Kentucky First Federal Bancorp 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT For the transition period from ____________ to _______________ Commission File Number: 0-51176 KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) United States of America 61-1484858 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 655 Main Street , Hazard , Kentucky 41702 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code) (502) 223-1638 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share KFFB The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-Accelerated filer ☒ Smaller Reporting Company ☒ Emerging Growth Company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒ Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: At May 15, 2026, the latest practicable date, the Corporation had 8,086,715 shares of $.01 par value common stock outstanding (including 4,727,938 shares held by First Federal MHC). INDEX Page PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 1 ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 1 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 2 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 3 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 8 ITEM 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 31 ITEM 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 39 ITEM 4 Controls and Procedures 39 PART II OTHER INFORMATION 40 SIGNATURES 42 i PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1: Financial Statements Kentucky First Federal Bancorp CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share data) March 31, 2026 June 30, 2025 Unaudited ASSETS Cash and due from financial institutions $ 2,289 $ 2,342 Fed funds sold 5,073 8,577 Interest-bearing demand deposits 13,934 8,561 Cash and cash equivalents 21,296 19,480 Debt securities available-for-sale, at fair value 10,265 9,757 Debt securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost-approximate fair value of $ 141 and $ 167 at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively 143 171 Loans held for sale 662 877 Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $ 2,217 and $ 2,170 at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively 328,223 327,248 Office premises and equipment - at depreciated cost 4,195 4,211 Federal Home Loan Bank stock - at cost 3,804 3,980 Accrued interest receivable 1,593 1,438 Bank-owned life insurance 3,067 3,001 Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,293 1,048 Total assets $ 374,541 $ 371,211 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Savings $ 43,697 $ 48,616 Certificates of deposit 197,261 199,575 Demand deposit accounts 32,731 29,372 Deposits 273,689 277,563 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 48,937 42,760 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 593 869 Accrued interest payable 709 949 Accrued income tax 120 63 Deferred income taxes 59 30 Other liabilities 776 608 Total liabilities 324,883 322,842 Shareholders’ equity Preferred stock, 500,000 shares authorized, $ .01 par value; no shares issued - - Common stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized, $ .01 par value; 8,596,064 shares issued 86 86 Additional paid-in capital 34,891 34,891 Retained earnings - restricted 18,735 17,506 Treasury shares at cost, 509,349 common shares at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively ( 3,969 ) ( 3,969 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss ( 85 ) ( 145 ) Total shareholders’ equity 49,658 48,369 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 374,541 $ 371,211 See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 1 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Nine months ended March 31, Three months ended March 31, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Interest income Loans, including fees $ 14,536 $ 13,158 $ 4,957 $ 4,456 Mortgage-backed securities 304 229 99 72 Interest-bearing deposits and other 645 862 201 318 Total interest income 15,485 14,249 5,257 4,846 Interest expense Interest-bearing demand deposits 88 30 33 12 Savings 149 169 50 70 Certificates of deposit 5,741 5,826 1,810 2,013 Deposits 5,978 6,025 1,893 2,095 Borrowings 1,479 2,186 497 620 Total interest expense 7,457 8,211 2,390 2,715 Net interest income 8,028 6,038 2,867 2,131 Provision for credit losses 51 36 41 21 Net interest income after provision for credit losses 7,977 6,002 2,826 2,110 Non-interest income Earnings on bank-owned life insurance 66 65 29 21 Net gain on sales of loans 228 162 63 22 Other 176 162 47 38 Total non-interest income 470 389 139 81 Non-interest expense Employee compensation and benefits 3,813 3,615 1,298 1,219 Data processing 695 451 244 180 Occupancy and equipment 423 414 152 142 FDIC insurance premiums 208 196 69 57 Voice and data communications 92 104 26 38 Advertising 124 131 24 40 Outside service fees 511 377 117 153 Auditing and accounting 286 258 95 92 Regulatory assessments 53 71 7 24 Foreclosure and real estate owned expenses, net 68 64 23 23 Franchise and other taxes 103 101 32 31 Legal fees 147 289 13 60 Other 315 321 110 117 Total non-interest expense 6,838 6,392 2,210 2,176 Income (loss) before income taxes 1,609 ( 1 ) 755 15 Income tax expense (benefit) 380 ( 6 ) 174 8 NET INCOME $ 1,229 $ 5 $ 581 $ 7 EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic and diluted $ 0.15 $ 0.00 $ 0.07 $ 0.00 DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 2 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (In thousands) Nine months ended March 31, Three months ended March 31, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Net income $ 1,229 $ 5 $ 581 $ 7 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities designated as available-for-sale, net of taxes of $ 20 , $ 50 , ($ 8 ) and $ 30 during the respective periods 60 150 ( 24 ) 90 Comprehensive income $ 1,289 $ 155 $ 557 $ 97 See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 3 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY For the nine months ended (Unaudited) (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) March 31, 2026 Common stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Treasury shares Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total Balance at July 1, 2025 $ 86 $ 34,891 $ 17,506 $ ( 3,969 ) $ ( 145 ) $ 48,369 Net income – – 1,229 – – 1,229 Other comprehensive income, net of tax – – – – 60 60 Balance at March 31, 2026 $ 86 $ 34,891 $ 18,735 $ ( 3,969 ) $ ( 85 ) $ 49,658 March 31, 2025 Common stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Treasury shares Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total Balance at July 1, 2024 $ 86 $ 34,891 $ 17,325 $ ( 3,969 ) $ ( 336 ) $ 47,997 Net income – – 5 – – 5 Other comprehensive income, net of tax – – – – 150 150 Balance at March 31, 2025 $ 86 $ 34,891 $ 17,330 $ ( 3,969 ) $ ( 186 ) $ 48,152 See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY For the three months ended (Unaudited) (Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) March 31, 2026 Common stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Treasury shares Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total Balance at January 1, 2026 $ 86 $ 34,891 $ 18,154 $ ( 3,969 ) $ ( 61 ) $ 49,101 Net income – – 581 – – 581 Other comprehensive loss, net of tax – – – – ( 24 ) ( 24 ) Balance at March 31, 2026 $ 86 $ 34,891 $ 18,735 $ ( 3,969 ) $ ( 85 ) $ 49,658 March 31, 2025 Common stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Treasury shares Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total Balance at January 1, 2025 $ 86 $ 34,891 $ 17,323 $ ( 3,969 ) $ ( 276 ) $ 48,055 Net income – – 7 – – 7 Other comprehensive income, net of tax – – – – 90 90 Balance at March 31, 2025 $ 86 $ 34,891 $ 17,330 $ ( 3,969 ) $ ( 186 ) $ 48,152 See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (In thousands) Nine months ended March 31, 2026 2025 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 1,229 $ 5 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities Depreciation 148 173 Amortization of deferred loan origination fees, net ( 102 ) ( 18 ) Amortization of premiums on debt securities ( 36 ) ( 15 ) Net gain on sale of loans ( 228 ) ( 162 ) Earnings on bank-owned life insurance ( 66 ) ( 64 ) Provision for credit losses 51 36 Origination of loans held for sale ( 8,583 ) ( 5,010 ) Proceeds from loans held for sale 9,026 5,010 Deferred Income Taxes 9 ( 79 ) Accrued Income Tax 57 - Increase (decrease) in cash, due to changes in: Accrued interest receivable ( 155 ) ( 258 ) Prepaid expenses and other assets ( 245 ) ( 48 ) Accrued interest payable ( 240 ) 468 Other liabilities 168 ( 153 ) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 1,033 ( 115 ) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of securities available-for-sale ( 2,405 ) - Securities maturities, prepayments and calls: Held-to-maturity 26 31 Available-for-sale 2,015 1,663 Proceeds from redemption of FHLB stock 764 592 Purchase of FHLB stock ( 588 ) ( 342 ) Loans originated for investment, net of principal collected ( 924 ) 2,460 Additions to premises and equipment, net ( 132 ) ( 148 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities ( 1,244 ) 4,256 Cash flows from financing activities: Net change in deposits ( 3,874 ) 21,247 Payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance, net ( 276 ) ( 361 ) Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances 34,802 14,446 Repayments on Federal Home Loan Bank advances ( 28,625 ) ( 30,007 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 2,027 5,325 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,816 9,466 Beginning cash and cash equivalents 19,480 18,287 Ending cash and cash equivalents $ 21,296 $ 27,753 See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 6 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) (Unaudited) (In thousands) Nine months ended March 31, 2026 2025 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for: Income taxes $ 470 $ - Interest on deposits and borrowings $ 7,697 $ 7,743 See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 7 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2026 (unaudited) The Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (“Kentucky First” or the “Company”) was incorporated under federal law in March 2005 and is the mid-tier holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard, Hazard, Kentucky (“First Federal of Hazard”) and Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc. (“Frankfort First”). Frankfort First is the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky (“First Federal of Kentucky”). First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Kentucky (hereinafter collectively the “Banks”) are Kentucky First’s primary operations, which consist of operating the Banks as two independent, community-oriented savings institutions. Note 1. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which represent the condensed consolidated balance sheets and results of operations of the Company, were prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) which are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2026, are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for an entire fiscal year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2025, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K annual report for 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 30, 2025. Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, Frankfort First, and its wholly-owned banking subsidiaries, First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Kentucky (collectively hereinafter “the Banks”). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company is a majority-owned subsidiary of First Federal MHC. The accounts of First Federal MHC are not consolidated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Debt Securities – Management determines the classification of debt securities at purchase as held-to-maturity, trading, or available-for-sale. Held-to-maturity securities are those we have both the intent and ability to hold to maturity and are reported at amortized cost. Securities that are not considered held-to-maturity are considered either trading or available-for-sale securities in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320, Investments – Debt Securities, and are reported at fair value in the statement of financial position. We have no trading securities. The adjustment to fair value for available-for-sale securities for unrealized gains and losses is included as a separate component of shareholders’ equity, net of tax. Loans – Loans for which we have the ability and intent to hold until maturity and/or payoff are reported at the carrying value of the unpaid principal reduced by unearned interest, an allowance for credit losses and unamortized deferred fees and costs and premiums. Interest income is accrued on a level yield basis. In circumstances where management believes that collection of interest income is uncollectible on specific loans, after considering economic and business conditions, collateral value and collection efforts, interest accrual is discontinued. Interest income may be recognized on the cash basis when received unless a determination has been made by management to apply all of the payment against principal. 8 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 1. Basis of Presentation (continued) Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates (continued) Allowance for Credit Losses – We account for the allowance for credit losses (ACL) under ASC 326, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which is commonly known as CECL. We measure expected credit losses of financial assets on a weighted average remaining maturity (WARM) basis. We maintain an ACL at a level that is appropriate to cover estimated credit losses on individually evaluated loans, as well as estimated credit losses inherent in the estimated life of the loan portfolio. Credit losses are charged to and recoveries are credited to the ACL. Loans with similar risk characteristics are evaluated on a collective basis within homogeneous loan pools under ASC 326. Our homogeneous loan pools are primarily determined by loan purpose and collateral type. Pools include residential real estate (composed of one-to-four-family, multi-family, and construction), land, farm, nonresidential real estate, commercial and industrial, and consumer loans (composed of Loans on deposit, home equity, automobile, and unsecured). Credits that are nonaccrual status are subject to individual evaluation. Historical loss rates for loans are adjusted for significant factors that, in management’s judgment, reflect the impact of any current conditions on loss recognition. Qualitative factors used to derive our ACL include delinquency trends, current economic conditions and trends, strength of supervision and administration of the loan portfolio, levels of underperforming loans, trends in loan losses and underwriting exceptions. Reasonable and supportable economic forecasts that may offset collectibility are also included as factors in our ACL model. Management continually reevaluates the other subjective factors included in its ACL analysis. Income Taxes – Income tax expense is based on the taxes due on the consolidated tax return plus deferred taxes on the expected future tax benefits and consequences of temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective In October 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2023-06 Disclosure Improvements - Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative (ASU 2023-06). The amendments in this ASU are the result of FASB’s decision to incorporate into the Accounting Standards Codification certain disclosure requirements, referred by the SEC, for incremental information to US GAAP. Topics in the ASU that have applicability to the Company are (1) Statement of Cash Flows which requires an accounting policy disclosure in annual periods where cash flows associated with derivative instruments and their related gains and losses are presented in the statement of cash flows, (2) Debt which requires disclosure of amounts and terms of unused lines of credit and unfunded commitments and the weighted-average interest rate on outstanding short-term borrowings, and (3) Derivatives and Hedging which adds cross-reference to disclosure requirements related to where cash flows associated with derivative instruments and their related gains and losses are presented in the statement of cash flows. 9 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 1. Basis of Presentation (continued) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective (continued) The effective date for each amendment will be the date on which the SEC’s removal of that related disclosure from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K becomes effective, with early adoption prohibited. If by June 30, 2027 the SEC has not removed the applicable requirement from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, the pending content of the related amendment will be removed from the Accounting Standards Codification and will not become effective for any entity. Management is reviewing the provisions of ASU 2023-06, and does not expect the adoption of the ASU to have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. In November 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-03 Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40). The amendments in this update require disclosure, in the notes to financial statements, of specified information about certain costs and expenses. The amendments require that at each interim and annual reporting period (1) the Company disclose the amounts of (a) employee compensation, (b) depreciation, and (c) intangible asset amortization included in each relevant expense caption presented on the face of the income statement within continuing operations that contains any of the expense categories listed; (2) include certain amounts that are already required to be disclosed under current generally accepted accounting principles in the same disclosure as the other disaggregation requirements; (3) disclose a qualitative description of the amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively; (4) disclose the total amount of selling expenses and, in annual reporting periods, the Company’s definition of selling expenses. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update should be applied either (1) prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this update or (2) retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Management is currently evaluating the update and does not expect adoption of the update to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in Fiscal Year 2025 In November 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting (ASU 2023-07). The amendments in ASU 2023-07 apply to all public entities that are required to report segment information in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through requiring enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments require that a public entity disclose, on an annual and interim basis, significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss. Public entities are required to disclose, on an annual and interim basis, an amount for other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. In addition, public entities must provide all annual disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets currently required by FASB ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting in interim periods. The amendments clarify that if the CODM uses more than one measure of a segment’s profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources, a public entity may report one or more of those additional measures of segment profit. However, at least one of the reported segment profit or loss measures (or the single reported measure, if only one is disclosed) should be the measure that is most consistent with the measurement principles used in measuring the corresponding amounts in the public entity’s consolidated financial statements. The amendments require that a public entity disclose the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. Finally, the amendments require that a public entity that has a single reportable segment provide all the disclosures required by the amendments in ASU 2023-07 and all existing segment disclosures in ASC Topic 280. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. A public entity that adopts ASU 2023-07 is required to apply the amendments retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Upon adoption of ASU 2023-07, the segment expense categories and amounts disclosed in the prior periods should be based on the significant segment expense categories identified and disclosed in the period of adoption. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 on January 1, 2025 with little impact as currently the Company’s financial service operations are aggregated into one reportable operating segment. 10 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 1. Basis of Presentation (continued) Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in Fiscal Year 2025 (continued) In December 2023, FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (ASU 2023-09). FASB issued ASU 2023-09 to address investor requests for more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU 2023-09 is to be applied on a prospective basis and became effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. ASU 2023-09 impacts income tax disclosures, and did not have a material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in this update require annual and interim disclosures on significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and require annual and interim disclosures on “other segment items”, where the other segment items category is the difference between segment revenue less segment expense compared to the reported measure of segment profit or loss. In addition, the amendments require all annual disclosures that are currently required to be reported on an interim basis and require the disclosure of the title and position of the chief operating decision maker and how that position uses the information to assess segment performance and the allocation of resources. While the Company only has one reportable segment, the update requires public entities with a single segment to provide all segment disclosures under ASC 280. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Note 2. Earnings Per Share Diluted earnings per share is computed taking into consideration common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares to be issued or released under the Company’s share-based compensation plans. The factors used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations follow: Nine months ended March 31, Three months ended March 31, 2026 2025 2026 2025 Net income allocated to common shareholders, basic and diluted $ 1,229,000 $ 5,000 $ 581,000 $ 7,000 Earnings per share, basic and diluted $ 0.15 $ 0.00 $ 0.07 $ 0.00 Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted 8,086,715 8,086,715 8,086,715 8,086,715 There were no stock option shares outstanding for the nine- or three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. 11 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 3. Debt Securities The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of securities available-for-sale and securities held-to-maturity at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income and gross unrecognized gains and losses: March 31, 2026 (in thousands) Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Estimated fair value Available-for-sale Securities Agency mortgage-backed: residential $ 10,378 $ 2 $ 115 $ 10,265 Held-to-maturity Securities Agency mortgage-backed: residential $ 143 $ 1 $ 3 $ 141 June 30, 2025 (in thousands) Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Estimated fair value Available-for-sale Securities Agency mortgage-backed: residential $ 9,950 $ - $ 193 $ 9,757 Held-to-maturity Securities Agency mortgage-backed: residential $ 171 $ - $ 4 $ 167 At March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025 the Company’s debt securities consisted of mortgage-backed securities, which do not have a single maturity date. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities, because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. There were no pledged securities for both March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025. In addition, at both March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, there were no pledged overnight deposits. We evaluated securities in unrealized loss positions for evidence of credit loss, considering duration, severity, financial condition of the issuer, our intention to sell or requirement to sell. Those securities were agency mortgage-backed securities, which carry a very limited amount of risk. Also, we have no intention to sell nor believe that we will be compelled to sell such securities before maturity. Based on our evaluation, no reserve for credit loss was considered necessary. Debt securities in an unrealized loss position as a percent of total debt securities were 81.6 % and 88.8 % at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively. The following table provides the amortized cost, gross unrealized losses, fair value, and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2026. March 31, 2026 Available-for-Sale (in thousands) Amortized cost Gross unrealized losses Fair value Less Than 12 Months Agency mortgage-backed securities $ 2,563 $ 6 $ 2,557 12 Months or More Agency mortgage-backed securities 5,957 109 5,848 Total $ 8,520 $ 115 $ 8,405 12 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 3. Debt Securities (continued) March 31, 2026 Held to Maturity (in thousands) Amortized cost Gross unrealized losses Fair value Less Than 12 Months Agency mortgage-backed securities $ - $ - $ - 12 Months or More Agency mortgage-backed securities 83 3 80 Total $ 83 $ 3 $ 80 June 30, 2025 Available-for-Sale (in thousands) Amortized cost Gross unrealized losses Fair value Less Than 12 Months Agency mortgage-backed securities $ 2,000 $ 20 $ 1,980 12 Months or More Agency mortgage-backed securities 6,700 $ 173 $ 6,527 Total temporarily impaired AFS securities $ 8,700 $ 193 $ 8,507 Held to Maturity (in thousands) Amortized cost Gross unrealized losses Fair value Less Than 12 Months Agency mortgage-backed securities $ - $ - $ - 12 Months or More Agency mortgage-backed securities 171 4 167 Total temporarily impaired HTM securities $ 171 $ 4 $ 167 13 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff are reported at the principal amount outstanding, adjusted for deferred loan origination costs, net, discounts on purchased loans, and the allowance for credit losses. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance unless the collectability of the loan is in doubt. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and recognized in interest income using the level-yield method without anticipating prepayments. Interest income on one-to-four-family residential loans is generally discontinued at the time a loan is 180 days delinquent and on other loans at the time a loan is 90 days delinquent. All other loans are moved to non-accrual status in accordance with the Company’s policy, typically 90 days after the loan becomes delinquent. Past due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. Nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days still on accrual include both smaller balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for impairment and individually classified impaired loans. All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on nonaccrual is reversed against interest income. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. The composition of the loan portfolio was as follows: March 31, June 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 Residential real estate One- to four-family $ 242,718 $ 251,338 Multi-family 17,122 15,505 Construction 11,910 9,314 Land 1,842 1,508 Farm 2,112 3,023 Nonresidential real estate 35,163 31,698 Commercial and industrial 619 691 Consumer and other: Loans on deposits 594 813 Home equity 17,500 14,643 Automobile 167 134 Unsecured 693 751 330,440 329,418 Allowance for credit losses ( 2,217 ) ( 2,170 ) $ 328,223 $ 327,248 The amounts above include net deferred loan costs of $ 70,000 and $ 149,000 as of March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively. 14 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) The allowance for credit losses is a valuation allowance that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected for the loans. Loan losses are charged off against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Management estimates the allowance balance required using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience, derived from the Company’s data, provides the basis for estimation of expected credit losses, although management also compares the Company’s data with peer group data. Adjustments to historical loss information may be made for differences in: lending policy, procedures and practice; economic conditions; the nature and volume of the loan portfolio; volume of delinquent and problem loans; the current and anticipated economic conditions in the primary lending area; and other external factors. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off. Loans that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Loans evaluated individually are not included in the pool evaluation. When management determines that foreclosure is probable or when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty at the reporting date and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the sale of the collateral, the expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, less any discounts and selling costs. Management monitors loan performance on a monthly basis and performs a quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the ACL. The Banks begin enhanced monitoring of all loans rated 5-Watch or worse and obtain a new appraisal or asset valuation for most loans placed on nonaccrual status. New appraisals are usually not obtained on loans with outstanding principal amounts of $ 50,000 or less. Management, at its discretion, may determine that additional adjustments to the appraisal or valuation are required. Valuation adjustments will be made as necessary based on factors, including, but not limited to: the economy, deferred maintenance, industry, type of collateral, age of the appraisal, etc., and the knowledge Management has about a particular situation. In addition, the cost to sell or liquidate the collateral is also estimated and deducted from the valuation in order to determine the net realizable value to the Banks. When determining the ACL, certain factors involved in the evaluation are inherently subjective and require material estimates that may be susceptible to significant change, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows. Management monitors the adequacy of the ACL on an ongoing basis and reports its adequacy quarterly to the Board of Directors. Management believes the ACL at March 31, 2026 is adequate. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the loans, adjusted for expected prepayments, when appropriate. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals, and modifications unless either of the following applies: management has a reasonable expectation at the reporting date that a modification will be executed with an individual borrower or the extension or renewal options are included in the original or modified contract at the reporting date and are not unconditionally cancellable by the Banks. 15 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) The Banks categorize loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, and current economic trends, among other factors. Management utilizes a risk rating scale ranging from 1-Highest Pass to 9-Loss to evaluate loan quality. Consumer purpose loans are identified as either performing or nonperforming based on the payment status of the loans. Nonperforming consumer loans are loans that are nonaccrual or 90 days or more past due and still accruing. Our portfolio segments include residential real estate, nonresidential real estate, farm, land, commercial and industrial, and consumer and other loans. Risk factors associated with our portfolio segments are as follows: Residential Real Estate Our primary lending activity is the origination of mortgage loans, which enable a borrower to purchase or refinance existing homes in the Banks’ respective market areas. We further classify our residential real estate loans as one-to-four-family (owner-occupied vs nonowner-occupied), multi-family or construction. We believe that our first mortgage position on loans secured by residential real estate presents lower risk than our other loans, with the exception of loans secured by deposits. We offer a mix of adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgage loans with terms up to 30 years for owner-occupied properties. For these properties a borrower may be able to borrow up to 97 % of the value with private mortgage insurance. Alternatively, the borrower may be able to borrow up to 90 % of the value through other programs offered by the bank. We offer loans on one-to-four-family rental properties at a maximum of 80 % loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratio and we generally charge a slightly higher interest rate on such loans. We also originate loans to individuals to finance the construction of residential dwellings for personal use or for use as rental property. We also lend to builders for construction of speculative or custom residential properties for resale, but on a limited basis. Construction loans are generally less than one year in length, do not exceed 80 % of the appraised value, and provide for the payment of interest only during the construction phase. Funds are disbursed as progress is made toward completion of the construction. Multi-family Loans We offer mortgage loans secured by residential multi-family (five or more units). Generally, these loans are originated for 25 years or less and do not exceed 80 % of the appraised value. Loans secured by multi-family generally have larger balances and involve a greater degree of risk than one-to-four-family residential mortgage loans. These loans depend on the borrower’s creditworthiness and the feasibility and cash flow potential of the project. Payments on loans secured by income properties often depend on successful operation and management of the properties. As a result, repayment on such loans may be subject to a greater extent to adverse conditions in the real estate market or economy than owner-occupied residential loans. 16 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) Nonresidential Loans We offer mortgage loans secured by nonresidential real estate comprised generally of commercial office buildings, churches and properties used for other purposes. Generally, these loans are originated for 25 years or less and do not exceed 80 % of the appraised value. As with multi-family loans, commercial real estate loans generally have larger balances and involve a greater degree of risk than one-to-four-family residential mortgage loans and these loans depend on the borrower’s creditworthiness, as well as the feasibility and cash flow potential of the project. Payments on loans secured by nonresidential properties often depend on successful operation and management of the properties. As a result, repayment on such loans may be subject to a greater extent to adverse conditions in the real estate market or economy than owner-occupied residential loans. Consumer lending Our consumer loans include home equity lines of credit, loans secured by savings deposits, automobile loans, and unsecured loans. Home equity loans are generally second mortgage loans subordinate only to first mortgages also held by the bank and do not exceed 80 % of the estimated value of the property. We do offer home equity loans up to 90 % of the estimated value to qualified borrowers and these loans carry a premium interest rate. Loans secured by savings are originated up to 90 % of the depositor’s savings account balance and bear interest at a rate higher than the rate paid on the deposit account. Because the deposit account must be pledged as collateral to secure the loan, the inherent risk of this type of loan is minimal. Loans secured by automobiles are made directly to consumers (there are no relationships with dealers) and are based on the value of the vehicle and the borrower’s creditworthiness. Vehicle loans present a higher level of risk because of the natural decline in the value of the property as well as its mobility. Unsecured loans are based entirely on the borrower’s creditworthiness and present the highest level of risk to the bank. Impaired loans The Banks choose the most appropriate method for accounting for impaired loans. For secured loans, which make up the vast majority of the loans in the Banks’ portfolio, this method involves determining the fair value of the collateral, reduced by estimated selling costs. Where appropriate, the Banks would account for impaired loans by determining the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that a creditor will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Although most of our loans are secured by collateral, we rely heavily on the capacity of our borrowers to generate sufficient cash flow to service their debt. As a result, our loans do not become collateral-dependent until there is deterioration in the borrower’s cash flow and financial condition, which makes it necessary for us to look to the collateral for our sole source of repayment. Collateral-dependent loans which are more than ninety days delinquent are considered to constitute more than a minimum delay in repayment and are evaluated for impairment under the policy at that time. We utilize updated independent appraisals to determine fair value for collateral-dependent loans, adjusted for estimated selling costs, in determining our specific reserve. In some situations, management does not secure an updated independent appraisal. These situations may involve small loan amounts or loans that, in management’s opinion, have an abnormally low loan-to-value ratio. 17 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) The following table presents the activity in the ACL by portfolio segment for the nine months ended March 31, 2026. March 31, 2026: (in thousands) Balance at June 30, 2025 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses on loans Loans charged off Recoveries Credit Losses for Unfunded Liabilities Ending balance Residential real estate: One-to-four-family $ 1,690 $ ( 2 ) $ ( 4 ) $ - $ - $ 1,684 Multi-family 86 2 - - - 77 Construction 70 50 - - - 120 Land 24 ( 10 ) - - - 14 Farm 16 ( 6 ) - - - 10 Nonresidential real estate 230 4 - - - 234 Commercial and industrial 7 ( 3 ) - - - 4 Consumer and other: Loans on deposits - - - Home equity 36 18 - - - 54 Automobile 1 - - - - 1 Unsecured 10 ( 2 ) - - - 8 $ 2,170 $ 51 $ ( 4 ) $ - - $ 2,217 The following table presents the activity in the ACL by portfolio segment for the nine months ended March 31, 2025: March 31, 2025: (in thousands) Balance at June 30, 2024 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses on loans Loans charged off Recoveries Credit Losses for Unfunded Liabilities Ending balance Residential real estate: One-to-four-family $ 1,661 $ 21 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,682 Multi-family 100 ( 2 ) - - - 98 Construction 122 ( 38 ) - - ( 3 ) 81 Land 28 ( 4 ) - - - 24 Farm 4 12 - - - 16 Nonresidential real estate 192 ( 13 ) - - - 179 Commercial and industrial 3 ( 1 ) - - - 2 Consumer and other: Home equity 14 62 - 1 - 77 Unsecured 3 ( 1 ) - - - 2 $ 2,127 $ 36 $ - $ 1 ( 3 ) $ 2,161 18 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) The following table presents the activity in the ACL by portfolio segment for the three months ended March 31, 2026: March 31, 2026: (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2025 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses on loans Loans charged off Recoveries Credit Losses for Unfunded Liabilities Ending balance Residential real estate: One-to-four-family $ 1,634 $ 50 $ - $ - $ - $ 1684 Multi-family 95 ( 7 ) - - - 88 Construction 107 13 - - - 120 Land 24 ( 10 ) - - - 14 Farm 15 ( 5 ) - - - 10 Nonresidential real estate 243 ( 9 ) - - - 234 Commercial and industrial 4 - - - - 4 Consumer and other: Loans on deposits - - - Home equity 44 10 - - - 54 Automobile 1 - - - - 1 Unsecured 9 ( 1 ) - - - 8 $ 2,176 $ 41 $ - $ - - $ 2,217 The following table presents the activity in the ACL by portfolio segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025: March 31, 2025: (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2024 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses on loans Loans charged off Recoveries Credit Losses for Unfunded Liabilities Ending balance Residential real estate: One-to-four-family $ 1,618 $ 64 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,682 Multi-family 98 - - - - 98 Construction 87 ( 5 ) - - ( 1 ) 81 Land 32 ( 8 ) - - - 24 Farm 16 - - - - 16 Nonresidential real estate 174 5 - - - 179 Commercial and industrial 3 ( 1 ) - - - 2 Consumer and other: Home equity 111 ( 34 ) - - - 77 Unsecured 2 - - - - 2 $ 2,141 $ 21 $ - $ - ( 1 ) $ 2,161 19 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by portfolio class as of March 31, 2026. The recorded investment in loans excludes accrued interest receivable due to immateriality. March 31, 2026: (in thousands) Amortized Cost Basis Ending allowance on collateral- dependent loans Loans individually evaluated for impairment: Residential real estate: One- to four-family $ 1,353 $ – Nonresidential real estate 195 – $ 1,548 $ – Real estate stands as collateral for loans individually evaluated for impairment. Collateral on nonresidential real estate individually evaluated for impairment includes one commercial office building. The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by portfolio class as of June 30, 2025. The recorded investment in loans excludes accrued interest receivable due to immateriality. June 30, 2025: (in thousands) Amortized Cost Basis Ending allowance on collateral- dependent loans Loans individually evaluated for impairment: Residential real estate: One- to four-family $ 1,856 $ – Nonresidential real estate 927 – $ 2,783 $ – 20 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) The following table presents the recorded investment in nonaccrual and loans past due over 89 days still on accrual by class of loans as of March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2025: March 31, 2026 June 30, 2025 (in thousands) Nonaccrual Loans Past Due Over 89 Days Still Accruing Nonaccrual Loans Past Due Over 89 Days Still Accruing Residential real estate One- to four-family $ 1,997 $ 63 $ 1,924 $ 592 Construction - - 291 - Nonresidential real estate 195 24 927 - Consumer and other Automobile - - - - Unsecured 124 - 131 - $ 2,316 $ 87 $ 3,273 $ 592 Nonaccrual loans had no related allowance for credit losses based on individual evaluation at March 31, 2026 or June 30, 2025. One-to-four-family loans in process of foreclosure totaled $ 326,000 and $ 213,000 at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively. There were no loans modified during the nine months ended March 31, 2026 to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. The following table presents the aging of the principal balance outstanding in past due loans as of March 31, 2026, by class of loans: March 31, 2026: (in thousands) 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due 90 Days or Greater Total Past Due Loans Not Past Due Total Residential real estate: One-to-four-family $ 5,358 $ 220 $ 962 $ 6,540 $ 236,178 $ 242,718 Multi-family - - - - 17,122 17,122 Construction - - - - 11,910 11,910 Land - - - - 1,842 1,842 Farm - - - - 2,112 2,112 Nonresidential real estate 960 - 24 984 34,179 35,163 Commercial and industrial - - - - 619 619 Consumer and other: Loans on deposits - - - - 594 594 Home equity - - - - 17,500 17,500 Automobile 22 - - 22 145 167 Unsecured 26 - 2 28 665 693 $ 6,366 $ 220 $ 988 $ 7,574 $ 322,866 $ 330,440 21 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) The following tables present the aging of the principal balance outstanding in past due loans as of June 30, 2025, by class of loans: June 30, 2025: (in thousands) 30-59 Days Past Due 60-89 Days Past Due 90 Days or Greater Total Past Due Loans Not Past Due Total Residential real estate One- to four-family $ 3,731 $ 687 $ 1,000 $ 5,418 $ 245,920 $ 251,338 Multi-family - 246 - 246 15,259 15,505 Construction 127 - 291 418 8,896 9,314 Land - - - - 1,508 1,508 Farm - - - - 3,023 3,023 Nonresidential real estate 1,704 25 - 1,729 29,969 31,698 Commercial and industrial - - - - 691 691 Consumer and other Loans on deposits - - - - 813 813 Home equity - - - - 14,643 14,643 Automobile - - - - 134 134 Unsecured 23 - - 23 728 751 $ 5,585 $ 958 $ 1,291 $ 7,834 $ 321,584 $ 329,418 Credit Quality Indicators: The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on an annual basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings: Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date. Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable. 22 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above-described process are considered to be pass rated loans. Loans listed that are not rated are included in groups of homogeneous loans and are evaluated for credit quality based on performing status. See the aging of past due loan table above. As of March 31, 2026, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows: (in thousands) Term Loans Amortized Cost by Origination Fiscal Year Revolving Loans Amortized As of March 31, 2026 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 Prior Cost Basis Total Residential real estate: One-to-four-family Risk Rating: Pass $ 15,502 $ 19,330 $ 26,316 $ 42,283 $ 33,683 $ 100,824 $ - $ 237,938 Special mention - - - - - 65 - 65 Substandard - 30 116 - - 4,569 - 4,715 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 15,502 $ 19,360 $ 26,432 $ 42,283 $ 33,683 $ 105,458 $ - $ 242,718 Current period gross charge offs $ 4 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 4 Multi-family Risk Rating: Pass $ 2,298 $ 779 $ 543 $ 5,416 $ 5,110 $ 2,736 $ - $ 16,882 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - 240 - - - 240 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 2,298 $ 779 $ 543 $ 5,656 $ 5,110 $ 2,736 $ - $ 17,122 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Construction Risk Rating: Pass $ 7,033 $ 4,732 $ 18 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 11,783 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - 127 - - - - - 127 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 7,033 $ 4,859 $ 18 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 11,910 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Land Risk Rating: Pass $ 708 $ 360 $ 319 $ 238 $ 133 $ 31 $ - $ 1,789 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard 25 - 28 - - - - 53 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 733 $ 360 $ 347 $ 238 $ 133 $ 31 $ - $ 1,842 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Farm Risk Rating: Pass $ 45 $ 1,835 $ 142 $ - $ - $ 90 $ - $ 2,112 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 45 $ 1,835 $ 142 $ - $ - $ 90 $ - $ 2,112 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 23 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) Revolving (in thousands) Term Loans Amortized Cost by Origination Fiscal Year Loans Amortized As of March 31, 2026 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 Prior Cost Basis Total Nonresidential real estate Risk Rating: Pass $ 8,545 $ 2,141 $ 4,915 $ 1,116 $ 2,343 $ 14,964 $ - $ 34,024 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - 25 - - 379 735 - 1,139 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 8,545 $ 2,166 $ 4,915 $ 1,116 $ 2,722 $ 15,699 $ - $ 35,163 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Commercial and industrial Risk Rating: Pass $ 308 $ 241 $ 23 $ 7 $ - $ 40 $ - $ 619 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 308 $ 241 $ 23 $ 7 $ - $ 40 $ - $ 619 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Share Loans Risk Rating: Pass $ 310 $ 60 $ 43 $ 74 $ - $ 107 $ - $ 594 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 310 $ 60 $ 43 $ 74 $ - $ 107 $ - $ 594 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Home Equity Risk Rating: Pass $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 17,500 $ 17,500 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 17,500 $ 17,500 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Auto Risk Rating: Pass $ 107 $ 25 $ 27 $ - $ 4 $ 4 $ - $ 167 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 107 $ 25 $ 27 $ - $ 4 $ 4 $ - $ 167 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Unsecured Risk Rating: Pass $ 113 $ 204 $ 34 $ 4 $ 5 $ 209 $ - $ 569 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - 122 2 - - - - 124 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 113 $ 326 $ 36 $ 4 $ 5 $ 209 $ - $ 693 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 24 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) As of June 30, 2025, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows: Revolving (in thousands) Term Loans Amortized Cost by Origination Fiscal Year Loans Amortized As of June 30, 2025 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Prior Cost Basis Total Residential real estate: One- to four-family Risk Rating: Pass $ 30,263 $ 30,777 $ 46,914 $ 40,661 $ 38,891 $ 59,027 $ - $ 246,533 Special mention - - - - - 96 - 96 Substandard 345 194 - - 350 3,820 - 4,709 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 30,608 $ 30,971 $ 46,914 $ 40,661 $ 39,241 $ 62,943 $ - $ 251,338 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Multi-family Risk Rating: Pass $ 1,185 $ 395 $ 5,840 $ 5,226 $ 1,202 $ 1,657 $ - $ 15,505 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 1,185 $ 395 $ 5,840 $ 5,226 $ 1,202 $ 1,657 $ - $ 15,505 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Construction Risk Rating: Pass $ 5,241 $ 3,392 $ 282 $ - $ 108 $ - $ - $ 9,023 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - 291 - - - - - 291 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 5,241 $ 3,683 $ 282 $ - $ 108 $ - $ - $ 9,314 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Land Risk Rating: Pass $ 355 $ 581 $ 288 $ 207 $ 49 $ - $ - $ 1,480 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard 28 - - - - - - 28 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 383 $ 581 $ 288 $ 207 $ 49 $ - $ - $ 1,508 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Farm Risk Rating: Pass $ 2,510 $ - $ - $ 212 $ - $ 301 $ - $ 3,023 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 2,510 $ - $ - $ 212 $ - $ 301 $ - $ 3,023 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 25 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) Revolving (in thousands) Term Loans Amortized Cost by Origination Fiscal Year Loans Amortized As of June 30, 2025 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 Prior Cost Basis Total Nonresidential real estate Risk Rating: Pass $ 2,662 $ 7,245 $ 1,169 $ 2,360 $ 2,822 $ 13,937 $ - $ 30,195 Special mention 25 - - - - 551 - 576 Substandard - - 722 - - 205 - 927 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 2,687 $ 7,245 $ 1,891 $ 2,360 $ 2,822 $ 14,693 $ - $ 31,698 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Commercial and industrial Risk Rating: Pass $ 545 $ 130 $ 16 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 691 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 545 $ 130 $ 16 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 691 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Share Loans Risk Rating: Pass $ 138 $ 57 $ 81 $ - $ 6 $ 531 $ - $ 813 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 138 $ 57 $ 81 $ - $ 6 $ 531 $ - $ 813 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Home Equity Risk Rating: Pass $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 14,643 $ 14,643 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 14,643 $ 14,643 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Auto Risk Rating: Pass $ 69 $ 40 $ 2 $ 18 $ 1 $ 4 $ - $ 134 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard - - - - - - - - Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 69 $ 40 $ 2 $ 18 $ 1 $ 4 $ - $ 134 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Unsecured Risk Rating: Pass $ 340 $ 52 $ 17 $ 21 $ 161 $ 29 $ - $ 620 Special mention - - - - - - - - Substandard 131 - - - - - - 131 Doubtful - - - - - - - - Total $ 471 $ 52 $ 17 $ 21 $ 161 $ 29 $ - $ 751 Current period gross charge offs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 26 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 4. Loans receivable (continued) At March 31, 2026, the risk category of loans by class of loans was as follows: (in thousands) Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Residential real estate: One-to-four-family $ 237,938 $ 65 $ 4,715 $ - Multi-family 16,882 - 240 - Construction 11,783 - 127 - Land 1,789 - 53 - Farm 2,112 - - - Nonresidential real estate 34,024 - 1,139 - Commercial and industrial 619 - - - Consumer and other: Loans on deposits 594 - - - Home equity 17,500 - - - Automobile 167 - - - Unsecured 569 - 124 - $ 323,977 $ 65 $ 6,398 $ - At June 30, 2025, the risk category of loans by class of loans was as follows: (in thousands) Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Residential real estate One- to four-family $ 246,533 $ 96 $ 4,709 $ - Multi-family 15,505 - - - Construction 9,023 - 291 - Land 1,480 - 28 - Farm 3,023 - - - Nonresidential real estate 30,195 576 927 - Commercial and industrial 691 - - - Consumer and other Loans on deposits 813 - - - Home equity 14,643 - - - Automobile 134 - - - Unsecured 620 - 131 - $ 322,660 $ 672 $ 6,086 $ - Purchased Credit Impaired Loans: The Company purchased loans during fiscal year 2013 for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected. The carrying amount of those loans, net of a purchase credit discount of $ 20,000 and $ 25,000 at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively, is as follows : (in thousands) March 31, 2026 June 30, 2025 One-to-four-family residential real estate $ 128 $ 134 Accretable yield, or income expected to be collected, is as follows: (in thousands) Nine months ended March 31, 2026 Twelve months ended June 30, 2025 Balance at beginning of period $ 227 $ 260 Accretion of income ( 18 ) ( 33 ) Balance at end of period $ 209 $ 227 For those purchased loans disclosed above, the Company made no increase in allowance for credit losses for the year ended June 30, 2025, or for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2026. Neither was any allowance for credit losses reversed during those periods. 27 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 5. Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities ASC topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants (exit price) at the measurement date. ASC topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes six levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in active markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. Securities Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models and quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. Level 2 securities include agency mortgage-backed securities and agency bonds. Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below: Fair Value Measurements Using (in thousands) Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) March 31, 2026 Agency mortgage-backed: residential $ 10,265 $ – $ 10,265 $ – June 30, 2025 Agency mortgage-backed: residential $ 9,757 $ – $ 9,757 $ – There were no assets or liabilities which were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2025. The following is a disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities, whether or not recognized in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. For financial instruments where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value and other valuation methods. The methods used are greatly affected by the assumptions applied, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Therefore, the fair values presented may not represent amounts that could be realized in an exchange for certain financial instruments. 28 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 5. Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (continued) Based on the foregoing methods and assumptions, the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025 are as follows: Fair Value Measurements at Carrying March 31, 2026 Using (in thousands) Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 21,296 $ 21,296 $ 21,296 Available-for-sale securities 10,265 $ 10,265 10,265 Held-to-maturity securities 143 141 141 Loans receivable – net 328,223 $ 331,563 331,563 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 3,804 n/a Accrued interest receivable 1,593 1,593 1,593 Financial liabilities Deposits $ 273,689 $ 76,428 $ 197,343 273,771 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 48,937 49,094 49,094 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 593 593 593 Accrued interest payable 709 709 709 Fair Value Measurements at Carrying June 30, 2025 Using (in thousands) Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 19,480 $ 19,480 $ 19,480 Available-for-sale securities 9,757 $ 9,757 9,757 Held-to-maturity securities 171 167 167 Loans receivable - net 327,248 $ 319,432 319,432 Federal Home Loan Bank stock 3,980 n/a Accrued interest receivable 1,438 1,438 1,438 Financial liabilities Deposits $ 277,563 $ 77,988 $ 199,603 $ 277,591 Federal Home Loan Bank advances 42,760 42,837 42,837 Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance 869 869 869 Accrued interest payable 949 949 949 29 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) March 31, 2026 (unaudited) Note 6. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The Company’s other comprehensive income (loss) is comprised solely of unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities. The following is a summary of the accumulated other comprehensive income balances, net of tax: (in thousands) Nine months ended March 31, 2026 Three months ended March 31, 2026 Balance at beginning of period $ ( 145 ) $ ( 61 ) Current period change 60 ( 24 ) Balance at end of period $ ( 85 ) $ ( 85 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) components and related tax effects for the periods indicated were as follows: Nine months ended Three months ended March 31, March 31, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities $ 80 $ 200 $ ( 32 ) $ 120 Tax effect ( 20 ) ( 50 ) 8 ( 30 ) $ 60 $ 150 $ ( 24 ) $ 90 Note 7: Regulatory Matters On August 13, 2024, First Federal of Kentucky entered into a formal written agreement (the “Agreement”) with the OCC, which became effective as of the same date. On February 19, 2026, the OCC published notification that it has terminated the Agreement. As a result of the termination of the Agreement, First Federal of Kentucky is no longer considered to be in “troubled condition” pursuant to 12 C.F.R. § 5.51(c)(7)(ii) and is an “eligible savings association” for purposes of 12 C.F.R. § 5.3. In addition to terminating the Agreement, the OCC also lifted the individual minimum capital requirements imposed on First Federal of Kentucky in connection with the Agreement. For additional information, see the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 19, 2026. 30 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this report, as well as other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, that are not historical facts are considered “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend” and “potential,” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “should,” “could,” or “may.” Forward-looking statements include statements of our goals, intentions and expectations; statements regarding our business plans, prospects, growth and operating strategies; statements regarding the quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits. Kentucky First Federal Bancorp’s actual results, performance or achievements may materially differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause or contribute to such material differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions; prices for real estate in the Company’s market areas; the interest rate environment and the impact of the interest rate environment on our business, financial condition and results of operations; our ability to successfully execute our strategy to increase earnings, increase core deposits, reduce reliance on higher cost funding sources and shift more of our loan portfolio towards higher-earning loans; our ability to pay future dividends and if so at what level; our ability to receive any required regulatory approval or non-objection to pay dividends to shareholders; our ability to pay dividends from First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard and First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky to the Company in order for the Company to pay dividends to shareholders; the ability of First Federal MHC to receive approval of its members to waive the payment of any Company dividends to First Federal MHC; competitive conditions in the financial services industry; changes in the level of inflation; the impacts of tariffs, sanctions and other trade policies of the United States and its global trading counterparts; changes in the demand for loans, deposits and other financial services that we provide; the possibility that future credit losses may be higher than currently expected; competitive pressures among financial services companies; the ability to attract, develop and retain qualified employees; our ability to maintain the security of our data processing and information technology systems; the outcome of pending or threatened litigation, or of matters before regulatory agencies; changes in law, governmental policies and regulations, rapidly changing technology affecting financial services, and the other matters mentioned in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2025. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake the responsibility, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. General The Company was incorporated as a mid-tier holding company under the laws of the United States on March 2, 2005, upon the completion of the reorganization of First Federal of Hazard into a federal mutual holding company form of organization (the “Reorganization”). On that date, Kentucky First Federal also completed its minority stock offering and its concurrent acquisition of Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc. (“Frankfort First Bancorp”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Federal of Kentucky, Frankfort Kentucky (“First Federal of Kentucky”) (the “Merger”). Following the Reorganization and Merger, the Company has operated First Federal of Hazard and First Federal of Kentucky (collectively, the “Banks”) as two independent, community-oriented savings institutions. On December 31, 2012, the Company acquired CKF Bancorp, Inc., a savings and loan holding company which operated three banking locations in Boyle and Garrard Counties in Kentucky. In accounting for the transaction, the assets and liabilities of CKF Bancorp were recorded on the books of First Federal of Kentucky in accordance with accounting standard ASC 805, Business Combinations. Our results of operations are dependent primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between the income earned on our loans and securities and our cost of funds, consisting of the interest paid on deposits and borrowings. Results of operations are also affected by the provision for losses on loans and service charges and fees collected on our deposit accounts. Our general, administrative, and other expense primarily consists of employee compensation and benefits expense, occupancy and equipment expense, data processing expense, other operating expenses and state and federal income taxes. Results of operations are also significantly affected by general economic and competitive conditions, particularly changes in interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities. Management Transition On October 2, 2025, the Boards of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp and First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky, an indirect wholly-owned bank subsidiary of the Company (“First Federal of Kentucky”), appointed R. Clay Hulette as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal of Kentucky, respectively. Such appointments were subject to regulatory approval. On December 10, 2025, the Company and First Federal of Kentucky received final regulatory non-objection, effective immediately, to these appointments. In connection with this transition, Don D. Jennings was appointed Director of Operations of First Federal of Kentucky and continues to serve as President of the Company and Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Federal of Kentucky. 31 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Regulatory Developments Regarding First Federal of Kentucky On August 13, 2024, First Federal of Kentucky entered into a formal written agreement (the “Agreement”) with the OCC, which became effective as of the same date. On February 19, 2026, the OCC published notification that it has terminated the Agreement. As a result of the termination of the Agreement, First Federal of Kentucky is no longer considered to be in “troubled condition” pursuant to 12 C.F.R. § 5.51(c)(7)(ii) and is an “eligible savings association” for purposes of 12 C.F.R. § 5.3. In addition to terminating the Agreement, the OCC also lifted the individual minimum capital requirements imposed on First Federal of Kentucky in connection with the Agreement. For additional information, see the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 19, 2026. , see Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange on February 19, 2026. Asset/Liability Management Management and the boards of the subsidiary Banks are responsible for the asset/liability management issues that affect the individual Banks. Either Bank may work with its sister Bank to mitigate potential asset/liability risks to the Banks and to the Company as a whole. Management utilizes a third-party to perform interest rate risk (“IRR”) calculations for each of the Banks. Management monitors and considers methods of managing the rate sensitivity and repricing characteristics of each of the Bank’s balance sheet components to maintain acceptable levels of change in the economic value of equity (“EVE”) as well as evaluating the impact on earnings in the event of changes in prevailing market interest rates. Interest rate sensitivity analysis is used to measure our interest rate risk by computing estimated changes in EVE that are a result of changes in the net present value of its cash flows from assets, liabilities, and off-balance sheet items. These changes in cash flow are estimated based on hypothetical instantaneous and permanent increases and decreases in market interest rates. Geopolitical volatility and recent inflation results lead general market participants to conclude there will likely be no interest rate decreases by the FOMC in this calendar year. Our March 31, 2026 EVE is anticipated to decrease by approximately 1.9% and increase by 7.5% under sudden and sustained decrease in prevailing market interest rates of 100 basis points and 200 basis points, respectively, and increase by 0.8% under a sudden and sustained increase in prevailing market rates of 100 basis points The company continues to strive for acceptable EVE in both increasing and decreasing interest rate environments. Computations or prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan prepayments, and deposit run-offs. These computations should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions the Banks may undertake in response to changes in interest rates. Certain shortcomings are inherent in this method of computing EVE. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in differing degrees to changes in market interest rates. The interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types may lag behind changes in market rates. 32 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Average Balance Sheets The following table represents the average balance sheets for the nine-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, along with the related calculations of tax-equivalent net interest income, net interest margin and net interest spread for the related periods. Nine Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Average Balance Interest And Dividends Yield/ Cost Average Balance Interest And Dividends Yield/ Cost (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans 1 $ 330,930 $ 14,536 5.86 % $ 334,305 $ 13,158 5.25 % Mortgage-backed securities 11,048 304 3.67 9,143 229 3.34 Other interest-earning assets 21,020 645 4.09 22,058 862 5.21 Total interest-earning assets 362,998 15,485 5.69 365,506 14,249 5.20 Less: Allowance for credit losses (2,177 ) (2,138 ) Non-interest-earning assets 12,219 12,713 Total assets $ 373,040 $ 376,081 Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits $ 18,195 $ 88 0.65 % $ 15,208 $ 30 0.26 % Savings 46,669 149 0.43 49,778 169 0.45 Certificates of deposit 199,388 5,741 3.84 184,011 5,826 4.22 Total deposits 264,252 5,978 3.02 248,997 6,025 3.23 Borrowings 45,598 1,479 4.33 62,748 2,186 4.65 Total interest-bearing liabilities 309,850 7,457 3.21 311,745 8,211 3.51 Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 12,201 13,632 Noninterest-bearing liabilities 2,092 2,883 Total liabilities 324,143 328,260 Shareholders’ equity 48,897 47,821 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 373,040 $ 376,081 Net interest spread $ 8,028 2.48 % $ 6,038 1.69 % Net interest margin 2.95 % 2.20 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 117.15 % 117.25 % 1 Includes loan fees, immaterial in amount, in both interest income and the calculation of yield on loans. Also includes loans on nonaccrual status. 33 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Average Balance Sheets (continued) The following table represents the average balance sheets for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, along with the related calculations of tax-equivalent net interest income, net interest margin and net interest spread for the related periods. Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Average Balance Interest And Dividends Yield/ Cost Average Balance Interest And Dividends Yield/ Cost (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Loans 1 $ 332,305 $ 4,957 5.97 % $ 333,187 $ 4,456 5.35 % Mortgage-backed securities 10,907 99 3.63 8,574 72 3.36 Other interest-earning assets 21,861 201 3.68 25,536 318 4.98 Total interest-earning assets 365,073 5,257 5.76 367,297 4,846 5.28 Less: Allowance for credit losses (2,186 ) (2,146 ) Non-interest-earning assets 12,877 12,982 Total assets $ 375,764 $ 378,133 Interest-bearing liabilities: Demand deposits $ 19,652 33 0.67 % $ 17,037 12 0.28 % Savings 45,446 $ 50 0.44 50,340 $ 70 0.56 Certificates of deposit 200,188 1,810 3.62 193,060 2,013 4.17 Total deposits 265,286 1,893 2.85 260,437 2,095 3.22 Borrowings 47,567 497 4.18 56,172 620 4.42 Total interest-bearing liabilities 312,853 2,390 3.06 316,609 2,715 3.43 Noninterest-bearing demand deposits 11,806 11,752 Noninterest-bearing liabilities 1,766 1,623 Total liabilities 326,425 329,984 Shareholders’ equity 49,339 48,149 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 375,764 $ 378,133 Net interest spread $ 2,867 2.70 % $ 2,131 1.85 % Net interest margin 3.14 % 2.32 % Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities 116.69 % 116.01 % 1 Includes loan fees, immaterial in amount, in both interest income and the calculation of yield on loans. Also includes loans on nonaccrual status. 34 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2025 to March 31, 2026 Financial Position and Results of Operations At March 31, 2026, the Company and the Banks were considered well-capitalized with capital ratios in excess of regulatory requirements. However, an extended economic recession could adversely impact the Company’s and the Banks’ capital position. Assets: At March 31, 2026, the Company’s assets totaled $374.5 million, an increase of $3.3 million, or 0.9%, from total assets at June 30, 2025, due primarily to the increase in cash and cash equivalents, as well as increases in loans, net and securities available-for-sale. Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents overall increased $1.8 million or 9.3% to $21.3 million at March 31, 2026. Most of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held in interest-bearing demand deposits that increased $5.4 million or 62.8%, which were partially offset by fed funds sold decreasing $3.5 million or 40.9% compared to June 30, 2025. Debt securities: At March 31, 2026, our securities portfolio, which consisted of mortgage-backed securities, increased $580,000 or 5.2% and totaled $10.3 million, compared to June 30, 2025. Loans : Loans, net and loans held-for-sale in the aggregate increased $760,000 or 0.2% and totaled $328.9 million at March 31, 2026. Loans receivable, net, increased by $1.0 million or 0.3% to $328.2 million at March 31, 2026. Loans held-for-sale decreased $215,000 and totaled $662,000 at March 31, 2026. Management continues to look for high-quality loans to add to its portfolio and will continue to emphasize loan originations to the extent that it is profitable, prudent and consistent with our interest rate risk strategies. Because market interest rates have become more favorable, the Company has had more success in selling mortgages into the secondary market, which has led to elevated balances of loans held-for-sale. Non-performing and classified loans: At March 31, 2026, the Company had non-performing loans (loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing or loans on nonaccrual status) of approximately $2.4 million, or 0.7% of total loans compared to $3.9 million or 1.2%, of total loans at June 30, 2025. The Company’s ACL totaled $2.2 million at both March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025. The ACL at March 31, 2026, represented 92.3% of nonperforming loans and 0.7% of total loans, while at June 30, 2025, ACL represented 54.1% of nonperforming loans and 0.7% of total loans. The Company had $ 6.4 million in assets classified as substandard for regulatory purposes at March 31, 2026, with $0 in real estate owned (“REO”). Substandard loans as a percentage of total loans (including loans acquired) was 1.9% and 1.9% at March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively. Of substandard loans, 100.0% were secured by real estate on which the Banks have priority lien position. 35 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Discussion of Financial Condition Changes from June 30, 2025 to March 31, 2026 (continued) The table below shows the aggregate amounts of our assets classified for regulatory purposes at the dates indicated: (dollars in thousands) March 31, 2026 June 30, 2025 Substandard assets $ 6,398 $ 6,086 Doubtful assets - – Loss assets - – Total classified assets $ 6,398 $ 6,086 The Company had no real estate acquired through foreclosure at March 31, 2026 or June 30, 2025. During the period presented the Company made no loans to facilitate the purchase of its other real estate owned by qualified buyers. Loans to facilitate the sale of other real estate owned, which were included in substandard loans, totaled $0 and $0 at March 31,2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively. At March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the Company had $65,000 and $672,000 of loans classified as special mention, respectively. This category includes assets which do not currently expose us to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification, but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving our close attention. Liabilities: Total liabilities increased $2.0 million, or 0.6% to $324.9 million at March 31, 2026, as Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $6.2 million or 14.4% to $48.9 million and demand deposit accounts increased $3.4 million or 11.4%. Savings account deposits decreased $4.9 million or 10.1% and totaled $43.7 million at March 31, 2026 primarily related to a decrease in savings accounts associated with distributions of funds in administration of various estate accounts. Certificates of deposit decreased $2.3 million or 1.2%, due to brokered certificates of deposit decreasing $5.7 million or 12.9% to $38.3 million, which were offset by national market deposits increasing $4.1 million and totaling $5.7 million. National market deposits are an online listing service that offer certificate of deposits to national customers, attracting additional certificates of deposit under $250,000. Shareholders’ Equity: At March 31, 2026, the Company’s shareholders’ equity totaled $49.7 million, an increase of $1.3 million or 2.7% from June 30, 2025. The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily associated with net income of $1.2 million, as well as accumulated other comprehensive loss decreasing $60,000 or 41.4% from a loss of $145,000 at June 30, 2025 to a loss of $85,000 at March 31, 2026. On January 16, 2024, the Company announced the suspension of quarterly dividends indefinitely. Holders of our common stock are only entitled to receive such dividends as our Board of Directors may declare out of funds available for such payments under applicable law and regulatory guidance. We cannot predict when or whether the Company will be able to pay future common stock dividends and if so, the amount of any such common stock dividends. Our ability to pay future dividends and if so at what level will also be dependent on numerous factors, including: our ability to receive any required regulatory approval or non-objection to pay dividends or for the payment of dividends from First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard and First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky to the Company or from the Company to shareholders, the ability of First Federal MHC to receive approval of its members to waive the payment of any Company dividends to First Federal MHC; and our ability to successfully execute our strategy to increase earnings and core deposits, reduce reliance on higher cost funding sources and shift more of our loan portfolio towards higher-earning loans. See “Risk Factors” in Part II, Item 1A, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2025 for additional discussion regarding dividends. 36 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine-month Periods Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 General Net income totaled $1.2 million or $0.15 diluted earnings per share for the nine-months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $1.2 million from net earnings of $5,000 or $0.00 diluted earnings per share for the same period in 2025. The increase in net earnings for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, was primarily attributable to increased net interest income, which was partially offset by higher non-interest expense. Net Interest Income Net interest income increased $2.0 million or 33.0% to $8.0 million due primarily to increased interest income and decreased interest expense. Interest income increased $1.2 million or 8.7% due to an increase in the average rate earned on interest-earning assets, which increased 49 basis points to 5.69%. Average interest-earning assets decreased $2.5 million or 0.7% to $363.0 million for the recently-ended nine months. The average rate earned on assets was due primarily to an increase in the rate earned on loans, which was the result of new loan production carrying higher interest rates and adjustable rate mortgages continuing to reprice upward. Interest expense decreased $754,000 or 9.2% to $7.5 million for the nine-months recently ended due to a decrease in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities as well as a decrease in the average rate paid on those funds. Average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $1.9 million or 0.6% to $309.9 million for the quarterly period just ended, while the average rate paid decreased 32 basis points to 4.33% for the period. The increase in interest income from loans period-to-period was due to the average rate earned on loans increasing 61 basis points to 5.86% despite the average balance of loans decreasing $3.4 million or 1.0% compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to decreased interest expense on FHLB advances of $707,000 or 32.3%. The decrease in interest expense on FHLB advances was due to both the average rate paid decreasing 32 basis points to 4.33% and the average balance decreasing $17.2 million to $45.6 million compared to the same period last year. Net interest spread increased from 1.69% for the prior year nine-month period to 2.48% for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2026. Provision for Credit Losses Management determined that a $51,000 provision for credit loss was prudent during the recently-ended nine month period due to shifts in loan concentrations. Non-interest Income Non-interest income increased $81,000 or 20.8% to $470,000 for the nine-months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily because of an increase in net gains from sale of loans of $66,000 or 40.7%. Recently, the market has become more conducive to the sale of fixed rate mortgages to the secondary market. Non-interest Expense Non-interest expense increased $446,000 or 7.0% to $6.8 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, primarily due to higher data processing expense, outside service fees, and employee compensation and benefits. Data processing expense increased $244,000 or 54.1% due to increased core processing rates, outside service fees increased $134,000 or 35.5%, and employee compensation and benefits increased $198,000 or 5.5% due to annual performance-based adjustments and higher health insurance costs. These were partially offset by professional fees decreasing $142,000 or 49.0%. Income Tax Income tax expense increased $386,000 to an income tax expense of $380,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the prior year period due to increased earnings. The effective tax rate for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2026 was 23.6%. Included in net income is earnings of $66,000 on bank-owned life insurance which is non-taxable. 37 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) Comparison of Operating Results for the Three-month Periods Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 General Net income totaled $581,000 or $0.07 diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $574,000 from net income of $7,000 or $0.00 diluted earnings per share for the same period in 2025. The increase in net earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was primarily attributable to higher net interest income, which was partially offset by higher non-interest expense, higher provision for credit losses, and higher income taxes. Net Interest Income Net interest income increased $736,000 or 34.5% to $2.9 million due primarily to interest income increasing while interest expense decreased period to period. Interest income increased $411,000 or 8.5% to $5.3 million, while interest expense decreased $325,000 or 12.0% to $2.4 million for the recently-ended quarter. As market rates have begun to decrease, liabilities have repriced down while our assets continue to reprice upward. The average rate earned on interest-earning assets increased 48 basis points to 5.76% and was the primary reason for the increase in interest income, as average interest-earning assets decreased $2.2 million or 0.6% to $365.1 million for the recently-ended quarterly period. The increase in interest income was due primarily to an increase of $501,000 or 11.2% in interest income from loans, which totaled $5.0 million for the period. The increase in interest income from loans period-to-period was due to the average rate earned on loans increasing 62 basis points to 5.97%. The average balance of loans decreased $882,000 or 0.3% to $332.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities decreased $3.8 million or 1.2% to $312.9 million for the quarter just ended, and the average rate paid decreased 37 basis points to 3.06%. The cost of liabilities decreased primarily due to decreased certificates of deposit expense, which was $203,000 or 10.1% less than the same period ended March 31, 2025. The average rate paid on certificates of deposit decreasing 55 basis points to 3.62% is the primary reason for the decrease. Interest expense on FHLB advances also decreased $123,000 as the average balance decreased $8.6 million or 15.3% and the average rate paid decreased 24 basis points to 4.18% period to period. Net interest spread increased from 1.85% for the prior year quarterly period to 2.70% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026. Provision for Credit Losses Management determined that a $41,000 provision for credit loss was prudent due to our current expected credit loss analysis performed during the recently-ended quarter and shifting loan concentrations. Non-interest Income Non-interest income increased $58,000 or 71.6% to $139,000 for the recently ended quarter primarily due to increased net gain of sale on loans, increasing $41,000 or 186.4% for the three months recently ended. Recently, the market has become more conducive to the sale of fixed rate mortgages to the secondary market. Non-interest Expense Non-interest expense increased $34,000 or 1.6% and totaled $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily due to increased data processing expense and employee compensation and benefits. Income taxes expense increased $166,000 to $174,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The effective tax rate for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, was 23.0%. Included in net income is earnings of $29,000 on bank-owned life insurance which is non-taxable. 38 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp ITEM 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk This item is not applicable as the Company is a smaller reporting company. ITEM 4: Controls and Procedures The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report, and have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon their evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have also concluded that there were no significant changes during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. 39 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp PART II – OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings None. ITEM 1A. Risk Factors Please see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2025 for information regarding risk factors that could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition, or future results of operations. Except as relates to the termination of the Agreement with the OCC and the lifting of the IMCRs as disclosed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition -- Regulatory Developments Regarding First Federal of Kentucky”, as of March 31, 2026, the risk factors of the Company have not materially changed from those disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2025. ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds (c) The following table sets forth information regarding Company’s repurchases of its common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Period Total # of shares purchased Average price paid per share (including commissions) Total # of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs Maximum # of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs January 1–31, 2026 – $ – – – February 1–28, 2026 – $ – – – March 1–31, 2026 – $ – – – (1) On May 18, 2023, the Company announced that it had substantially completed its program to repurchase up to 150,000 shares of its Common Stock, which was initiated on February 3, 2021. ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Not applicable. ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable. ITEM 5. Other Information During the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026, none of our directors or officers informed us of the adoption or termination of a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K. 40 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp ITEM 6. Exhibits 3.1 1 Charter of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp 3.2 2 Bylaws of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp, as amended and restated 3.3 3 Amendment No. 1 to the Bylaws of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp 3.4 4 Amendment No. 2 to the Bylaws of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp 3.4 5 Amendment No. 3 to the Bylaws of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp 4.1 1 Specimen Stock Certificate of Kentucky First Federal Bancorp 31.1 CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 31.2 CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 32.1 CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 32.2 CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 101.0 The following materials from Kentucky First Federal Bancorp’s Quarterly Report On Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: and (vi) the related Notes. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). (1) Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-119041). (2) Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended June 30, 2012 (File No. 0-51176). (3) Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 25, 2017 (File No. 0-51176). (4) Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 28, 2020 (File No. 0-51176). (5) Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 2, 2022 (File No. 51176). 41 Kentucky First Federal Bancorp SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. KENTUCKY FIRST FEDERAL BANCORP Date: May 15, 2026 By: /s/ R. Clay Hulette R. Clay Hulette Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Date: May 15, 2026 By: /s/ Tyler W. Eades Tyler W. Eades Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) 42