GET DAILY SIGNALSTimberland Bancorp (TSBK) Prepares for Fiscal Year-End Earnings Release
Key Takeaways
- Timberland Bancorp (TSBK) is expected to report results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the three months ended September 30, 2026, in late October or early November 2026.
- The report closes out a fiscal year in which earnings per diluted share (EPS) reached $2.92 through the first nine months, up 11% from the same period a year earlier.
- Net interest margin (NIM) — a core measure of lending profitability — has climbed to 3.85%, giving investors a key metric to watch heading into the release.
- The prior-year quarter set a high bar, with EPS of $1.07 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, making the year-over-year comparison a focal point.
- Asset quality will draw attention after the company's ratio of non-performing assets to total assets ticked higher in recent quarters.
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Why the Earnings Matter for This Regional Bank
Timberland Bancorp, the holding company for Timberland Bank, operates a community banking franchise headquartered in Hoquiam, Washington. As a small, rate-sensitive regional lender, its quarterly results are closely tied to loan growth, deposit funding costs, and the direction of interest rates. The fiscal fourth-quarter report is particularly significant because it serves as the company's year-end update, revealing whether margin expansion and balance-sheet growth carried through the full fiscal 2026 period. With limited Wall Street analyst coverage, the release also provides one of the clearest public snapshots of the bank's profitability, capital strength, and credit quality, making it a key event for existing shareholders and investors evaluating regional bank exposure. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
What Investors Can Expect from the Report
Formal analyst consensus estimates for Timberland Bancorp remain thin, reflecting the stock's limited sell-side coverage. As a result, investors typically benchmark the quarter against the company's own recent performance rather than a broad consensus figure. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the company reported EPS of $1.07, a strong comparison that will be difficult to match. More recently, third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showed EPS of $0.98, up 9% year over year, with net income of $7.72 million, NIM of 3.85%, return on average assets (ROA) of 1.51%, and return on average equity (ROE) of 11.42%. For the upcoming release, investors will be watching net interest margin, loan and deposit growth, the provision for credit losses, and any dividend or capital-return announcements.
Market Reaction and Sentiment So Far
Sentiment around Timberland Bancorp has been generally constructive, supported by rising net interest margin, steady loan growth, and a track record of consecutive quarterly dividends. Following its third-quarter report in late July 2026, shares gained about 1.9%, modestly outperforming the broader S&P 500 over the same period. Heading into the fiscal year-end release, key risk factors include the elevated prior-year comparison, the recent uptick in non-performing assets, and any pressure on deposit funding costs in a shifting interest-rate environment. Because the stock carries limited analyst coverage, the market's reaction often hinges on a few headline figures — namely EPS, NIM, and credit quality — rather than the size of a consensus beat or miss.
Key Factors to Watch Beyond the Release
Looking beyond the fiscal fourth-quarter report, investors will be watching several factors that could shape Timberland Bancorp's trajectory into fiscal 2027. The first is net interest margin. After a modest dip in the second quarter, NIM improved to 3.85% in the third quarter, and management has emphasized proactive deposit pricing as a tool to preserve margin stability.
The second factor is loan and deposit growth. Total assets reached roughly $2.1 billion in the most recent quarter, with net loans rising 4% and deposits up 6% year over year. Sustaining that growth without sacrificing pricing discipline will be central to future earnings power.
Third, asset quality deserves close monitoring. The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets has climbed from 0.21% a year earlier to about 0.43%, a trend that warrants attention even though the allowance for credit losses has remained relatively stable.
Finally, capital deployment remains in focus. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 3% to $0.30 per share in mid-2026, marking its 55th consecutive quarterly cash dividend, and has continued modest share repurchases. Any updated guidance on buybacks, dividend policy, or balance-sheet positioning will help investors gauge management's confidence heading into the new fiscal year.
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TSBK in upward trend: 10-day moving average crossed above 50-day moving average on October 26, 2026
The 10-day moving average for TSBK crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 26, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 11 of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 73%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 12, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on TSBK as a result. In 54 of 81 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 67%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for TSBK just turned positive on October 15, 2026. Looking at past instances where TSBK's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 31 of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 70%.
TSBK moved above its 50-day moving average on October 22, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +2.46% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TSBK advanced for three days, in 183 of 316 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 184 of 302 cases where TSBK Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 61%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for TSBK moved out of overbought territory on October 28, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 39 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 24 of the 39 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 62%.
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 9 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TSBK declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 54%.
TSBK broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 27, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 18 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 21 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 57, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 41 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. TSBK’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 46 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly weaker than average sales and a marginally profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 72 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.345) is normal, around the industry mean (1.271). P/E Ratio (11.786) is within average values for comparable stocks, (13.491). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.560) is also within normal values, averaging (1.190). Dividend Yield (0.025) settles around the average of (0.035) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.405) is also within normal values, averaging (3.738).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 85 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
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