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Shreveport, Louisiana, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HFBL), the holding company of Home Federal Bank, reported net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026, of $1.472 million compared to net income of $748,000 reported for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.49 and $0.48, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $0.24 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The Company reported net income of $4.746 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $2.708 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2025. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.57 and $1.55, respectively, for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $0.88 for the nine months ended March 31, 2025. The Company reported the following highlights during the nine months ended March 31, 2026: Net interest margin increased 54 basis points to 3.68% for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 3.14% for the same period in 2025. Return on average assets increased 44 basis points to 1.02% for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 0.58% for the same period in 2025. Home Federal Bancorp repurchased 92,399 shares of its common stock through its stock repurchase program at an average price of $16.08 per share during the nine months ended March 31, 2026, leaving 47,932 shares authorized for repurchase under the program at March 31, 2026. Book value per share increased to $18.96 at March 31, 2026, from $17.90 at June 30, 2025. The increase in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in 2025, resulted from an increase of $733,000, or 15.7%, in net interest income, a decrease of $282,000, or 6.6%, in non-interest expense, and an increase of $83,000, or 15.4%, in non-interest income, partially offset by an increase of $263,000, or 4,383.3%, in the provision for credit losses, and an increase of $111,000, or 53.6%, in the provision for income taxes. The increase in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in 2025, resulted from an increase of $590,000, or 7.9%, in total interest income and a decrease of $143,000, or 5.2%, in total interest expense. The Company’s average interest rate spread w...

SHREVEPORT, La., April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on April 15, 2026, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on May 11, 2026, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on April 27, 2026. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is the holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its ten full-service banking offices and home office in northwest Louisiana. Additional information is available at www.hfb.bank. Statements contained in this news release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.” We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Shreveport, Louisiana, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HFBL), the holding company of Home Federal Bank, reported net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025, of $1.675 million compared to net income of $1.020 million reported for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.55 and $0.54, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $0.33 for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The Company reported net income of $3.274 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.961 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.09 and $1.07, respectively, for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $0.64 for the six months ended December 31, 2024. The Company reported the following highlights during the six months ended December 31, 2025: Book value per share increased to $18.76 at December 31, 2025, from $17.90 at June 30, 2025. Zero dependency on wholesale funding – no brokered deposits or FHLB advances at December 31, 2025 or June 30, 2025. 59 basis point increase to net interest margin compared to the six months ended December 31, 2024. The increase in net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, resulted from an increase of $777,000, or 16.9%, in net interest income, an increase of $150,000, or 30.7%, in non-interest income, and a decrease of $43,000, or 1.1%, in non-interest expense, partially offset by an increase of $251,000, or 134.2%, in the provision for income taxes, and an increase of $64,000, or 142.2%, in the provision for credit losses. The increase in net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, resulted from an increase of $405,000, or 5.3%, in total interest income and a decrease of $372,000, or 12.2%, in total interest expense. The Company’s average interest rate spread was 3.03% for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to 2.40% for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The Company’s net interest margin was 3.67% for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to 3.12% for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The increase in net income for the six month...

SHREVEPORT, La., Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on January 21, 2026, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on February 16, 2026, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on February 2, 2026. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is the holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its ten full-service banking offices and home office in northwest Louisiana. Additional information is available at www.hfb.bank. Statements contained in this news release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.” We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Shreveport, La, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HFBL), the holding company of Home Federal Bank, reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, of $1.599 million compared to net income of $941,000 reported for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.53 and $0.52, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2025 compared to $0.31 for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The Company reported the following highlights during the three months ended September 30, 2025: ■ Book value per share increased to $18.46 at September 30, 2025 from $17.90 at June 30, 2025. ■ $1.242 million reduction in losses on held-to-maturity securities since June 30, 2025, which equates to $0.40 per share. ■ Zero dependency on wholesale funding – no brokered deposits or FHLB advances at September 30, 2025 or June 30, 2025. ■ 65 basis point increase to net interest margin compared to the same period in 2024. The increase in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, resulted from an increase of $834,000, or 18.8%, in net interest income, an increase of $350,000, or 116.7%, in non-interest income, a decrease of $160,000, or 4.0%, in non-interest expense, partially offset by an increase of $420,000 in the provision for income taxes, and an increase of $266,000, or 119.3%, in the provision for credit losses. The increase in net interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, resulted from a decrease of $565,000, or 17.0%, in total interest expense and an increase of $269,000, or 3.5%, in total interest income. The Company’s average interest rate spread was 2.99% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 2.23% for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The Company’s net interest margin was 3.63% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to 2.98% for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in the provision for credit losses was primarily due to a $223,000 recovery for the three months ended September 30, 2024, resulting from a decrease in net loans receivable during the period. The following table sets forth the Company’s average balances and average yields earned and rate...

SHREVEPORT, La., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on October 15, 2025, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on November 10, 2025, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on October 27, 2025. The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors on October 15, 2025, approved the Company’s fourteenth stock repurchase program. The new repurchase program provides for the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares, or approximately 3.0% of the Company’s outstanding common stock over four calendar quarters, 25,000 shares per quarter, in open market or privately negotiated transactions after completion of the Company’s thirteenth stock repurchase program. The stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is the holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its ten full-service banking offices and home office in northwest Louisiana. Additional information is available at www.hfb.bank. Statements contained in this news release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.” We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Revenue: US$20.8m (up 1.5% from FY 2024). Net income: US$3.89m (up 8.2% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 19% (up from 18% in FY 2024). EPS: US$1.27 (up from US$1.18 in FY 2024). We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Home Federal Bancorp of Louisiana's share price is broadly unchanged from a week ago. Before you take the next step you should know about the 2 warning signs for Home Federal Bancorp of Louisiana (1 can't be ignored!) that we have uncovered. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Shreveport, Louisiana, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HFBL), the holding company of Home Federal Bank, reported net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, of $1.2 million compared to net income of $638,000 reported for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.39 and $0.38, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $0.21 for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The Company reported net income of $3.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2025, compared to $3.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.27 and $1.26, respectively, for the year ended June 30, 2025 compared to $1.18 and $1.17, respectively, for the year ended June 30, 2024. The Company reported the following highlights during the year ended June 30, 2025: Book value per share increased to $17.66 at June 30, 2025 from $16.80 at June 30, 2024. There were no advances from the FHLB at June 30, 2025 or June 30, 2024. Other borrowings totaled $4.0 million at June 30, 2025 compared to $7.0 million at June 30, 2024. The increase in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, resulted primarily from an increase of $612,000, or 14.2%, in net interest income, an increase of $173,000, or 34.2%, in non-interest income, partially offset by an increase of $188,000, or 101.1%, in the provision for income taxes, an increase of $54,000, or 1.4%, in non-interest expense, and an increase of $1,000, or 2.2%, in the provision for credit losses. The increase in net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, was primarily due to a decrease of $794,000, or 23.0%, in total interest expense, partially offset by a decrease of $181,000, or 2.3%, in total interest income. The Company’s average interest rate spread was 2.89% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to 2.15% for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The Company’s net interest margin was 3.52% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to 2.91% for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in net income for the year ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the year ended June 30, 2024, resulted primarily from an increase of $...

SHREVEPORT, La., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on July 23, 2025, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on August 18, 2025, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on August 4, 2025. James R. Barlow, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “This twelfth consecutive annual increase in our dividend rate, and 81st consecutive quarterly cash dividend, reflects our continued commitment to creating value for our shareholders and confidence in the financial strength and long-term prospects for our Company. Based on our earnings for the trailing four fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2025, the increase reflects a payout ratio of approximately 49.5%.” Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is the holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its ten full-service banking offices and home office in northwest Louisiana. Additional information is available at www.hfb.bank. Statements contained in this news release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.” We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Shreveport, Louisiana, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HFBL), the holding company of Home Federal Bank, reported net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, of $748,000 compared to net income of $732,000 reported for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.24 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company reported net income of $2.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $3.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2024. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.88 for the nine months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $0.97 and $0.95, respectively, for the nine months ended March 31, 2024. The Company reported the following highlights during the nine months ended March 31, 2025: ● Book value per share increased to $17.55 at March 31, 2025 from $16.80 at June 30, 2024. ● There were no advances from the FHLB at March 31, 2025 or June 30, 2024. ● Other borrowings totaled $4.0 million at March 31, 2025 compared to $7.0 million at June 30, 2024. The increase in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, resulted primarily from an increase of $270,000, or 6.1%, in net interest income, an increase of $32,000, or 6.3%, in non-interest income, and a decrease of $5,000, or 45.5%, in the provision for credit losses, partially offset by an increase of $260,000, or 6.5%, in non-interest expense and an increase of $31,000, or 17.6%, in the provision for income taxes. The increase in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, was primarily due to a decrease of $735,000, or 21.1%, in total interest expense, partially offset by a decrease of $465,000, or 5.9%, in total interest income. The Company’s average interest rate spread was 2.66% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 2.16% for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The Company’s net interest margin was 3.33% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 2.89% for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in 2024, resulted primarily from a decrease of $891,000,...

SHREVEPORT, La., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on April 16, 2025, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on May 12, 2025, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on April 28, 2025. Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is the holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its ten full-service banking offices and home office in northwest Louisiana. Additional information is available at www.hfb.bank. Statements contained in this news release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.” We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Contact: Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana James R. Barlow, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (318) 222-1145