Northfield Bancorp, Inc. Stock News

Northfield Bancorp's net interest income is under pressure due to rising interest expenses, impacting overall profitability despite a strong loan book. The bank's conservative asset management results in lower returns but enhances its safety profile, with a significant portion of assets in cash and low-risk securities. Northfield trades at a discount to its tangible book value, making it appeal...

NOTABLE ITEMS FOR THE QUARTER INCLUDE: DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE WERE $0.14 FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO $0.15 FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, AND $0.22 FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2023. RESULTS INCLUDE $0.03 PER SHARE IN EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERANCE PAYMENTS AND DEFERRED TAX ASSET WRITE-OFFS RELATED TO EXPIRED STOCK OPTIONS.

WOODBRIDGE, N.J., July 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northfield Bank, wholly-owned subsidiary of Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFBK), announced today that Steven M. Klein, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (the “FHLBNY”).

NOTABLE ITEMS FOR THE QUARTER INCLUDE: DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE WERE $0.15 FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO $0.19 FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, AND $0.26 FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2023. NET INTEREST INCOME OF $27.9 MILLION, DECREASED $1.0 MILLION, OR 3.6%, PRIMARILY REFLECTING INCREASED FUNDING COSTS AND LOWER LOAN BALANCES.

Interest rate cuts will trigger loan growth and help the margin to expand this year. Northfield Bancorp's earnings will likely remain flat as operating expense growth will counter loan and margin growth. The December 2024 target price suggests a price upside of over 22%.

WOODBRIDGE, N.J., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTHFIELD BANCORP, INC. (Nasdaq:NFBK) (the “Company'), today announced that its Boards of Directors appointed Dr. Rachana A. Kulkarni as a director of both the Company and Northfield Bank effective February 1, 2024.

NOTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: FOURTH QUARTER 2023 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $0.19 FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2023, COMPARED TO $0.19 FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, AND $0.31 FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2022. NET INTEREST MARGIN COMPRESSION SLOWED TO EIGHT BASIS POINTS COMPARED TO A NINE BASIS POINT DECREASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023.

NOTABLE ITEMS FOR THE QUARTER INCLUDE: DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE WERE $0.19 FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER COMPARED TO $0.22 FOR THE TRAILING QUARTER, AND $0.37 FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2022. ON A LINKED QUARTER BASIS, NET INTEREST MARGIN COMPRESSION SLOWED TO NINE BASIS POINTS VERSUS A 29 BASIS POINT DECREASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2023.