First Savings Financial Group, Inc. reported a strong fiscal year 2025 with significant improvements in net income and diluted EPS, driven by increased net interest income and noninterest income. The company also saw positive trends in asset quality and deposit growth, alongside the announcement of a merger with First Merchants Corporation.
Net income increased significantly to $23.2 million for FY2025 from $13.6 million in FY2024.
positiveDiluted EPS rose to $3.32 for FY2025 from $1.98 in FY2024.
positiveNet interest margin (tax equivalent basis) improved to 2.94% for FY2025 from 2.68% in FY2024.
positiveEfficiency ratio improved to 67.69% for FY2025 from 74.92% in FY2024.
positiveCustomer deposits increased $118.2 million since September 2024.
positiveSBA Lending segment posted its third consecutive profitable quarter.
positiveTotal assets decreased by $50.8 million from $2.45 billion at September 30, 2024, to $2.40 billion at September 30, 2025.
attentionGross loans decreased by $78.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2025.
attentionBrokered deposits decreased by $289.2 million.
attentionThe effective tax rate increased to 13.8% for FY2025 from 7.0% for FY2024.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Core Banking | N/A | — | — | — |
SBA Lending | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
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Strong performance for the 2025 fiscal year and continually improving trends.
Significant increase in diluted EPS from $1.98 to $3.32.
Improvements in return on average assets, return on average equity, and net interest margin.
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