Stewardship Financial Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of $8,539,000 against $7,424,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $6,823,000 against $6,180,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $7,158,000 against $5,880,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was $2,455,000 against $1,565,000 a year ago. Net income was $1,808,000 against $991,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.21 against $0.16 a year ago. Return on average common equity was 9.92% against 7.71% a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.80% against 0.49% a year ago. Book value per share was $8.57 compared to $8.55 a year ago.