Waterstone Financial, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for WaterStone Bank SSB that provides various financial services to customers in southeastern Wisconsin, the United States. It operates through two segments, Community Banking and Mortgage Banking. The Community Banking segment offers consumer and business banking products and services, such as deposit and transactional solutions, including checking accounts, online banking and bill pay services, and money transfer services, as well as credit, debit, and pre-paid cards; investable funds solutions comprising savings, money market deposit, and individual retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; lending solutions consisting of residential mortgages, home equity loans and lines of credit, personal and installment loans, real estate financing, business loans, and business lines of credit; and fixed and variable annuities, and insurance products, as well as trust and investment management accounts. The Mortgage Banking segment provides residential mortgage loans for the purpose of sale in the secondary market. It also provides transaction deposit, interest bearing transaction, demand deposit, and non-interest bearing demand accounts, as well as time deposits; secured and unsecured lines; commercial real estate construction loans; and term loans for working capital, inventory, and general corporate use. In addition, the company invests in a portfolio of securities, which include mortgage-backed securities, government-sponsored and private-label enterprise bonds, municipal obligations, and other debt securities. It operates 14 full-service banking offices, 1 drive-through office, and 14 automated teller machines located in Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties, Wisconsin. The company was formerly known as Wauwatosa Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Waterstone Financial, Inc. in August 2008. Waterstone Financial, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
IPO Year: 2005
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: wsbonline.com
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WAUWATOSA, Wis., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (the "Company"), announced today that Michael Hansen has decided to retire as a Director of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary WaterStone Bank SSB. Mr. Hansen has been a director of the Company since 2003. Mr. Hansen serves as a member and the chair of the Company's Audit Committee and as a member of the Company's Board Executive Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Hansen will remain a Director of the Company and WaterStone Bank, and continue to serve as chair of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Board Executive Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance C
WAUWATOSA, Wis., July 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), announced today that Douglas S. Gordon has notified Waterstone of his intention to retire as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (the "Company") and its wholly owned subsidiary, WaterStone Bank (the "Bank"), effective December 31, 2023. Gordon will continue to serve on the Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank. He will also continue his service on the Board of Directors of Waterstone Mortgage, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank. The Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank also announced the election of William F. Bruss, to serve as the next CEO of the C
WAUWATOSA, Wis., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $3.0 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $3.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. "The Community Banking segment continues to perform well in a challenging interest rate environment," said William Bruss, Chief Executive Officer of Waterstone Financial, Inc. "We increased net interest income 6.9% at the Community Banking segment and net interest margin increased 32 bps compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Asset quality continues to remain st
WAUWATOSA, Wis., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (the "Company"), announced today that Michael Hansen has decided to retire as a Director of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary WaterStone Bank SSB. Mr. Hansen has been a director of the Company since 2003. Mr. Hansen serves as a member and the chair of the Company's Audit Committee and as a member of the Company's Board Executive Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Hansen will remain a Director of the Company and WaterStone Bank, and continue to serve as chair of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Board Executive Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance C
WAUWATOSA, Wis., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 20, 2025, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable on May 1, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 8, 2025. About Waterstone Financial, Inc: Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank, a community-focused financial institution established in 1921. WaterStone Bank offers a comprehensive suite of personal and business banking products and operates 14 branch locations across southeastern Wisconsin. WaterStone Bank is also the parent company
WAUWATOSA, Wis., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $5.2 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to net loss of $40,000, or less than $0.01 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Net income per diluted share was $1.01 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net income per diluted share of $0.46 for the year ended December 31, 2023. "We are pleased with the company's performance compared to the prior year and looking to build off of the positives from 2024," said William Bruss, Chief Executive Officer
WAUWATOSA, Wis., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 19, 2024, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable on February 3, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 8, 2025. About Waterstone Financial, Inc: Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank. WaterStone Bank was established in 1921 and offers a full suite of personal and business banking products. The Bank has branches in Wauwatosa/State St, Brookfield, Fox Point/North Shore, Franklin/Hales Corners, Germantown/Menomonee Falls, Greenfield
WAUWATOSA, Wis., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $4.7 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to net income of $3.3 million, or $0.16 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Net income per diluted share was $0.72 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net income per diluted share of $0.46 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. "The Community Banking segment achieved growth in its loan and core deposit (excluding brokered deposits) balances," said William Bruss, Chief Execu
WAUWATOSA, Wis., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 24, 2024, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable on November 1, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 8, 2024. About Waterstone Financial, Inc: Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank. WaterStone Bank was established in 1921 and offers a full suite of personal and business banking products. The Bank has branches in Wauwatosa/State St, Brookfield, Fox Point/North Shore, Franklin/Hales Corners, Germantown/Menomonee Falls, Gree
WAUWATOSA, Wis., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $5.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 compared to net income of $4.0 million, or $0.20 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Net income per diluted share was $0.47 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to net income per diluted share of $0.30 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. "The results this quarter reflect our continued efforts over the past year to improve efficiencies at the Mortgage Banking segment," said William Bruss, Chief Executive Officer of Waterstone F
WAUWATOSA, Wis., June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 18, 2024, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 1, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2024. About Waterstone Financial, Inc:Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank. WaterStone Bank was established in 1921 and offers a full suite of personal and business banking products. The Bank has branches in Wauwatosa/State St, Brookfield, Fox Point/North Shore, Franklin/Hales Corners, Germantown/Menomonee Falls, Greenfield/Loomis Rd
WAUWATOSA, Wis., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $3.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to net income of $2.2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The current year reflects a $0.04 per share one-time charge related to a change in Wisconsin state tax law, as described below. "We are pleased that the Mortgage Banking segment demonstrated improved performance, as volumes and margin have bounced off of the lows from the past two years," said William Bruss, Chief Executive Officer of Waterst
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Piper Sandler resumed coverage of Waterstone Financial with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $20.50
Piper Sandler downgraded Waterstone Financial from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $20.50
WAUWATOSA, Wis., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $3.0 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $3.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. "The Community Banking segment continues to perform well in a challenging interest rate environment," said William Bruss, Chief Executive Officer of Waterstone Financial, Inc. "We increased net interest income 6.9% at the Community Banking segment and net interest margin increased 32 bps compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Asset quality continues to remain st
WAUWATOSA, Wis., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 20, 2025, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable on May 1, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 8, 2025. About Waterstone Financial, Inc: Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank, a community-focused financial institution established in 1921. WaterStone Bank offers a comprehensive suite of personal and business banking products and operates 14 branch locations across southeastern Wisconsin. WaterStone Bank is also the parent company
WAUWATOSA, Wis., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $5.2 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, compared to net loss of $40,000, or less than $0.01 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Net income per diluted share was $1.01 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net income per diluted share of $0.46 for the year ended December 31, 2023. "We are pleased with the company's performance compared to the prior year and looking to build off of the positives from 2024," said William Bruss, Chief Executive Officer
WAUWATOSA, Wis., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 19, 2024, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable on February 3, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 8, 2025. About Waterstone Financial, Inc: Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank. WaterStone Bank was established in 1921 and offers a full suite of personal and business banking products. The Bank has branches in Wauwatosa/State St, Brookfield, Fox Point/North Shore, Franklin/Hales Corners, Germantown/Menomonee Falls, Greenfield
WAUWATOSA, Wis., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $4.7 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to net income of $3.3 million, or $0.16 per diluted share for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Net income per diluted share was $0.72 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net income per diluted share of $0.46 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. "The Community Banking segment achieved growth in its loan and core deposit (excluding brokered deposits) balances," said William Bruss, Chief Execu
WAUWATOSA, Wis., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 24, 2024, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable on November 1, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 8, 2024. About Waterstone Financial, Inc: Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank. WaterStone Bank was established in 1921 and offers a full suite of personal and business banking products. The Bank has branches in Wauwatosa/State St, Brookfield, Fox Point/North Shore, Franklin/Hales Corners, Germantown/Menomonee Falls, Gree
WAUWATOSA, Wis., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $5.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 compared to net income of $4.0 million, or $0.20 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Net income per diluted share was $0.47 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to net income per diluted share of $0.30 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. "The results this quarter reflect our continued efforts over the past year to improve efficiencies at the Mortgage Banking segment," said William Bruss, Chief Executive Officer of Waterstone F
WAUWATOSA, Wis., June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 18, 2024, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 1, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2024. About Waterstone Financial, Inc:Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank. WaterStone Bank was established in 1921 and offers a full suite of personal and business banking products. The Bank has branches in Wauwatosa/State St, Brookfield, Fox Point/North Shore, Franklin/Hales Corners, Germantown/Menomonee Falls, Greenfield/Loomis Rd
WAUWATOSA, Wis., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF), holding company for WaterStone Bank, reported net income of $3.0 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to net income of $2.2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The current year reflects a $0.04 per share one-time charge related to a change in Wisconsin state tax law, as described below. "We are pleased that the Mortgage Banking segment demonstrated improved performance, as volumes and margin have bounced off of the lows from the past two years," said William Bruss, Chief Executive Officer of Waterst
WAUWATOSA, Wis., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 21, 2024, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable on May 1, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 8, 2024. About Waterstone Financial, Inc: Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank. WaterStone Bank was established in 1921 and offers a full suite of personal and business banking products. The Bank has branches in Wauwatosa/State St, Brookfield, Fox Point/North Shore, Franklin/Hales Corners, Germantown/Menomonee Falls, Greenfield/Loo