Exhibit 99.1

PULASKI FINANCIAL REPORTS FIRST FISCAL QUARTER RESULTS

Highlights for the Quarter

·                  Diluted EPS $0.20 in 2014 versus $0.25 in 2013

·                  Credit costs decreased 90% to $327,000 in 2014 versus $3.3 million in 2013

·                  Mortgage revenues down 65% on sharp drop in loan refinancing activity

·                  Commercial loan portfolio increased $15.3 million, or 2%

·                  Net interest income declined 14%; commercial loan growth only partially offsets impact of market-driven yield declines and expected legacy residential mortgage portfolio runoff

·                  Internal adversely classified assets represented only 35% of regulatory capital plus the allowance for loan losses

ST. LOUIS, January 28, 2014 — Pulaski Financial Corp. (Nasdaq Global Select: PULB, the “Company”) reported net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 of $2.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted common share compared with $2.7 million, or $0.25 per diluted common share, for the same quarter last year.

Earnings for the quarter benefited from a sharp decline in credit costs as asset quality remained stable.  Total credit costs, consisting of the provision for loan losses and foreclosed property losses and expense, fell to $327,000 for the December 2013 quarter compared with $3.3 million in the same quarter last year.  Net charge-offs decreased to $836,000 compared with $1.2 million in last year’s quarter. The quarter-end level of non-performing assets increased $2.9 million from September 30, 2013 primarily as the result of the classification as non-accrual of a $3.9 million loan secured by commercial real estate in the St. Louis metropolitan area that had been on the Company’s list of adversely classified loans for several quarters.  However, the combined level of adversely classified and watch list loans declined 4% during the quarter.

Noninterest income for the quarter decreased $2.2 million compared with the same quarter last year primarily as the result of a 65% decrease in mortgage revenues.  The Company saw a 56% decrease in the amount of mortgage loans originated for sale during the quarter compared with last year’s quarter.  Dampened by the higher level of market interest rates, and directionally consistent with industry-wide trends, the level of mortgage loan refinancings decreased 87%.  However, the volume of loans to finance home purchases decreased only 9%.

Net interest income for the quarter was down $1.6 million compared with the same quarter last year primarily as the result of lower levels of interest income on loans.  Interest income on mortgage loans held for sale decreased $1.0 million primarily due to the lower average balance resulting from the decreased mortgage origination activity. Interest income on portfolio loans decreased $1.1 million primarily as the result of a decrease in the average yield.

Gary Douglass, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Although down from the comparable quarter last year, our first fiscal quarter earnings in 2014 remained at a respectable level in light of the difficult operating environment we faced.  The dramatic industry-wide decrease in consumer demand for mortgage refinancings had a significant negative impact on mortgage revenues and the amount of interest earned on loans held for sale.  In addition, the continued strong competition for commercial loans held down the interest rates we were able to charge on new and renewing loans. Fortunately, a significant portion of our revenue decline was

offset by significantly lower overall credit costs as we continue to reap the benefits of our hard work in problem asset management over the past several years.”

Douglass continued, “Looking forward to the balance of fiscal 2014, we continue to remain optimistic about our prospects for meaningful earnings growth. We expect our second fiscal quarter to produce reasonably similar results to the just completed first quarter as the seasonal nature of purchase mortgage demand and minimal refinance activity continue to depress mortgage-related revenues.  However, we expect a much stronger second half of our fiscal year driven by increased home purchase activity and an expanded staff of mortgage loan originators. We also expect continued commercial portfolio growth, bolstered by our renewed focus on new business and expanded production capacity.  Earnings for the balance of the fiscal year should also benefit from the repurchase of additional preferred stock funded by lower-cost, tax-deductible bank borrowings.  Finally, we will opportunistically review and evaluate shareholder-beneficial, in-market acquisition opportunities and possible niche loan production activities as drivers of potential future revenue growth.”

Other News — Company Completes Repurchase of $10 Million of Preferred Stock

The Company also today announced that it recently completed another repurchase of its preferred stock from a private investor.  During January 2014, the Company repurchased $10 million in par value, or approximately 58% of the outstanding shares, of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, using proceeds from a loan obtained from a commercial bank.  Following the repurchase, $7.3 million in par value, or 23% of the original amount issued, remains outstanding.

Conference Call Tomorrow

Pulaski Financial’s management will discuss first fiscal quarter results and other developments tomorrow, January 29, 2014, during a conference call beginning at 11 a.m. EDT (10 a.m. CDT).  The call will also be simultaneously webcast and archived for three months at:  http://pulaskibank.com/corporate-profile.aspx.  Participants in the conference call may dial 877-473-3757, conference ID 44426431, a few minutes before the start time. The call will also be available for replay through March 1, 2014 at 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406, conference ID 44426431.

About Pulaski Financial

Pulaski Financial Corp., operating in its 92nd year through its subsidiary, Pulaski Bank, offers a full line of quality retail and commercial banking products through 13 full-service branch offices in the St. Louis metropolitan area.  The Bank also offers mortgage loan products through loan production offices in the St. Louis and Kansas City metropolitan areas, mid-Missouri, southwestern Missouri, eastern Kansas, Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Company’s website can be accessed at www.pulaskibank.com.

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This news release may contain forward-looking statements about Pulaski Financial Corp., which the Company intends to be covered under the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements cover, among other things, anticipated future revenue and expenses and the future plans and prospects of the Company. These statements often include the words “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions. You are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve uncertainties, and important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including changes in general business and economic conditions, changes in interest rates, legal and regulatory developments, increased competition from both banks and non-banks, changes in customer behavior and preferences,  and effects of critical accounting policies and judgments. For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2013 on file with the SEC, including the sections entitled “Risk Factors.”  These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.

For Additional Information Contact:

Paul Milano

Chief Financial Officer

Pulaski Financial Corp.

(314) 878-2210

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PULASKI FINANCIAL CORP.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

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BALANCE SHEET DATA

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(1) September 30, 2013 regulatory capital ratios are estimated.

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RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN ACTIVITY

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RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS ORIGINATED FOR SALE

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS SOLD TO INVESTORS

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NONPERFORMING ASSETS

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(1) Troubled debt restructured includes non-accrual loans totaling $18.2 million and $17.9 million at December 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013,respectively.  These totals are not included in non-accrual loans above.

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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND ASSET QUALITY RATIOS

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AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS

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