Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. Q3 2026 Results

Laurie Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.

“Economic uncertainty and increasing rates are influencing business and consumer loan demand again this quarter. Given slower growth, our strong capital position and the reduced Community Bank Leverage Ratio requirement, we continued our efforts to reduce higher-cost debt, including the repayment of our remaining subordinated debt subsequent to quarter-end. Consistent balance sheet management is key to our steady performance in the third quarter, much like last quarter.”

Wes Ochs, President and Chief Financial Officer of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc.

“Third-quarter results demonstrate continued progress in improving the underlying economics of our balance sheet. Net interest margin increased to 3.76%, compared to 3.74% the prior quarter and 3.48% a year ago, while our average cost of deposits declined to 2.11% from 2.15% last quarter and 2.32% a year ago. Year-to-date earnings increased 30.5% compared to the prior year. We also continued to reduce higher-cost funding, including repayment of approximately $2.0 million of subordinated debt during the quarter and repayment of the remaining $6.0 million subsequent to quarter-end. While loans declined during the quarter, we remain focused on adding relationships where returns appropriately compensate us for credit, liquidity and capital risk. We believe these actions position us to continue improving the Company's earnings profile while maintaining strong liquidity and capital.”