ASHEVILLE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: HTB) (“Company”), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank (“Bank”), today announced preliminary net income for the third quarter of the year ending December 31, 2026 and approval of its quarterly cash dividend. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2026: net income was $18.0 million compared to $15.6 million; diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) were $1.11 compared to $0.94; annualized retu