Northfield Bancorp Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Rebound, Declares $0.13 Dividend

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Northfield Bancorp, Inc. announced a significant rebound in Q1 2026 earnings, reporting $0.30 diluted EPS, a substantial improvement from the prior quarter's loss, and declared a $0.13 cash dividend.

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• Strong Q1 Earnings Rebound

  Diluted EPS of $0.30 for Q1 2026, a significant improvement from a $0.69 loss in Q4 2025 and up from $0.19 in Q1 2025.

• Net Interest Margin Expansion

  Net interest margin increased by six basis points quarter-over-quarter to 2.76% and by 38 basis points year-over-year.

• Deposit Growth & Lower Funding Costs

  Deposits (excluding brokered) increased by $83.3 million, and the cost of deposits decreased to 1.74%.

• Cash Dividend Declared

  A quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share was declared, payable on May 20, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 6, 2026.

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Northfield Bancorp's first-quarter results demonstrate a strong operational recovery, with diluted EPS increasing to $0.30 from a $0.69 loss in the trailing quarter (which included a large goodwill impairment) and a 57.9% increase year-over-year. This performance, which includes net interest margin expansion and deposit growth, comes after Reuters reported headline earnings yesterday. While non-performing loans saw a slight increase, overall asset quality remains strong. The declaration of a consistent cash dividend further signals financial stability and confidence, especially as the company progresses with its pending merger with Columbia Financial, Inc. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high, and these positive results could reinforce investor sentiment.