The earnings call highlighted strong earnings growth, improved net interest margin, and robust deposit growth, alongside stable credit quality. However, challenges included flat loan balances and increased nonaccrual loans. Despite these challenges, the pending merger with Olympic Bancorp presents a positive outlook.
Company Guidance
During the Heritage Financial 2025 Q3 earnings call, the company reported several key metrics indicating strong financial performance. Adjusted earnings per share increased by 5.7% compared to the previous quarter and by 24.4% year-over-year, with the return on average assets (ROAA) rising to 1.11% from 0.87% in Q3 2024. Net interest income grew by $2.4 million or 4.3% from the prior quarter, driven by an improved net interest margin of 3.64%, up from 3.51% in Q2 2025 and 3.30% a year earlier. Total deposits rose by $73 million, including a $33.7 million increase in noninterest-bearing deposits, although certificates of deposit decreased by $31.4 million. The cost of interest-bearing deposits dropped to 1.89% from 1.94% in the previous quarter. Credit quality remained robust, with nonaccrual loans at 0.37% of total loans and nonperforming loans slightly increasing to 0.44%. The anticipated merger with Olympic Bancorp is expected to enhance profitability and market presence.
Improved Earnings and Net Interest Margin
Earnings per share increased by 5.7% quarter-over-quarter and 24.4% year-over-year. The net interest margin improved to 3.64% from 3.51% in the prior quarter and from 3.30% in the third quarter of 2024.
Deposit Growth
Total deposits increased by $73 million in Q3, with noninterest-bearing deposits growing by $33.7 million. This growth was achieved despite a decrease in certificates of deposit accounts.
Stable Credit Quality
Credit quality remained strong with nonperforming loans at a low level, and net charge-offs remained at very low levels. Substandard and special mention loans decreased by 5% and 12%, respectively.
Pending Merger with Olympic Bancorp
The anticipated merger with Olympic Bancorp is expected to enhance profitability and growth potential in the Puget Sound market.
Heritage Financial (HFWA) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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Beat
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HFWA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 23, 2025
$22.98
$23.05
+0.30%
Jul 24, 2025
$24.70
$23.00
-6.88%
Apr 24, 2025
$22.50
$22.51
+0.04%
Jan 23, 2025
$23.87
$24.11
+1.01%
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