WSBF Upgraded to Outperform Amid Strong Mortgage Unit, Margin Expansion

Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF) has been upgraded from a “Neutral” to an “Outperform” rating, signaling strength in the company’s strategic direction and financial fundamentals. The upgrade follows a detailed assessment of the company’s second-quarter 2025 performance, which highlights resilience in core operations and early signs of recovery in its mortgage banking segment. While it continues to navigate industry-wide challenges, several encouraging developments have justified the more favorable rating o ...