Kearny Financial Corp. reported consolidated unaudited earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of $15,994,000 against $17,418,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was $1,695,000 against $642,000 a year ago. Net income was $1,177,000 or $0.02 per basic and diluted share against $470,000 or $0.01 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.16% against 0.06% a year ago. Return on average equity was 0.96% against 0.38% a year ago.

For the six months, the company reported net interest income of $32,869,000 against $34,965,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was $4,158,000 against $3,961,000 a year ago. Net income was $2,837,000 or $0.04 per basic and diluted share against $2,488,000 or $0.04 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.19% against 0.17% a year ago. Return on average equity was 1.15% against 1.02% a year ago.