ESSA Bancorp, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $12,182,000 compared to total interest income of $13,950,000 for the same period a year ago. Net interest income was $9,491,000 compared to $10,719,000 last year.

Income before income taxes was $2,620,000 compared to $4,240,000 last year. Net income was $2,004,000 or $0.18 per basic and diluted share compared to $2,879,000 or $0.24 per basic and diluted share last year. Tangible book value per share at December 31, 2013 increased to $13.04 compared with $12.99 at December 31, 2012.

Return on average assets was 0.59% compared to 0.82% last year. Return on average equity was 4.77% compared with 6.49% last year.