Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported total interest and dividend income of USD 77.676 million compared to USD 84.827 million a year ago. Net interest income was USD 45.630 million compared to USD 45.374 million a year ago.

Income before income tax expense was USD 26.424 million compared to USD 28.919 million a year ago. Net income was USD 17.563 million compared to USD 18.789 million a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was USD 17.503 million compared to USD 18.789 million a year ago.

Basic and diluted earnings per share was USD 0.12 compared to USD 0.12 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.75% against 0.80% for the same period a year ago. Return on average equity was 3.95% against 3.87% for the same period a year ago.