FS Bancorp (FSBW) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q2 Release

Company Overview - FS Bancorp (FSBW) is anticipated to report a year-over-year decline in earnings of 14.2%, with expected earnings of $0.97 per share for the quarter ended June 2025 [3][11] - Revenue is projected to be $36.5 million, reflecting a slight increase of 0.6% from the previous year [3] Earnings Expectations - The consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating stability in analyst expectations [4] - The Most Accurate Estimate for FS Bancorp is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in a positive Earnings ESP of +3.45%, suggesting a likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [11] Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, FS Bancorp exceeded the expected earnings of $0.93 per share by delivering $1.01, resulting in a surprise of +8.60% [12] - Over the past four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times [13] Industry Comparison - Preferred Bank (PFBC), another player in the Zacks Banks - West industry, is expected to report earnings of $2.43 per share, indicating a year-over-year decline of 2% [17] - Preferred Bank's revenue is projected at $70.15 million, up 0.9% from the previous year [17] - The consensus EPS estimate for Preferred Bank has been revised up by 1.9% over the last 30 days, but it currently has a negative Earnings ESP of -1.03%, making it challenging to predict an earnings beat [18]