Third quarter fiscal year 2026
Filed Jul 29, 2026Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. reports preliminary third quarter fiscal year 2026 results, including net income of $23.6 million and net interest margin of 2.31%.
The reported quarter showed continued net interest income and margin expansion, commercial-loan growth, improved efficiency, and substantial shareholder distributions and repurchases.
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net incomeother | $23.6 million | – | – |
| Net interest incomeother | $53.5 million | – | – |
| Net interest marginother | 2.31% | seven basis points | – |
| Basic earnings per shareother | $0.19 | – | – |
| Diluted earnings per shareother | $0.19 | – | – |
| Efficiency ratioother | 52.10% | – | – |
| Operating expense ratioother | 1.29% | – | – |
| Total assetsother | $9.66 billion | – | – |
| Stockholders' equityother | $1.02 billion | – | – |
| Tangible book value per shareother | $8.04 | – | – |
| Commercial loan portfolioother | $2.47 billion | – | – |
| Commercial loan growth since September 30, 2025other | $357.0 million | – | 22.5% annualized |
| Commercial deposit growth since September 30, 2025other | $24.3 million | – | 6.4% annualized |
| Single-family loansother | $5.60 billion | – | – |
Capital returns
- Paid dividends of $10.6 million, or $0.085 per share, during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026.
- Paid dividends totaling $37.5 million, or $0.295 per share, during the nine months ended June 30, 2026.
- Repurchased 1,837,832 shares of common stock at an average price of $7.73 per share during the current quarter.
- Repurchased 6,369,946 shares for $45.9 million during the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
- Subsequent to June 30, 2026, repurchased 147,476 shares for $1.2 million through July 23, 2026.
- Purchased $15.5 million in shares between April 1, 2026 and July 23, 2026.
- On July 28, 2026, announced a cash dividend of $0.085 per share, payable on August 21, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 7, 2026.
What drove it
- Net interest income increased $1.2 million to $53.5 million, and net interest margin increased seven basis points to 2.31%, each due primarily to a reduction in borrowings.
- Commercial loan portfolio growth during the current quarter was $155.2 million.
- Commercial loans comprised 30% of the total loan portfolio at June 30, 2026, compared to 29% at March 31, 2026 and 26% at September 30, 2025.
- Management said loan pricing and profitability software helped it profitably compete with other financial institutions, leading in part to commercial-lending portfolio growth.
- The Company introduced digital deposit account onboarding for small business customers and implemented new technology for lockbox services during the current quarter.
- Management said Wealth Management and Private Banking progress contributed to strong new client acquisition and asset growth, resulting in record assets under management at quarter-end.
Concerns
- Strategic banking initiatives require investments in technology, tactical new hires, effective marketing and strong execution.
- The Company is redeploying funds from repayments of single-family loans that are not utilized to replace originations in local markets.
- Management expects the trust and financial advisory platform transformation to continue through the remainder of the current fiscal year.
- The Bank anticipates moving funds to the holding company to fund dividends and share repurchases.
What to watch
- Whether net interest income growth and net interest margin expansion continue after the eighth consecutive quarter cited by management.
- Commercial-loan portfolio growth and the continued shift in the portfolio mix from single-family loans to commercial loans.
- Commercial deposit growth and progress in expanding treasury-management relationships independent of lending relationships.
- The anticipated late July 2026 launch of instant digital issuance and development of self-directed and automated investing capabilities within True Blue Online®.
- The anticipated movement of at least $34.0 million to the holding company during the quarter-ending September 30, 2026 to fund dividends and share repurchases.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Total assets were $9.66 billion at June 30, 2026.
- Stockholders' equity was $1.02 billion at June 30, 2026.
- At June 30, 2026, Capitol Federal Financial, Inc., at the holding company level, had $10.7 million in cash on deposit at the Bank.
- Distributions from the Bank to the Company were $78.0 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2026.
- The Bank anticipates moving at least $34.0 million to the holding company during the quarter-ending September 30, 2026, to fund the payment of dividends and share repurchases.
- Commercial loans totaled $2.47 billion at June 30, 2026, compared with $2.11 billion at September 30, 2025.
- Total single-family loans were $5.60 billion at June 30, 2026, compared with $5.90 billion at September 30, 2025.
Analysis
Capitol Federal reported preliminary third quarter fiscal year 2026 net income of $23.6 million, with basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.19. Net interest income was $53.5 million, having increased $1.2 million, while net interest margin increased seven basis points to 2.31% from 2.24% in the prior quarter. Management attributed both improvements primarily to a reduction in borrowings and described the period as its eighth consecutive quarter of net interest income growth and margin expansion.
Loan mix continued to shift toward commercial lending. The commercial loan portfolio grew $155.2 million during the current quarter to $2.47 billion at June 30, 2026, from $2.11 billion at September 30, 2025. Commercial loans represented 30% of the total loan portfolio, compared with 29% at March 31, 2026 and 26% at September 30, 2025. In contrast, total single-family loans declined to $5.60 billion at June 30, 2026 from $5.90 billion at September 30, 2025 as management redeployed funds from single-family loan repayments into commercial lending.
Operating efficiency improved modestly, with the efficiency ratio at 52.10% versus 52.45% in the prior quarter. The operating expense ratio was 1.29%. Management linked commercial growth to its relationship managers, loan pricing and profitability software, treasury-management offerings, and investments in digital account onboarding and lockbox technology. It also reported record assets under management at quarter-end, without disclosing the amount in the provided text.
Capital returns remained material. The Company paid $10.6 million, or $0.085 per share, in third-quarter dividends and repurchased 1,837,832 shares at an average price of $7.73 per share. During the first nine months of the fiscal year, it paid $37.5 million in dividends and repurchased 6,369,946 shares for $45.9 million. At June 30, 2026, the holding company had $10.7 million in cash on deposit at the Bank, and the Bank anticipated moving at least $34.0 million to the holding company during the quarter-ending September 30, 2026 for dividends and repurchases.
The release did not provide formal forward financial guidance. Operational milestones identified by management include the anticipated late July 2026 launch of instant digital issuance, continued wealth-platform enhancements through the remainder of the fiscal year, and ongoing development of digital investing and debit-card management capabilities. Investors should monitor whether these investments support continued commercial loan and deposit growth while preserving the reported margin and efficiency improvements.
Management, verbatim
We are seeing the expected results from the successful execution of our strategies of delivering a high‑quality consumer experience while continuing to scale our commercial capabilities. Our technology and product investments are resonating with commercial clients today, with expanded enhancements for trust and wealth customers arriving this summer.
John B. Dicus, Chairman and CEO
Our strong financial results and strengthened capital position are the direct result of strategic initiatives that have been and continue to be implemented. This directly benefits our stockholders by enabling the payment of dividends, including a special dividend paid in January 2026, repurchases of our stock and a higher tangible book value per share. We expect that these repurchases will continue to the extent market opportunities present themselves.
John B. Dicus, Chairman and CEO
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