Capitol Federal earnings rise 25.8 percent in quarter

Capitol Federal Financial Inc. posted a 25.8 percent jump in earnings during July, August and September, compared with a year ago, lifting earnings for the fiscal year by 12 percent.

The Topeka-based parent company of Capitol Federal Savings earned $20.2 million, or 15 cents a share, in the quarter. A year ago, it earned $16.1 million, or 11 cents a share, in what is the final quarter of the company’s fiscal year.

For the fiscal year, the lender earned $77.7 million, or 56 cents a share, compared with $69.3 million, or 48 cents a share, in the fiscal year that ended in September 2013.

Capitol Federal reported an increase both in interest income and in income from fees and similar sources.

Assets totaled $9.87 billion at the end of last month, including $6.23 billion in loans.

This story was originally published October 29, 2014 at 10:22 AM with the headline "Capitol Federal earnings rise 25.8 percent in quarter."