 million from $5.6 million at September 30, 2023[29]. - The allowance for credit losses on loans was $31.2 million, or 1.25% of gross loans receivable, at September 30, 2024, remaining virtually static compared to the prior quarter[28]. - The total amount of construction loans was detailed, with a significant portion maturing within the next two years, totaling $149.3 million[19]. Interest Income and Expenses - Net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased by $610,000 to $31.2 million compared to $30.6 million for the same period in 2023, driven by a $3.8 million increase in interest and dividend income[31]. - Total interest expense surged to $45,872,000, a 53% increase from $29,901,000 in Q3 2023[45]. - The average total cost of funds increased by 47 basis points to 2.39% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, from 1.92% for the same period in 2023[34]. - The average total cost of funds increased to 2.33% from 1.58% year-over-year, indicating a rise in funding costs[47]. Capital and Ratios - Regulatory capital ratios were 14.2% for total risk-based capital and 11.2% for Tier 1 leverage capital at September 30, 2024, compared to 13.9% and 10.9% respectively in the previous quarter[6]. - The Bank's total risk-based capital ratio was 14.4% at September 30, 2024, exceeding all regulatory capital requirements[27]. - The common equity ratio increased to 9.73% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 8.58% a year earlier[46]. - The common equity ratio (GAAP) improved to 9.73% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 8.58% a year earlier, indicating stronger capital position[52]. Other Key Metrics - The efficiency ratio for Q3 2024 was 69.42%, slightly higher than 66.22% in Q3 2023[46]. - Return on assets improved to 1.38% in Q3 2024, compared to 1.22% in both the previous quarter and the same quarter last year[46]. - Noninterest income increased by $985,000 to $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to a $648,000 increase in gain on sale of loans[37]. - The effective corporate income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was (4.3)%, significantly reduced by energy tax credits, compared to 22.0% for the same period in 2023[39].

Group 1 - FS Bancorp has a strong history of beating earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 8.94% over the last two quarters [1] - In the last reported quarter, FS Bancorp achieved earnings of $1.13 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 per share by 9.71% [1] - For the previous quarter, the company reported earnings of $1.06 per share against an expected $0.98 per share, resulting in an 8.16% surprise [1] Group 2 - Recent estimates for FS Bancorp have been increasing, indicating a positive outlook for future earnings [2] - The Zacks Earnings ESP for FS Bancorp is currently positive at +0.29%, suggesting analysts are optimistic about the company's earnings prospects [3] - Stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3 or better have a nearly 70% chance of producing a positive surprise [2] Group 3 - The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, reflecting the latest analyst revisions [3] - A negative Earnings ESP can reduce the predictive power of the metric, but it does not necessarily indicate an earnings miss [3] - It is important to check a company's Earnings ESP before quarterly releases to improve the likelihood of successful investment decisions [4]

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Acquisition and Expansion - The Company completed the acquisition of seven retail bank branches from Columbia State Bank, gaining approximately $425.5 million in deposits and $66.1 million in loans[179]. - The Company is committed to expanding into new markets and enhancing its community banking presence[180]. - The Company’s strategic focus includes diversifying revenues, expanding lending channels, and enhancing the banking franchise[180]. Loan Portfolio and Originations - As of June 30, 2024, the Company's loan portfolio consisted of real estate loans (61.7%), consumer loans (25.8%), and commercial business loans (12.5%)[181]. - The Company funded $32.6 million in fixture-secured consumer loans during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, with approximately 1,500 loans originated[182]. - One-to-four-family loan originations totaled $206.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, including $164.5 million sold to investors[182]. - One-to-four-family loan originations for the six months ended June 30, 2024, totaled $363.8 million, a 34.5% increase from $270.5 million in the same period of 2023[210]. - The Company originated $67.6 million in fixture-secured loans for the six months ended June 30, 2024, representing 100% of the total[182]. Financial Performance - Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $9.0 million, a slight decrease from $9.1 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to a 3.6% decrease in net interest income[221]. - Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $17.4 million, a slight increase from $17.3 million for the same period in 2023[236]. - Noninterest income increased by $1.0 million to $5.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, driven by a $516,000 increase in gain on sale of loans[233]. - Noninterest income increased by $927,000 to $11.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an $8.2 million increase in gain on sale of MSRs[248]. Interest Income and Expenses - The Company’s earnings are primarily dependent on net interest income, which is influenced by the balances of loans and investments outstanding[186]. - Net interest income decreased by $1.2 million to $30.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $31.6 million for the same period in 2023, due to rising interest expenses[226]. - Interest income increased by $5.1 million to $45.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a $138.7 million increase in average interest-earning assets[227]. - Interest expense rose by $6.2 million to $15.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, driven by a $5.6 million increase in deposit interest expense[228]. - Total interest income increased by $11.3 million to $90.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a $9.2 million increase in interest income on loans receivable[241]. - Interest expense increased by $12.8 million to $30.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in interest expense on deposits of $11.9 million[244]. Asset Quality and Credit Losses - The allowance for credit losses (ACL) on loans totaled $31.2 million or 1.26% of gross loans receivable at June 30, 2024, compared to $31.5 million or 1.30% at December 31, 2023[211]. - Nonperforming loans increased by $454,000 to $11.4 million at June 30, 2024, with a ratio of nonperforming loans to total gross loans at 0.46%[213]. - The provision for loan losses increased by $361,000, or 50.4%, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[221]. - Provision for credit losses was $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $716,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase in nonperforming loans[231]. - Net loan charge-offs totaled $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, up from $650,000 in the same period in 2023[232]. Deposits and Borrowings - Total deposits decreased by $139.5 million to $2.38 billion at June 30, 2024, from $2.52 billion at December 31, 2023[214]. - Total deposits decreased to $2,382.8 million at June 30, 2024, from $2,522.3 million at December 31, 2023[218]. - Borrowings increased by $88.1 million to $181.9 million at June 30, 2024, from $93.7 million at December 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in total brokered deposits[216]. - Uninsured deposits were approximately $586.6 million, or 24.6% of total deposits, at June 30, 2024, compared to $606.5 million, or 24.0% of total deposits, at December 31, 2023[216]. Equity and Capital - Total stockholders' equity increased by $19.5 million to $284.0 million at June 30, 2024, from $264.5 million at December 31, 2023, driven by net income of $17.4 million[217]. - The book value per common share increased to $37.15 at June 30, 2024, from $34.36 at December 31, 2023[220]. - At June 30, 2024, the Bank's Tier 1 leverage-based capital ratio was 10.9%, exceeding all regulatory capital requirements[261]. Efficiency and Expenses - Noninterest expense decreased by $347,000 to $23.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to reductions in loan costs and FDIC insurance[234]. - The efficiency ratio improved to 65.78% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 66.52% for the same period in 2023[234]. - The efficiency ratio remained relatively unchanged at 66.07% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 66.04% for the same period in 2023[249]. Dividends and Stock Repurchases - The current quarterly common stock dividend rate is $0.27 per share, with total dividends paid each quarter expected to be approximately $2.1 million based on outstanding shares as of June 30, 2024[259]. - The Company has approximately $630,000 remaining available for future stock repurchases as of June 30, 2024, with an additional program authorized for up to $5.0 million[260].

Core Viewpoint - FS Bancorp (FSBW) is currently identified as a strong value stock with a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A, indicating it is potentially undervalued in the market [4][8]. Valuation Metrics - FSBW has a P/E ratio of 10.43, which is lower than the industry average of 11.53. Over the past 52 weeks, its Forward P/E has fluctuated between 6.37 and 10.60, with a median of 7.61 [4]. - The company has a P/B ratio of 1.25, compared to the industry average of 1.38. Its P/B ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 1.25 over the past year, with a median of 0.95 [5]. - FSBW's P/S ratio stands at 1.72, which is lower than the industry average of 2.11. This ratio is considered a reliable performance indicator due to the difficulty of manipulating sales figures [6]. - The P/CF ratio for FSBW is 7.22, significantly lower than the industry average of 10.72. Its P/CF has varied from 4.71 to 7.22 over the past year, with a median of 5.31 [7]. Investment Outlook - The combination of these valuation metrics suggests that FS Bancorp is likely undervalued, making it an attractive option for value investors, especially given its strong earnings outlook [8].