Washington Federal Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Washington Federal Inc. (WAFD) Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $37.34 million or $0.36 per share, up from $35.16 million or $0.33 per share in the same period last year.

On average, 10 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.33 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net-interest income dropped to $94.7 million from $96.54 million last year. Net interest margin was 3.15 percent, compared to 3.05 percent last year. Other income totaled $5.06 million, up form $3.59 million last year.