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Home Federal Bancorp Inc. of Louisiana (HFBL) provides essential banking services through deposit products, residential/commercial lending, and wealth management solutions across northwest Louisiana. This news hub offers investors and stakeholders a centralized resource for tracking the company's financial developments and market position.
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Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (Nasdaq: HFBL) reported a net income of $1.7 million for Q4 2022, up from $1.2 million in Q4 2021, with earnings per share increasing to $0.57 from $0.36. For the first half of FY 2023, net income reached $3.4 million, compared to $2.5 million last year. Loans receivable increased by 8.1% to $419.2 million. The average interest rate spread improved to 3.70%, and net interest margin rose to 3.91%. However, non-interest income fell due to decreased loan sales, and total assets decreased by 2.4% to $576.5 million. Shareholders' equity decreased by 7.0% amid stock repurchases and dividends.
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (NASDAQ: HFBL) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on January 18, 2023. This dividend will be payable on February 13, 2023, to shareholders on record by January 30, 2023. The company operates nine full-service banking offices in northwest Louisiana, providing a range of financial services. The announcement reflects the company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders while maintaining a stable operational presence in its region.
Home Federal Bancorp, the holding company of Home Federal Bank, reported a net income of $1.7 million for Q3 2022, up from $1.4 million in Q3 2021. Earnings per share increased to $0.55 from $0.42. Total loans receivable grew by $18.5 million, or 4.8%, to $406.4 million. The interest rate spread rose to 3.74%, while the net interest margin was 3.90%. However, total assets decreased to $581.6 million.
Shareholders’ equity fell by 10.0% to $47.1 million, primarily due to stock repurchases and dividends.
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (NASDAQ: HFBL) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on October 19, 2022. This dividend is payable on November 14, 2022, to shareholders on record as of October 31, 2022. The company operates nine full-service banking offices in northwest Louisiana, providing a range of financial services.
Investors can look forward to this cash dividend, reflecting the company’s commitment to return value to its shareholders.
Home Federal Bancorp (HFBL) has announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Northwest Bancshares for an estimated total consideration of $10.1 million. Shareholders of Northwest Bancshares will receive a cash distribution totaling approximately $8.4 million prior to the merger's closing. This acquisition aims to enhance Home Federal's market presence in Bossier Parish and broaden its product offerings. The merger is projected to be over 20% accretive to earnings per share once fully realized, with a solid capital position post-merger.
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (Nasdaq: HFBL) reported a net income of $1.1 million for Q2 2022, down from $1.3 million in Q2 2021. Earnings per share (EPS) also declined to $0.33 from $0.40 year-over-year. Annual net income was $4.9 million, a decrease from $5.4 million. Total deposits rose by 5.0% to $532 million, while core loans increased by 26.9% to $391.7 million. A notable drop in non-interest income was attributed to lower loan sales, despite a rise in net interest income. The provision for loan losses decreased, reflecting improved credit quality.
On July 21, 2022, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (NASDAQ: HFBL) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, marking a 20% increase. This dividend will be paid on August 15, 2022 to shareholders recorded by the close of business on August 1. This increase represents the ninth annual increase and the 69th consecutive quarterly dividend. The payout ratio stands at approximately 32%, reflecting the company's commitment to shareholder value and confidence in its financial stability.
Home Federal Bancorp (Nasdaq: HFBL) reported a net income of $1.3 million for Q1 2022, down from $1.4 million in Q1 2021. Earnings per share decreased to $0.39 from $0.44. For the nine months ending March 31, 2022, net income was $3.8 million, compared to $4.1 million the previous year. Total deposits rose by $10.3 million (2.0%) to $516.9 million. However, time deposits declined by 27.1%. The company reported a strong commercial loan pipeline despite economic challenges, and a significant decrease in provisions for loan losses, indicating improved credit quality.
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (NASDAQ: HFBL) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, to be paid on May 16, 2022, to shareholders of record by the close of business on May 2, 2022. This dividend reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders. Home Federal Bancorp operates nine full-service banking offices in northwest Louisiana, providing a range of financial services.
Home Federal Bank (HFBL) has appointed Delayne Lewis as its first Chief Risk Officer. This move underscores the bank's commitment to enhancing its risk and compliance management amid an uncertain economic climate. Lewis, who has 10 years of experience at HFB and 40 years in community banking, holds a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager certification. Her role will be pivotal in identifying, assessing, and managing risks within the bank, furthering its operational stability and success.
