FS Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $4.9 Million or $0.63 Per Diluted Share and Declares 55th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend

Merger expenses reached $2.5 million as the completed Pacific West acquisition expanded deposits and loans.

Rhea-AI Summary

FS Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSBW) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $4.9 million, down from both comparison quarters. Diluted earnings were $0.63 per share, versus $1.04 in the prior quarter and $1.18 a year earlier. Nine-month net income fell to $20.7 million from $24.9 million.

The company completed its approximately $35.3 million Pacific West acquisition on August 19, paying $16.9 million in cash and issuing 430,149 shares. The quarter included $2.5 million in merger expenses and a preliminary $1.7 million bargain purchase gain. Deposits rose 17.1% sequentially to $2.87 billion, primarily reflecting the acquisition; net loans reached $3.01 billion. Home Lending recorded an $806,000 loss, versus a $1.1 million profit in the prior quarter.

The board declared its 55th consecutive quarterly dividend, $0.29 per share, payable November 20 to holders of record November 6, 2026.

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• Moderate pointPacific West acquisition completed August 19, 2026, adding $476.5 million in assets at fair value.
• Moderate pointDeposits reached $2.87 billion, up 17.1% sequentially and 6.7% year over year, primarily reflecting Pacific West.
• Moderate pointNet loans reached $3.01 billion, up $379.1 million sequentially and $408.5 million year over year.
• Moderate pointThird-quarter loan growth totaled $131.7 million, alongside acquired loans remaining outstanding at September 30.
• Moderate pointQuarterly net interest income increased to $35.686 million from $33.690 million a year earlier.
• Moderate pointNine-month noninterest income rose to $17.727 million from $15.890 million in 2025.
• Moderate pointPacific West acquisition generated a preliminary $1.7 million nontaxable bargain purchase gain.

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• Minor pointTransactional deposits increased $377.6 million during the quarter, including $351.6 million attributable to Pacific West.
• Minor pointNine-month net interest income increased to $100.879 million from $96.784 million in 2025.
• Minor pointPacific West systems integration was completed effective October 5, 2026.
• Minor pointNine-month Home Lending net income increased to $1.421 million from $1.369 million in 2025.

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• Moderate pointThird-quarter net income fell to $4.9 million from $7.9 million sequentially and $9.2 million a year earlier.
• Moderate pointHome Lending posted a $806,000 quarterly loss, versus profits of $1.1 million sequentially and $775,000 a year earlier.
• Moderate pointCommercial and Consumer Banking quarterly profit fell to $5.7 million from $6.8 million sequentially and $8.4 million a year earlier.
• Moderate pointQuarterly noninterest expense increased to $32.314 million from $25.388 million a year earlier.
• Moderate pointQuarterly credit-loss provision increased to $3.462 million from $2.309 million a year earlier.
• Moderate pointAcquisition consideration included 430,149 new common shares, diluting existing holders, and $16.9 million in cash. 4.8% of market cap
• Moderate pointTransferred residential mortgages recorded a quarterly $742,000 fair-value decrease, versus a $203,000 increase a year earlier.

11 minor points

• Minor pointQuarterly diluted earnings fell to $0.63 from $1.04 sequentially and $1.18 a year earlier.
• Minor pointNine-month net income declined to $20.7 million from $24.9 million; diluted earnings fell to $2.62 from $3.18.
• Minor pointNine-month Commercial and Consumer Banking profit declined to $19.271 million from $23.557 million in 2025.
• Minor pointNine-month noninterest expense increased to $83.938 million from $75.945 million in 2025.
• Minor pointNine-month credit-loss provision increased to $8.632 million from $5.922 million in 2025.
• Minor pointAcquisition brought $439.5 million in assumed liabilities, including $435.6 million in deposits.
• Minor pointBook value fell sequentially to $43.05 per share from $43.57, but rose from $40.43 a year earlier.
• Minor pointTangible book value, a non-GAAP measure, fell sequentially to $40.84 per share from $41.84; year-earlier value was $38.43.
• Minor pointBank capital ratios fell to 12.6% total risk-based and 11.2% Tier 1 leverage; the bank remained well capitalized.
• Minor pointTransferred residential mortgages recorded a nine-month $799,000 fair-value decrease, versus a $469,000 increase in 2025.
• Minor pointCash and cash equivalents reached $43.947 million, up 48% sequentially but down 28% year over year.

Key Figures

Third-quarter net income: $4.9 million Diluted earnings per share: $0.63 Nine-month net income: $20.7 million +4 more

Third-quarter net income

$4.9 million

2026 third quarter; compared with $7.9 million in the prior quarter and $9.2 million a year earlier

Diluted earnings per share

$0.63

2026 third quarter; compared with $1.04 in the prior quarter and $1.18 a year earlier

Nine-month net income

$20.7 million

Nine months ended September 30, 2026; compared with $24.9 million in 2025

Nine-month diluted EPS

$2.62

Nine months ended September 30, 2026; compared with $3.18 in 2025

Quarterly cash dividend

$0.29 per common share

55th consecutive quarterly cash dividend

Preliminary bargain purchase gain

$1.7 million

Recognized in noninterest income; not taxable

Merger-related expenses

$2.5 million

Incurred during the third quarter of 2026

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Key Terms

acquisition method of accounting, allowance for credit losses, amortized cost, bargain purchase gain, +1 more

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acquisition method of accounting technical

"The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting."

An accounting method used when one company obtains control of another; the acquirer records the purchase by measuring the fair value of the consideration it gives up, identifying and measuring the acquiree’s identifiable assets and liabilities at their fair values, and recognizing either goodwill for excess purchase price or a gain if the fair value of net assets exceeds consideration. Measurement-period adjustments are allowed to revise provisional amounts as more information becomes available; the method applies only when control is obtained and replaces earlier approaches that combined owners’ interests without fair-value measurement.

allowance for credit losses financial

"the allowance for credit losses on acquired loans of $3.9 million"

Allowance for credit losses is a reserve set aside by a financial institution to cover potential losses from borrowers who may not repay their loans. It acts like a safety net, helping the institution prepare for loans that might turn sour. For investors, it signals how cautious the institution is about the quality of its loans and potential risks to its financial health.

amortized cost financial

"through a gross-up of the loans' amortized cost"

Amortized cost is an accounting method that shows the value of a loan or bond on a company’s books by starting with what was paid and then gradually adjusting that amount as principal is repaid and any extra fees or discounts are spread out over time. Think of it like tracking the remaining balance on a mortgage after each scheduled payment. For investors, it matters because it determines the reported value and earned interest of debt holdings, affecting income, balance sheet strength, and comparisons between companies.

bargain purchase gain financial

"recognized a preliminary bargain purchase gain of $1.7 million"

A bargain purchase gain happens when a buyer acquires another company's assets for less than those assets' estimated fair value, producing an immediate accounting profit for the buyer. For investors, it matters because that one-time gain boosts the acquirer's reported earnings and can signal a very favorable deal — like finding a valuable item at a steep discount — but it may also prompt scrutiny about whether asset values or the deal terms were estimated correctly.

tier 1 leverage capital regulatory

"11.2% for Tier 1 leverage capital at September 30, 2026"

Tier 1 leverage capital is the core financial cushion a bank holds—mainly shareholder equity and retained profits—measured against its total assets and off‑balance obligations to show how much of the business is funded by truly loss‑absorbing money. For investors, it matters because a higher ratio means the bank has more plain‑spoken protection against losses and is less likely to face regulatory restrictions, capital raises, or cuts to dividends; think of it as the firm’s emergency savings compared to its total bills.

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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW) (the “Company”), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (the “Bank”) today reported 2026 third quarter net income of $4.9 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to $7.9 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, for the prior quarter, and $9.2 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter one year ago. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net income was $20.7 million, or $2.62 per diluted share, compared to net income of $24.9 million, or $3.18 per diluted share, for the comparable nine-month period in 2025.

“We are excited to work with the Pacific West Bank team members to further expand the deposit and loan opportunities in the greater Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington markets, and we appreciate all of the hard work that went into the successful systems integration, effective October 5, 2026, through the collaboration of our newly combined teams,” stated Matthew Mullet, President and CEO of FS Bancorp, Inc. “We are also pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has approved our 55th consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per common share, demonstrating our commitment to returning capital to long-term shareholders. The cash dividend will be paid on November 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 6, 2026,” concluded Mullet.

Recent Events

At the close of business on August 19, 2026, the Company completed its acquisition of Pacific West Bancorp (“Pacific West”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pacific West Bank. Pacific West shareholders received 430,149 shares of FS Bancorp common stock and $16.9 million in cash, for a total consideration of approximately $35.3 million based on the closing price of FS Bancorp common stock on the acquisition date. 

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting.  Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, and the liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. These fair values represent management's best estimates based on information available and facts and circumstances in existence on the acquisition date and are subject to adjustment during a measurement period not to exceed one year from the acquisition date. 

The Company acquired assets with a fair value of $476.5 million, including loans of $256.5 million and a core deposit intangible of $5.3 million, and assumed liabilities of $439.5 million, including deposits of $435.6 million.  In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2025-08, which the Company early adopted effective January 1, 2026, the allowance for credit losses on acquired loans of $3.9 million was established at the acquisition date through a gross-up of the loans' amortized cost rather than through the provision for credit losses.  Because the fair value of net assets acquired exceeded the consideration paid, the Company recognized a preliminary bargain purchase gain of $1.7 million in noninterest income, which is not taxable. The Company incurred $2.5 million in merger-related expenses during the quarter.

2026 Third Quarter Highlights

• Net income totaled $4.9 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $7.9 million for the previous quarter, and $9.2 million for the comparable quarter one year ago;
• Total deposits increased $418.3 million, or 17.1%, to $2.87 billion at September 30, 2026, compared to $2.45 billion at June 30, 2026, primarily reflecting the Pacific West Bancorp Acquisition (“Pacific West Acquisition”) which had $442.8 million in deposits at September 30, 2026. Transactional deposits increased $377.6 million during the quarter, of which $351.6 million was attributable to the Pacific West Acquisition. Compared to September 30, 2025, total deposits increased $180.7 million, or 6.7%; 
• Loans receivable, net increased $379.1 million to $3.01 billion at September 30, 2026, from $2.63 billion at June 30, 2026, and increased $408.5 million from $2.60 billion at September 30, 2025. The increases from both prior periods reflected the Pacific West Acquisition, which included $252.7 million in loans that remained outstanding at September 30, 2026, and $131.7 million of loan growth during the third quarter;
  
• The Commercial and Consumer Banking segment reported net income of $5.7 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $6.8 million for the prior quarter and $8.4 million for the third quarter of 2025.  The Home Lending segment reported a net loss of $806,000 for the third quarter of 2026 due to rising interest rates, compared to net income of $1.1 million for the prior quarter, and $775,000 for the third quarter of 2025;
• Repurchased 44,664 shares of the Company's common stock in the open market for $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2026, at an average price of $43.41 per share;
• Book value per share decreased $0.52, or 1.2%, to $43.05 at September 30, 2026, compared to $43.57 at June 30, 2026, and increased $2.62, or 6.5%, from $40.43 at September 30, 2025. Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP financial measure) decreased $1.00 to $40.84 at September 30, 2026, compared to $41.84 at June 30, 2026, and increased $2.41 from $38.43 at September 30, 2025. See, “Non-GAAP Financial Measures;” 
• Regulatory capital ratios at the Bank were 12.6% for total risk-based capital and 11.2% for Tier 1 leverage capital at September 30, 2026, compared to 14.0% for total risk-based capital and 11.4% for Tier 1 leverage capital at June 30, 2026. The Bank remained well capitalized under applicable regulatory capital standards.

Segment Reporting

The Company operates through two reportable segments: Commercial and Consumer Banking and Home Lending. The Commercial and Consumer Banking segment provides diversified financial products and services to our commercial and consumer customers. These products and services include deposit products; residential, consumer, business and commercial real estate lending and cash management services. This segment also manages the Bank's investment portfolio and other assets. The Home Lending segment originates one-to-four-family residential mortgage loans primarily for sale in the secondary markets as well as loans held for investment.

The tables below provide a summary of segment reporting at or for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 (dollars in thousands):

	At or For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2026
Condensed income statement:	Commercial and Consumer Banking					Home Lending					Total
Net interest income (1)	$	31,888				$	3,798				$	35,686
Provision for credit losses		(2,855	)				(607	)				(3,462	)
Noninterest income (2)		4,776					1,400					6,176
Noninterest expense (3)		(26,703	)				(5,611	)				(32,314	)
Income before provision for income taxes		7,106					(1,020	)				6,086
(Provision) benefit for income taxes		(1,374	)				214					(1,160	)
Net income (loss)	$	5,732				$	(806	)			$	4,926
Total average assets for period ended	$	2,685,235				$	718,565				$	3,403,800
Full-time employees ("FTEs")		513					113					626

	At or For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025
Condensed income statement:	Commercial and Consumer Banking				Home Lending				Total
Net interest income (1)	$	30,810			$	2,880			$	33,690
Provision for credit losses		(2,150	)			(159	)			(2,309	)
Noninterest income (2)		2,079				3,515				5,594
Noninterest expense (3)		(20,134	)			(5,254	)			(25,388	)
Income before provision for income taxes		10,605				982				11,587
Provision for income taxes		(2,203	)			(207	)			(2,410	)
Net income	$	8,402			$	775			$	9,177
Total average assets for period ended	$	2,523,410			$	662,047			$	3,185,457
FTEs		460				115				575

	At or For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026
Condensed income statement:	Commercial and Consumer Banking					Home Lending					Total
Net interest income (1)	$	91,102				$	9,777				$	100,879
Provision for credit losses		(7,697	)				(935	)				(8,632	)
Noninterest income (2)		9,980					7,747					17,727
Noninterest expense (3)		(68,978	)				(14,960	)				(83,938	)
Income before provision for income taxes		24,407					1,629					26,036
Provision for income taxes		(5,136	)				(208	)				(5,344	)
Net income	$	19,271				$	1,421				$	20,692
Total average assets for period ended	$	2,580,513				$	682,123				$	3,262,636
FTEs		513					113					626

	At or For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
Condensed income statement:	Commercial and Consumer Banking				Home Lending				Total
Net interest income (1)	$	88,397			$	8,387			$	96,784
Provision for credit losses		(5,320	)			(602	)			(5,922	)
Noninterest income (2)		6,621				9,269				15,890
Noninterest expense (3)		(60,624	)			(15,321	)			(75,945	)
Income before provision for income taxes		29,074				1,733				30,807
Provision for income taxes		(5,517	)			(364	)			(5,881	)
Net income	$	23,557			$	1,369			$	24,926
Total average assets for period ended	$	2,468,543			$	643,460			$	3,112,003
FTEs		460				115				575

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(1)		Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on assets and the cost of liabilities to fund those assets. Interest earned includes actual interest earned on segment assets and, if the segment has excess liabilities, interest credits for providing funding to the other segment. The cost of liabilities includes interest expense on segment liabilities and, if the segment does not have enough liabilities to fund its assets, a funding charge based on the cost of assigned liabilities to fund segment assets.
(2)		Noninterest income includes activity from certain residential mortgage loans that were initially originated for sale and measured at fair value and subsequently transferred to loans held for investment. Gains and losses from changes in fair value for these loans are reported in earnings as a component of noninterest income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company recorded a net decrease of $742,000 and $799,000 in fair value, compared to a net increase of $203,000 and $469,000 in fair value for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively.  As of September 30, 2026 and 2025, there were $13.9 million and $12.8 million, respectively, in residential mortgage loans recorded at fair value, which had previously been transferred from loans held for sale to loans held for investment.
(3)		Noninterest expense includes allocated overhead expense from general corporate activities. Allocation is determined based on a combination of segment assets and FTEs.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the Home Lending segment included allocated overhead expenses of $1.9 million and $5.5 million, compared to $1.8 million and $5.5 million, respectively.

Asset Summary

The following table summarizes the composition of total assets, including the dollar and percentage changes from the linked quarter and prior-year period.

ASSETS			​				​				​		Linked Quarter								Prior Year
(Dollars in thousands)	September 30,				June 30,				September 30,				Change								Quarter Change
	2026				2026				2025				$				%				$				%
Cash and due from banks	$	29,022			$	12,835			$	12,391			$	16,187				126	%		$	16,631				134	%
Interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions		14,925				16,875				48,889				(1,950	)			(12	)			(33,964	)			(69	)
Total cash and cash equivalents		43,947				29,710				61,280				14,237				48				(17,333	)			(28	)
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value		342,185				269,460				311,695				72,725				27				30,490				10
Securities held-to-maturity, net		37,734				34,845				31,386				2,889				8				6,348				20
Loans held for sale, at fair value		22,820				30,548				38,579				(7,728	)			(25	)			(15,759	)			(41	)
Loans receivable, net		3,008,129				2,628,992				2,599,601				379,137				14				408,528				16
Accrued interest receivable		16,901				14,263				15,122				2,638				18				1,779				12
Premises and equipment, net		49,148				43,455				32,444				5,693				13				16,704				51
Long-lived assets held for sale		3,258				3,258				—				—				—				3,258			NM
Operating lease right-of-use		7,799				6,655				6,832				1,144				17				967				14
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost		13,073				14,420				7,975				(1,347	)			(9	)			5,098				64
Deferred tax asset, net		9,469				6,441				6,767				3,028				47				2,702				40
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”), net		41,857				36,771				38,531				5,086				14				3,326				9
MSRs, held at the lower of cost or fair value		8,887				8,912				8,506				(25	)			—				381				4
Goodwill		3,592				3,592				3,592				—				—				—				—
Core deposit intangible, net		13,525				9,052				11,284				4,473				49				2,241				20
Other assets		54,327				38,706				35,231				15,621				40				19,096				54
TOTAL ASSETS	$	3,676,651			$	3,179,080			$	3,208,825			$	497,571				16	%		$	467,826				15	%

The following table summarizes the composition of the Company's loan portfolio by loan category as of September 30, 2026, compared to June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, including the dollar changes from the linked quarter and prior year period.       

																															Prior
LOAN PORTFOLIO																										Linked					Year
(Dollars in thousands)																										Quarter					Quarter
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE	September 30, 2026									June 30, 2026								September 30, 2025								$					$
("CRE") LOANS	Amount					Percent				Amount				Percent				Amount				Percent				Change					Change
CRE owner occupied	$	224,764					7.3	%		$	184,136				6.9	%		$	170,714				6.5	%		$	40,628				$	54,050
CRE non-owner occupied		298,385					9.8				188,258				7.1				172,713				6.6				110,127					125,672
Commercial and speculative construction and development		393,005					12.9				370,459				13.9				326,684				12.4				22,546					66,321
Multi-family		297,955					9.8				262,137				9.9				262,578				10.0				35,818					35,377
Total CRE loans		1,214,109					39.8				1,004,990				37.8				932,689				35.5				209,119					281,420
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS
One-to-four-family (excludes HFS)		758,537					24.9				660,518				24.8				629,712				23.9				98,019					128,825
Home equity		93,020					3.1				88,214				3.3				86,895				3.3				4,806					6,125
Residential custom construction		56,677					1.9				44,765				1.7				53,296				2.0				11,912					3,381
Total residential real estate loans		908,234					29.9				793,497				29.8				769,903				29.2				114,737					138,331
CONSUMER LOANS
Indirect home improvement		493,505					16.2				502,151				18.9				527,597				20.1				(8,646	)				(34,092	)
Marine		68,838					2.3				66,941				2.5				70,220				2.7				1,897					(1,382	)
Other consumer		21,714					0.7				4,111				0.1				2,962				0.1				17,603					18,752
Total consumer loans		584,057					19.2				573,203				21.5				600,779				22.9				10,854					(16,722	)
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LOANS
Commercial and industrial (“C&I”)		322,572					10.6				281,181				10.6				311,173				11.8				41,391					11,399
Warehouse lending		15,620					0.5				7,286				0.3				15,113				0.6				8,334					507
Total commercial business loans		338,192					11.1				288,467				10.9				326,286				12.4				49,725					11,906
Total loans receivable, gross		3,044,592					100.0	%			2,660,157				100.0	%			2,629,657				100.0	%			384,435					414,935
Allowance for credit losses ("ACL") on loans		(36,463	)								(31,165	)							(30,056	)							(5,298	)				(6,407	)
Total loans receivable, net	$	3,008,129								$	2,628,992							$	2,599,601							$	379,137				$	408,528

Loan growth during the three months ended September 30, 2026, reflected the Pacific West Acquisition, which included $252.7 million in loans that remained outstanding at September 30, 2026, as well as $131.5 million of loan growth excluding the acquired loans. Excluding the impact of the acquisition, loan growth was primarily concentrated in non-owner occupied commercial real estate and one-to-four family residential loans, which increased $29.8 million and $76.6 million, respectively, from June 30, 2026. Growth in one-to-four family residential loans included the purchase of $36.7 million of adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans. 

The following table presents information on CRE loans scheduled to mature or reprice within the next two years, excluding loans that reprice automatically in connection with changes in the prime rate.

																																					Current
(Dollars in																																					Weighted
thousands)	For the Quarter Ended																																				Average
CRE by type:	Dec 31, 2026				Mar 31, 2027				Jun 30, 2027				Sep 30, 2027				Dec 31, 2027				Mar 31, 2028				Jun 30, 2028				Sep 30, 2028				Total				Rate
Apartment	$	54,457			$	10,183			$	5,598			$	7,892			$	14,007			$	16,719			$	382			$	3,874			$	113,112				5.74	%
Education/Worship		—				—				—				2,345				—				—				—				5,822				8,167				5.82	%
Industrial		10,122				6,038				3,608				6,277				5,290				3,155				7,261				7,588				49,339				5.33	%
Mixed use		768				2,369				—				413				3,192				442				—				406				7,590				5.77	%
Office		21,251				3,499				4,282				8,088				3,585				300				3,924				1,102				46,031				5.41	%
Other		2,681				269				1,713				666				24				—				853				8,468				14,674				6.11	%
Retail		3,272				3,737				5,753				7,326				—				14				432				—				20,534				4.73	%
Senior housing and assisted living		—				—				1,327				—				—				3,002				—				—				4,329				6.83	%
Total	$	92,551			$	26,095			$	22,281			$	33,007			$	26,098			$	23,632			$	12,852			$	27,260			$	263,776				5.57	%

The composition of CRE loans at the dates indicated were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
CRE by Type:	September 30, 2026				June 30, 2026				September 30, 2025
CRE non-owner occupied:
Office	$63,682					$43,705			$42,537
Retail		56,375				42,042				36,827
Hospitality/restaurant		51,126				24,499				25,798
Industrial		44,576				20,824				14,352
Mixed use		38,154				18,489				18,663
Self-storage		21,089				18,767				19,001
Senior housing/assisted living		10,818				6,882				7,390
Other		10,220				9,189				3,632
Education/worship		2,345				2,359				2,441
Land		—				1,502				2,072
Total CRE non-owner occupied		298,385				188,258				172,713
CRE owner occupied:
Industrial		93,186				79,137				77,059
Office		44,588				31,862				31,981
Retail		30,272				27,433				17,399
Hospitality/restaurant		10,851				7,622				7,675
Education/worship		10,727				3,367				5,516
Other		10,654				10,539				10,521
Mixed use		9,720				9,239				4,622
Automobile related		6,697				6,745				7,164
Car wash		4,359				4,376				4,430
Agriculture		3,710				3,816				4,347
Total CRE owner occupied		224,764				184,136				170,714
Total		$523,149				$372,394				$343,427

The composition of construction loans at the dates indicated were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2026								June 30, 2026								September 30, 2025
Construction Types:	Amount				Percent				Amount				Percent				Amount				Percent
Commercial construction – self storage	$	25,748				5.7	%		$	25,234				6.1	%		$	18,701				4.9	%
Commercial construction – hotel		15,299				3.4				13,463				3.3				6,147				1.6
Commercial construction – retail		13,486				3.0				8,447				2.0				8,445				2.2
Commercial construction – office		7,164				1.6				7,164				1.7				9,250				2.4
Commercial construction – lots		2,945				0.7				—				—				—				—
Commercial construction – industrial		1,845				0.4				—				—				—				—
Commercial construction – auto service facility		1,465				0.3				—				—				—				—
Multi-family		52,127				11.6				46,186				11.1				29,751				7.8
Custom construction – single family residential and single family manufactured residential		43,921				9.8				33,944				8.2				44,299				11.7
Custom construction – land, lot and acquisition and development		12,766				2.8				10,821				2.6				8,998				2.4
Speculative residential construction – vertical		230,036				51.2				225,992				54.4				217,821				57.3
Speculative residential construction – land, lot and acquisition and development		42,890				9.5				43,973				10.6				36,668				9.7
Total	$	449,692				100.0	%		$	415,224				100.0	%		$	380,080				100.0	%

Originations of one-to-four-family loans to purchase and refinance a home for the periods indicated were as follows:

(Dollars in																																	Prior Year
thousands)	For the Three Months Ended																								Linked Quarter								Quarter
	September 30, 2026								June 30, 2026								September 30, 2025								$				%				$				%
	Amount				Percent				Amount				Percent				Amount				Percent				Change				Change				Change				Change
Purchase	$	179,810				84.3	%		$	163,100				79.2	%		$	155,920				88.8	%		$	16,710				10.2			$	23,890				15.3	%
Refinance		33,367				15.7				42,741				20.8				19,714				11.2				(9,374	)			(21.9	)			13,653				69.3	%
Total	$	213,177				100.0	%		$	205,841				100.0	%		$	175,634				100.0	%		$	7,336				3.6			$	37,543				21.4	%

(Dollars in thousands)	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2026								2025
	Amount				Percent				Amount				Percent				$ Change				% Change
Purchase	$	482,012				76.8	%		$	446,631				85.8	%		$	35,381				7.9	%
Refinance		145,438				23.2				73,697				14.2				71,741				97.3	%
Total	$	627,450				100.0	%		$	520,328				100.0	%		$	107,122				20.6	%

During the quarter ended September 30, 2026, the Company sold $122.9 million of one-to-four-family loans, compared to $156.1 million during the previous quarter and $156.4 million during the same quarter one year ago. Gross margins on home loan sales increased to 3.55% for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to 2.98% in the previous quarter and increased from 3.14% in the same quarter one year ago. Gross margins are defined as the margin on loans sold (cash sales) without the impact of deferred costs.

Liabilities and Equity Summary

The following table summarizes the components and changes in deposits, borrowings, equity, and book value per common share at the dates indicated, including the dollar changes from the linked quarter and prior year period.

(Dollars in thousands)			​				​				​				​				​				​		Linked				Prior Year
DEPOSITS	September 30, 2026								June 30, 2026								September 30, 2025								Quarter				Quarter
Transactional deposits:	Amount				Percent				Amount				Percent				Amount				Percent				$ Change				$ Change
Noninterest-bearing checking	$	738,715				25.9	%		$	629,799				25.7	%		$	648,661				24.2	%		$	108,916			$	90,054
Interest-bearing checking		293,069				10.2				209,721				8.6				199,527				7.4				83,348				93,542
Fintech partner deposits (1)		177,463				6.2				—				—				—				—				177,463				177,463
Escrow accounts related to mortgages serviced (2)		19,976				0.7				12,057				0.5				17,192				0.6				7,919				2,784
Subtotal		1,229,223				43.0				851,577				34.8				865,380				32.2				377,646				363,843
Savings and money market:			​				​				​				​				​				​				​				​
Savings		181,400				6.3				173,092				7.1				167,006				6.2				8,308				14,394
Money market		433,851				15.1				375,833				15.3				354,082				13.2				58,018				79,769
Subtotal		615,251				21.4				548,925				22.4				521,088				19.4				66,326				94,163
Certificates of deposit:			​				​				​				​				​				​				​				​
CDs		946,667				33.0				922,022				37.6				930,371				34.6				24,645				16,296
Brokered Deposits			​				​				​				​				​				​				​				​
Non-maturity brokered deposits		1,003				—				4,027				0.2				251				—				(3,024	)			752
Maturity brokered deposits		75,060				2.6				122,332				5.0				369,403				13.8				(47,272	)			(294,343	)
Subtotal		76,063				2.6				126,359				5.2				369,654				13.8				(50,296	)			(293,591	)
Total deposits	$	2,867,204				100.0	%		$	2,448,883				100.0	%		$	2,686,493				100.0	%		$	418,321			$	180,711
Borrowings (3)	$	373,500					​		$	324,500					​		$	129,305					​		$	49,000			$	244,195
Stockholders' equity	$	333,206					​		$	318,960					​		$	300,511					​		$	14,246			$	32,695
Book value per common share	$	43.05					​		$	43.57					​		$	40.43					​		$	(0.52	)		$	2.62

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(1)			Fintech partner deposits are deposits associated with the Bank’s Banking-as-a-Service relationships with financial technology companies.
(2)			Primarily noninterest-bearing accounts based on applicable state law.
(3)			Comprised of FHLB advances and Federal Reserve Bank borrowings.

The Company acquired its fintech partner deposits through the acquisition of Pacific West Acquisition. Through these relationships, the Company provides deposit and related banking services to fintech partners and their end users. 

Brokered deposits declined from the prior quarter, partially offset by increased borrowings, which offered a slightly lower cost of funds.

In the table above, the increase in stockholders’ equity from June 30, 2026, to September 30, 2026, was primarily due to $18.4 million in common stock issued in the Pacific West Acquisition, and net income of $4.9 million. Changes in the fair value of available‑for‑sale securities and interest rate swap cash flow hedges decreased accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) by $5.3 million, net of tax, reflecting changes in market interest rates during the quarter. The increase in stockholders’ equity was partially offset by $1.9 million in open market share repurchases and $2.2 million in cash dividends paid.

The Bank is considered “well capitalized” under the capital requirement established by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Company exceeded all regulatory capital requirements. At September 30, 2026, capital ratios presented for the Bank and the Company were as follows:

		At September 30, 2026
		Bank			Company
Total risk-based capital (to risk-weighted assets)		12.61	%		12.35	%
Tier 1 leverage capital (to average assets)		11.24	%		9.89	%
CET 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)		11.44	%		10.07	%

Credit Quality

The following tables summarize changes in the ACL on loans for the periods indicated and the balances of nonperforming and classified loans at the dates indicated.

	For the three months ended															Linked					Prior Year
ACL ON LOANS	Sep 30,					Jun 30,					Sep 30,					Quarter					Quarter
(Dollars in thousands)	2026					2026					2025					$ Change					$ Change
Beginning ACL balance	$	31,165				$	32,443				$	32,189				$	(1,278	)			$	(1,024	)
Provision		2,953					2,559					1,851					394					1,102
Merger day 1 ACL (1)		3,898					—					—					3,898					3,898
Charge-offs
Indirect		(1,926	)				(2,067	)				(1,941	)				141					15
Marine		(186	)				(7	)				(55	)				(179	)				(131	)
Other		(22	)				(49	)				(49	)				27					27
Commercial and speculative construction and development		—					(2,277	)				(2,299	)				2,277					2,299
Commercial business		(1	)				(39	)				—					38					(1	)
Subtotal		(2,135	)				(4,439	)				(4,344	)				2,304					2,209
Recoveries
Indirect		511					584					323					(73	)				188
Marine		17					3					16					14					1
Other		4					15					12					(11	)				(8	)
Commercial business		50					—					9					50					41
Subtotal		582					602					360					(20	)				222
Ending ACL balance	$	36,463				$	31,165				$	30,056				$	5,298				$	6,407

(1)			The Company early adopted ASU 2025-08. The guidance was applied prospectively to qualifying purchased seasoned loans acquired in connection with the Pacific West Acquisition.

NONPERFORMING LOANS										Linked				Prior Year
(Dollars in thousands)	Sep 30,			Jun 30,			Sep 30,			Quarter				Quarter
CRE LOANS	2026			2026			2025			$ Change				$ Change
CRE owner occupied	$	3,542		$	614		$	2,047		$	2,928			$	1,495
CRE non-owner occupied		5,623			—			—			5,623				5,623
Commercial and speculative construction and development		7,824			7,164			9,150			660				(1,326	)
Multi-family		130			—			—			130				130
Total CRE loans		17,119			7,778			11,197			9,341				5,922
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS
One-to-four-family (excludes HFS)		2,327			1,973			1,799			354				528
Home equity		520			472			317			48				203
Total residential real estate loans		2,847			2,445			2,116			402				731
CONSUMER LOANS
Indirect home improvement		4,421			4,799			3,802			(378	)			619
Marine		540			606			620			(66	)			(80	)
Other consumer		15			19			40			(4	)			(25	)
Total consumer loans		4,976			5,424			4,462			(448	)			514
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LOANS
C&I		199			—			600			199				(401	)
Total nonperforming loans	$	25,141		$	15,647		$	18,375		$	9,494			$	6,766

The increase in nonperforming loans at September 30, 2026, compared to June 30, 2026, was primarily driven by $8.6 million of nonaccrual loans acquired as part of the Pacific West Acquisition. The acquired loans were on nonaccrual status as of the acquisition date and booked at fair market value under acquisition accounting.

CLASSIFIED LOANS										Linked				Prior Year
(Dollars in thousands)	Sep 30,			Jun 30,			Sep 30,			Quarter				Quarter
CRE LOANS	2026			2026			2025			$ Change				$ Change
CRE owner occupied	$	4,224		$	1,212		$	3,080		$	3,012			$	1,144
CRE non-owner occupied		9,952			3,024			2,435			6,928				7,517
Commercial and speculative construction and development		7,824			7,164			9,150			660				(1,326	)
Multi-family		3,307			—			—			3,307				3,307
Total CRE loans		25,307			11,400			14,665			13,907				10,642
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS
One-to-four-family (excludes HFS)		4,140			3,794			3,646			346				494
Home equity		520			472			317			48				203
Total residential real estate loans		4,660			4,266			3,963			394				697
CONSUMER LOANS
Indirect home improvement		4,421			4,799			3,802			(378	)			619
Marine		540			606			620			(66	)			(80	)
Other consumer		15			19			40			(4	)			(25	)
Total consumer loans		4,976			5,424			4,462			(448	)			514
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LOANS
C&I		3,469			3,889			3,963			(420	)			(494	)
Total classified loans	$	38,412		$	24,979		$	27,053		$	13,433			$	11,359

The increase in classified loans at September 30, 2026, compared to June 30, 2026, was primarily driven by $12.5 million of classified loans acquired as part of the Pacific West Acquisition.

Operating Results

Net interest income increased $2.0 million to $35.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, from $33.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025.  The increase was primarily a result of a $2.7 million increase in interest income on loans receivable, including interest income from loans acquired in the Pacific West Acquisition and the impact of net loan growth, partially offset by a $452,000 increase in total interest expense.  The increase in total interest expense primarily reflected increases of $843,000 in interest expense on borrowings and $438,000 in interest expense on subordinated notes following their repricing at higher interest rates in 2026, partially offset by an $829,000 decrease in interest expense on deposits.  The decrease in deposit interest expense reflected fluctuations in market interest rates and changes in the composition of deposits and borrowings, including the impact of balances acquired in the Pacific West Acquisition.  

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net interest income increased $4.1 million to $100.9 million, from $96.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with a $6.0 million increase in total interest income, partially offset by a $1.9 million increase in total interest expense.  The $6.0 million increase in total interest income was primarily due to an increase of $6.6 million in interest income on loans receivable, including fees, primarily attributable to loan growth and the Pacific West Acquisition. The $1.9 million increase in total interest expense was primarily due to a $1.1 million increase in interest expense on subordinated notes, as noted above, as well as a $576,000 increase in interest expense on borrowings, and a $214,000 increase in interest expense on deposits. 

Net interest margin (“NIM”) (annualized) was 4.36% for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to 4.37% for the same period in the prior year and 4.30% for the three months ended June 30, 2026. The six basis point increase from the prior quarter was primarily attributable to lower funding costs, including lower rates on certificates of deposit as those deposits repriced and the addition of the slightly lower-cost funding base acquired in the Pacific West Acquisition, as well as improved yields on the Company’s investment securities portfolio. Incremental interest accretion on loans acquired in the Pacific West Acquisition had an immaterial impact on NIM during the period.

The average total cost of funds, including noninterest-bearing checking accounts, decreased nine basis points to 2.32% for the three months ended September 30, 2026, from 2.41% for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The decrease primarily reflected lower rates on certificates of deposit as those deposits repriced, as well as the addition of slightly lower-cost funding from the Pacific West Acquisition. The average cost of funds decreased two basis points to 2.37% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from 2.39% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the provision for credit losses on loans was $3.0 million and $8.2 million, compared to $2.3 million and $5.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. The year-to-date increase in the provision primarily reflected an increase in net charge-offs of $649,000 and additional reserve activity related to a single nonperforming construction and development loan.

During the three months ended September 30, 2026, net charge-offs decreased $2.4 million to $1.6 million, compared to $4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $2.3 million charge-off on a commercial construction loan relationship recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2025.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net charge-offs increased $649,000 to $7.5 million, compared to $6.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher net charge-offs in the indirect home improvement portfolio.

Total noninterest income increased $582,000 to $6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, from $5.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The increase was primarily due to the bargain purchase gain of $1.7 million from the Pacific West Acquisition, primarily offset by a decrease of $971,000 in gain on sale of loans, reflecting market interest rates putting pressure on home loan sales, and a decrease of $231,000 in other noninterest income. 

Total noninterest income remained relatively unchanged at $6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as the $1.7 million bargain purchase gain from the Pacific West Acquisition was largely offset by a $1.1 million decrease in gain on sale of loans, reflecting lower loan sale volume as higher mortgage rates reduced saleable production, and a $742,000 fair value decrease on first lien residential mortgage loans accounted for under the fair value option, primarily due to higher mortgage rates during the period.

Total noninterest income increased $1.8 million to $17.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from $15.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. This increase was mainly the result of a $1.7 million bargain purchase gain from the Pacific West Acquisition, and a $322,000 increase in gain on sale of loans.

Total noninterest expense increased $6.9 million to $32.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $25.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The $6.9 million increase was largely comprised of a $2.8 million increase in salaries and benefits, primarily reflecting an increase in full-time-equivalent employees resulting from the Pacific West Acquisition, as well as higher overall benefit costs, and $2.5 million in acquisition-related costs associated with the transaction, compared to no acquisition costs in the prior year. 

Total noninterest expense increased $6.2 million to $32.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, from $26.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026. The increase primarily reflected a $2.0 million increase in acquisition-related costs, a $1.6 million increase in salaries and benefits expense relating to the increase in full-time-equivalent employees from the Pacific West Acquisition and higher overall benefit costs, a $1.9 million increase in operations expense, and a $426,000 increase in data processing expense. The increases in operations and data processing expenses reflected additional operating costs associated with the Pacific West Acquisition, while the increase in operations expense also reflected certain expense adjustments recognized in the prior quarter.

Total noninterest expense increased $8.0 million to $83.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from $75.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. This increase included a $4.6 million increase in salaries and benefits, a $3.2 million increase in acquisition costs, a $647,000 increase in occupancy, and a $573,000 increase in loan costs, partially offset by a $548,000 decrease in operations, primarily due to the same reasons mentioned above.

Merger-related activity during the third quarter was primarily focused on transaction completion and integration planning associated with the Pacific West Acquisition, including legal and professional fees, change-in-control costs, investment banking fees, and initial system integration activities related to the planned fourth quarter 2026 core processing conversion.  Acquisition-related expenses, as noted above, include these integration costs as well as costs incurred to complete and consolidate the operations of the two companies. Management anticipates that the majority of the remaining acquisition-related expenses, consisting primarily of system integration and core conversion costs, will be recognized during the fourth quarter of 2026.

About FS Bancorp

FS Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington. The Bank offers a range of loan and deposit services primarily to small- and middle-market businesses and individuals in Washington and Oregon. It operates through 32 bank branches, one headquarters office that provides loans and deposit services, and loan production offices in various suburban communities in the greater Puget Sound area, the Kennewick-Pasco-Richland metropolitan area of Washington, also known as the Tri-Cities, and in Vancouver, Washington. Additionally, the Bank services home mortgage customers across the Northwest, focusing on markets in Washington State including the Puget Sound, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, as well as various communities in Oregon.

Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this press release and in other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), other public stockholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases “may,”  “believe,” “will,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “anticipate,”  “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “plans,” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward‑looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent management's current expectations and forecasts regarding future events, many of which are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. Actual results may differ, possibly materially, from those currently expected or projected in these forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to the following: adverse economic conditions in the Company’s local market areas, other markets in which the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company’s business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels; labor shortages, the effects of inflation, recessionary pressures or slowing economic growth; credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and charge-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses; changes in interest rate levels and volatility, and the timing and pace of such changes, including actions by the Federal Reserve, which could adversely affect the Company's revenues and expenses, the values of our assets and obligations, and the availability and cost of capital and liquidity; inflationary pressures and related monetary and fiscal policy responses, and their impact on consumer and business behavior; geopolitical developments and international conflicts including but not limited to tensions or instability in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia, or the imposition of new or increased tariffs and trade restrictions, which may disrupt financial markets; global supply chains, commodity prices, or economic activity in specific industry sectors; the effects of a federal government shutdown, debt ceiling standoff, or other fiscal policy uncertainty; increased competitive pressures, including repricing and competitors' pricing initiatives, and their impact on the Company's market position, loan, and deposit products; adverse changes in the securities markets; the Company’s ability to execute its plans to grow its residential construction lending, mortgage banking, and warehouse lending operations, and the geographic expansion of its indirect home improvement lending; challenges arising from expanding into new geographic markets, products, or services; secondary market conditions for loans and the Company’s ability to originate loans for sale and sell loans in the secondary market; volatility in the mortgage industry; fluctuations in deposits; liquidity issues, including the Company's ability to borrow funds or raise additional capital, if necessary; the impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks and related negative publicity about the banking industry in general on investor and depositor sentiment; the ability to adapt to rapid technological changes, including advancements in artificial intelligence, digital banking platforms, and cybersecurity; legislation or regulatory changes, including but not limited to shifts in capital requirements, banking regulation, tax laws, or consumer protection laws; vulnerabilities  in information systems or third-party service providers, including disruptions, breaches, or attacks; environmental, social and governance matters; the effects of climate change, severe weather events, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics and other public health crises, acts of war or terrorism, domestic political unrest and other external events on our business; and other factors described in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other reports filed with or furnished to the SEC which are available on the Company's website at www.fsbwa.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Further, statements about the effects of the Company's acquisition of Pacific West, completed on August 19, 2026, on the Company's business, financial results, and condition may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual effects may differ, possibly materially, from what is reflected in the forward-looking statements due to factors and future developments which are uncertain, unpredictable, and in many cases, beyond the Company's control, including the following: the expected cost savings, synergies and other financial benefits from the merger might not be realized within the expected time frames or at all; the integration of the combined company, including the conversion of operating systems and the retention of key personnel and customers, might not proceed as planned or may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; merger-related and integration expenses may be greater than expected; preliminary estimates of the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities may change during the measuring period, and acquired loans may experience higher credit losses than anticipated; and the combined company might not perform as well as expected.

Any of the forward-looking statements that the Company makes in this press release and in the other public statements are based upon management's beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made and may turn out to be incorrect because of the inaccurate assumptions the Company might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that cannot be foreseen by the Company. Therefore, these factors should be considered in evaluating the forward‑looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. 

FS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited)
														Linked					Prior Year
	Sepr 30,					Jun 30,				Sep 30,				Quarter					Quarter
ASSETS	2026					2026				2025				% Change					% Change
Cash and due from banks	$	29,022				$	12,835			$	12,391				126					134
Interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions		14,925					16,875				48,889				(12	)				(69	)
Total cash and cash equivalents		43,947					29,710				61,280				48					(28	)
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value		342,185					269,460				311,695				27					10
Securities held-to-maturity, net		37,734					34,845				31,386				8					20
Loans held for sale, at fair value		22,820					30,548				38,579				(25	)				(41	)
Loans receivable, net		3,008,129					2,628,992				2,599,601				14					16
Accrued interest receivable		16,901					14,263				15,122				18					12
Premises and equipment, net		49,148					43,455				32,444				13					51
Long-lived assets held for sale		3,258					3,258				—				—					100
Operating lease right-of-use		7,799					6,655				6,832				17					14
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost		13,073					14,420				7,975				(9	)				64
Deferred tax asset, net		9,469					6,441				6,767				47					40
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”), net		41,857					36,771				38,531				14					9
MSRs, held at the lower of cost or fair value		8,887					8,912				8,506				—					4
Goodwill		3,592					3,592				3,592				—					—
Core deposit intangible, net		13,525					9,052				11,284				49					20
Other assets		54,327					38,706				35,231				40					54
TOTAL ASSETS	$	3,676,651				$	3,179,080			$	3,208,825				16					15
LIABILITIES
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing accounts	$	758,691				$	641,856			$	665,852				18					14
Interest-bearing accounts		2,108,513					1,807,026				2,020,640				17					4
Total deposits		2,867,204					2,448,882				2,686,492				17					7
Borrowings		373,500					324,500				129,305				15					189
Subordinated notes:
Principal amount		46,000					50,000				50,000				(8	)				(8	)
Unamortized debt issuance costs		(265	)				(306	)			(356	)			(13	)				(26	)
Total subordinated notes less unamortized debt issuance costs		45,735					49,694				49,644				(8	)				(8	)
Operating lease liability		7,899					6,753				6,993				17					13
Other liabilities		49,107					30,291				35,880				62					37
Total liabilities		3,343,445					2,860,120				2,908,314				17					15
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding		—					—				—				—					—
Common stock, $.01 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized; 7,867,367 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2026, 7,423,772 at June 30, 2026, and 7,535,330 at September 30, 2025		79					74				75				7					5
Additional paid-in capital		57,702					40,886				43,907				41					31
Retained earnings		294,408					291,635				273,882				1					7
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax		(18,983	)				(13,635	)			(17,353	)			39					9
Total stockholders’ equity		333,206					318,960				300,511				4					11
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	3,676,651				$	3,179,080			$	3,208,825				16					15

FS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended														Linked					Prior Year
	Sep 30,					Jun 30,				Sep 30,					Quarter					Quarter
INTEREST INCOME	2026					2026				2025					% Change					% Change
Loans receivable, including fees	$	49,346				$	46,202			$	46,664					7					6
Interest and dividends on investment securities, cash and cash equivalents, and interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions		4,075					3,460				4,309					18					(5	)
Total interest and dividend income		53,421					49,662				50,973					8					5
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		14,033					13,908				14,862					1					(6	)
Borrowings		2,778					2,197				1,935					26					44
Subordinated notes		924					909				486					2					90
Total interest expense		17,735					17,014				17,283					4					3
NET INTEREST INCOME		35,686					32,648				33,690					9					6
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES		3,462					2,641				2,309					31					50
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES		32,224					30,007				31,381					7					3
NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges and fee income		2,424					2,281				2,326					6					4
Bargain purchase gain		1,658					—				—					NM					NM
Gain on sale of loans		1,468					2,581				2,439					(43	)				(40	)
Gain on sale of investment securities, net		11					—				—					NM					NM
Earnings on cash surrender value of BOLI		286					263				269					9					6
Other noninterest income		329					1,025				560					(68	)				(41	)
Total noninterest income		6,176					6,150				5,594					—					10
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and benefits		17,178					15,570				14,415					10					19
Operations		4,616					2,699				3,974					71					16
Occupancy		2,073					1,938				1,744					7					19
Data processing		2,252					1,826				1,784					23					26
Loan costs		803					900				746					(11	)				8
Professional and board fees		1,067					1,060				1,093					1					(2	)
FDIC insurance		630					531				592					19					6
Marketing and advertising		449					445				259					1					73
Acquisition costs		2,463					417				—					491					NM
Amortization of core deposit intangible		788					722				787					9					—
Recovery of servicing rights		(5	)				(4	)			(6	)				25					(17	)
Total noninterest expense		32,314					26,104				25,388					24					27
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		6,086					10,053				11,587					(39	)				(47	)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		1,160					2,117				2,410					(45	)				(52	)
NET INCOME	$	4,926				$	7,936			$	9,177					(38	)				(46	)
Basic earnings per share	$	0.65				$	1.06			$	1.20					(39	)				(46	)
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.63				$	1.04			$	1.18					(39	)				(47	)

FS BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
										Year
	Nine Months Ended September 30,									Over Year
INTEREST INCOME	2026					2025				% Change
Loans receivable, including fees	$	141,560				$	135,004				5
Interest and dividends on investment securities, cash and cash equivalents, and interest-bearing deposits at other financial institutions		10,856					11,459				(5	)
Total interest and dividend income		152,416					146,463				4
INTEREST EXPENSE
Deposits		42,654					42,440				1
Borrowings		6,359					5,783				10
Subordinated notes		2,524					1,456				73
Total interest expense		51,537					49,679				4
NET INTEREST INCOME		100,879					96,784				4
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES		8,632					5,922				46
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES		92,247					90,862				2
NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges and fee income		6,778					6,894				(2	)
Bargain purchase gain		1,658					—				NM
Gain on sale of loans		6,433					6,111				5
Gain on sale of investment securities, net		11					—				NM
Earnings on cash surrender value of BOLI		808					773				5
Other noninterest income		2,039					2,112				(3	)
Total noninterest income		17,727					15,890				12
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and benefits		47,602					43,037				11
Operations		10,695					11,243				(5	)
Occupancy		5,887					5,240				12
Data processing		5,672					5,966				(5	)
Loan costs		2,585					2,012				28
Professional and board fees		3,141					3,435				(9	)
FDIC insurance		1,788					1,684				6
Marketing and advertising		1,203					879				37
Acquisition costs		3,175					—				NM
Amortization of core deposit intangible		2,254					2,426				(7	)
(Recovery) impairment of MSRs		(64	)				23				(378	)
Total noninterest expense		83,938					75,945				11
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		26,036					30,807				(15	)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		5,344					5,881				(9	)
NET INCOME	$	20,692				$	24,926				(17	)
Basic earnings per share	$	2.67				$	3.23				(17	)
Diluted earnings per share	$	2.62				$	3.18				(18	)

KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS AND DATA (Unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended
	September 30,				June 30,				September 30,
PERFORMANCE RATIOS:	2026				2026				2025
Return on assets (ratio of net income to average total assets) (1)		0.57	%			1.00	%			1.14	%
Return on equity (ratio of net income to average total stockholders' equity) (1)		5.85				9.94				11.97
Yield on average interest-earning assets (1)		6.52				6.54				6.61
Average total cost of funds (1)		2.32				2.41				2.41
Interest rate spread information – average during period		4.20				4.13				4.20
Net interest margin (1)		4.36				4.30				4.37
Operating expense to average total assets (1)		3.77				3.29				3.16
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities		139.79				139.32				140.80
Efficiency ratio (2)		77.19				67.28				64.63
Common equity ratio (ratio of stockholders' equity to total assets)		9.06				10.03				9.37
Tangible common equity ratio (3)		8.64				9.67				8.94

	For the Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
PERFORMANCE RATIOS:	2026				2025
Return on assets (ratio of net income to average total assets) (1)		0.85	%			1.07	%
Return on equity (ratio of net income to average total stockholders' equity) (1)		8.55				11.03
Yield on average interest-earning assets (1)		6.53				6.55
Average total cost of funds (1)		2.37				2.39
Interest rate spread information – average during period		4.16				4.16
Net interest margin (1)		4.32				4.33
Operating expense to average total assets (1)		3.44				3.26
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities		139.66				141.54
Efficiency ratio (2)		70.77				67.40

	September 30,				June 30,				September 30,
ASSET QUALITY RATIOS AND DATA:	2026				2026				2025
Nonperforming assets to total assets at end of period (4)		0.68	%			0.49	%			0.57	%
Nonperforming loans to total gross loans (excluding loans HFS) (5)		0.83				0.59				0.70
ACL – loans to nonperforming loans (5)		145.03				199.15				163.77
ACL – loans to total gross loans (excluding loans HFS)		1.20				1.17				1.14

	At or For the Three Months Ended
	Sep 30,					Jun 30,					Sep 30,
PER COMMON SHARE DATA:	2026					2026					2025
Basic earnings per share	$	0.65				$	1.06				$	1.20
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.63				$	1.04				$	1.18
Weighted average basic shares outstanding		7,524,107					7,340,326					7,488,139
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding		7,677,572					7,483,199					7,623,243
Common shares outstanding at end of period		7,739,797		(6)			7,320,801		(7)			7,432,359		(8)
Book value per share using common shares outstanding	$	43.05				$	43.57				$	40.43
Tangible book value per share using common shares outstanding (9)	$	40.84				$	41.84				$	38.43

(1)			Annualized.
(2)			Total noninterest expense as a percentage of net interest income and total noninterest income.
(3)			Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.  For a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measure, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
(4)			Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans (which include nonaccruing loans and accruing loans more than 90 days past due), foreclosed real estate and other repossessed assets.
(5)			Nonperforming loans consist of nonaccruing loans and accruing loans 90 days or more past due.
(6)			Common shares were calculated using shares outstanding of 7,867,367 at September 30, 2026, less 127,570 unvested restricted stock shares.
(7)			Common shares were calculated using shares outstanding of 7,423,772 at June 30, 2026, less 102,971 unvested restricted stock shares.
(8)			Common shares were calculated using shares outstanding of 7,535,330 at September 30, 2025, less 102,971 unvested restricted stock shares.
(9)			Tangible book value per share using outstanding common shares excludes intangible assets. This ratio represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

(Dollars in thousands)	For the Three Months Ended September 30,								For the Nine Months Ended September 30,								QTR Over QTR					YTD Over YTD
Average Balances	2026				2025				2026				2025				$ Change					$ Change
Assets
Loans receivable, net (1)	$	2,864,219			$	2,651,111			$	2,754,304			$	2,608,338			$	213,108				$	145,966
Investment securities - taxable		277,518				285,111				259,243				267,657				(7,593	)				(8,414	)
Investment securities - nontaxable		76,796				79,341				77,462				78,386				(2,545	)				(924	)
Interest-bearing deposits and certificates of deposit at other financial institutions		14,954				34,857				17,251				23,575				(19,903	)				(6,324	)
FHLB stock, at cost		14,321				10,082				11,257				10,262				4,239					995
Total interest-earning assets		3,247,808				3,060,502				3,119,517				2,988,218				187,306					131,299
Noninterest-earning assets		155,992				124,955				143,119				123,785				31,037					19,334
Total assets	$	3,403,800			$	3,185,457			$	3,262,636			$	3,112,003			$	218,343				$	150,633
Liabilities
Interest-bearing deposit accounts	$	1,992,076			$	1,947,830			$	1,970,700			$	1,880,007			$	44,246				$	90,693
Borrowings		283,054				176,234				213,712				181,633				106,820					32,079
Subordinated notes		48,230				49,633				49,188				49,617				(1,403	)				(429	)
Total interest-bearing liabilities		2,323,360				2,173,697				2,233,600				2,111,257				149,663					122,343
Noninterest-bearing deposit accounts		707,196				668,908				670,230				663,536				38,288					6,694
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities		39,239				38,746				35,051				35,081				493					(30	)
Total liabilities	$	3,069,795			$	2,881,351			$	2,938,881			$	2,809,874			$	188,444				$	129,007

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(1) Includes loans HFS.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

In addition to financial results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles utilized in the United States (“GAAP”), this earnings release presents non-GAAP financial measures that include tangible book value per share, and tangible common equity ratio. Management believes that providing the Company’s tangible book value per share and tangible common equity ratio provides useful supplemental information regarding the Company’s capital position and facilitates comparisons of the quality and composition of the Company's capital over time and with that of its peers. Where applicable, the Company has also presented comparable GAAP information.

These non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, may not be calculated in the same manner by other companies, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the Company’s financial position, results of operations or other financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Reconciliation of the GAAP book value per share and common equity ratio to the non-GAAP tangible book value per share and tangible common equity ratio is presented below.

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)	September 30,				June 30,				September 30,
Tangible Book Value Per Share:	2026				2026				2025
Stockholders' equity (GAAP)	$	333,206			$	318,960			$	300,511
Less: goodwill and core deposit intangible, net		(17,117	)			(12,644	)			(14,876	)
Tangible common stockholders' equity (non-GAAP)	$	316,089			$	306,316			$	285,635
Common shares outstanding at end of period		7,739,797		(1)		7,320,801		(2)		7,432,359		(3)
Book value per share (GAAP)	$	43.05			$	43.57			$	40.43
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)	$	40.84			$	41.84			$	38.43
Tangible Common Equity Ratio:
Total assets (GAAP)	$	3,676,651			$	3,179,080			$	3,208,825
Less: goodwill and core deposit intangible assets		(17,117	)			(12,644	)			(14,876	)
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)	$	3,659,534			$	3,166,436			$	3,193,949
Common equity ratio (GAAP)		9.06		%		10.03		%		9.37		%
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)		8.64				9.67				8.94

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(1)			Common shares were calculated using shares outstanding of 7,867,367 at September 30, 2026, less 127,570 unvested restricted stock shares.
(2)			Common shares were calculated using shares outstanding of 7,423,772 at June 30, 2026, less 102,971 unvested restricted stock shares.
(3)			Common shares were calculated using shares outstanding of 7,535,330 at September 30, 2025, less 102,971 unvested restricted stock shares.

Contacts:
Matthew D. Mullet,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Phillip D. Whittington,
Chief Financial Officer

(425) 771-5299
www.FSBWA.com

FAQ

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What were FS Bancorp's third-quarter 2026 earnings?

FS Bancorp earned $4.9 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2026. That compares with $7.9 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, in the prior quarter and $9.2 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, a year earlier.

When will FS Bancorp pay its quarterly dividend, and how much is it?

FS Bancorp will pay $0.29 per common share on November 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 6, 2026. This is its 55th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.

Are FS Bancorp's Pacific West acquisition valuations final?

The acquisition fair values remain subject to adjustment during a measurement period of no more than one year from August 19, 2026. They reflect management's best estimates using information available and circumstances existing on the acquisition date. The $1.7 million bargain purchase gain is preliminary.

How did FS Bancorp account for credit losses on acquired Pacific West loans?

FS Bancorp established a $3.9 million allowance for credit losses at acquisition by increasing the acquired loans' amortized cost rather than recording a credit-loss provision. This treatment followed ASU 2025-08, which the company early adopted effective January 1, 2026.