HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. reports developments as the bank holding company for HomeTrust Bank, a North Carolina state-chartered bank that offers retail and commercial banking products. Company news centers on quarterly earnings, net interest income, funding costs, credit-loss provisions, loan-sale gains, capital returns through cash dividends and common-stock repurchases, and changes to branch and market strategy.
Updates also describe the bank’s lending mix, including commercial real estate, construction and development, commercial and industrial, equipment finance, municipal leases, residential mortgage, home equity and consumer loans. Other recurring items include community-bank market expansion, commercial banking leadership and local-market initiatives in the states the bank serves.
HomeTrust Bancshares (NYSE: HTB) reported preliminary Q4 2025 net income of $16.1M ($0.93 diluted EPS) and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share payable Feb 26, 2026 to holders of record Feb 18, 2026. For full-year 2025, net income was $64.4M vs $54.8M in 2024 and diluted EPS was $3.72 vs $3.20, reflecting annual growth driven by loan sales, a gain on the sale of two Knoxville branches of $1.4M, and share repurchases.
The board approved repurchases (334,413 shares in 2025 at an average $40.30) and highlighted an 11% increase in tangible book value per share for 2025.
HomeTrust Bank (NYSE: HTB) announced on January 20, 2026 that it was named a 2026 Great Employer to Work For in North Carolina and a 2026 Best Place to Work in Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia by Best Companies Group.
The awards use a two-part process: evaluation of workplace policies, practices and demographics plus an employee survey measuring experience; combined scores determine top companies. The company said the recognitions reflect its workplace culture, employee engagement and efforts to attract talent, quoting President and CEO C. Hunter Westbrook on the role of teammates in driving performance and culture.
HomeTrust Bancshares (NYSE: HTB) completed its prior 5% stock repurchase program that began in March 2022, repurchasing 806,000 shares at an average price of $31.84 per share.
The Board authorized a new repurchase program to buy up to 870,000 additional shares, representing approximately 5% of currently outstanding shares. Purchases may occur in the open market or via privately negotiated transactions depending on market conditions and other factors.
HomeTrust Bancshares (NYSE: HTB) announced on November 17, 2025 that HomeTrust Bank earned three national workplace culture awards.
The Bank advanced from the Top 200 in 2024 to the 2025 America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®, was named a 2025 Best Bank to Work For by American Banker, and was listed among 2026 America’s Best Workplaces by Best Companies Group for a second consecutive year. Leadership statements emphasize employee engagement, empowerment, and community culture. The Most Loved Workplaces list was featured in the Wall Street Journal. The awards are based on independent evaluations and employee surveys; links to each recognition program are provided for more details.
HomeTrust Bancshares (NYSE: HTB) reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and declared a quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.13 per share payable Nov 28, 2025 to holders of record Nov 14, 2025.
Key operating figures: Q3 net income $16.5M ($0.95 diluted EPS) vs $17.2M in Q2; nine-month net income $48.2M vs $40.6M prior year; nine-month diluted EPS $2.79 vs $2.37; net interest margin 4.31% for Q3 (tax-equivalent 4.36%).
Credit and capital highlights: provision for credit losses Q3 $2.0M (up from $1.3M QoQ); nine-month provision $4.9M vs $8.4M prior year; repurchases of 93,212 shares in nine months at average $35.41; dividend increased 8.3% QoQ.
HomeTrust Bank (NYSE: HTB) has achieved two significant workplace recognition awards in 2025. The bank has been named a 2025 Best Place to Work for Women in the award's inaugural year, recognizing its excellence in equity, opportunity, and retention for women employees. Additionally, HomeTrust secured the Best Place to Work in South Carolina designation for the second consecutive year.
CEO C. Hunter Westbrook emphasized the bank's commitment to being a high-performing community bank while maintaining its status as a regionally and nationally recognized best workplace. The recognition reflects HomeTrust's behavior-based culture focused on 'doing the right thing, always' and its inclusive recruitment approach.
HomeTrust Bancshares (NYSE:HTB) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $17.2 million, up from $14.5 million in Q1 2025. The company achieved diluted EPS of $1.00, compared to $0.84 in the previous quarter.
Key performance metrics showed significant improvement with ROA reaching 1.58% and net interest margin expanding to 4.32%. The bank completed the sale of two Knoxville branches, resulting in a $1.4 million gain. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable August 28, 2025.
During Q2, HTB repurchased 78,412 shares at an average price of $35.74 and maintained strong credit quality with a reduced provision for credit losses of $1.3 million.
HomeTrust Bank (NYSE: HTB) has received multiple prestigious recognitions in 2025, reinforcing its position as a top-performing financial institution. The bank has been named to Forbes' America's Best Banks list and ranked among the Top 50 Community Banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence for the second consecutive year. HomeTrust was also included in the 2025 KBW Bank Honor Roll, joining an elite group representing only 5% of eligible banks, recognized for exceptional earnings growth over the past decade.
Additionally, HomeTrust has been re-certified as a Most Loved Workplace® by Best Practice Institute and acknowledged as a Best Place to Work in all five states they serve. CEO C. Hunter Westbrook emphasized the company's commitment to maintaining high performance standards while fostering an engaging workplace culture.
HomeTrust Bancshares (NYSE: HTB) reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with net income increasing to $14.5 million ($0.84 per diluted share) from $14.2 million ($0.83 per share) in Q4 2024. The company's performance showed improvements in key metrics:
- Net interest margin expanded to 4.18% from 4.09%
- Return on assets (ROA) increased to 1.33% from 1.27%
- Return on equity (ROE) rose to 10.52% from 10.32%
The company maintained its quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, totaling $2.1 million. During Q1, HTB repurchased 14,800 shares at an average price of $33.64. The company also announced its transition to NYSE listing and plans to exit the Knoxville market by selling two branches to optimize its geographic footprint and improve branch efficiencies.
HomeTrust Bank (NYSE: HTB) has appointed Robert 'Rob' McCain III as Market President of the Charlotte metropolitan area, effective March 31, 2025. McCain, who will report to Executive VP of Commercial Banking John Sprink, will focus on expanding the Bank's presence by growing commercial and treasury management market share.
McCain brings extensive experience in Charlotte's commercial banking sector, having served in key positions at First Citizens Bank and SunTrust since 1989. His previous roles include Market Executive, Manager of Commercial Banking, and Line of Business Manager for Commercial Real Estate Lending in the Carolinas.
A native of the area, McCain holds a BS in Business Administration from UNC Chapel Hill, an MBA from UNC Charlotte, and is a graduate of the School of Banking at Louisiana State University.