Timberland Bancorp Reports Third Fiscal Quarter Net Income of $5.92 Million

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Timberland Bancorp (NASDAQ: TSBK) announced a net income of $5.92 million with an EPS of $0.74 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. This marks a 4% and 6% increase in net income and EPS respectively from the preceding quarter, but a 6% decrease in net income and 4% decrease in EPS year-over-year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2024, net income fell 12% to $17.93 million with an EPS of $2.21. Key metrics: ROA of 1.25%, ROE of 9.95%, and NIM increased to 3.53% from 3.48% in the previous quarter.

Loans grew 11% YoY and deposits increased 5% YoY. Despite a quarterly decrease of $10 million in total deposits, the bank maintains strong liquidity with $665 million in secured borrowing capacity. The Board announced a $0.24 per share dividend payable on August 23, 2024.

Asset quality: Non-performing assets to total assets ratio at 0.22%, net charge-offs at $36,000. Total assets slightly decreased to $1.90 billion in the quarter.

Positive

• Net income increased 4% QoQ to $5.92 million.
• EPS rose 6% QoQ to $0.74.
• Net interest margin improved to 3.53%.
• Net loans increased by 11% YoY.
• Deposits increased by 5% YoY.
• Quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share announced.

Negative

• Net income decreased 12% YoY to $17.93 million over the first nine months.
• EPS fell 11% YoY to $2.21 over the first nine months.
• Non-performing assets to total assets ratio increased to 0.22% from 0.09% YoY.
• Total deposits decreased $10 million QoQ.
• Total assets decreased by less than 1% QoQ.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Timberland Bancorp's latest financial results offer a nuanced picture of the company's current standing and future potential. The net income of $5.92 million for the third fiscal quarter shows a modest 4% increase from the preceding quarter, but a 6% decrease year-over-year. While quarterly EPS grew to $0.74, it reflects a 4% decline compared to the same period last year. This mixed performance indicates that Timberland is navigating a challenging interest rate environment, which has affected its net interest margin (NIM). The NIM has improved to 3.53% compared to the previous quarter, but it's still compressed from 3.94% year-over-year. A significant positive is the 11% increase in net loans year-over-year, showcasing robust loan portfolio growth. However, the 1% quarterly decrease in total deposits suggests possible challenges in maintaining customer deposits in a competitive market.

Market Research Analyst

From a market perspective, Timberland Bancorp's focus on growing its loan portfolio while maintaining strong asset quality is noteworthy. The 3% quarterly growth in net loans, particularly in commercial real estate and multi-family portfolios, is a robust indicator of the company's ability to capitalize on lending opportunities. Credit quality remains solid, with non-performing assets at 0.22% of total assets, even though there's been a slight uptick compared to previous quarters. A key development is the board's decision to continue its quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, signaling confidence in the company's financial health and a commitment to returning value to shareholders. Additionally, the repurchase of $1.77 million worth of common stock reflects a strategic move to bolster shareholder value.

Banking Sector Specialist

Analyzing Timberland Bancorp's performance within the broader banking sector, the company's results are mixed but generally positive. The improvement in the net interest margin to 3.53% for the third quarter, despite the competitive deposit environment, is a significant achievement. This indicates that Timberland has managed to optimize its interest-earning assets effectively. However, the increase in the provision for credit losses to $264,000 compared to $166,000 in the preceding quarter suggests a cautious stance towards potential future credit losses. The 5% year-over-year growth in total assets, coupled with a 12.69% shareholders' equity to total assets ratio, positions Timberland as a well-capitalized entity. This resilience is further supported by strong liquidity measures, with substantial borrowing capacity through the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve.

• Quarterly EPS of $0.74
• Quarterly Return on Average Assets of 1.25%
• Quarterly Net Interest Margin improves to 3.53%
• Net Loans Increased by 11% Year-Over-Year
• Deposits Increased by 5% Year-Over-Year
• Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

HOQUIAM, Wash., July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSBK) (“Timberland” or “the Company”), the holding company for Timberland Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $5.92 million, or $0.74 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. This compares to net income of $5.71 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share, for the preceding quarter and $6.31 million, or $0.77 per diluted common share, for the comparable quarter one year ago.

For the first nine months of fiscal 2024, Timberland’s net income decreased 12% to $17.93 million, or $2.21 per diluted common share, compared to $20.48 million, or $2.47 per diluted common share for the first nine months of fiscal 2023.

“We are pleased with our third quarter fiscal year 2024 operating results, which were highlighted by increased earnings, net interest margin improvement, and continued loan portfolio growth,” stated Dean Brydon, Chief Executive Officer. “Net income and EPS increased by 4% and 6%, respectively, compared to the prior quarter primarily due to an improvement in our net interest margin and higher non-interest income. While third quarter earnings increased compared to the prior quarter, they were lower compared to the year ago quarter, which was near the highest point of our margin in this interest rate cycle before deposit cost increases began compressing margins.”

As a result of Timberland’s solid earnings and strong capital position, its Board of Directors announced a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders to $0.24 per share, payable on August 23, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 9, 2024. This represents the 47th consecutive quarter Timberland will have paid a cash dividend.

“The loan portfolio continues to grow nicely, with solid quarterly and year-over-year growth,” Brydon continued. “Net loans receivable grew by $38 million, or 3%, during the quarter, with increases primarily in the commercial real estate, 1-4 family and multi-family portfolios. We continue to remain optimistic regarding the overall strength of our loan portfolio and the opportunities for loan growth in our markets. Credit quality metrics are still holding up relatively well, with $36,000 in net charge-offs for the quarter and non-performing assets at 22 basis points of total assets, at the end of the third quarter.”

“A highlight of the quarter was the five basis point improvement in the net interest margin to 3.53% for the third quarter, compared to the preceding quarter, as the yield improvements on interest-earning assets outpaced the increase in cost of funds,” said Jonathan Fischer, President and Chief Operating Officer. “Total deposits decreased $10 million during the quarter as deposit competition remained strong.”

Earnings and Balance Sheet Highlights (at or for the periods ended June 30, 2024, compared to June 30, 2023, or March 31, 2024):

Earnings Highlights:

• Earnings per diluted common share (“EPS”) increased 6% to $0.74 for the current quarter from $0.70 for the preceding quarter and decreased 4% from $0.77 for the comparable quarter one year ago; EPS for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 decreased 11% to $2.21 from $2.47 for the first nine months of fiscal 2023;
• Net income increased 4% to $5.92 million for the current quarter from $5.71 million for the preceding quarter and decreased 6% from $6.31 million for the comparable quarter one year ago; Net income decreased 12% to $17.93 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 compared to $20.48 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2023;
• Return on average equity (“ROE”) and return on average assets (“ROA”) for the current quarter were 9.95% and 1.25%, respectively;
• Net interest margin (“NIM”) for the current quarter expanded to 3.53% from 3.48% for the preceding quarter and compressed from 3.94% for the comparable quarter one year ago; and
• The efficiency ratio for the current quarter was 58.97% compared to 60.22% for the preceding quarter and 56.01% for the comparable quarter one year ago.

Balance Sheet Highlights:

• Total assets decreased slightly (less than 1%) from the prior quarter and increased 5% year-over-year;
• Net loans receivable increased 3% from the prior quarter and increased 11% year-over-year;
• Total deposits decreased 1% from the prior quarter and increased 5% year-over-year;
• Total shareholders’ equity increased 1% from the prior quarter and increased 5% year-over-year; 70,000 shares of common stock were repurchased during the quarter for $1.77 million;
• Non-performing assets to total assets ratio was 0.22% at June 30, 2024 compared to 0.19% at March 31, 2024 and 0.09% at June 30, 2023;
• Book and tangible book (non-GAAP) values per common share increased to $30.33 and $28.36, respectively, at June 30, 2024; and
• Liquidity (both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet) remained strong at June 30, 2024 with only $20 million in borrowings and additional secured borrowing line capacity of $665 million available through the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and the Federal Reserve.

Operating Results

Operating revenue (net interest income before the provision for credit losses plus non-interest income) for the current quarter increased 3% to $18.77 million from $18.25 million for the preceding quarter and decreased 4% from $19.51 million for the comparable quarter one year ago. The increase in operating revenue compared to the preceding quarter was primarily due to an increase in interest income from loans, investment securities and overnight funds and an increase in non-interest income. These increases to operating revenue were partially offset by an increase in funding costs. Operating revenue decreased by 7%, to $55.82 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 from $59.74 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2023, primarily due to an increase in funding costs, which outpaced the increase in interest income.

Net interest income increased $346,000, or 2%, to $15.98 million for the current quarter from $15.64 million for the preceding quarter and decreased $653,000, or 4%, from $16.63 million for the comparable quarter one year ago. The increase in net interest income compared to the preceding quarter was primarily due to an increase in the weighted average yield of interest-earning assets to 5.33% from 5.16% in for the preceding quarter and a $15.42 million increase in average total interest-earning assets. Partially offsetting the increase in the weighted average yield of interest-earning assets, was in increase in the weighted average cost of interest bearing liabilities to 2.64% from 2.50% for the preceding quarter. Timberland’s NIM for the current quarter expanded to 3.53% from 3.48% for the preceding quarter and compressed from 3.94% for the comparable quarter one year ago. The NIM for the current quarter was increased by approximately three basis points due to the collection of $124,000 in pre-payment penalties, non-accrual interest, and late fees and the accretion of $9,000 of the fair value discount on acquired loans. The NIM for the preceding quarter was increased by approximately three basis points due to the collection of $90,000 in pre-payment penalties, non-accrual interest, and late fees, and the accretion of $10,000 of the fair value discount on acquired loans. The NIM for the comparable quarter one year ago was increased by approximately three basis points due to the collection of $87,000 in pre-payment penalties, non-accrual interest, and late fees, and the accretion of $22,000 of the fair value discount on acquired loans. Net interest income for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 decreased $3.91 million, or 8%, to $47.62 million from $51.53 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2023, primarily due to funding cost increases, which outpaced the increase in interest income. Timberland’s NIM compressed to 3.53% for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 from 3.99% for the first nine months of fiscal 2023.

A $264,000 provision for credit losses on loans was recorded for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. The provision was primarily due to loan portfolio growth and changes in the composition of the loan portfolio. This compares to a $166,000 provision for credit losses on loans for the preceding quarter and a $610,000 provision for credit losses on loans for the comparable quarter one year ago. In addition, a $12,000 recapture of credit losses on investments securities and an $8,000 recapture of credit losses for unfunded commitments were recorded for the current quarter.

Non-interest income increased $176,000, or 7%, to $2.79 million for the current quarter from $2.62 million for the preceding quarter and decreased $84,000, or 3%, from $2.88 million for the comparable quarter one year ago. The increase in non-interest income compared to the preceding quarter was primarily due to increases in ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees, gain on sale of loans, service charges on deposits, and smaller changes in several other categories. Fiscal year-to-date non-interest income decreased slightly (less than 1%) to $8.20 million from $8.22 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2023.

Total operating (non-interest) expenses for the current quarter increased $78,000, or 1%, to $11.07 million from $10.99 million for the preceding quarter and increased $142,000, or 1%, from $10.93 million for the comparable quarter one year ago. The increase in operating expenses compared to the preceding quarter was primarily due to increases in deposit operations, advertising, technology and communications, and smaller increases in several other expense categories. These increases were partially offset by decreases in salaries and employee benefits, premises and equipment, and smaller decreases in several other expense categories. The efficiency ratio for the current quarter was 58.97% compared to 60.22% for the preceding quarter and 56.01% for the comparable quarter one year ago. Fiscal year-to-date operating expenses increased 1% to $32.68 million from $32.41 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2023. The efficiency ratio for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 was 58.55% compared to 54.24% for the first nine months of fiscal 2023.

The provision for income taxes for the current quarter increased $65,000, or 4%, to $1.54 million from $1.47 million for the preceding quarter, primarily due to higher taxable income. Timberland’s effective income tax rate was 20.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 compared to 20.5% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and 20.9% for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Timberland’s effective income tax rate was 20.2% for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 compared to 20.4% for the first nine months of fiscal 2023.

Balance Sheet Management

Total assets decreased $6.61 million, or less than 1%, during the quarter to $1.90 billion at June 30, 2024 from $1.91 billion at March 31, 2024 and increased $92.92 million, or 5%, from $1.81 billion one year ago. The decrease in assets during the current quarter was primarily due to a $23.01 million net decrease in investment securities and CDs held for investment and a $21.44 million decrease in total cash and cash equivalents, which was partially offset by a $37.90 million increase in net loans receivable. Total deposits decreased by $10.01 million during the quarter and total shareholders’ equity increased by $2.54 million.

Liquidity

Timberland has maintained a strong liquidity position (both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet) while continuing to grow the loan portfolio. Liquidity, as measured by the sum of cash and cash equivalents, CDs held for investment, and available for sale investment securities, was 14.7% of total liabilities at June 30, 2024, compared to 15.2% at March 31, 2024, and 12.1% one year ago. Timberland had secured borrowing line capacity of $665 million available through the FHLB and the Federal Reserve at June 30, 2024. With a strong and diversified deposit base, only 18% of Timberland’s deposits were uninsured or uncollateralized at June 30, 2024. (Note: This calculation excludes public deposits that are fully collateralized.)

Loans

Net loans receivable increased $37.90 million, or 3%, during the quarter to $1.40 billion at June 30, 2024 from $1.36 billion at March 31, 2024. This increase was primarily due to a $20.49 million increase in commercial real estate loans, a $12.18 million increase in one- to four-family loans, a $10.68 million increase in multi-family loans and smaller increases in several other loan categories. These increases to net loans receivable were partially offset by a $9.69 million increase in undisbursed portion of construction and land development loans and smaller decreases in several other loan categories.

Loan Portfolio ($ in thousands)
	June 30, 2024						March 31, 2024						June 30, 2023
	Amount			Percent			Amount			Percent			Amount			Percent
Mortgage loans:
One- to four-family (a)	$288,611			19	%		$276,433			19	%		$229,274			17	%
Multi-family	177,950			12			167,275			12			111,777			8
Commercial	597,865			40			577,373			40			557,015			40
Construction - custom and owner/builder	128,222			9			122,988			8			136,595			10
Construction - speculative one-to four-family	11,441			1			16,407			1			12,522			1
Construction - commercial	32,130			2			32,318			2			42,657			3
Construction - multi-family	35,631			2			36,795			3			73,859			5
Construction - land development	19,104			1			16,051			1			15,968			1
Land	32,384			2			31,821			2			25,908			2
Total mortgage loans	1,323,338			88			1,277,461			88			1,205,575			87
Consumer loans:
Home equity and second mortgage	43,679			3			42,357			3			40,008			3
Other	3,121			--			2,925			--			2,469			--
Total consumer loans	46,800			3			45,282			3			42,477			3
Commercial loans:
Commercial business loans	136,213			9			135,505			9			137,114			10
SBA PPP loans	314			--			367			--			519			--
Total commercial loans	136,527			9			135,872			9			137,633			10
Total loans	1,506,665			100	%		1,458,615			100	%		1,385,685			100	%
Less:
Undisbursed portion of construction loans inprocess	(87,196	)					(77,502	)					(104,774	)
Deferred loan origination fees	(5,404	)					(5,179	)					(4,957	)
Allowance for credit losses	(17,046	)					(16,818	)					(15,307	)
Total loans receivable, net	$1,397,019						$1,359,116						$1,260,647

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(a)	Does not include one- to four-family loans held for sale totaling $1,795, $1,311, and $0 at June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023, respectively.

The following table provides a breakdown of commercial real estate (“CRE”) mortgage loans by collateral type as of June 30, 2024:

CRE Loan Portfolio Breakdown by Collateral ($ in thousands)
Collateral Type		Balance				Percent of CRE Portfolio			Percent of Total Loan Portfolio			Average Balance Per Loan				Non- Accrual
Industrial warehouse		$	126,605			21	%		8	%		$	1,241			$	195
Medical/dental offices			81,099			14			5				1,287				--
Office buildings			69,314			12			5				797				--
Other retail buildings			50,365			8			3				536				--
Mini-storage			38,908			6			3				1,441				--
Hotel/motel			31,450			5			2				2,859				--
Restaurants			27,294			5			2				557				161
Gas stations/conv. stores			25,406			4			2				1,059				--
Nursing homes			18,548			3			1				2,319				--
Churches			14,375			2			1				799				--
Shopping centers			10,788			2			1				1,798				--
Mobile home parks			9,942			2			1				473				--
Additional CRE			93,771			16			6				705				954
Total CRE		$	597,865			100	%		40	%		$	930			$	1,310

Timberland originated $74.32 million in loans during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to $39.37 million for the preceding quarter and $93.72 million for the comparable quarter one year ago. Timberland continues to originate fixed-rate one- to four-family mortgage loans, a portion of which are sold into the secondary market for asset-liability management purposes and to generate non-interest income. During the current quarter, fixed-rate one- to four-family mortgage loans totaling $3.05 million were sold compared to $2.28 million for the preceding quarter and $3.41 million for the comparable quarter one year ago.

Investment Securities

Timberland’s investment securities and CDs held for investment decreased $23.01 million, or 8%, to $262.60 million at June 30, 2024, from $285.61 million at March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to maturities of U.S. Treasury investment securities (classified as held to maturity) totaling $30.00 million and, to a lesser extent, scheduled amortization. Partially offsetting these decreases, was the purchase of additional U.S. government agency mortgage-backed investment securities and U.S. Treasury investment securities, all of which were classified as available for sale.

Deposits

Total deposits decreased $10.01 million, or 1%, during the quarter to $1.63 billion at June 30, 2024, from $1.64 billion at March 31, 2024. The quarter’s decrease consisted of a $17.78 million decrease in non-interest bearing deposit balances, an $11.83 million decrease in NOW checking account balances and a $3.16 million decrease in savings account balances. These decreases were partially offset by a $15.17 million increase in money market account balances and a $7.60 million increase in certificate of deposit account balances.

Deposit Breakdown ($ in thousands)
	June 30, 2024						March 31, 2024						June 30, 2023
	Amount			Percent			Amount			Percent			Amount			Percent
Non-interest-bearing demand	$407,125			25	%		$424,906			26	%		$452,729			29	%
NOW checking	324,795			20			336,621			20			397,761			26
Savings	207,921			13			211,085			13			241,651			16
Money market	327,162			20			311,994			19			209,276			13
Certificates of deposit under $250	195,022			12			190,762			12			148,142			10
Certificates of deposit $250 and over	117,788			7			118,698			7			64,849			4
Certificates of deposit – brokered	48,731			3			44,488			3			38,322			2
Total deposits	$1,628,544			100	%		$1,638,554			100	%		$1,552,730			100	%

Borrowings

Total borrowings were $20.00 million at both June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024. At June 30, 2024, the weighted average rate on the borrowings was 4.34%.

Shareholders’ Equity and Capital Ratios

Total shareholders’ equity increased $2.54 million, or 1%, to $241.23 million at June 30, 2024, from $238.70 million at March 31, 2024. The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily due to net income of $5.92 million for the quarter and a $200,000 reduction in the accumulated other comprehensive loss category for fair value adjustments on available for sale investment securities. These increases to shareholders’ equity were partially offset by the payment of $1.92 million in dividends to shareholders and the repurchase of 70,000 shares of common stock for $1.77 million (an average price of $25.24 per share). Timberland had 192,025 shares available to be repurchased in accordance with the terms of its existing stock repurchase plan at June 30, 2024.

Timberland remains well capitalized with a total risk-based capital ratio of 19.22%, a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 12.04%, a tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) of 11.97%, and a shareholders’ equity to total assets ratio of 12.69% at June 30, 2024. Timberland’s held to maturity investment securities were $176.79 million at June 30, 2024, with a net unrealized loss of $10.00 million (pre-tax). Although not permitted by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), including these unrealized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) would result in a ratio of shareholders’ equity to total assets of 12.33%, compared to 12.69%, as reported.

Asset Quality

Timberland’s non-performing assets to total assets ratio was 0.22% at June 30, 2024 compared to 0.19% at March 31, 2024 and 0.09% at June 30, 2023. Net charge-offs totaled $36,000 for the current quarter compared to net charge-offs of $3,000 for the preceding quarter and net charge-offs of $1,000 for the comparable quarter one year ago. During the current quarter, a provision for credit losses on loans of $264,000 was made, which was partially offset by recaptures of credit losses of $12,000 on investment securities and $8,000 on unfunded commitments. The ACL for loans as a percentage of loans receivable was 1.21% at June 30, 2024, compared to 1.22% at March 31, 2024 and 1.20% one year ago.

Total delinquent loans (past due 30 days or more) and non-accrual loans increased $33,000 or 1%, to $4.23 million at June 30, 2024, from $4.20 million at March 31, 2024. Non-accrual loans increased $515,000, or 14%, to $4.12 million at June 30, 2024 from $3.61 million at March 31, 2024. The quarterly increase in non-accrual loans was primarily due to a $450,000 increase in home equity and second mortgage loans, a $161,000 increase in commercial real estate loans, and a $149,000 increase in commercial business loans on non-accrual status. These increases were partially offset by a $245,000 decrease in one- to four-family loans on non-accrual status.

Non-Accrual Loans ($ in thousands)
	June 30, 2024						March 31, 2024						June 30, 2023
	Amount				Quantity		Amount				Quantity		Amount				Quantity
Mortgage loans:
One- to four-family	$	135			2		$	380			3		$	373			2
Commercial		1,310			4			1,149			3			686			2
Construction – custom and owner/builder		152			1			152			1			--			--
Land		--			--			--			--			54			1
Total mortgage loans		1,597			7			1,681			7			1,113			5
Consumer loans:
Home equity and second mortgage		615			3			165			1			184			2
Total consumer loans		615			3			165			1			184			2
Commercial business loans		1,908			8			1,759			6			289			4
Total loans	$	4,120			18		$	3,605			14		$	1,586			11

About Timberland Bancorp, Inc.
Timberland Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for Timberland Bank. The Bank opened for business in 1915 and primarily serves consumers and businesses across Grays Harbor, Thurston, Pierce, King, Kitsap and Lewis counties, Washington with a full range of lending and deposit services through its 23 branches (including its main office in Hoquiam).

Disclaimer

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These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company's business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation, a potential recession or slowed economic growth; continuing elevated levels of inflation and the impact of current and future monetary policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve") in response thereto; the effects of any federal government shutdown; credit risks of lending activities, including any deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets which may lead to increased losses and non-performing loans in our loan portfolio resulting in our ACL not being adequate to cover actual losses and thus requiring us to materially increase our ACL through the provision for credit losses; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and our ability to sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of us by the Federal Reserve and of our bank subsidiary by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, institute a formal or informal enforcement action against us or our bank subsidiary which could require us to increase our ACL, write-down assets, change our regulatory capital position or affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits or impose additional requirements or restrictions on us, any of which could adversely affect our liquidity and earnings; the impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks and related negative press about the banking industry in general on investor and depositor sentiment; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including changes in banking, securities and tax law, in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules; our ability to attract and retain deposits; our ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans in our consolidated balance sheet; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our work force and potential associated charges; disruptions, security breaches, or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in, or attacks on, our information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform several of our critical processing functions; our ability to retain key members of our senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; our ability to implement our business strategies; our ability to manage loan delinquency rates; increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; our ability to pay dividends on our common stock; the quality and composition of our securities portfolio and the impact if any adverse changes in the securities markets, including on market liquidity; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; the economic impact of climate change, severe weather events, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics and other public health crises, acts of war or terrorism, civil unrest and other external events on our business; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services; and other risks described elsewhere in this press release and in the Company's other reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Any of the forward-looking statements that we make in this press release and in the other public statements we make are based upon management's beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements included in this press release to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed in this document might not occur and we caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2024 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us, and could negatively affect the Company's consolidated financial condition and results of operations as well as its stock price performance.

TIMBERLAND BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	Three Months Ended
($ in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)	June 30				March 31,				June 30,
	2024				2024				2023
Interest and dividend income
Loans receivable	$	19,537			$	18,909			$	16,215
Investment securities		2,335				2,246				2,384
Dividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investments		94				82				70
Interest bearing deposits in banks		2,173				1,919				1,220
Total interest and dividend income		24,139				23,156				19,889
Interest expense
Deposits		7,938				7,301				3,123
Borrowings		220				220				132
Total interest expense		8,158				7,521				3,255
Net interest income		15,981				15,635				16,634
Provision for credit losses – loans		264				166				610
Provision for (recapture of) credit losses – investment securities		(12	)			3				--
Recapture of credit losses - unfunded commitments		(8	)			(88	)			--
Net int. income after provision for (recapture of) credit losses		15,737				15,554				16,024
Non-interest income
Service charges on deposits		1,014				988				970
ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees		1,297				1,212				1,335
Gain on sales of loans, net		68				41				80
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) net earnings		158				156				157
Gain on sale of investment securities, net		--				--				95
Recoveries on investment securities, net		2				2				2
Other		252				216				236
Total non-interest income, net		2,791				2,615				2,875
Non-interest expense
Salaries and employee benefits		5,928				6,024				5,860
Premises and equipment		1,011				1,081				1,010
Gain on sale of premises and equipment, net		(3	)			--				(32	)
Advertising		211				159				179
ATM and debit card processing		580				601				491
Postage and courier		130				145				128
State and local taxes		335				325				297
Professional fees		335				319				577
FDIC insurance expense		208				206				191
Loan administration and foreclosure		156				134				126
Technology and communications		1,086				1,040				944
Deposit operations		450				324				430
Amortization of core deposit intangible (“CDI”)		56				57				68
Other, net		586				576				658
Total non-interest expense, net		11,069				10,991				10,927
Income before income taxes		7,459				7,178				7,972
Provision for income taxes		1,535				1,470				1,666
Net income	$	5,924			$	5,708			$	6,306
Net income per common share:
Basic	$	0.74			$	0.71			$	0.77
Diluted		0.74				0.70				0.77
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		8,004,552				8,081,924				8,156,831
Diluted		8,039,345				8,121,109				8,213,975
TIMBERLAND BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	Nine Months Ended
($ in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)	June 30,								June 30,
	2024								2023
Interest and dividend income
Loans receivable	$	56,841							$	45,622
Investment securities		6,892								7,058
Dividends from mutual funds, FHLB stock and other investments		266								185
Interest bearing deposits in banks		5,791								5,524
Total interest and dividend income		69,790								58,389
Interest expense
Deposits		21,383								6,729
Borrowings		787								132
Total interest expense		22,170								6,861
Net interest income		47,620								51,528
Provision for credit losses – loans		810								1,610
Recapture of credit losses – investment securities		(20	)							--
Recapture of credit losses - unfunded commitments		(130	)							--
Net int. income after provision for (recapture of) credit losses		46,960								49,918
Non-interest income
Service charges on deposits		3,024								2,810
ATM and debit card interchange transaction fees		3,773								3,861
Gain on sales of loans, net		188								147
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”) net earnings		470								470
Gain on sale of securities, net		--								95
Recoveries on investment securities, net		9								7
Other		740								826
Total non-interest income, net		8,204								8,216
Non-interest expense
Salaries and employee benefits		17,863								17,806
Premises and equipment		3,065								2,935
Gain on sales of premises and equipment, net		(3	)							(32	)
Advertising		556								551
OREO and other repossessed assets, net		1								1
ATM and debit card processing		1,796								1,463
Postage and courier		401								397
State and local taxes		979								894
Professional fees		908								1,479
FDIC insurance expense		624								517
Loan administration and foreclosure		395								385
Technology and telecommunications		3,101								2,612
Deposit operations		1,094								1,022
Amortization of CDI		169								203
Other, net		1,735								2,173
Total non-interest expense, net		32,684								32,406
Income before income taxes		22,480								25,728
Provision for income taxes		4,552								5,252
Net income	$	17,928							$	20,476
Net income per common share:
Basic	$	2.22							$	2.50
Diluted		2.21								2.47
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		8,067,068								8,203,255
Diluted		8,109,043								8,279,079

TIMBERLAND BANCORP INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
($ in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)	June 30,				March 31,				June 30,
	2024				2024				2023
Assets
Cash and due from financial institutions	$	25,566			$	22,310			$	28,308
Interest-bearing deposits in banks		133,347				158,039				101,645
Total cash and cash equivalents		158,913				180,349				129,953
Certificates of deposit (“CDs”) held for investment, at cost		10,458				11,204				16,931
Investment securities:
Held to maturity, at amortized cost (net of ACL – investment securities)		176,787				211,818				275,053
Available for sale, at fair value		74,515				61,746				43,842
Investments in equity securities, at fair value		836				839				837
FHLB stock		2,037				2,037				2,802
Other investments, at cost		3,000				3,000				3,000
Loans held for sale		1,795				1,311				--
Loans receivable		1,414,065				1,375,934				1,275,954
Less: ACL – loans		(17,046	)			(16,818	)			(15,307	)
Net loans receivable		1,397,019				1,359,116				1,260,647
Premises and equipment, net		21,558				21,718				21,574
BOLI		23,436				23,278				23,276
Accrued interest receivable		7,045				7,108				5,451
Goodwill		15,131				15,131				15,131
CDI		508				564				745
Loan servicing rights, net		1,526				1,717				2,321
Operating lease right-of-use assets		1,550				1,624				1,845
Other assets		4,515				4,674				4,305
Total assets	$	1,900,629			$	1,907,234			$	1,807,713
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Deposits: Non-interest-bearing demand	$	407,125			$	424,906			$	452,729
Deposits: Interest-bearing		1,221,419				1,213,648				1,100,001
Total deposits		1,628,544				1,638,554				1,552,730
Operating lease liabilities		1,649				1,723				1,939
FHLB borrowings		20,000				20,000				15,000
Other liabilities and accrued expenses		9,213				8,278				8,781
Total liabilities		1,659,406				1,668,555				1,578,450
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
7,953,421 shares issued and outstanding – June 30, 2024 8,023,121 shares issued and outstanding – March 31, 2024 8,094,174 shares issued and outstanding – June 30, 2023		30,681				32,338				35,401
Retained earnings		211,087				207,086				194,606
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(545	)			(745	)			(744	)
Total shareholders’ equity		241,223				238,679				229,263
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,900,629			$	1,907,234			$	1,807,713

	Three Months Ended
PERFORMANCE RATIOS:	June 30, 2024				March 31, 2024				June 30, 2023
Return on average assets (a)		1.25	%			1.22	%			1.42	%
Return on average equity (a)		9.95	%			9.67	%			11.07	%
Net interest margin (a)		3.53	%			3.48	%			3.94	%
Efficiency ratio		58.97	%			60.22	%			56.01	%
	Nine Months Ended
PERFORMANCE RATIOS:	June 30, 2024								June 30, 2023
Return on average assets (a)		1.27	%							1.51	%
Return on average equity (a)		10.10	%							12.17	%
Net interest margin (a)		3.53	%							3.99	%
Efficiency ratio		58.55	%							54.24	%
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS AND DATA:	June 30, 2024				March 31, 2024				June 30, 2023
Non-accrual loans	$	4,120			$	3,605			$	1,586
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing		--				--				--
Non-performing investment securities		72				79				87
OREO and other repossessed assets		--				--				--
Total non-performing assets (b)	$	4,192			$	3,684			$	1,673
Non-performing assets to total assets (b)		0.22	%			0.19	%			0.09	%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) during quarter	$	36			$	3			$	1
Allowance for credit losses - loans to non-accrual loans,		414	%			467	%			965	%
Allowance for credit losses - loans to loans receivable (c)		1.21	%			1.22	%			1.20	%
CAPITAL RATIOS:
Tier 1 leverage capital		12.04	%			12.01	%			12.27	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		17.97	%			18.08	%			18.11	%
Common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital		17.97	%			18.08	%			18.11	%
Total risk-based capital		19.22	%			19.33	%			19.36	%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)		11.97	%			11.79	%			11.91	%
BOOK VALUES:
Book value per common share	$	30.33			$	29.75			$	28.32
Tangible book value per common share (d)		28.36				27.79				26.36

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(a) Annualized
(b) Non-performing assets include non-accrual loans, loans past due 90 days and still accruing, non-performing investment securities and OREO and other repossessed assets.
(c) Does not include loans held for sale and is before the allowance for loan losses.
(d) Tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding (non-GAAP).

AVERAGE BALANCES, YIELDS, AND RATES - QUARTERLY ($ in thousands) (unaudited)
	For the Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2024							March 31, 2024							June 30, 2023
	Amount				Rate			Amount				Rate			Amount				Rate
Assets
Loans receivable and loans held for sale	$	1,391,582			5.65	%		$	1,365,417			5.57	%		$	1,254,044			5.17	%
Investment securities and FHLB stock (1)	268,954				3.63			298,003				3.14			331,385				2.96
Interest-earning deposits in banks and CDs	161,421				5.41			143,121				5.39			101,798				4.79
Total interest-earning assets	1,821,957				5.33			1,806,541				5.16			1,687,227				4.72
Other assets	82,008							81,337							84,255
Total assets	$	1,903,965						$	1,887,878						$	1,771,482
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
NOW checking accounts	$	329,344			1.29	%		$	367,924			1.61	%		$	387,426			1.02	%
Money market accounts	326,023				3.56			270,623				3.14			205,023				0.84
Savings accounts	208,488				0.27			214,233				0.23			255,463				0.19
Certificates of deposit accounts	311,545				4.21			295,202				4.16			201,374				2.93
Brokered CDs	45,442				5.32			40,402				5.40			9,576				5.11
Total interest-bearing deposits	1,220,842				2.62			1,188,384				2.47			1,058,862				1.18
Borrowings	20,001				4.42			20,001				4.42			12,255				4.32
Total interest-bearing liabilities	1,240,843				2.64			1,208,385				2.50			1,071,117				1.22
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits	413,494							431,826							462,315
Other liabilities	10,245							10,182							10,199
Shareholders’ equity	239,383							237,485							227,851
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,903,965						$	1,887,878						$	1,771,482
Interest rate spread					2.69	%						2.66	%						3.50	%
Net interest margin (2)					3.53	%						3.48	%						3.94	%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities	146.83		%					149.50		%					157.52		%

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(1) Includes other investments
(2) Net interest margin = annualized net interest income / average interest-earning assets
        

	For the Nine Months Ended
	June 30, 2024							June 30, 2023
	Amount				Rate			Amount				Rate
Assets
Loans receivable and loans held for sale	$	1,363,213			5.57	%		$	1,206,294			5.04	%
Investment securities and FHLB stock (1)	294,789				3.24			333,659				2.89
Interest-earning deposits in banks and CDs	143,537				5.39			182,312				4.04
Total interest-earning assets	1,801,539				5.17			1,722,265				4.52
Other assets	81,650							84,167
Total assets	$	1,883,189						$	1,806,432
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
NOW checking accounts	$	358,052			1.48	%		$	413,372			0.75	%
Money market accounts	273,683				3.09			221,131				0.67
Savings accounts	214,275				0.24			270,076				0.15
Certificates of deposit accounts	291,707				4.12			169,001				2.27
Brokered CDs	42,856				5.37			3,192				5.15
Total interest-bearing deposits	1,180,573				2.42			1,076,772				0.84
Borrowings	22,457				4.68			4,087				4.32
Total interest-bearing liabilities	1,203,030				2.46			1,080,859				0.85
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits	431,849							491,404
Other liabilities	11,273							9,896
Shareholders’ equity	237,037							224,273
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,883,189						$	1,806,432
Interest rate spread					2.71	%						3.67	%
Net interest margin (2)					3.53	%						3.99	%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities	149.75		%					159.34		%

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(1) Includes other investments
(2) Net interest margin = annualized net interest income / average interest-earning assets

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to results presented in accordance with GAAP, this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Timberland believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with information useful in understanding the Company’s financial performance; however, readers of this report are urged to review these non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with GAAP results as reported.

Financial measures that exclude intangible assets are non-GAAP measures. To provide investors with a broader understanding of capital adequacy, Timberland provides non-GAAP financial measures for tangible common equity, along with the GAAP measure. Tangible common equity is calculated as shareholders’ equity less goodwill and CDI. In addition, tangible assets equal total assets less goodwill and CDI.

The following table provides a reconciliation of ending shareholders’ equity (GAAP) to ending tangible shareholders’ equity (non-GAAP) and ending total assets (GAAP) to ending tangible assets (non-GAAP).

($ in thousands)	June 30, 2024				March 31, 2024				June 30, 2023
Shareholders’ equity	$	241,223			$	238,679			$	229,263
Less goodwill and CDI		(15,639	)			(15,695	)			(15,876	)
Tangible common equity	$	225,584			$	222,984			$	213,387
Total assets	$	1,900,629			$	1,907,234			$	1,807,713
Less goodwill and CDI		(15,639	)			(15,695	)			(15,876	)
Tangible assets	$	1,884,990			$	1,891,539			$	1,791,837

Contact:
Dean J. Brydon, CEO
Jonathan A. Fischer, President & COO
Marci A. Basich, CFO
(360) 533-4747
www.timberlandbank.com

FAQ

What was Timberland Bancorp's net income for Q3 2024?

Timberland Bancorp reported a net income of $5.92 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

What is the EPS for Timberland Bancorp in Q3 2024?

The EPS for Timberland Bancorp in Q3 2024 was $0.74.

How much did Timberland Bancorp's net interest margin improve in Q3 2024?

Timberland Bancorp's net interest margin improved to 3.53% in Q3 2024.

What was the YoY increase in Timberland Bancorp's net loans?

Timberland Bancorp's net loans increased by 11% year-over-year.

Did Timberland Bancorp announce any dividends in Q3 2024?

Yes, Timberland Bancorp announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on August 23, 2024.

What is Timberland Bancorp's non-performing assets to total assets ratio for Q3 2024?

Timberland Bancorp's non-performing assets to total assets ratio was 0.22% for Q3 2024.