Every 8-K that Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Waterstone Financial, Inc. reported stronger results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. Quarterly net income was $8.5 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared with $7.7 million, or $0.43, a year earlier. For the first half of 2026, net income was $14.5 million and diluted EPS $0.84, up from $10.8 million and $0.59 in 2025.
Profitability metrics improved, with an annualized return on average assets of 1.52% and return on average equity of 9.65%. Consolidated quarterly net interest margin rose to 3.03%, the highest since late 2022, driven by higher loan yields and lower funding costs. The Community Banking segment posted record net interest income of $15.8 million and pre-tax income of $9.0 million, while maintaining low credit risk as nonperforming assets were 0.30% of total assets.
The Mortgage Banking segment generated $1.6 million of pre-tax income, down 20.2% year over year, as loan originations increased to $621.8 million but gross margin on loans sold declined to 3.60%. Capital returns remained meaningful: the company declared a $0.17 dividend per share and repurchased about 200,000 shares for $3.7 million, helping increase book value per share to $19.53 at June 30, 2026.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share. The dividend will be paid on August 3, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2026.
Waterstone Financial is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank, which operates 14 branches across southeastern Wisconsin and owns WaterStone Mortgage Corporation, a national mortgage lender.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Shareholders elected three directors—Stephen Schmidt, Derek Tyus, and Molly Mulroy—to terms ending in 2029, each receiving over 11.2 million votes in favor.
Investors also ratified FORVIS MAZARS, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 14,753,029 votes in favor. In advisory votes, shareholders approved executive compensation and expressed a clear preference to hold say‑on‑pay votes every one year, with 10,611,408 votes supporting the annual frequency. There were 18,161,733 shares outstanding and eligible to vote as of March 25, 2026, the meeting record date.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. has expanded its share repurchase program, authorizing the buyback of up to an additional 2,000,000 shares of common stock. Together with the remaining 148,285 shares from the prior authorization, the company now has 2,148,285 shares available for repurchase, equal to about 11.9% of its issued and outstanding shares as of April 27, 2026. Repurchases may occur over time through open-market purchases, block trades, private transactions, or under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and the company can suspend, terminate, or modify the program at any time.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. reported stronger quarterly results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Net income was $6.0 million, or $0.34 diluted EPS, up from $3.0 million, or $0.17, a year earlier, though down from $7.7 million, or $0.44, in the prior quarter.
The Community Banking segment delivered record first-quarter net interest income of $15.2 million, as net interest margin expanded to 2.97% from 2.47% a year ago. Average core retail deposits rose 4.3% year over year, while the efficiency ratio improved to 52.48% from 59.66%.
The Mortgage Banking segment returned to a small profit, with pre-tax income of $22,000 versus a $2.2 million loss a year ago. Loan originations increased 31.1% to $508.3 million, although gross margin on loans sold narrowed to 3.65% from 3.98%.
Asset quality remained solid, with nonperforming assets at 0.35% of total assets and past due loans at 0.58%. Book value per share rose to $19.19, and shareholders received $0.17 per share in dividends, while the company repurchased about 246,000 shares for $4.4 million, returning a total of $7.3 million through buybacks and dividends.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. declared a higher regular quarterly cash dividend, signaling confidence in its business and capital position. The Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per common share, which is a 13.3% increase from the prior quarterly dividend.
The higher dividend will be paid on May 1, 2026 to shareholders who are on record at the close of business on April 8, 2026. Management emphasized maintaining a strong dividend payout ratio and highlighted the increase as part of a long-term focus on shareholder value and disciplined capital management.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. filed a current report to furnish a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The press release, dated January 28, 2026, is included as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into the report.
The filing is made under Item 2.02, covering results of operations and financial condition, and is signed by Chief Financial Officer Mark R. Gerke. No other corporate actions or major transactions are described.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend on the company’s outstanding shares of common stock. The decision was made on December 18, 2025. Additional details about the dividend are provided in a press release dated December 18, 2025, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF) filed an 8-K announcing results. The company furnished a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2025, under Item 2.02. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The filing was signed by Chief Financial Officer Mark R. Gerke on October 23, 2025.
Waterstone Financial (WSBF) announced board changes. On October 21, 2025, director Michael Hansen resigned as Chair of the Audit Committee, with the company stating his decision was not due to any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices. He plans to retire from the Board effective December 31, 2025 and will continue serving on the Audit, Executive, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees until then.
The Audit Committee appointed Laura Piotrowski as its new Chair on October 21, 2025. She joined the Audit Committee on July 8, 2025 and is the CEO and President of Cavendish Vernal. Piotrowski is a CPA with prior senior finance and leadership roles.
Waterstone Financial, Inc. filed a current report describing a Board decision on its regular shareholder payout. On September 23, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend on the company’s outstanding common stock. This reflects an ongoing practice of returning cash to shareholders through periodic dividends, rather than a special or one-time distribution.
The specific dividend details are provided in a press release dated September 23, 2025, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and incorporated by reference. The filing confirms that the company’s common stock continues to trade on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WSBF.