Heritage Financial Corporation announced strong operating results for the first quarter of 2025, with net income of $13.9 million and diluted EPS of $0.40. The company experienced solid deposit growth, margin expansion, and lower cost of deposits, while strategically repositioning its balance sheet despite a pre-tax loss on sale of securities.
Net income for Q1 2025 was $13.9 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, an increase from $11.9 million ($0.34 per diluted share) in Q4 2024.
The company incurred a pre-tax loss of $3.9 million on the sale of investment securities, impacting diluted EPS by $0.09.
Net interest margin increased to 3.44% in Q1 2025, up from 3.36% in Q4 2024.
Deposits grew by $160.7 million, or 2.8% (11.4% annualized), and the cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased to 1.92%.
The company believes that its strategic balance sheet repositioning and investment in new production teams, particularly in the Spokane market, will enhance future earnings and provide sustainable long-term returns for shareholders.