SEATTLE (AP) _ Washington Federal Inc. (WAFD) on Thursday reported net income of $50.3 million in its fiscal first quarter.

The Seattle-based bank said it had earnings of 71 cents per share.

The holding company for Washington Federal Savings Bank posted revenue of $169.1 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $152.8 million, which topped Street forecasts.

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