Heritage Finl Corp Wash Stock Price, News & Analysis

Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HFWA) reported a net income of $20.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for Q1 2023, down from $22.5 million in Q4 2022. Total loans receivable increased by $76.6 million (1.9%), while total deposits decreased by 2.3% to $5.79 billion. Capital ratios remain robust, with a leverage ratio of 9.9% and a total capital ratio of 14.1%. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share, payable on May 18, 2023. Despite the decrease in net interest margin to 3.91%, it was up from 2.84% year over year. Nonperforming assets improved to 0.07% of total assets, a significant reduction from 0.22% a year earlier.

Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HFWA) is set to release its first quarter earnings on April 20, 2023. The earnings report will be available before the market opens, followed by a conference call scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Pacific time on the same day. Investors can dial (833) 470-1428 to participate, using access code 343702. A replay of the call will be accessible until April 27, 2023, by calling (866) 813-9403 with access code 862416. Heritage Financial Corporation, based in Olympia, operates Heritage Bank, which serves Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with 51 branches.

Heritage Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HFWA) reported a net income of $22.5 million, or $0.64 per diluted share for Q4 2022, up from $21.0 million in Q3 2022. Annual net income for 2022 totaled $81.9 million, down from $98.0 million in 2021. Loans receivable increased by $49.6 million in Q4 and $235.2 million for the year, excluding PPP repayments. Net interest income rose by 6.4% to $63.1 million in Q4. The company declared a regular cash dividend of $0.22 per share on January 25, 2023, marking a 4.8% increase from the prior dividend.

Heritage Bank, a subsidiary of Heritage Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HFWA), has announced its expansion into Boise, Idaho as of January 10, 2023. The bank has established a temporary branch and aims to find a permanent location in the future. The new team includes experienced professionals like Mike Trueba, who has over 20 years of banking experience. Heritage Bank plans to grow organically and potentially through acquisitions, aiming to align with the values of Idaho's community.

Heritage Financial Corporation, trading under the symbol HFWA, will release its fourth quarter and year-end earnings on January 26, 2023, before the market opens. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 10:00 AM PT to discuss these earnings. Investors can access the call live or through a replay until February 2, 2023. Heritage Financial operates Heritage Bank, which has 50 branches in Washington and Oregon.

Heritage Bank, a subsidiary of Heritage Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HFWA), has announced new executive appointments effective January 1, 2023. Matt Ray joins as Chief Lending Officer, Amy Curran as Director of Commercial Banking, and Kelli Wilson as Chief Banking Officer, while Sabrina Robison continues as Chief Human Resources Officer. These appointments come as the bank prepares for the retirement of Cindy Hirman in April 2023. CEO Jeff Deuel emphasized these changes as strategic moves to enhance leadership and foster growth.

Heritage Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: HFWA) has appointed Eric K. Chan to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2023. Mr. Chan, the Chief Financial Officer of the Los Angeles Clippers since 2018, brings extensive financial and operational expertise to the board. His previous roles include CFO positions at The Bouqs Company and Loot Crate, along with senior executive positions at Mattel and Cisco Systems. Board Chair Brian L. Vance highlighted Chan's business acumen as a valuable addition for the company.