Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company's total interest and dividend income was $72,234,000 compared to $77,676,000 for the same period of last year. Net interest income was $44,245,000 compared to $45,630,000 for the same period of last year. Income before income tax expense was $26,443,000 compared to $26,424,000 for the same period of last year. Net income available to common stockholders was $17,763,000 compared to $17,503,000 for the same period of last year. Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share was $0.12 compared to $0.12 for the same period of last year.
The company's management anticipates the effective tax rate for fiscal year 2014 will be approximately 33% to 34%, based on fiscal year 2014 estimates as of December 31, 2013.