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HFWA Q3 2026: Margin Expansion, Kitsap Conversion complete, and 5% stock buyback

Oct 22, 2026, 8:18 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Margin expansion, loan growth, deposit strength, and a clear capital return (buyback and dividend) combined with merger progress create near-term upside potential; liquidity and capital levels remain robust.

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HFWA posted Q3 2026 net income of $18.72m and adjusted EPS of $0.55, with NIM at 4.05% and loan yields at 5.76%. Kitsap Bank core conversion completed, enabling anticipated merger synergies despite $5.2m in merger expenses. The bank also authorized a 5% share repurchase and declared a $0.25 quarterly dividend, signaling capital return and growth upside.

HFWA Q3 2026 net income $18.72m; EPS $0.46; adjusted EPS $0.55.
NIM rose to 4.05%; loan yield 5.76%; cost of deposits 1.65%.
Loans grew $133.5m; deposits grew $148.2m; funding remains robust.
Completed Kitsap Bank core conversion; merger-related expenses $5.2m in Q3.
Announced stock repurchase up to 5% (~2.0m shares); dividend $0.25.

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HFWA Q3 2026: Margin Expansion, Kit­sap Conversion complete, and 5% stock buyback

HFWA Q3 2026: Margin Expansion, Kitsap Conversion complete, and 5% stock buyback