ESSA Bancorp, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2014. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $13,708,000 compared to total interest income of $12,182,000 for the same period a year ago. Net interest income was $11,050,000 compared to $9,491,000 last year. Income before income taxes was $3,448,000 compared to $2,620,000 last year. Net income was $2,596,000 or $0.25 per basic and diluted share compared to $2,004,000 or $0.18 per basic and diluted share last year. Tangible book value per share at December 31, 2014 increased to $13.72 compared with $13.34 at December 31, 2013. Return on average assets was 0.66% compared to 0.59% last year. Return on average equity was 6.06% compared with 4.77% last year.

The company reported net loan charge-offs for the first quarter of 2015. Net loan charge-offs were $568,000 compared to $445,000 in fiscal first quarter 2014.