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FS Bancorp Q3 2026 earnings decline; nine-month profit trails 2025

Oct 21, 2026, 4:42 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Earnings declined both QoQ and YTD vs 2025, with no provided guidance; typical market reaction would price in near-term earnings risk and potential multiple compression absent clearer improvement.

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FS Bancorp, the parent of 1st Security Bank of Washington, reported Q3 2026 net income of $4.9 million ($0.63 diluted EPS), down from $7.9 million ($1.04) in the prior quarter. For the nine months ended Sept 30, 2026, net income was $20.7 million ($2.62), vs $24.9 million ($3.18) in 2025, signaling ongoing profitability pressure that could influence valuation and investor sentiment without new guidance.

  • Q3 2026 net income: $4.9M; diluted EPS $0.63.
  • Sequential decline from prior quarter: $7.9M; EPS $1.04.
  • Nine months ended Sep 30, 2026: net income $20.7M; EPS $2.62.
  • Nine months 2025: net income $24.9M; EPS $3.18.

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