Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana reported a strong increase in net income and earnings per share for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2026, driven by significant growth in net interest income and non-interest income, alongside a reduction in non-interest expense. The company also saw improvements in key profitability ratios and a reduction in non-performing assets.
Net income increased by 64.2% to $1.675 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.020 million in the prior year period.
positiveDiluted EPS rose to $0.54 for the three months ended December 31, 2025, from $0.33 in the prior year period.
positiveNet interest income increased by 16.9% to $5.377 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior year period.
positiveNet interest margin improved to 3.67% for the three months ended December 31, 2025, from 3.12% in the prior year period.
positiveReturn on average equity increased to 11.54% for the three months ended December 31, 2025, from 7.76% in the prior year period.
positiveNon-performing assets as a percent of total assets decreased to 0.41% at December 31, 2025, from 0.30% at June 30, 2025.
positiveBook value per share increased to $18.76 at December 31, 2025, from $17.90 at June 30, 2025.
positiveZero dependency on wholesale funding – no brokered deposits or FHLB advances at December 31, 2025 or June 30, 2025.
positiveProvision for credit losses increased by 142.2% to $64,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $45,000 in the prior year period.
attentionProvision for income taxes increased by 134.2% to $438,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $187,000 in the prior year period.
attentionAllowance for credit losses as a percent of total loans receivable decreased to 0.93% at December 31, 2025, from 1.02% at June 30, 2025.
attentionNon-interest expense increased in several categories including other expenses ($108,000), franchise and bank shares tax ($53,000), occupancy and equipment ($21,000), professional fees ($16,000), deposit insurance premium ($9,000), and loan and collection ($5,000) for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior year period.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
The increase in net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, resulted from an increase of $777,000, or 16.9%, in net interest income, an increase of $150,000, or 30.7%, in non-interest income, and a decrease of $43,000, or 1.1%, in non-interest expense.
The Company’s average interest rate spread was 3.03% for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to 2.40% for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The Company’s net interest margin was 3.67% for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to 3.12% for the three months ended December 31, 2024.
Book value per share increased to $18.76 at December 31, 2025, from $17.90 at June 30, 2025.
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