SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2018

Timberland Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
              Washington            
         0-23333         
       91-1863696      
State or other jurisdiction
Commission
(I.R.S. Employer
Of incorporation
File Number 
Identification No.)
     
     
624 Simpson Avenue, Hoquiam, Washington      98550  
(Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code) 
 
Registrant's telephone number (including area code) (360) 533-4747

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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On July 24, 2018, Timberland Bancorp, Inc. issued its earnings release for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.  The release also announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share.  A copy of the earnings release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)            Exhibits


The following exhibit is being furnished herewith and this list shall constitute the exhibit index:

99.1      Press Release of Timberland Bancorp, Inc. dated July 24, 2018









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, hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
TIMBERLAND BANCORP, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
DATE: July 24, 2018
By:  /s/ Dean J. Brydon                  
 
        Dean J. Brydon
        Chief Financial Officer