Group 1 - Heritage Financial (HFWA) shares have increased by 0.5% over the past four weeks, closing at $22.2, with a mean price target of $27.8 indicating a potential upside of 25.2% [1] - The mean estimate consists of five short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $2.05, where the lowest estimate of $26.00 suggests a 17.1% increase, and the highest estimate of $31.00 indicates a 39.6% surge [2] - Analysts show strong agreement on HFWA's ability to report better earnings than previously predicted, which supports the view of potential upside [4][11] Group 2 - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HFWA's current year earnings has increased by 1% over the last 30 days, with two estimates moving higher and no negative revisions [12] - HFWA holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), placing it in the top 5% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimates [13] - While consensus price targets may not be reliable for predicting the extent of HFWA's gains, they can provide a directional guide for price movement [14]

Financial Performance - Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $19,169 thousand, up from $11,423 thousand in 2024, indicating a significant increase of approximately 67.9%[16] - Basic earnings per share increased to $0.56 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $0.33 in 2024, representing a growth of approximately 69.7%[16] - Comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $22,912 thousand, compared to $38,394 thousand in 2024, reflecting a decrease of approximately 40.0%[17] - Net income allocated to common shareholders for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $19,169 thousand, an increase of 67.8% compared to $11,423 thousand in the same period in 2024[100] - Income before income taxes increased by $17.0 million to $52.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $35.9 million in 2024[172] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets decreased to $7,011,879 thousand as of September 30, 2025, from $7,106,278 thousand at December 31, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 1.33%[14] - Total liabilities decreased to $6,107,815 thousand as of September 30, 2025, from $6,242,751 thousand at December 31, 2024, a decline of about 2.16%[14] - Total stockholders' equity increased to $904,064 thousand as of September 30, 2025, up from $874,514 thousand a year earlier, reflecting a growth of 3.4%[19] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to $245,491 thousand as of September 30, 2025, from $175,572 thousand a year earlier[24] Deposits and Loans - Total deposits rose to $5,857,464 thousand as of September 30, 2025, compared to $5,684,613 thousand at December 31, 2024, marking an increase of about 3.04%[14] - Total loans originated and purchased for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $35,113 thousand, compared to a net outflow of $342,880 thousand in the same period of 2024[23] - Total loans receivable balance as of September 30, 2025, was $4,769,160,000, reflecting a conversion from revolving loans to non-revolving amortizing loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2025[61] - New loans funded declined to $410.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $445.3 million during the same period in 2024[178] Income and Expenses - Net interest income increased to $57,371 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $52,958 thousand for the same period in 2024, reflecting a growth of about 8.3%[16] - Noninterest income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $8,325 thousand, compared to $1,837 thousand in 2024, showing a substantial increase of approximately 353.5%[16] - Noninterest expense increased by $2.3 million, primarily due to higher compensation and employee benefits[142] - Total interest expense decreased by $4.7 million, attributed mainly to lower borrowing costs, with a significant reduction in average borrowings from $452.4 million to $136.6 million[153] Credit Quality and Losses - The provision for credit losses decreased to $1,775 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $2,439 thousand in 2024, a reduction of about 27.1%[16] - Nonaccrual loans totaled $17,612,000 as of September 30, 2025, with $15,227,000 classified as nonaccrual without allowance for credit losses (ACL)[63] - The allowance for credit losses (ACL) on loans increased by $2.6 million to $53.97 million at September 30, 2025, representing 1.13% of loans receivable[184] - The total gross charge-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $1,308,000, compared to $3,395,000 for the same period in 2024, indicating a reduction in charge-offs[62] Regulatory and Compliance - The Company maintained a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 12.4% as of September 30, 2025, above the regulatory minimum of 4.5%[197] - The leverage ratio for the Company was 10.5% as of September 30, 2025, significantly higher than the regulatory minimum of 4.0%[197] - The Company’s total capital ratio was 13.8%, exceeding the regulatory minimum of 8.0% for "adequately capitalized" institutions[197] Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook - Future outlook remains positive with ongoing efforts in new product development and market expansion strategies[61] - The company’s ability to execute its strategic plan for growth through organic means or acquisitions remains a critical factor for net income[139] - The proposed merger between Olympic Bancorp, Inc. and the Company may face litigation from shareholders seeking financial damages or injunctions[213]

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Financial Performance - Net income for Q3 2025 was $19.2 million, a 57.4% increase from $12.2 million in Q2 2025 and a 68.1% increase from $11.4 million in Q3 2024[2] - Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.55 in Q3 2025, compared to $0.36 in Q2 2025 and $0.33 in Q3 2024[4] - Noninterest income increased by $6.8 million to $8.3 million in Q3 2025, compared to $1.5 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to a previous loss from investment securities[26] - Net income for the quarter was $19,169,000, a 57.5% increase from $12,215,000 in the previous quarter[43] - Basic earnings per share rose to $0.56 for the quarter, compared to $0.36 in the previous quarter, reflecting strong profitability growth[43] - Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for the quarter was $19,671 thousand, compared to $18,141 thousand in the previous quarter, reflecting an increase of 8.4%[55] - Net income (GAAP) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, was $19,169 million, an increase from $12,215 million in the previous quarter[63] Interest Income and Margin - Net interest income increased by $2.4 million, or 4.3%, during the third quarter of 2025, attributed to a $1.0 million rise in total interest income[22] - Total interest income for the third quarter of 2025 was $57,371,000, representing a net interest margin of 3.64%[25] - Net interest margin improved to 3.64%, up 13 basis points from 3.51% in Q2 2025[4] - The yield on loans receivable increased to 5.53% in the third quarter of 2025, up from 5.50% in the previous quarter[21] - Net interest income (GAAP) increased to $57,371 million from $54,983 million in the prior quarter[66] Deposits and Loans - Total deposits increased by $73.1 million, or 1.3% (5.0% annualized), reaching $5.86 billion at the end of Q3 2025[9] - New loans funded in Q3 2025 increased to $174.5 million, up from $139.9 million in Q2 2025[7] - Total deposits increased to $5,857,464 thousand as of September 30, 2025, compared to $5,784,413 thousand as of June 30, 2025, reflecting a growth of approximately 1.26%[41] - The loans to deposits ratio was 81.4%, down from 82.5% in the previous quarter, indicating a tighter lending environment[51] Expenses and Efficiency - Noninterest expense rose by $0.5 million, or 1.3%, to $41.6 million in Q3 2025, driven by increased compensation and merger-related costs[29] - The efficiency ratio improved to 63.3%, down from 71.7% in Q3 2024[5] - The efficiency ratio improved to 63.3% in Q3 2025 from 72.7% in Q2 2025, indicating better cost management[49] - The adjusted efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) was 62.4%, compared to 64.9% in the previous quarter[66] Capital and Equity - Total stockholders' equity rose by $15.9 million, or 1.8%, to $904.1 million at September 30, 2025, driven by $19.2 million in net income for the quarter[11] - The common equity tier 1 capital ratio improved to 12.4% from 12.2% in the previous quarter, indicating stronger capital adequacy[51] - Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio increased to 9.8% from 9.4% in the previous quarter, showing enhanced capital efficiency[59] Credit Quality - The allowance for credit losses on loans increased to 1.13% at September 30, 2025, up from 1.10% at June 30, 2025, with a provision for credit losses of $1.6 million recorded in the third quarter[13] - Nonaccrual loans increased by $7.7 million during the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to two residential construction loans totaling $6.7 million[17] - Total nonperforming loans increased to $20,950,000 as of September 30, 2025, from $18,478,000 at the end of June 2025[47] - Total charge-offs for the quarter were $374,000, a decrease from $558,000 in the previous quarter[47] Future Outlook - The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Olympic Bancorp, expected to close in Q1 2026, enhancing balance sheet strength and profitability[3] - The company cautions that actual results may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to various economic and operational factors[37]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 5.7% quarter-over-quarter and 24.4% year-over-year [3] - Return on assets (ROA) improved to 1.11% from 0.87% in the same quarter last year [3] - Net interest income rose by $2.4 million, or 4.3%, from the prior quarter [6] - Net interest margin increased to 3.64% from 3.51% in the prior quarter and from 3.30% in the third quarter of 2024 [7][17] - Total regulatory capital ratios remain above well-capitalized thresholds, with the tangible common equity (TCE) ratio rising to 9.8% from 9.4% [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total loan balances decreased by $5.7 million, despite an increase in loan originations [4] - Commercial lending group closed $317 million in new loan commitments, up from $248 million last quarter [13] - The commercial loan pipeline ended the quarter at $511 million, up from $473 million last quarter [14] - Total deposits increased by $73 million in Q3, with non-interest-bearing deposits rising by $33.7 million [4][5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased to 1.89% from 1.94% in the prior quarter [5] - Average interest rate for new commercial loans was 6.67%, up 12 basis points from the previous quarter [16] - Average balances on new accounts opened during the quarter were estimated at $40 million, compared to $72 million in the second quarter [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The pending merger with Olympic Bank Corp is expected to enhance profitability and growth in the Puget Sound market [3][17] - The company aims to return to traditional loan growth rates of mid to high single digits in 2026 [25] - Focus on maintaining strong credit quality while navigating economic volatility [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in credit quality despite economic volatility, with no material impact observed [12] - The company anticipates loan balances to remain flat in Q4 but expects growth to resume in 2026 as payoffs normalize [25][26] - Management is optimistic about the integration of Olympic Bank Corp and its potential to drive future growth [44][55] Other Important Information - Non-accrual loans totaled $17.6 million, representing 0.37% of total loans, an increase from 0.21% in the previous quarter [9] - Non-interest expense increased by $530,000, primarily due to compensation and benefits expenses [7] - The company has paused stock buybacks for the remainder of the year [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the spot cost of deposits and NIM for September? - The spot rate on interest-bearing deposits was 1.87%, and the NIM for September was 3.66% [23] Question: How much opportunity is there to reduce rates on non-maturity deposits? - There is potential to reduce rates on approximately $1 billion in exception-priced deposits currently costing close to 3% [24] Question: What is the outlook for organic loan growth in 2026? - The company expects to return to mid to high single-digit growth rates in 2026, with positive net advances anticipated [25][26] Question: How has competition been trending in the markets? - Competition remains strong, with pricing competition on deposits varying by geography [42] Question: What are the capital priorities post-deal close? - The company plans to preserve capital during the transaction costs and anticipates earning back capital over time [62] Question: How is the loan-to-deposit ratio being managed? - The goal is to increase the loan-to-deposit ratio back to 85% and potentially higher [64]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 5.7% quarter-over-quarter and 24.4% year-over-year [3] - Return on assets (ROA) improved to 1.11% from 0.87% in the same quarter last year [3] - Net interest income rose by $2.4 million, or 4.3%, from the prior quarter [6] - Net interest margin increased to 3.64% from 3.51% in the previous quarter [7] - Total capital ratios remain above well-capitalized thresholds, with the tangible common equity (TCE) ratio rising to 9.8% from 9.4% [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total loan balances decreased by $5.7 million, despite an increase in loan originations [4] - Loan yields in the portfolio were 5.53%, up three basis points from the previous quarter [4] - Total deposits increased by $73 million, with non-interest-bearing deposits rising by $33.7 million [5] - Investment balances decreased by $33 million due to expected principal cash flows [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average interest rate for new commercial loans was 6.67%, up 12 basis points from the previous quarter [16] - The deposit pipeline ended the quarter at $149 million, compared to $132 million in the second quarter [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The pending merger with Olympic Bank Corp is expected to enhance profitability and growth in the Puget Sound market [3] - The company aims to return to traditional loan growth rates of mid to high single digits in 2026 [25] - The focus remains on managing loan-to-deposit ratios, with a target of reaching 85% [64] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in credit quality despite economic volatility, noting no material impact on credit metrics [12] - The company anticipates continued deposit growth and a positive outlook for loan production in the upcoming quarters [17] - Management is closely monitoring the economic environment but sees no immediate threats to loan demand [27] Other Important Information - Non-accrual loans totaled $17.6 million, representing 0.37% of total loans, an increase from 0.21% in the previous quarter [9] - The company halted lost trade activity and did not purchase any securities in Q3 to preserve capital for the acquisition [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the spot cost of deposits and NIM for September? - The spot rate on interest-bearing deposits was 1.87%, and the NIM for September was 3.66% [23] Question: How much opportunity is there to reduce rates on non-maturity deposits? - There is potential to reduce rates on approximately $1 billion in exception-priced deposits currently costing close to 3% [24] Question: What is the outlook for organic loan growth in 2026? - The company expects to return to mid to high single-digit growth rates in 2026, with positive net advances anticipated [25][26] Question: How has competition been trending in the markets? - Competition remains strong, with pricing competition on deposits varying by geography [42] Question: What are the capital priorities post-deal approval and integration? - The focus will be on preserving capital during the transaction costs associated with the merger, with potential for future buybacks to be evaluated later [62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 5.7% quarter-over-quarter and 24.4% year-over-year [3] - Return on assets (ROA) improved to 1.11% from 0.87% in Q3 2024 [3] - Net interest income rose by $2.4 million, or 4.3% from the prior quarter, primarily due to a higher net interest margin [5][6] - Net interest margin increased to 3.64% from 3.51% in the prior quarter and from 3.30% in Q3 2024 [6][8] - Total deposits increased by $73 million in Q3 [4][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total loan balances decreased by $5.7 million, despite an increase in loan originations [4] - Yields in the loan portfolio were 5.53%, up three basis points from Q2 [4] - Non-interest expense increased by $530,000, mainly due to higher compensation and benefits expenses [6][8] - New commercial loan commitments were $317 million, up from $248 million in the previous quarter [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Non-accrual loans totaled $17.6 million, representing 0.37% of total loans, up from 0.21% at the end of Q2 [9] - Non-performing loans increased to 0.44% of total loans from 0.39% in the previous quarter [10] - Criticized loans decreased by over $19 million during the quarter [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The pending merger with Olympic Bank Corp is expected to enhance profitability and position the company for growth in the Puget Sound market [3][17] - The company aims to maintain a loan-to-deposit ratio around 85% and is looking for opportunities to deploy more assets into loans [50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in credit quality despite economic volatility, noting that no material impact has been observed [12] - Expectations for organic loan growth in 2026 are mid to high single digits, with a return to more traditional growth rates anticipated [24] - The company is closely monitoring the increase in non-performing loans but remains optimistic about credit metrics [11][12] Other Important Information - The company halted lost trade activity and did not purchase any securities in Q3 to preserve capital for the pending acquisition [5][8] - Regulatory capital ratios remain comfortably above well-capitalized thresholds, with a tangible common equity (TCE) ratio of 9.8% [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Spot cost of deposits and NIM for September - The spot rate on interest-bearing deposits was 1.87%, and the NIM for September was 3.66% [21] Question: Opportunities to reduce rates on non-maturity deposits - There is potential to reduce rates on approximately $1 billion in exception-priced deposits currently costing close to 3% [22] Question: Organic loan growth expectations for 2026 - Expected to return to mid to high single digits, with positive net advances anticipated as payoffs normalize [24] Question: Deposit growth factors - Growth is attributed to both seasonal factors and effective execution by the team [30] Question: Competition in the market - Competition remains strong, particularly for operating relationships, with some new accounts having higher average costs [36] Question: Progress on the Olympic acquisition - The acquisition is on track for early Q1 closure, with no concerns reported [37] Question: Capital priorities post-acquisition - Capital preservation is expected during the transaction costs, with future buybacks uncertain [49] Question: Loan-to-deposit ratio management - The goal is to increase the loan-to-deposit ratio back to 85% [50]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 5.7% compared to the previous quarter and by 24.4% compared to 2024 [4] - Return on assets (ROA) improved to 1.11% from 0.87% in 2024 [4] - Net interest income rose by $2.4 million or 4.3% from the prior quarter, driven by a higher net interest margin [7][21] - Net interest margin increased to 3.64% from 3.51% in the prior quarter and from 3.3% in 2024 [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total loan balances decreased by $5.7 million in Q3, despite an increase in loan originations [5] - Loan yields in the portfolio were 5.53%, up three basis points from Q2 [5] - Total deposits increased by $73 million in Q3, with noninterest-bearing deposits rising by $33.7 million [6] - Investment balances decreased by $33 million due to expected principal cash flows [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average interest rate for new commercial loans was 6.67%, up 12 basis points from the previous quarter [20] - The deposit pipeline ended the quarter at $149 million, compared to $132 million in the second quarter [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The pending merger with Olympic Bancorp is expected to enhance profitability and position the company for growth in the Puget Sound market [4] - The company aims to navigate economic challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength and stability of credit quality metrics despite economic volatility [15] - The company anticipates organic loan growth returning to mid- to high single digits in 2026 [30] Other Important Information - Non-accrual loans totaled $17.6 million, representing 0.37% of total loans, an increase from 0.21% at the end of Q2 [11] - The company recognized $635,000 in merger-related expenses in Q3 [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the spot cost of deposits at September 30 and the NIM for September? - The spot rate on interest-bearing deposits was 1.87%, and the NIM for September was $3.66 million [27] Question: How much opportunity is there to reduce rates on the non-maturity side? - There is approximately $1 billion in exception priced deposits costing close to 3%, and the company expects to work those down over time [29] Question: What are the expectations for organic loan growth in 2026? - The company expects to return to traditional growth rates of mid- to high single digits in 2026, with a positive outlook on loan demand [30] Question: How has competition been trending in the markets? - Competition remains strong, particularly for operating relationships, with some new accounts having higher average costs [50] Question: What is the status of the Olympic acquisition? - The acquisition is progressing as planned, with no concerns affecting the estimated closing date in early Q1 [51] Question: How are capital priorities expected to change post-acquisition? - The company will likely preserve capital during the transaction costs and upfront dilution, with future capital priorities to be assessed post-acquisition [70]

Financial Performance - Heritage Financial Corporation's net income for Q3 2025 was $192 million[19], with a net interest margin of 364%[19] - The company's ROAE was 852% and ROATCE was 1186% for Q3 2025[19] Adjusted ROATCE was 1216%[19] - The efficiency ratio was 633%, and the adjusted efficiency ratio was 624% for Q3 2025[19] - The company's leverage ratio was 105% and the total capital ratio was 138%[19] Loan Portfolio - Loans receivable totaled $48 billion as of September 30, 2025[19] - Real estate, rental, and leasing comprised 561% of commercial business loans by industry exposure, totaling $2122 million[46] - Nonaccrual loans to loans receivable was 037% in Q3 2025[56] Deposits - Deposits totaled $59 billion as of September 30, 2025[19] - Noninterest demand deposits were 276% of total deposits as of September 30, 2025[22] - The cost of total deposits was 137%[22] Investment Portfolio - The investment portfolio yield was 335%[86] - Investment cashflows are estimated to be $561 million through Q3 of 2028[88] M&A Activity - On September 25, 2025, Heritage Financial Corporation entered into a definitive agreement with Olympic Bancorp, Inc, which has $17 billion in assets[22, 28]

Core Viewpoint - Heritage Financial Corporation is a regional bank showing signs of potential recovery and maintaining a stable consensus price target, reflecting analysts' confidence in its performance and growth potential [2][6]. Company Overview - Heritage Financial Corporation, trading on NASDAQ under the symbol HFWA, is based in Olympia, Washington, providing a range of financial services including personal and business banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management [1]. Price Target and Analyst Sentiment - Analysts have maintained a stable consensus price target for HFWA at $29 over the past month and quarter, up from $27.5 a year ago, indicating steady confidence in the company's performance [2]. - Analyst Gordon McGuire from Stephens has set a lower price target of $26, suggesting a more cautious outlook despite the overall stability [2][5]. Earnings Performance - In Q2 2025, Heritage Financial reported earnings of $0.53 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.50 and improving from $0.45 per share in the same quarter last year, showcasing a strong track record of exceeding expectations [4][6]. - The upcoming third-quarter earnings report, scheduled for October 23, 2025, is highly anticipated, with expectations of earnings growth and potential for another earnings beat [3][5]. Technical Indicators - A hammer chart pattern indicates support for the stock, alongside upward trends in earnings estimate revisions, suggesting a possible trend reversal [3].