ESSA Bancorp, Inc. 2018 Annual Meeting March 1, 2018 Exhibit 99.1

Forward Looking Statements

Key Data at a Glance (FY2017)

Solidly Positioned In Three Regions

New Offices Support Productivity, Business Banking Focus Philadelphia Regional Office opened 1stQ17 New Proposed Allentown Office Visible, accessible location Vibrant redevelopment area with businesses, 5,000 area jobs, and 900+ residences nearby Subject to regulatory approval Lehigh Valley Regional Office opened 2ndQ17

2017: Implementing The Strategic Plan

2017: Implementing The Strategic Plan (Cont’d)

2017: Demonstrating Results

2017: Demonstrating Results (Cont’d)

2017: Balance Sheet Growth / Shareholder Value

2017: Balance Sheet Growth / Shareholder Value (Cont’d)

Focus: Long Term Growth, Productivity

Net Income ($000) Reflects Investments, Continued Margin Pressure

Total Deposits ($000) Reflect Core Deposit Growth

Focus on Growing Core Deposits

Total Assets Reflect Loan Growth ($000)

Commercial Lending Drives Net Loans ($000)

Commercial & Municipal Loans ($000)

Commercial Lending Leads Portfolio Diversification, Balance

Quality, Strength, Shareholder Value

NPAs / Total Assets Trend Positively Following Acquisitions, Loan Growth

Maintaining Capital Strength

Growing Total Shareholders’ Equity ($000)

Tangible Book / FY2017 Stock Price

Total Return Versus Key Indexes

Market Capitalization Progression ($000)

Stable Price in 2017, Market Optimism for Bank Prospects Accelerates Price in 2017

Outlook, Key Initiatives In FY2018

Outlook, Key Initiatives In FY2018

CRA Initiatives

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ESSA Bancorp, Inc. 2018 Annual Meeting March 1, 2018